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TechnologyApr 09, 2026 12:01 PM

Equinix Launches Purpose-Built IBX Data Center in Mumbai to Accelerate India's AI and Cloud Growth -...

MUMBAI : the world's digital infrastructure company®, today announced the opening of its fourth International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center in Mumbai, MB3. As one of the largest retail data centers in Mumbai, MB3 is designed to support high-performance workloads and hybrid multicloud deployments with liquid cooling capability for enterprises across India. The launch comes at a time when AI adoption, cloud migration, data localization requirements, and the rapid expansion of digital servi ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 03:33 AM

Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes Iran-US Truce, Urges India-Pakistan Dialogue

Srinagar: Calling the Iran-US ceasefire a "happy day for everyone," PDP chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the truce as a positive step and pressed India and Pakistan to seize the moment for dialogue. Mufti praised Iran for adhering to wartime norms by striking only military installations, while accusing the US and Israel of targeting civilians. "We hope this temporary ceasefire becomes permanent. India and Pakistan should also sit together and resolve th ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 03:28 AM

J&K leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire, seek dialogue for lasting peace

Srinagar, Apr 08: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling it a timely step that has eased global tensions after a 40-day conflict. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a post on X, questioned the outcome of the conflict, asking what the United States had achieved despite weeks of confrontation. He pointed out that key routes like the Strait of Hormuz were already functional before the conflict, raising concerns ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 08:17 PM

Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes Iran-US Truce, Urges India-Pakistan Dialogue

Srinagar: Calling the Iran-US ceasefire a "happy day for everyone," PDP chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the truce as a positive step and pressed India and Pakistan to seize the moment for dialogue. Mufti praised Iran for adhering to wartime norms by striking only military installations, while accusing the US and Israel of targeting civilians. "We hope this temporary ceasefire becomes permanent. India and Pakistan should also sit together and resolve th ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 08, 2026 05:02 PM

Delhi HC says remarks by Rana Ayyub on Hindu deities, Savarkar and Indian Army are "derogatory, infl...

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (8th April) termed certain posts made by propagandist and journalist Rana Ayyub on X relating to Hindu deities and freedom fighter V D Savarkar, as "highly derogatory, inflammatory and communal". A Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav made the remarks while hearing a plea filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva before the High Court. The High Court issued notices to Rana Ayyub, the Delhi Police and X, seeking their responses and directed the Delhi Police and X t ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 01:16 PM

"What did 39-day war achieve for the US...?": Omar Abdullah on US-Iran ceasefire

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 >

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OtherPoliticsApr 08, 2026 12:33 AM

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan after Khawaja Asif Kolkata strike remark

'If Pakistan Tries To Cast An Eye On Bengal': Rajnath Singh Tears Into Khawaja Asif Over Kolkata Threat Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan against provocative rhetoric after Khawaja Asif's reported threat to strike Kolkata. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, cautioning against provocative rhetoric after Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif spoke about striking Kolkata in the event of any future misadventure by India. Singh invoked the historical context ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 07, 2026 03:56 PM

India plans sovereign guarantees for insurers as Iran war heightens shipping risks, sources say

NEW DELHI, April 7 (Reuters) - India is planning sovereign guarantees to support insurers that provide cover for vessels travelling in the Persian Gulf, as the Middle East war increases the risks to shipping, said government and industry sources familiar with the matter. The plan includes a $1.5 billion sovereign guarantee fund to provide insurers with reinsurance support and liquidity should insurance costs remain high, said one government source. A separate $300 million fund with contributio ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 03:34 PM

'Another Pahalgam Before Polls?' Mamata Banerjee's Shocker, BJP's Response

Mamata Banerjee made a shocking remark on Pahalgam attack at a poll rally In a shocking political attack ahead of the polls, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has questioned if the BJP has a "blueprint ready" for "another Pahalgam attack before the election". The BJP has said the Trinamool chief's remark was aimed at appeasing its minority votebank and described the ruling party in Bengal as "anti-Hindu". Addressing a public meeting at Bethuadahari in Nad ...Read More >

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PoliticsBusinessApr 07, 2026 02:01 PM

India repatriates 274 tonnes of gold from overseas vaults since 2023, two-thirds of reserves now hel...

