Stay updated with the latest asian-news-international-ani news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on asian-news-international-ani topics.
New Delhi [India], Apr 8 (ANI): Real estate developers and property consultants on Wednesday welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, saying the move will keep home loan rates stable and support housing demand amid global uncertainties. Industry players said the RBI's decision provides predictability for both developers and homebuyers at a time when construction costs remain under pressure due to global geopolitical tensions. Shrini ...Read More >
NewsVoir Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8: Experion Developers, a leading luxury real estate group, has announced that it has clocked Rs. 1,800 crore in sales at the launch of its luxury residential development located in Sector 151 on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. The company has sold approx. 400 units in Experion SAATORI which is situated 3 km from the Sector 148 metro station and is a short drive away from Noida International Airport at Jewar. The project benefits from excellent ...Read More >
NewsVoir Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8: Galgotias University, one of the top most private universities in Uttar Pradesh, has gone an extra mile in global technology education with its recent achievement in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Computer Science and Information Systems. Published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), one of the world's most respected global higher education ranking agencies, the QS rankings are widely regarded as an important international ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Adani Group pledged three large-scale infrastructure projects in Odisha, focusing on digital infrastructure, energy security, and manufacturing. Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, detailed the initiatives at the ground breaking and inauguration ceremony of 36 industrial projects in Khordha. The expansion reflected a long-term commitment to the state's goal of becoming a USD 1.5 trillion economy by 2047. Across these thr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday sharply criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI), remarking that there is no need to even say that the polling body is "working under the BJP." These remarks come a few hours after ECI met with a TMC delegation, which stated that they have been given a "straight talk" that elections in the state will be fear-free, violence-free, intimidation-free, inducement-free, raid-free, and source-jamming-free. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday issued a statement on the recent ceasefire reached between US and Iran. The MEA said that it hoped the agreement would lead to lasting peace in West Asia. The MEA said, "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict. The conflict h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): GAIL (India) Limited has signed a long-term charter party agreement with Alpha Gas for an LNG carrier, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's energy supply chain and maritime capabilities. The agreement was executed between GAIL and Pantheon Maritime Services Private Limited, a Singapore-based affiliate of Alpha Gas, for the LNG carrier "Energy Fidelity." The pact was signed by S Bairagi, Executive Director (Marketing - Shipping & Internation ...Read More >
Mapusa (Goa) [India], April 8 (ANI): The Mapusa JMFC Court in Goa has granted bail to accused Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra in a document forgery case registered by Mapusa Police, their lawyer Parag Rao told ANI. Bail was granted on execution of a personal bond of Rs 50,000 each. The case dealt with the alleged forgery of a no-objection certificate (NOC). Earlier on April 1, the Court of the Additional Sessions Judge at Merces, Goa, granted regular bail to the Luthra brothers in connection ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Keralam BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday rejected Congress allegations that he failed to disclose his assets in his election affidavit. He called the claims a "sad, desperate effort" by a "scared" opposition to distract from development, and predicted that future elections in the state will see only the NDA and an alliance of Congress and LDF. Speaking to ANI, Chandrasekhar said, "Raising allegations doesn't make it the truth. ...Read More >
SMPL Mangaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 8: Nitte University has announced admissions for its MBA programs offered through its constituent institutions, Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management and Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology. Nitte's MBA program brings together academic depth, industry engagement & practical learning and reflects a clear shift in how management education is being approached today. Employers are not just looking for degrees. They are looking for readiness. Who is ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The domestic iron ore production sector will require an investment of USD 20-25 billion or more to achieve national steel production targets and ensure self-reliance, according to Vedanta Group Chairman, Anil Agarwal. He noted that this scale of capital expenditure is essential to ramp up production to 800 million tonnes, which is needed to support the overarching goal of producing 300 million tonnes of steel within the country. Agarwal said on X that at the cu ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel on Wednesday said that the inauguration of Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra, Rajasthan, is a matter of great pride for India, highlighting the Middle East crisis. Speaking to ANI, he said that the inauguration of the refinery on April 21 will bring new opportunities to the unemployed individuals, especially in West Rajasthan. "This is a historic occasion for Rajasthan. On 21st April, PM Modi will inaugurate the refinery w ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8, 2026 (ANI): The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, has kept the Repo Rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral stance. The central bank highlighted concerns over global trade disruptions, the ongoing West Asia conflict, and their impact on India's economic growth, merchandise exports, and inflation. RBI projects GDP growth at 6.9% for FY 26-27 and CPI inflation at 4.6%, while noting the volatility ivn domestic and global markets. