April 8, 2026 7:19 PM

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Bombay HC bench at Goa quashes notification for Ponda Assembly by-election

The Bombay High Court bench at Goa has quashed the notification for the Ponda Assembly by-election, effectively cancelling the polling that was scheduled for April 9. The decision came after the court allowed petitions filed by Pritam Harmalkar and Ankita Kamat, who had challenged the validity of th...

April 8, 2026 6:58 PM

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All arrangements in place for Puducherry polls 2026

All arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of polling in all the 30 Assembly constituencies of Puducherry. Polling will begin tomorrow at 7 AM and continue till 6 PM. Comprising four regions – Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam – the Union Territory has a total electorate of over 9.50 la...

April 8, 2026 6:17 PM

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Global crude oil prices register steep decline 

Global crude oil prices registered a steep decline today following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which includes a commitment to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude was trading almost 15.1 per cent down at 92 US dollars and 79 cents per barrel, while West Te...

April 8, 2026 4:42 PM

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South Korean govt vows efforts to help vessels stuck in Strait of Hormuz

The South Korean government vowed efforts to help South Korean vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz to safely pass through the shipping route after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the full reopening of the crucial passage for oil. According to the officials, the Minis...

April 8, 2026 4:33 PM

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Polling for Dharmanagar Assembly bye-election in Tripura to be held tomorrow

Polling for the Dharmanagar Assembly bye-election in Tripura will be held tomorrow from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Election authorities have stated that all necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful voting process. Returning Officer Debjani Chowdhury informed that p...