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India has accelerated the repatriation of its gold reserves, bringing back over 274 tonnes since March 2023, NDTV reported. Around two-thirds of India's 880.8 tonnes of gold is now held domestically, driven by geopolitical risks and the need for greater liquidity and control, the report said. In parallel, France's central bank, Banque de France, has completed the repatriation of its gold reserves from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York within a year, bringing b ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 01:12 PM

India News | 'BJP's Remote Control Vs TMC's Report Card': Abhishek Banerjee Throws Gauntle at BJP Ah...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, framing the contest as a battle between two RCs -- the BJP's "Remote Control" and TMC's "Report Card." In a post on X, Banerjee alleged that the BJP's remote control is being used to halt Bengal's rightful funds, disenfranchise legitimate voters through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, s ...Read More >

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PoliticsBusinessApr 07, 2026 01:12 PM

India News | If Pakistan Tries to Cast Eye on Bengal, God Knows How Many Parts It Will Be Divided In...

Barrackpore (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hit back strongly at Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's recent remarks related to striking Kolkata, stressing that he should not give "such provocative statement" because they suffered the consequences when Pakistan was divided into two parts. Speaking to ANI, Singh further said that only the god would know how many parts Pakistan would be divided if "they cast an eye on Bengal." Also Read | Bhavn ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 12:51 PM

'BJP's remote control vs TMC's report card': Abhishek Banerjee throws gauntle at BJP ahead of state ...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, framing the contest as a battle between two RCs -- the BJP's "Remote Control" and TMC's "Report Card." In a post on X, Banerjee alleged that the BJP's remote control is being used to halt Bengal's rightful funds, disenfranchise legitimate voters through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, s ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 12:48 PM

If Pakistan tries to cast eye on Bengal, God knows how many parts it will be divided into: Rajnath S...

Barrackpore (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hit back strongly at Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's recent remarks related to striking Kolkata, stressing that he should not give "such provocative statement" because they suffered the consequences when Pakistan was divided into two parts. Speaking to ANI, Singh further said that only the god would know how many parts Pakistan would be divided if "they cast an eye on Bengal." "Pakistan's Defen ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 07, 2026 12:27 PM

India plans sovereign guarantees on loans to businesses hit by Iran war, sources say

NEW DELHI, April 7 (Reuters) - India plans to roll out sovereign credit guarantees on loans worth $26.7 billion, aimed at supporting businesses, particularly small firms, affected by the Middle East crisis, two government sources said. Businesses, such as textile and glass makers, have been hit by disruptions to supply from the Middle East due to the ⁠U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. At the same time India, the world's third-largest oil importer, also faces the risk of rising inflation and slower gr ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 05:39 AM

USA, China or India? Bangladesh's new foreign policy shocks everyone

Dhaka: Barely a month and a half after Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assumed office, the world is witnessing turbulence over the Iran war. Bangladesh, like many other countries, is also facing problems in getting enough fuel because of the unrest. It is putting pressure on the new government. To address these challenges, Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor Humayun Kabir recently toured Middle Eastern countries with an aim to strengthen Bangladesh's ties in the region ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 05:34 AM

UP ATS arrests 4 members of 'terror module' with links to Pak handlers

Lucknow, The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested four members of a suspected terror module allegedly operating at the behest of Pakistani handlers for "involvement" in planning attacks on key installations, including railway infrastructure, officials said on Friday. Acting on intelligence inputs, the ATS unearthed a network of individuals who were allegedly in contact with Pakistan-based handlers through social media platforms and engaged in anti-national activities aimed at spreadi ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 05:26 AM

"PM Modi, Amit Shah are silent": Abhishek Banerjee on Pak Minister's 'Kolkata strike' threat

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): AITC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over their silence on Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's alleged threat to target Kolkata. "Two days ago, Khawaja Asif, Defence Minister of Pakistan, said that they will blow up Kolkata. PM Modi, Union HM Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are silent. I have written the name of Khawaja ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 06, 2026 11:02 PM

India News | 'PM Modi, Shah Couldn't Muster Courage': Abhishek Banerjee on Pakistani Defence Ministe...

Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls, Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday sharply attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of not being able to "muster the courage" to condemn Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's reported open threat to strike Kolkata. Addressing a public gathering here, Banerjee said, "The self-proclaimed '56-inch' Prime Minister and hi ...Read More >

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OtherApr 06, 2026 10:29 PM

Iran envoy backs India's call for restraint, urges global condemnation of US, Israel military action

NEW DELHI: With the West Asia conflict entering its fifth week, Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Monday welcomed New Delhi's call for dialogue and restraint, saying countries like India can play a "highly effective role" in easing tensions. At the same time, Fathali said Iran expects "all independent and freedom-seeking countries" to explicitly condemn what he described as military actions by the United States and Israel. He alleged that these actions violated Iran's sovereignty ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 06, 2026 07:29 PM