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy dropping "verbal bombs" at political opponents in poll-bound states while Pakistan played a role in the ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Raut demanded that PM Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar resign from their respective positions. Raising concern over the credit of the ceasefire being at ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Megastar Rajinikanth has shared a strong message for the youth, urging them to stay focused on their future and make the right choices in life. The veteran actor was seen speaking to the media outside Chennai airport, where he emphasized the importance of discipline, education, and a healthy lifestyle. When asked about the growing influence of film actors in politics and how many youngsters follow them, sometimes leading to risky behaviour like bike ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, stating that it sends a strong message to the American establishment that the rhetoric of "regime change" or "ending a civilisation" does not work in the modern world. Speaking to ANI, Jha expressed relief over the de-escalation of a conflict that had created global turmoil and economic uncertainty. "The world had become engulfed in gr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the West Asia situation after Iran agreed on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the route was previously opened for everyone anyway, further questioning the United States about the outcome of the conflict. "So the ceasefire allows a strait to reopen, a strait that was open & freely available to everyone to use before the war started. What exactly did this 3 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 8, 2015, is marking 11 years of success in strengthening India's grassroots entrepreneurs. This initiative has been designed to bridge the gap in financial accessibility, offering streamlined, easy collateral-free loans up to Rs 20 lakh to support small-scale business ventures for non-corporate and non-farm income-generating activities. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the "double-sided" two-week ceasefire between US and Iran, Aga Syed Mujtaba Abbas, who is the representative to J&K Anjuman Sharie Shian President, on Wednesday said that the US was defeated in the war and it held negotiations with Iran for the sake of reopening Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to ANI, Abbas asked the reason behind US' happiness following the two-week ceasefire, adding that it can attack any country to achieve its goals. ...Read More >
Bhabanipur (West Bengal) [India], April 8 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur, Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday said that the party will move to the court if the names of valid voters are not restored in the electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination at the Survey Building from Bhabanipur assembly constituency for the 2026 State Assembly elections. Mamata Banerjee is contesting from the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted a joint inspection at Vasudev Ghat on Wednesday to assess the city's preparedness for the upcoming summer and rainy seasons. During the visit, the LG and CM reviewed various aspects of the ghat's maintenance, including boat operations and the condition of the iron bridge. Speaking to reporters, LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasised a collaborative delhi administration approa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea moved by Christian Michel James, challenging Article 17 of the UAE-India Extradition treaty. He is an accused in the Augusta Westland Chopper deal corruption and money laundering case. Division bench of justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja dismissed the plea and said, "We find no merit in the petition." The detailed order of judgement is to be uploaded by the High Court. Michel had claimed that the inve ...Read More >
Cooch Behar (West Bengal) [India], April 8 (ANI): Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling them "Bangla-Birodhi Zamindars" who ask for people's votes, but do not deliver to them in return. In an 'X' post, Banerjee shared a video related to his election campaign in Cooch Behar, emphasising that TMC's "Maa-Mati-Manush Sarkar" delivers to the people without asking anything in return from them. "Now ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Hockey India has announced a 24-member Indian Women's Hockey Team squad for the upcoming tour of Argentina, scheduled from April 13 to 17, 2026, in Buenos Aires. The four-match exposure tour against the world-class Argentine side comes at a pivotal moment in India's international calendar, with the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 and the Asian Games firmly on the horizon, according to a press release. The squad is a blend of seasoned experience ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said India's merchandise exports contracted by 0.2 per cent in the first two months of the year, while imports recorded a sharp growth of more than 22 per cent, largely driven by higher gold imports, resulting in a widening trade deficit. Speaking during the monetary policy announcement, the Governor highlighted that the decline in exports was due to a contraction in key global markets ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): A 25-year-old vegetable seller from Bihar was arrested by the Delhi Police on Wednesday for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl in the Nihal Vihar area. According to police, the incident occurred on April 3, 2026, in front of the victim's residence. The girl's uncle contacted the police station the following day and informed them that an unknown man had molested his niece before fleeing from the spot. Acting swiftly, officers at PS Nihal Vihar recorded the ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Thiru Vi Ka Nagar candidate KS Ravinchandran on Wednesday called the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) a "toddler party" during an election campaign in Pulinthope ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026. He also enjoyed breakfast at a small platform tiffin shop along with local residents and gathered votes, engaging closely with the public in an effort to strengthen grassroots support as a part of the campaign. Leade ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Mohsina Kidwai at the age of 94 due to age-related ailments. He described her as a senior and loyal leader whose life of public service and dignified political achievements inspired generations of women, and offered condolences to her family and supporters. In a post on X, the Congress leader wrote, "The news of the demise of fo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): A meeting between a delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday turned tense, with TMC MP Derek O'Brien alleging that the Chief Election Commissioner asked them to leave within five minutes. He also challenged the Commission to release video or audio of the meeting. Addressing a press conference, O'Brien said, "Today, we went to the Chief Election Commissioner. He told us 'get lost' within 7 minutes of the ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): AIADMK General Secretary Edapaddi K Palaniswami on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, highlighting the need for the DMK government to be "thrown out" of power in the upcoming elections. Addressing an election campaign rally in Chennai's Velachary, Palaniswami stressed the worsened law and order situation within the state and highlighted the state government's 'inaction' to maintain women's safety in Chennai and ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.