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World Bank Raises India's GDP Growth Estimate To 6.6%, Flags Iran War Risks

All India
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • World Bank raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6 per cent from earlier estimates
  • India's growth accelerated to 7.6 per cent in FY26 due to strong demand and exports
  • GST cuts will boost consumer demand early in FY27 despite Middle East crisis risks
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US Was Desperate For Iran Ceasefire, Pushed Pakistan For A Deal: Report

World
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Pakistan acted as a broker in Iran-US ceasefire talks under US pressure, reports say
  • The US used Pakistan to push Iran for a two-week ceasefire amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
  • Pakistan's Defence Chief led back-channel talks culminating in a temporary ceasefire deal
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Ceasefire Chaos: Israel Hits Lebanon, Iran Fires Back. Trump's Next Move?

World
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 254 people shortly after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement
  • Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf states, resuming its Strait of Hormuz blockade
  • Trump faces three options: resume war, push diplomacy, or pressure Netanyahu to stand down
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80 Cases, Rs 5 Crore, 3BHK: How Top Court Settled 10-Year-Old Divorce Case

All India
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • The Supreme Court granted divorce to a couple after a decade-long dispute resembling a Mahabharata battle
  • The husband was ordered to pay Rs 5 crore to the wife, who has custody of their two minor sons
  • The wife accused the husband of evading financial support and filing over 80 vexatious legal cases
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Trump Agreed To Pause Iran War. How Netanyahu's Lebanon Strikes May Resume It

World
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • The ceasefire between Iran and the US is threatened after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again
  • Israel intensified strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, causing many casualties and widespread damage
  • Iran claims Lebanon was part of the truce; Israel and the US dispute this interpretation
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Iran Shuts Hormuz As Israel Strikes Lebanon With 100 Missiles, Killing 250

World
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon despite a US-Iran ceasefire
  • The US and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire including reopening the Strait of Hormuz
  • Israel launched over 100 air strikes in Lebanon in 10 minutes, continuing military ops against Hezbollah
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North Korea Tests New Weapons As World Focuses On Iran War

World
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • North Korea tested new weapons including an electromagnetic system and anti-aircraft missile this week
  • Tests overseen by General Kim Jong Sik aimed to upgrade conventional arms amid US adversary tensions
  • Weapons tested include tactical ballistic missiles with cluster bomb warheads and carbon fiber bombs
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How A Simple Tactic Exposed A North Korean Agent Mid Job Interview

World
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • A video shows a job interviewer exposing a suspected North Korean IT worker.
  • The applicant smiled initially but went silent when asked to insult Kim Jong Un.
  • Insulting Kim Jong Un is a serious crime in North Korea with severe punishments.
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"We Haven't Discussed": Miller's DC Teammate On Row Over No-Single Call

Cricket
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • David Miller received criticism for not taking a single on the fifth delivery of the final over
  • Miller retained strike by not taking a single on the penultimate ball in the DC vs GT game
  • As DC suffered a 1-run defeat, Miller's teammate Pathum Nissanka downplayed the incident
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Vijay's Entry Sparks Minority Vote Split Debate In Tamil Nadu

All India
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Christians and Muslims, who account for nearly 15% of the electorate, have traditionally backed the DMK
  • Vijay - born Joseph Vijay and identifying as a Christian - is aiming to tap into this significant vote bank
  • With Tamil Nadu polls just two weeks away, the contest for minority votes is intensifying
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"Could've Played Smarter": Axar Patel's Unfiltered Verdict On 1-Run Defeat

Cricket
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Delhi Capitals lost by one run to Gujarat Titans in IPL Match 14 at Arun Jaitley Stadium
  • Speaking after the game, DC captain Axar Patel said, "In a close chase, you can point out a lot of things"
  • "But I think in the chase, we could have played smarter," he added
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