Rajnath Singh Commissions Indian Navy's Stealth Frigate INS Taragiri

He also spoke about the growing significance of oceans in the 21st century. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Indian Navy commissioned the stealth frigate INS Taragiri in a grand ceremony * Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the ship's role in maritime security and peace * INS Taragiri weighs 7,000 tonnes and is equipped with BrahMos and other advanced missiles Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Visakhapatnam: The Indian Nav ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 06, 2026 10:55 AM

India Kept in Dark: Rahul Gandhi Slams Govt on Data Sovereignty

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday raised concerns over India's data sovereignty and asserted that the country should be leading the global tech race, but instead it is being kept in the dark about how its data will be protected. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said India's data belongs to its people and in the AI economy, it can be one of its biggest strengths - to build AI, grow companies, and create jobs. "So I asked the government some important questions about the ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 06, 2026 10:34 AM

CAIT urges govt to curb growing malpractices of e-commerce platforms, seeks retail reforms

New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government should take immediate and decisive action to curb the growing malpractices of certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies, as such activities are severely distorting India's retail trade ecosystem, CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said on Sunday. The BJP MP expressed serious concern over the unchecked and unfair practices adopted by certain foreign-funded e-commerce entities, which are creating an uneven playing field for India's m ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 06, 2026 05:30 AM

Centre treating J-K people as 'second-class citizens': Congress chief

Addressing a party rally at Ghou Manhasan in Marh constituency on the outskirts of Jammu, Karra claimed key decisions regarding Jammu and Kashmir were being taken by the Centre through the Lt Governor despite the presence of an elected government. "The BJP-led central government is treating people here (J&K) as second-class citizens by depriving them of statehood. Key decisions are being taken by the Centre through its nominated head (Lt Governor), despite an elected government being in place," ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 06, 2026 12:33 AM

After legal status, Amaravati will evolve as growth engine for AP: CM

Addressing a press conference at his Undavalli residence, Baidu said now that the Parliament had passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 providing legal backing for Amaravati as the only capital city of the state, all hurdles in the way of its development as a sustainable, green, and technologically advanced urban centre had been crossed. He said the Centre's support, including the involvement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in earlier foundation events, reflects a colle ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 11:44 PM

India can help ease West Asia tensions: Iran representative

Patna: Representative of Iran's supreme leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Sunday said in Patna that all countries, including India, could contribute positively to ending the West Asia conflict. He said India is well placed to do so because it maintains relations with multiple sides in the region and has credibility as a country that often supports dialogue, sovereignty and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Through diplomatic engagement, India can encourage restraint, support cease ...Read More >

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OtherPoliticsApr 05, 2026 09:34 PM

Pak's Khawaja Asif's "Calibrated" Response Warning Before Pahalgam Anniversary

Khawaja Asif's remarks came in response of Rajnath Singh's warning ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Khawaja Asif threatened India with a swift, calibrated response to military actions * Asif warned war between two nuclear states is inconceivable with drastic consequences * Rajnath Singh said India destroyed terror hideouts in Pakistan after 2025 Pahalgam attack Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Islamabad: Pakistan's Defence Minister K ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 05, 2026 02:30 PM

Business News | Stricter Actions Must Be Taken Against E-commerce Malpractices to Protect Traders: C...

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Member of Parliament and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Praveen Khandelwal, has urged the government to curb alleged malpractices by certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies and called for the formation of a National Retail Development Council to ensure fair policymaking for the retail sector. In a communication to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Khandelwal expressed concern that practices adopted b ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 05, 2026 01:35 PM

Stricter actions must be taken against e-commerce malpractices to protect traders: CAIT Secretary Ge...

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Member of Parliament and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Praveen Khandelwal, has urged the government to curb alleged malpractices by certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies and called for the formation of a National Retail Development Council to ensure fair policymaking for the retail sector. In a communication to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Khandelwal expressed concern that practices adopted b ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 05, 2026 01:14 PM

"Messenger at best": Former diplomat Sunjay Sudhir calls out Pakistan's 'mediator' bluff

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, delivered a blunt assessment of Islamabad's standing in West Asian diplomacy, asserting that Pakistan was never a "mediator" in the Iran-US conflict, but merely a "messenger at best." Speaking to ANI, highlighted a growing "trust deficit" and financial pressure that appear to be isolating Islamabad on the global stage. He noted that true mediation requires both conflicting parties to sit at the table with the ...Read More >

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