‘Iran could be taken out in one night, could be tomorrow’: Trump’s warning amid Strait of Hormuz impasse
As the conflict in Iran entered its 37th day, US President Donald Trump declared that the United States was firmly in control of the situation and could, if required, overpower the entire nation within a single night. Speaking at a press briefing at the White House, Trump said, “The entire country can be taken out in one night. And that night might be tomorrow night.” His remarks came just ahead of the deadline he has set for Tehran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
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Kolkata weather saves KKR as rain and wet outfield wash out clash against PBKS at Eden Gardens
The Kolkata weather saved the Kolkata Knight Riders after they were rocked early in their clash against the Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens on Monday, April 6. KKR were in big trouble at 25/2 after 3.4 overs when rain came down to halt the clash. The Knight Riders were in huge trouble after opting to bat first with the conditions overcast.
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Assembly Election Opinion Poll LIVE: What’s the mood of voters in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Kerala?
The Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory are scheduled to take place this month, setting the stage for an intense political contest across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry. Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will vote in a single phase, while West Bengal will go to the polls in two phases. Polling is slated for April 9 in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, April 23 in Tamil Nadu, and April 23 and 28 in West Bengal. The counting of votes for all regions will be conducted on May 4. With the election dates drawing closer, political activity has reached a fever pitch as national and regional parties step up their campaigns, addressing rallies, releasing manifestos and making targeted promises to various voter groups. Around 17.4 crore voters are expected to participate across the five regions, with polling set to be conducted at approximately 2.19 lakh booths.
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Tamil Nadu Elections Opinion Polls LIVE: Neck-and-neck contest expected between NDA, DMK+, predicts Matrize
The 2026 Tamil Nadu elections are likely to witness a seesaw battle between the INDIA bloc, led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which is being led by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), according to an opinion poll conducted by Matrize on Monday. The data, though, has given a slight edge to the NDA, predicting that the alliance would win somewhere between 107 to 120 seats.
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Assam Elections Opinion Poll 2026 LIVE: BJP-led NDA to retain power with bigger majority, predicts Matrize
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is likely to retain its power in Assam under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, but with a greater majority, according to an opinion poll conducted by Matrize on Monday. The data claimed that the BJP-led coalition will likely emerge victorious on 92 to 102 seats. The NDA in Assam includes the BJP, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), and the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF).
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PNB Customers Alert: PSU bank to close these accounts from April 15, here’s what you need to know
Do you also have an account with Punjab National Bank (PNB Bank)? Then this news is important to you, as PNB has issued an alert to account holders who have had no transactions in their accounts for the past three years. The bank has warned such customers that if necessary steps are not taken, their accounts will be closed after April 15, 2026.
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Aakhri Sawal release date changed: Sanjay Dutt’s next after Dhurandhar to hit theatres sooner
Aakhri Sawal, starring Sanjay Dutt, has a new update. The film will now be released a week earlier than its previously announced May 16. It’s a shift that brings the film to theatres a little earlier than expected. The film is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Abhijeet Mohan Warang. With Sanjay Dutt leading the film, there has been steady curiosity around what it intends to explore.
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‘Malicious, fabricated’: Assam CM on Congress’ claims his wife holds three passports; warns of legal action
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that he and his wife would take legal action against the Congress for making “false allegations” that she holds multiple passports and owns properties in Dubai that were not disclosed in his poll affidavit.
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Baramati bypoll: Congress pits Akash Vishwanath More against Sunetra Pawar
The Congress on Sunday (April 5) announced Akash Vishwanath More as its candidate for the upcoming bypoll to the Baramati Assembly constituency in Maharashtra, which was necessitated due to the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in January. The by-election, scheduled for April 23, will see More contesting against Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Sunetra Pawar.
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‘Will blow up everything, take oil’: Trump says ‘good chance’ of deal with Iran on Monday
Moments after he threatened to blow up power plants and bridges in Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that there is a ‘good chance’ of Washington and Tehran reaching out a deal by Monday. Though he cautioned that he will blow up ‘everything’ if the two sides failed to arrive on a consensus over the peace treaty.
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