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Vance-led talks with Iran helped build goodwill despite no breakthrough

US negotiators realised early in the talks that Iran did not fully grasp the Trump administration's sweeping demand that any deal must ensure it never acquires a nuclear weapon

Rupee falls 49 paise to 93.32 against dollar in early trade amid Iran war

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.30 against the US dollar and lost further ground, trading at 93.32 against the greenback in early deals

Govt rushing delimitation, women's quota for political gain: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi criticised the timing of the special session, alleging the govt is pushing key bills as high-stakes election campaigns peak in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

Zero tolerance for harassment, staff accused in Nashik case suspended: TCS

The clarification comes in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion by eight female employees at the multinational company's office in Nashik

The Vanniyars and the vote: A key factor in 70-75 Tamil Nadu seats

The Vanniyars are a "backward class" community largely in north Tamil Nadu, engaged mostly in agriculture. A large section comprises landless labourers

China sets up new county in Xinjiang near PoK, Afghanistan border

This is the third new county established by China in Xinjiang, a predominantly Muslim Uyghur region, in just over a year

India boosts 5-kg LPG supply, accelerates PNG rollout amid West Asia crisis

Online bookings account for about 98 per cent of demand, while delivery authentication systems now cover 93 per cent of transactions to curb diversion

President Murmu to embark on four-day visit of Gujarat, Maha from Monday

The President will grace the second convocation ceremony of AIIMS Nagpur on April 15

12 more Indian fishermen arrested for alleged poaching by Sri Lankan Navy

So far, this year the Sri Lankan Navy has seized 16 trawlers and arrested 112 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching

Nitish may resign as Bihar CM after last meeting of cabinet on April 14

BJP leaders in the state, who have been making frantic visits to Delhi in the recent past, are keeping their cards close to the chest

West Asia crisis: Ludhiana handtool export units face labour, gas shortages

The other difficulties they are facing include high interest rates, container availability, increase in shipping and air freights and high insurance cost

India rejects China's 'mischievous' move to rename places in Arunachal

China's false claims and manufacturing of baseless narratives cannot alter undeniable reality, MEA added

Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP of threatening TMC candidates for support

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of intimidation, vote manipulation and plans to divide West Bengal, intensifying rhetoric ahead of assembly polls

Patent application filings in India rise 30.2% to 143,000 in 2025-26: Goyal

The government has undertaken several measures to strengthen the patent ecosystem in the country, particularly aimed at startups, MSMEs and educational institutions

Asha Bhosle's demise creates huge void in world of music: President Murmu

Bhosle, 92, died on Sunday. She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday evening due to chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said

Coal imports slip 8.5% in Feb amid record stockpiles, firm global prices

India's coal imports fall 8.5% in February as high domestic stockpiles and firm global prices curb demand, with adequate supplies easing power concerns

Losing 4 quick wickets was turning point: Venugopal Rao on DC's loss to CSK

Delhi Capitals Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao said losing four wickets in as many overs proved to be the turning point as they went down by 23 runs to Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match here.

IPL 2026: Rana fined 25% match fees, Gaikwad penalised during CSK vs DC

After his dismissal, a frustrated Rana confronted the fourth umpire for which he was also handed a demerit point.

IPL 2026: The boys were tired of losing - CSK bowling coach Simons

CSK snapped their losing streak with a commanding 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals here on Saturday night.

Inconclusive US-Iran talks, oil prices to steer markets this week: Analysts

Besides developments related to West Asia, crude oil prices would also dictate market trends in a holiday-shortened week ahead, they said