April 8, 2026 11:46 AM

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8th Poshan Pakhwada 2026 will be observed from tomorrow across the country

The Women and Child Development Ministry will commemorate the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada - 2026 from tomorrow across the country. Underscoring the importance of nutrition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised that a well-nourished child is the foundation of a strong nation. He said that P...

April 8, 2026 11:37 AM

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India marks 11 years of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana today

India marks 11 years of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) today. This scheme was launched on 8th April 2015. This is the Flagship Programme of the central government aimed at funding the Unfunded microenterprises and small businesses. By removing the burden of collateral and simplifying access,...

April 8, 2026 10:02 AM

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Israel backs ceasefire but says Lebanon not included

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel supports the United States' decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks but clarified that the pause does not extend to Lebanon, where fighting with Hezbollah continues. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel welcomed US...

April 8, 2026 9:57 AM

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Asian Markets Surge as US-Iran Ceasefire Eases Middle East Tensions

Asian stock markets jumped today following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply following the de-escalation of military tensions in the Middle East and the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's Nikkei 225 led the rally wit...

April 8, 2026 10:11 AM

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Kuwait urges residents to stay indoors overnight amid precautionary measures

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has called on citizens and residents to remain indoors during overnight hours as part of precautionary measures aimed at ensuring public safety and strengthening emergency response. Residents have been urged to leave their homes only if absolutely necessary. The Ministr...

April 8, 2026 8:37 AM

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh Announces Doppler Weather Radar for J&k’s Doda

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has announced the establishment of a Doppler weather radar for Doda in the Jammu division to strengthen weather forecasting capabilities and enhance disaster preparedness in the region. The minister stated that the Doppler weather radar will enable accurate and real...

April 8, 2026 8:50 AM

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Oil prices fall sharply after US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Global oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have jumped after US and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire deal. The price of benchmark Brent crude dropped below 100 US dollars, falling by about 15.9 percent to 92.30 US dollars a barrel, while US-traded oil was almost 16.5 perc...