LIVE India News updates on April 8: IPL 2025: PBKS skipper REVEALS being in tears during Champions Trophy; Here's why

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer shared an emotional anecdote about crying during the 2025 Champions Trophy.

With a splendid unbeaten innings of 87 off 36 balls, Nicholas Pooran unlocked another IPL career milestone, that put him behind Virender Sehwag.

The ED has filed charges against former Kerala minister K Babu under PMLA for allegedly possessing ₹25.82 lakh in disproportionate assets. The Special Court in Ernakulam took cognizance of the complaint on March 29.

A 19-year-old man was arrested and jailed after a viral video showed him lying on a railway track near Unnao to film a reel. Police warned others against such life-threatening stunts for social media.
 

Ajinkya Rahane reached 7,000 T20 runs during KKR's IPL 2025 match against LSG, scoring 61 off 35 balls.

India's smartphone exports soared to Rs 2 lakh crore in FY25, driven by iPhone shipments worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the milestone, highlighting strong growth in electronics manufacturing and upcoming component incentives.
 

Malhar Meat, marketed as "100% Hindu" mutton, has sparked controversy for its religious branding. Certified as non-Halal and ritualistically compliant with Hindu customs, it raises questions on food politics, communal sensitivities, and regulatory oversight.
 

UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar defends the Waqf Amendment Act, asserting it benefits poor Muslims and accusing opponents of robbing their rights. The Act faced opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, with protests and demands for its repeal.

Former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mumbai. Inspired by PM Modi and CM Fadnavis, Jadhav aims to contribute to the party's growth and serve with honesty.

A Kochi auction witnessed record-breaking bids for fancy vehicle registration numbers. A software company secured KL 07 DG 0007 for Rs 45 lakh, while KL 07 DG 0001 went for Rs 25 lakh.

A new 3D scan of the Titanic wreck reveals unprecedented details of the 1912 disaster, offering fresh insight into its final hours, from heroic engineers to tiny hull punctures that sealed the ship’s fate.

P. Chidambaram collapsed due to extreme heat while visiting the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

Assam is now India's third-fastest-growing state with a GDP growth rate of 7.94 percent. The Chief Minister highlights infrastructure projects aimed at transforming connectivity, including high-speed corridors and highway completion.

The government has issued a notification that the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 has come into effect from Tuesday, April 8.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with the Crown Prince of Dubai to discuss increasing defence industry collaboration and enhancing partnership in defence manufacturing. Both leaders emphasized scaling up defence cooperation and identified training exchanges as a key area.

To date, 15 petitions have been filed by various individuals and organizations, including political figures and civil rights groups. 

The SRH batter Travis Head declined a fan's selfie request in Hyderabad, leading to a social media debate about player privacy.

The Supreme Court set aside a Rs 10 lakh fine imposed on Vishal Dadlani and Tehseen Poonawalla for 2016 tweets about a Jain monk, stating that courts have no role in moral policing when no offence is made out.
 

A fake surgeon, N John Camm, was arrested in Prayagraj for impersonating a doctor and causing the deaths of seven patients. He performed surgeries at Damoh's Mission Hospital using forged documents and an invalid medical registration.

In the Meerut murder case, Saurabh Rajput’s brother has offered to adopt the unborn child of Muskan Rastogi, who is pregnant in jail. Muskan and her lover are accused of killing Saurabh.

Rahul Gandhi said such a mass termination would leave lakhs of students without enough teachers and destroy the teachers' morale to serve.

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed she suffered a "rare and scary" medical condition after giving birth to one of her children.

DK Shivakumar directs officials to stop sewage flow into Bengaluru lakes and fill them with treated water. GPS tracking for construction waste vehicles will be implemented to prevent illegal dumping.

In MP's Narmadapuram district, a peon checked exam papers at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Government PG University while the professor was ill. Video went viral, higher education department took action.

BookMyShow addresses claims of delisting Kunal Kamra's shows, stating that organizers and venues control show listings. The platform emphasizes its role as a neutral facilitator, complying with Indian laws and offering artists the option to sell tickets independently.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a heatwave warning in Delhi-NCR for the next two days.

An Indian-origin man in the US has been arrested for sexually assaulting a female passenger on a flight. The accused has been identified as Bhavesh Kumar Dahiyabhai Shukla.

On the 10th anniversary of the Mudra Yojana, PM Modi praised the scheme for transforming lives and empowering underserved communities. With over ₹33 lakh crore disbursed, the initiative has fuelled aspirations of women, youth, and marginalised entrepreneurs across India.

From spotlighting women’s empowerment and support for marginalised communities to championing youth entrepreneurship and rural transformation, PM Modi’s interaction highlighted how Mudra Yojana has reshaped India’s grassroots economy over the past decade.

Former CSK batter Ambati Rayudu believes Rajat Patidar's RCB has a strong chance to win IPL 2025.

A Bengaluru mother lost Rs 2.9 lakh in a fake child modelling scam after completing “paid tasks” via Facebook and Telegram. Lured by initial commissions, she was tricked into making repeated payments before realizing the fraud.
 

CM Fadnavis highlighted the state's intent to develop for businesses and said that they are building innovation cities near Mumbai. He mentioned that a huge infrastructural ecosystem is being created in the area near Mumbai and Pune, as the state government is working towards ease of doing business.

A Mumbai pensioner lost Rs 49.10 lakh to a WhatsApp-based scam disguised as a charity trading group. Fraudsters used a fake app, QuantsAIS, to show fake profits and disappeared after siphoning off her savings.

Tamil Nadu has secured a "historic verdict" from the Supreme Court, Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Tuesday, after the top court ruled Governor RN Ravi's withholding of assent for 10 bills.

An endangered Pallas's fish eagle, tagged in Mongolia, has been returning to Kaziranga National Park in Assam for breeding for five consecutive years. This highlights Kaziranga's importance as a wintering ground within the Central Asian Flyway.

Telangana High Court on Tuesday confirmed the death penalty of five people awarded by the NIA Special Court in the Dilsukhnagar bomb blast case of 2013.

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed began his first official India visit, reinforcing strong bilateral ties. The trip focuses on trade, defence, energy, and tech, signaling a deepening India–UAE strategic partnership.
 

The bodyguard of BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal reportedly died by suicide in Patna on Tuesday. Police team arrived at the spot.

The Supreme Court has overturned the Calcutta High Court’s order for a CBI probe into Bengal’s SSC supernumerary posts, giving relief to Mamata Banerjee’s government. Mamata also met sacked teachers, vowing continued support.
 

Australian batter Will Pucovski, once a promising talent, has decided to call it quits from his cricketing career, a year after the medical panel advised him to retire on medical grounds.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted raid at 10 locations in Bengaluru and Shivamogga in Karnataka in connection with the District Cooperative Bank scam, the agency said.