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West Asia war: US-Iran announce 2-week ceasefire; Trump hints at China role

The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after Tehran said it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow ships to pass safely through the vital global shipping route

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC April meeting: In its policy meeting, which took place between April 6-8, the committee continued with the 'neutral' stance

From Congress bastion to BJP stronghold: How Assam's politics has evolved

Assam is set to vote on April 9 in a closely watched election, with the BJP aiming to retain power and the Congress hoping to regain ground in a state shaped by identity politics and alliances

Iran warns Bab al-Mandeb could shut: What it means for global trade routes

Iran's warning over a possible Bab al-Mandeb closure has raised concerns over global trade. The strategic strait carries oil and goods between Asia, Europe and West Asia

Air India CEO steps down: Inside the turbulence airline is facing

Air India's CEO Campbell Wilson has reportedly stepped down as the airline deals with financial losses, safety concerns, regulatory scrutiny and flight disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict

West Asia war: Iran submits 10-point plan as Trump's Hormuz deadline nears

As President Donald Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz nears, Iran has submitted a 10-point proposal to end the war with the US and Israel. Here are the top updates at 10 am (IST)

Why insurers are turning to hedge funds to cover AI data centre risks

As billions flow into AI data centres, insurers are turning to hedge funds and private investors through catastrophe bonds to help cover disasters, cyber attacks and other risks

US tariffs on medicines decoded: Why Washington wants pharma production back

The US plans tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imported medicines to reduce foreign dependence and boost domestic manufacturing, a move that could reshape global pharmaceutical supply chains

West Asia war: Trump urges Iran deal before 'it's too late'; Brent at $109

The West Asia conflict continues to escalate as the US and Iran exchange warnings and global oil prices surge, with Brent crude rising to $109 a barrel. Here are the top updates at 10 am (IST)

Trump imposes 100% tariff on patented drug imports; generics spared

The US has announced a 100 per cent tariff on patented pharma imports from countries like India without reshoring deals, aiming to boost local production, while generics have been exempted for now

ANI-OpenAI dispute: Delhi High Court reserves order in AI copyright case

The Delhi High Court has reserved its order in ANI's copyright case against OpenAI, which alleges its news articles were used to train ChatGPT without permission or payment

'No money to buy cylinder': Migrant workers leave metros amid LPG shortage

As an LPG shortage linked to the West Asia conflict disrupts cooking gas supply in Indian cities, many migrant workers are leaving metros and returning to their hometowns

Poisoning trekkers for profit: Inside Nepal's fake helicopter rescue scam

Investigators in Nepal have exposed a fake helicopter rescue racket where trekkers were airlifted without real medical need and insurers were billed huge amounts through false claims

Why Maharashtra government has closed 6.8 million Ladki Bahin accounts

Around 6.8 million Ladki Bahin scheme accounts were closed in Maharashtra. The scheme costs the state exchequer around ₹3,700 crore every month

West Asia war: Trump vows to hit Iran; Tehran appeals to American citizens

Tensions remain high in West Asia as Donald Trump threatens stronger attacks on Iran if talks fail. Here are the top updates at 10 am (IST)

Robotaxi chaos in China as Baidu cars stall mid-traffic after system glitch

Multiple Baidu robotaxis stopped suddenly on Wuhan roads after a system failure, leaving passengers stranded and disrupting traffic in the city

Why Oracle laid off 30,000 employees despite strong revenue growth

Oracle has eliminated nearly 30,000 jobs globally as huge investments in AI data centres and infrastructure strain its finances despite strong revenue growth

From Oracle to Amazon: Tech layoffs sweep across global IT industry

The technology sector has seen major job cuts recently, with companies including Oracle, TCS, Amazon, Microsoft, Intel and Block cutting thousands as they restructure and invest in AI

West Asia war: Trump says conflict may end in 2-3 weeks; Brent at $104

President Donald Trump said the West Asia conflict could end in two to three weeks, while Iran signalled it is open to ending hostilities if it receives firm guarantees against future strikes

Flight disruptions, CEO exit, new boss: IndiGo's turbulent few months

IndiGo's December flight disruption triggered regulatory action, fare caps and leadership changes; the airline has now brought in aviation veteran Willie Walsh as CEO to steer recovery