Here is a collection of the most important stories this evening:
PM inaugurates Chennai airport's new terminal building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 8 inaugurated the Rs 1,260 crore New Integrated Terminal Building (Phase-1) of the Chennai International Airport, a facility that will boost passenger handling. More here
Global headwinds to slow down GDP growth; India resilient than many large economies: HDFC Chairman Parekh
Global headwinds are likely to slow down India's GDP growth, but the country is more resilient than many large economies, HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh said. More here
CR Kesavan, ex-Congress leader and great-grandson of C Rajagopalachari, joins BJP
Former Congress leader CR Kesavan, who is the great-grandson of India’s first Governor-General C Rajagopalachari, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi. More here
Modi flags off Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express train, during his official visit to Tamil Nadu on April 8. Modi flagged off the service from Secunderabad Railway station. More here
From May 2 onwards, Punjab govt offices to remain open from 7.30 am to 2 pm
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government has decided to change office timings from 7.30 am to 2 pm from next month. More here
No wild animals, only 'legal husbands' allowed: Bizarre rent agreements add to tenants' woes in Bengaluru
Amid soaring rentals and crunching demand, Bengaluru’s tenants are facing unreasonable demands from landlords trying to recoup the money they lost during the coronavirus pandemic when tenants had gone back home. More here
Pakistan President Arif Alvi returns to Parliament bill curtailing Chief Justice's powers
Pakistan's judicial imbroglio intensified after President Arif Alvi returned to Parliament for reconsideration of a bill aimed at clipping the powers of the chief justice, saying the proposed legislation is beyond the jurisdiction of the legislative body. More here