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US to delay weapons deliveries to some Euro nations due to Iran war: Report

The delays underline the degree to which the war against Iran, which began with U.S.-Israeli air strikes on February 28, has begun to stretch U.S. supplies of some critical weaponry and ammunition

US to delay weapons deliveries to some Euro nations due to Iran war: Report
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 9:49 PM IST

Govt drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones

The IT ministry held a "consultation with stakeholders from the electronics industry" before reaching its decision to drop the Aadhaar preloading proposal, UIDAI said in its statement

Govt drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

SP Group unit gets investor nod for 2-month debt extension plea: Report

Goswami Infratech has asked investors to extend the maturity of the high-yield notes to June 30 from April 30

SP Group unit gets investor nod for 2-month debt extension plea: Report
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

Flipkart plans foray into India's ticketing market as live events boom

India's online ticketing and food delivery leaders have scaled up through heavy spending and deep discounts

Flipkart plans foray into India's ticketing market as live events boom
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Govt lists banks allowed to import gold, silver after delay disrupts flows

Authorised by the RBI, the order permits 15 banks, including the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and Bank of India, to import both gold and silver from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029

Govt lists banks allowed to import gold, silver after delay disrupts flows
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 3:41 PM IST

Refiners likely used yuan through ICICI Bank for payment of Iranian oil

Last month, Washington unveiled ​30-day waivers on US sanctions for the purchase of Russian and Iranian oil at sea in ‌an attempt to ease prices that were driven up by the US-Israeli war on Iran

Refiners likely used yuan through ICICI Bank for payment of Iranian oil
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

Sagarmala Fin Corp eyes $1 billion FY27 fundraise to boost maritime lending

The state-owned company will raise the money through bonds, term loans and foreign-currency borrowings, said Managing Director LVS Sudhakar Babu

Sagarmala Fin Corp eyes $1 billion FY27 fundraise to boost maritime lending
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

Gold demand in India lacklustre as elevated prices curb festive buying

Domestic gold prices were trading around ₹1,53,200 per 10 grams on Friday, after rising to ₹1,55,065 earlier this week, the highest in a month

Gold demand in India lacklustre as elevated prices curb festive buying
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Asian stocks head towards weekly gain, oil below $100 on peace deal hopes

Brent crude futures dropped more than 1% to $98.14 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 1.6% to $93.15 a barrel

Asian stocks head towards weekly gain, oil below $100 on peace deal hopes
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

RBI asks state oil refiners to curb spot dollar buying, says report

The state-run refiners have been asked to access the credit line via the State Bank of India, the sources said. SBI is India's largest bank and is state-backed

RBI asks state oil refiners to curb spot dollar buying, says report
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearance

Without fresh imports, India could face supply shortages, as the ​world's second-largest gold consumer and biggest silver buyer relies on overseas purchases to meet nearly all its demand

Banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearance
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

Rupee set to open higher on RBI's reported plan to curb dollar demand

The rupee will rise to 92.94-92.98 versus the US ‌dollar, traders said, having settled at 93.1950 on Thursday

Rupee set to open higher on RBI's reported plan to curb dollar demand
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon's reliance on SpaceX

If there was no Starlink, the US government wouldn't have access to a global constellation of low earth orbit communications

Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon's reliance on SpaceX
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

US says its forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree a deal

As part of a campaign to pressure Tehran to sign an agreement, US military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave Iran

US says its forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree a deal
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 6:40 PM IST

Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side of Hormuz: Report

The US-Israeli war with Iran has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the strait

Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side of Hormuz: Report
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 6:19 PM IST

Renault targets India among its top three markets by 2030, says CEO

The company plans to launch seven vehicles in India by 2030, including battery-electric models

Renault targets India among its top three markets by 2030, says CEO
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

Iran halts petrochemical exports to secure domestic supply amid disruptions

The export ban aims to stabilise domestic markets and ensure supply to local industries following damage caused by recent attacks

Iran halts petrochemical exports to secure domestic supply amid disruptions
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Hetero Labs targets sales of 1.5 million semaglutide pens in global rollout

Hetero plans to launch the drug in India in ‌April, focusing on building market share overseas to begin with, Managing Director Vamsi Krishna Bandi said

Hetero Labs targets sales of 1.5 million semaglutide pens in global rollout
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam

PM Modi and South Korea's Lee Jae Myung are due to hold a summit on April 20, with talks expected to cover cooperation in areas such as shipbuilding, artificial intelligence and defence

South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights concerns

The exploration programme in Zambia was set to run for three years, after which New Delhi had planned to invite private sector companies to participate, subject to securing mining rights

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights concerns
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 1:42 PM IST