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Cabinet approves 2% dearness allowance hike for central govt employees

The hike raises DA and DR to 60 per cent of basic pay and pension, from the existing 58 per cent, and will be effective from January 1, 2026

Starlink's India entry delayed as FDI clearance faces security concerns

Starlink's FDI proposal on hold as govt flags security risks; approval may depend on clarity from Starlink and its ability to address concerns over potential misuse of satellite services

SpiceJet preparing for layoffs as financial troubles intensify: Report

Salary delays have stretched to months while fleet size has dropped, pushing the cash-strapped airline to seek govt funding as competition, operational constraints intensify, a media report said

Rain, thunderstorms to lash several states today; heatwave alert continues

Heavy rain likely in Arunachal, Sikkim; Delhi to see cloudy skies with maximum temperatures hitting 41 degrees Celsius

Q4 result today: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Network 18 among 11 firms on Apr 18

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Yes Bank, Mangalam Global Enterprise, and Suryachakra Power Corporation are also to release their January-March earnings today

US extends waiver allowing India, others to buy Russian oil till May 16

The waiver comes despite earlier US reluctance, as war-linked supply disruptions and Strait of Hormuz curbs push oil prices higher and test Western efforts to restrict Russia's revenues

IMD issues rain, heatwave alert across India; mercury to hit 40°C in Delhi

Contrasting weather patterns seen with rain and thunderstorms in east and northeast, while central and peninsular regions face heatwave conditions; coastal areas to see hot and humid weather

Q4 result: Wipro, HDFC AMC, Crisil, Waaree Renewable, 10 more on April 16

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Angel One, Waaree Renewable Technologies, VST Industries, and Alok Industries are also to release their January-March earnings today

Q4 result: ICICI Lombard, Reliance Industrial Infra, 12 others on April 15

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including HDB Financial Services, GTPL Hathway, Tejas Networks, and Elecon Engineering Company are also to release their January-March earnings today

Q4 result today: ICICI Prudential, Den Networks among 8 firms on April 14

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Nuvoco Vistas, Hathway Bhawani, Eimco Elecon, and Suryachakra Power are also to release their January-March earnings today

Weather today: Rain likely in northeast, south India; heatwave in Kutch

IMD forecasts heavy rain in parts of the northeast, thunderstorms with gusty winds across several regions, including the southern peninsula; Delhi to see clear skies and a hot day

IMD issues alert for heatwave, strong winds across India as mercury rises

While temperatures continue to rise across most parts of India, IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in the Northeast and southern states

Delhi draft EV policy: 100% tax exemption on electric cars under ₹30 lakh

Draft policy proposes 50% relief for hybrids, outlines phased shift to electric mobility, including 2027 three-wheeler transition and gradual restrictions on ICE vehicles

Govt plans to bar cough syrups for kids under 2 amid safety concerns

Draft NFI 2026 bars use for children under two, discourages it below five, and mandates stricter testing of ingredients after contamination-linked deaths raised global alarm

Iran's toll plan for Strait of Hormuz defies UN law, maritime norms

US has flagged legal concerns over Tehran's reported transit charges as UNCLOS and customary law back free navigation through the key global energy route

US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Timing, venue, agenda; check key details here

Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks under tight security as a fragile ceasefire holds, with tensions over Lebanon, and Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz complicating efforts towards a lasting truce

Clear skies, strong winds in Delhi as temperatures rise across India

Temperatures are set to rise across northwest and central India, with heatwave conditions in some parts; rain and thunderstorms persist in the northeast

Mercury to rise as summer sets in across India; rain in some regions today

IMD forecasts thunderstorms in several regions and heavy rainfall in Northeast today, with heatwave conditions expected to start next week amid rising temperatures

Air India revises fuel surcharge on domestic, int'l routes amid rising cost

Distance-based charges now apply on domestic flights, with higher surcharges on international routes amid rising jet fuel costs from supply chain disruptions

Relief for migrant workers as govt doubles daily limit of 5kg LPG cylinder

Decision follows reports of migrant workers returning back to their homes due to LPG shortages; authorities aim to stabilise supply and streamline distribution through state-run channels