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...

April 8, 2026 3:56 PM

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Bangladesh Cricket Board crisis deepens; ousted president seeks ICC intervention

A deepening power struggle within Bangladesh cricket has intensified after former national captain Aminul Islam Bulbul rejected his removal as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, calling the move a constitutional coup. In a strongly worded statement, Aminul dismissed the National Sports Counc...