New Delhi [India], April 8 : Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday raised strong concerns over the Central government’s foreign policy, calling Pakistan’s role in the ceasefire between the United States and Iran a “severe setback” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump suspended the “bombing and attack” campaign on Iran, announcing a… Continue reading “Pak’s role in US-Iran ceasefire a severe setback for PM Modi’s diplomacy”: Jairam Ramesh
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MP: Forest guard crushed to death by vehicle belonging to sand mafia
MORENA (MP): April 8 A 35-year-old forest guard was killed after a tractor-trolley allegedly run by illegal sand miners ran over him in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district on Wednesday morning, police said. The incident took place on National Highway-552 near Ranpur village, about 20 km from the district headquarters, when forest personnel tried to stop… Continue reading MP: Forest guard crushed to death by vehicle belonging to sand mafia
Mahela concedes MI blown away by Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal magic
GUWAHATI: (Apr 8) Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted his side was blown off course by a blistering onslaught from Rajasthan Royals openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the bowlers missed their lines and lengths on a night when even Jasprit Bumrah “probably missed the length by a little bit”. Mumbai Indians suffered… Continue reading Mahela concedes MI blown away by Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal magic
US-Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening to ease shipping disruptions: FIEO
NEW DELHI: (Apr 8) The announcement of a ceasefire, between the US and Iran, along with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, will provide immediate relief to exporters by easing shipping disruptions, FIEO said on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran. Iran agreed to allow safe… Continue reading US-Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening to ease shipping disruptions: FIEO
RBI keeps policy rate unchanged amid inflationary pressure
MUMBAI: (Apr 8) The Reserve Bank on Wednesday expectedly kept interest rates unchanged amid hopes of a global recovery on the back of ceasefire in the six-week-long US/Israel-Iran conflict. The policy decision comes as a month and a-half-long West Asia conflict has disrupted energy supplies, shot up crude oil prices and created fiscal and inflationary… Continue reading RBI keeps policy rate unchanged amid inflationary pressure
US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire; talks likely in Islamabad on Friday
WASHINGTON: (Apr 8) The US has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, President Donald Trump announced 90 minutes before his deadline to wipe out civilisation from the West Asian nation was to end. Trump made the dramatic announcement on Truth Social on Tuesday evening (US time) even as Democrats called for… Continue reading US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire; talks likely in Islamabad on Friday
Banks to see healthy growth in Q4FY26, but margin pressures and risks remain: Nuvama
New Delhi [India], April 7 : India’s banking sector is set to close Q4FY26 on a steady footing, with credit growth holding up and deposit traction showing signs of improvement, according to Nuvama’s latest sector preview. The report underscores that “loan growth sustained the momentum supported by liquidity buffers and residual CRR benefits,” highlighting the… Continue reading Banks to see healthy growth in Q4FY26, but margin pressures and risks remain: Nuvama
“Rahul Baba we will not let Assam become infiltrator-dominated region”: Amit Shah
Patharkandi (Assam) [India], April 7 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress during a public rally in Patharkandi, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will not allow Assam to become an “infiltrator-dominated region” and calling on voters to elect a BJP government in the upcoming Assembly… Continue reading “Rahul Baba we will not let Assam become infiltrator-dominated region”: Amit Shah
Indian women’s hockey team set to tour Argentina for four-match series
NEW DELHI: (Apr 7) The Indian senior women’s hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series, set to be held at the CeNARD in Buenos Aires from April 13 to 17. Indian team will play its matches on April 13, 14, 16, and 17 at Argentina’s National Centre of High Performance Athletics (also known… Continue reading Indian women’s hockey team set to tour Argentina for four-match series
NCW gives Nora Fatehi final chance to appear from it over ‘Sarke Chunar Teri’ song
NEW DELHI: (Apr 6) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday gave actor Nora Fatehi a final opportunity to appear before it in person in connection with the song “Sarke Chunar Teri” and fixed April 27 as the next date of hearing. The commission, which took suo motu cognisance of the song over its… Continue reading NCW gives Nora Fatehi final chance to appear from it over ‘Sarke Chunar Teri’ song