JNU Case: Support For Arrested Student From Chomsky, Pamuk, 84 Others

All India

Updated: Feb 17, 2016

Eminent academicians, scientists and writers from across the world, including Noam Chomsky and Orhan Pamuk, have recorded their condemnation of the arrest of a JNU student in a strongly-worded statement that says it is "evidence of the present government's deeply authoritarian nature, intolerant of any dissent".

Netanyahu Clears Negotiations With Lebanon, Likely To Start In US Next Week

World

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has authorised direct negotiations with Lebanon
Iran has insisted Israel not attacking Hezbollah was part of its ceasefire agreement with the US
US President Donald Trump also urged Netanyahu to reduce the strikes on Lebanon, NBC News reported

Iran's Approval, 15 Ships A Day: Strait Of Hormuz Opening Comes With Caveats

World

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

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Iran will allow only 15 ships through the Strait of Hormuz a day, Russian news agency TASS reported
The report added that ships crossing the Strait will have to seek approval from the IRGC
Tehran is also demanding that the US doesn't increase its military presence in the region during the ceasefire

"We Don't Trust Pak": Israel Envoy Says US Also Sees Country Only As Middleman

World

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

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Israel’s ambassador to India expressed distrust towards Pakistan’s role in brokering the US-Iran ceasefire
Reuven Azar said even the US considers Pakistan only a facilitator
Reports suggest US pressured Pakistan to broker the ceasefire

Trump Says US Army To Stay Deployed Near Iran, Then Speaks Of "Next Conquest"

World

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

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US military forces will remain in and around Iran until a "real agreement" is fully complied with, said Trump
Trump announced that the military is "loading up and resting" for its next conquest
Trump reaffirmed the Strait of Hormuz will remain open and Iran will have no nuclear weapons

"Frustrated" US Demands Plans From Allies To Secure Hormuz In Days: Report

World

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

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NATO's Rutte briefed allies on Trump's demand for quick commitments on Strait of Hormuz security
Trump criticised NATO allies for inadequate support and called the alliance a "paper tiger"
France, Italy, Britain stress reopening Hormuz needs US-Iran agreement

Artemis II Crew Clicks Pic Of Moon Crater, Internet Jokes, 'That's Doraemon'

Feature

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

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The Artemis II crew captured a photo of the Orientale Basin on April 6 during lunar flyby
NASA shared the image showing the basin's rings and suggested names for two smaller craters
Social media users likened the crater's appearance to a smiley face, hippo, and manga characters

Government Plans Crackdown On Defamatory Spam, Troll Content On Social Media

All India

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

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The government is reviewing rules to curb defamatory and troll-driven social media content
Draft amendments to IT Rules 2021 propose stricter regulation of online news and current affairs
Public consultation on the draft ends April 14, with possible extension for wider input

Odds Of Finding Alien Life Are "Pretty High", Says NASA Chief

Science

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

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NASA Administrator is optimistic about finding extraterrestrial life due to the universe's vastness
Artemis mission and Europa Clipper explore life possibilities on the Moon and Jupiter’s moon Europa
NASA develops telescopes and AI tools to detect biosignatures and search for life in space

18 Units Sealed In Gujarat Crackdown For Hiding Synthetic Paneer Label

All India

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

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Gujarat conducted a week-long crackdown on analog paneer sales and use
Inspections covered 2,527 food units including restaurants, vendors, and manufacturers
Eighteen units were sealed, 210 notices issued, and Rs 2.48 lakh fined for violations

"Error That Will Cost DC Massively": SA Great On Miller's No-Single Call

Cricket

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

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With DC needing 2 off 2 vs GT, David Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav a single
Miller failed to finish the game. He played a dot ball on the final delivery and Kuldeep was then run out
"An error that will cost Delhi Capitals massively," said Dale Steyn on the no-single call of Miller