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Ceasefire cheer lifts stock markets; Sensex, Nifty close with surge of nearly 4% in broad-based rally

Mumbai, April 8 -- Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp rally on Wednesday, with both benchmark indices surging nearly four per cent, driven by positive sentiment following the ceasefire announceme... Read More


If crude stays below USD 90, OMCs can absorb without fuel price hike, RBI's status quo apt amid uncertainty: CareEdge Economist

New Delhi, April 8 -- The oil marketing companies (OMCs) are likely to absorb higher crude costs without passing it on to consumers if Brent crude prices remain in the range of USD 85-90 per barrel, R... Read More


CCEA approves investment for development of 1720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric project in Arunachal

New Delhi, April 8 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an investment of Rs 26,069.50 crore for the construction of the 1720 MW Ka... Read More


West Tripura fully prepared for ADC polls on April 12, says District Election Officer

Agartala, April 8 -- With preparations in full swing for the upcoming general elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), West Tripura District Magistrate and District ... Read More


Defence Minister-led IGoM takes stock of India's readiness in view of evolving West Asia situation

New Delhi, April 8 -- The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, took stock of India's readiness in view of the recent developments in West Asia during its third... Read More


"President won't abide by terms if Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen" US VP JD Vance

Washington DC, April 8 -- As Iran accused Israel of breaking the temporary ceasefire terms, US Vice President JD Vance reiterated Washington's stance that Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire dea... Read More


White House says Iran put forward one "unserious", one "workable" 10-point plan

Washington DC, April 8 -- The White House clarified that Iran presented two 10-point plans, out of which one was "unserious, unacceptable" and was "literally thrown in the garbage" by US President Don... Read More


"Contradictory and politically convenient": Ravula Sridhar Reddy attacks CM Reddy over Kerala campaign remarks

Hyderabad, April 8 -- The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Wednesday accused Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of "political convenience" and "contradictory" claims d... Read More


Women borrowers in India hold 26% of total system credit in India at Rs 76 lakh crore: NITI Ayog

New Delhi, April 8 -- National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Ayog) on Wednesday said in areport that women borrowers in India now hold a credit portfolio of Rs 76 lakh crore, accounting for... Read More


US and Iran agree on two-week ceasefire, world urges sustained peace efforts

Brussels, April 8 -- The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, signalling a temporary pause in hostilities and a potential step toward de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and t... Read More