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- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri heads to Washington to review 'full spectrum' India–US tiesby TOI NEWS DESK on April 7, 2026 at 5:38 am
- IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals' Mitchell Starc likely to miss at least three more gamesby SAHIL MALHOTRA on April 7, 2026 at 5:29 am
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is set to miss at least three more IPL games for Delhi Capitals due to shoulder and elbow injuries. He's unlikely to join the squad before April 20. Despite his absence, the Axar Patel-led Delhi side has secured two wins. Starc, however, remains committed to joining the team as soon as he recovers.
- Assembly polls in Assam disrupt life in Kerala, Karnataka and UPby M K SUNIL KUMAR, G RAJENDRA, MOHSIN USMANI on April 7, 2026 at 5:03 am
Assam's assembly elections have triggered a significant labour shortage across India. Migrant workers returning home to vote have impacted plantation work in Kodagu, waste collection in Lucknow, and various sectors in Kerala. This exodus, driven by voting and fears over citizenship, is causing disruptions and affecting daily operations in multiple states.
- Centre doubles 5kg LPG cylinder allocation to states amid Iran war; focus on migrant workersby TOI BUSINESS DESK on April 7, 2026 at 5:01 am
The Centre has doubled the allocation of 5-kg Free Trade LPG cylinders for migrant workers nationwide. This move, based on recent supply data, aims to ease access to cooking fuel for vulnerable sections. The government has also relaxed address proof requirements, allowing easier access for migrant workers, students, and daily wage earners.
- Assam assembly polls: Campaigning to stop as EC enforces silence period from todayby TOI NEWS DESK on April 7, 2026 at 4:40 am
The Election Commission has announced the commencement of the silence period for Assam legislative assembly elections from 5:00 PM today, prohibiting all forms of campaigning, including public meetings and social media dissemination. This 48-hour period before polling on April 9 aims to ensure a free and fair electoral process, with strict compliance mandated for all stakeholders.