Kerala, Assam and Puducherry to vote in high-stakes polls today
The high-stakes elections to the 126-member Assam Assembly commences with the BJP eyeing a third straight term in power. The Kerala polls across 140 Assembly constituencies feature contests between three fronts: the CPI(M)-led LDF, the Congress-led UDF and the BJP-led NDA. Voting is set to take place for 30 seats in Puducherry.
Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes, Iran closes strait again
A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appeared to hang by a thread on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The White House demanded that the channel be reopened and sought to keep peace talks on track.
Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill to implement women’s quota
