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.