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Delhi Capitals (DC) face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 14th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday, April 8. The Capitals' skipper Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bowl first, stating that his team had chased well and wanted to continue in the same vein. DC went in with the same playing XI as their previous game against Mumbai Indians, which the Delhi-based franchise had won by six wickets. Patel's opposite number Shubman Gill, meanwhile returned to the Titans' side after missing their last match with a muscle spasm in his neck. Gill replaced Kumar Kushagra in GT's only change.

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US and Israeli strikes between February and April have destroyed homes, universities, and historic places across Iran, leaving families in grief and rescue teams digging through rubble. In Tehran, the Qajar-era Golestan Palace bears the scars of attack, while Sharif University of Technology and Shahid Beheshti University were targeted. Midnight strikes in Ray, south of Tehran, on March 27 killed at least five people in their homes. In Karaj’s Vahdat neighborhood, attacks on April 3 took six lives and injured 13 others. The bombing of Shajarat al-Tayyiba Primary School in Minab on February 28 had killed 168 students. In Tehran, a strike wiped out half the Khorasaniha Synagogue and nearby residential buildings, where people stand watching as teams and an excavator work through the debris.

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Following the Pakistan-mediated truce, celebrations erupted across Srinagar and the valley as residents hailed Iran's victory. Waving Iranian flags and distributing sweets, viewing the ceasefire as a triumph of resistance over superpower aggression.

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Noida’s informal hiring hub was unusually crowded on Tuesday, workers clutching their tools like lifelines, waiting for jobs that aren’t coming. Daily-wage labourers say work has dried up, wages have fallen, and gaps between jobs have widened—worsened by the LPG crisis forcing them to eat costlier meals outside. As the West Asia conflict ripples into Delhi-NCR’s labour markets, Arvind Kumar from Etah sums it up: “First it was demonetisation, then it was coronavirus, now it is the shortage of gas, is the government trying to kill the poor?” he said, adding that although he is not against the government, the authorities should do something to help

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Hosts Nashville SC and Nashville SC played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 quarter-final tie at Geodis Park on Tuesday. In a game of limited chances, Alex Zendejas of the LIGA MX side and Hany Mukhtar of the MLS outfit tested opposing goalkeepers without success. The return leg at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is scheduled for April 14, with the winners taking on either Tigres UANL (Mexico) or Seattle Sounders FC (USA) in the semi-final.

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The New Orleans Pelicans ended their eight-game losing streak in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, April 07, defeating the Utah Jazz with a massive 156–137 final score. This high-scoring game at the Smoothie King Center was a historic night for the Pelicans, as they set new franchise records for most points in a single game and most points in a single quarter. The star of the night was rookie Jeremiah Fears, who set a Pelicans rookie record by scoring 40 points. His aggressive play was supported by Jordan Poole, who contributed 34 points, including an incredible 22 points in the third quarter alone. During that period, New Orleans outscored Utah 50–27, effectively turning a close game into a blowout. The Utah Jazz struggled to keep pace defensively, losing their 10th consecutive game. While Kennedy Chandler led the Jazz with 31 points and Bez Mbeng added a career-high 26, it wasn't enough to stop the Pelicans' record-breaking offense.

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The Golden State Warriors secured a hard-fought 110–105 victory over the Sacramento Kings on April 07, Tuesday at the Chase Center. This win was particularly meaningful for the Warriors as it snapped a disappointing four-game losing streak and provided a much-needed boost of confidence just before the post-season. Stephen Curry, who played in only his second game since returning from a long-term knee injury, contributed 17 points, including two spectacular four-point plays that energized the home crowd and kept the Warriors competitive during a back-and-forth contest. The game remained neck-and-neck until the final minutes when the score was tied at 104. In the closing moments, Curry hit a critical three-pointer and assisted Brandin Podziemski for a layup that effectively sealed the result.

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Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for April 08, 2026

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The CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores 2026 tournament proper kicked off on Tuesday (April 7) with both Argentine teams in action -- Independiente Rivadavia vs Bolivar of Bolivia in Group C and Boca Juniors vs Universidad Catolica of Chile in Group D -- winning their respective games. The same cannot be said for Brazilian outfits, however. While Cruzeiro (Group D) registered a 1-0 victory at Barcelona (Ecuador), the 2023 champions Fluminense (Group C) were held to a surprise goalless draw by Deportivo La Guaira in Venezuela. Elsewhere in Colombia, hosts Deportes Tolima shared the spoils with 290-time Peruvian champions Universitario. In Group G, visiting LDU Quito from Ecuador scored an injury-time goal to beat Always Ready of Bolivia. On Wednesday, heavyweights Flamengo, Penarol, Estudiantes, and more South American giants will take the field as Matchday 1 of the group stage continues.

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Kai Havertz scored a stoppage-time winner to help an embattled Arsenal beat Sporting CP 1-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League 2025-26 quarter-final at Jose Alvalade Stadium on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. In a cagey Lisbon affair, both teams hit the woodwork while Martin Zubimendi's goal was ruled out as former Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres was offside in the build-up. The Gunners eventually found the winner in the 91st minute, thanks to Havertz's left-footed finish from a through ball by fellow substitute Gabriel Martinelli. The real hero of the game, however, was David Raya. The goalkeeper made at least four superb saves. Mikel Arteta's team, which suffered cup blows, host Bournemouth in the English Premier League on Saturday before the UCL return leg midweek. Meanwhile, Sporting will be on the road for a league fixture at Estrela da Amadora.

BY Photo Webdesk 8 April 2026