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Times of India The Times of India: Breaking news, views, reviews, cricket from across India Strait of Hormuz: How Trump gave Iran a weapon deadlier than any nuke Apr 8th 2026, 16:13 by TOI WORLD DESK A recent conflict has shifted control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran may now charge transit fees for ships passing through. This follows a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. The situation signals a significant change in regional maritime control. Global oil trade routes are impacted by these developments. msid-130118956,imgsize-56324.cms 55 KB ‍ BJK Cup: Vaishnavi, Sahaja post milestone wins; India beat New Zealand Apr 8th 2026, 15:25 by TANUJ LAKHINA Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli earned their first wins in India colours, helping India take an unbeatable lead against New Zealand in the BJK Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie. Later, Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale ensured a clean 3-0 win. msid-130117956,imgsize-32388.cms 32 KB ‍ Strait of Hormuz toll? Iran to demand crypto payment from shipping firms - report Apr 8th 2026, 15:16 by TOI WORLD DESK Under the proposed system, tankers would be required to share cargo details via email before being assigned a transit fee, reportedly set at $1 per barrel. Payments would be made in digital currencies. “Once the email arrives and Iran completes its assessment, vessels are given a few seconds to pay in bitcoin, ensuring they can’t be traced or confiscated due to sanctions,” Hosseini added. msid-130117784,imgsize-44942.cms 44 KB ‍ Assam assembly elections 2026: Identity, power & the battle of 'Asomiya Jatiyotabad' Apr 8th 2026, 15:10 by KANCHAN YADAV Assam's upcoming elections are a crucial referendum on Assamese nationalism, identity, and the state's political future. Regional parties face declining relevance as national parties dominate, with the BJP's 'jati, mati, bheti' plank and 'Brand Himanta' shaping the narrative. The Congress leads a broad opposition alliance, aiming to challenge the incumbent government amidst evolving identity politics. msid-130117645,imgsize-95902.cms 94 KB ‍ BCCI introduces stricter IPL rule, curbs extra players’ movement on field Apr 8th 2026, 15:03 by TOI SPORTS DESK BCCI has introduced new IPL 2026 rules restricting substitute players’ movement. Only the 16 named players can enter the field, while others must stay in the dugout. A maximum of five substitutes can be near the boundary. The move tightens existing rules to reduce on-field crowding and improve discipline, though no official reason has been provided. msid-130117464,imgsize-75242.cms 73 KB ‍ India takes critical step in nuclear dream: How thorium will power energy self-reliance Apr 8th 2026, 14:59 by CHETHAN KUMAR msid-130117378,imgsize-397794.cms 388 KB ‍ 'Some more information has come to light': Khera levels new allegations against Assam CM's wife Apr 8th 2026, 14:57 by TIMESOFINDIA.COM msid-130117347,imgsize-13554.cms 13 KB ‍ ‍ India's high growth, low inflation story at risk! RBI flags 5 impacts from US-Iran war Apr 8th 2026, 14:38 by SMRITI JAIN Even as it is confident of India’s ability to come out of the fresh global uncertainty, RBI has flagged five risks due to the US-Iran war that could negatively impact the economy. msid-130116932,imgsize-119000.cms 116 KB ‍ Christians at crossroads: Will UDF hold its traditional base in Kerala? Apr 8th 2026, 14:24 by AASTHA JHA Kerala's upcoming assembly elections see Christian voters, particularly in central Kerala, becoming a crucial battleground. Traditional UDF support is tested by socio-economic concerns, political realignments, and perceptions of communal favoritism, forcing parties to re-evaluate their strategies to secure this influential bloc. msid-130116678,imgsize-1417486.cms 1 MB ‍ Gill issues worrying injury update despite IPL return: 'It's something similar' Apr 8th 2026, 14:24 by TOI SPORTS DESK Shubman Gill returned for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 but raised concerns about his neck injury, admitting, “It’s something similar” to a past issue. Delhi Capitals opted to bowl first, citing pitch conditions and form. While DC continue their winning run, GT are still searching for their first victory, with Gill’s fitness remaining a concern. msid-130116675,imgsize-29116.cms 28 KB ‍ Sony Pictures to layoff hundreds in job cuts that are not just cost-cutting exercise Apr 8th 2026, 14:23 by TOI TECH DESK Sony Pictures Entertainment has initiated layoffs across its motion picture, television, and corporate divisions as part of a multi-month restructuring. The company is strategically repositioning to prioritize growth-oriented segments like anime and PlayStation adaptations, while scaling back non-core areas. These targeted cuts aim to align the organization with future business direction and strengthen differentiated capabilities. msid-130116628,imgsize-36316.cms 35 KB ‍ Success quote of the day: Greatest success comes from freedom to fail Apr 8th 2026, 12:55 by TOI LIFESTYLE DESK Mark Zuckerberg champions a philosophy where success stems from the freedom to fail, not from perfection. He argues that taking risks and learning from mistakes, even after setbacks like botched acquisitions, is crucial for innovation. This 'freedom to fail' encourages trying new ideas, as demonstrated by figures like J.K. Rowling and Beyoncé, ultimately paving the way for significant achievements. msid-47529300.cms 27 KB ‍ ‍ You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. By using Blogtrottr, you agree to our terms. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, edit this subscription, or manage all your subscriptions.