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China urges halt on military operations in West Asia over trade disruption

Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian said the recent tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz is causing disruptions in the world trade

Zelenskyy, Starmer urge support for Ukraine as Iran war steals focus

The meeting came days after the US temporarily waived some Russian oil sanctions in a bid to ease pressure on global supplies triggered by the war in the West Asia

Iran confirms killing of Basij force head Gen Gholam Reza Soleimani

The killings would strip Iran of important leaders during a war that presents that greatest test for the Islamic Republic in recent decades

Strait of Hormuz situation won't return to 'pre-war' status: Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf remarks come amid escalating tensions in the region following ongoing military confrontations involving the United States, Israel and Iran

France could help secure Hormuz only after bombing stops, says Macron

Macron said his country is ready to help, but only as part of a mission separate from war

'It won't be too long': Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be secured soon

He did not provide a specific timeline or outline how the US plans to secure the strategic waterway

Scrapping Obama-led Iran deal averted 'nuclear holocaust': Trump

Trump's remarks come amid heightened tensions following the ongoing military confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran

Erased 2 names on the punch card, many more to follow: Netanyahu

Netanyahu claimed to have eliminated Iranian leader Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the country's Supreme National Security Council and Basij force CommanderGholamreza Soleimani

Iran keeps up attacks on neighbours after Israel kills 2 top officials

With concerns growing about a global energy crisis, an Iranian official said Tehran had no intention of relinquishing its tight grip on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Best of BS Opinion: Edtech reality check, content boom, and IBC concerns

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

BHIM targets 5% share to break into top five, challenge UPI duopoly

According to the latest data, BHIM currently holds a 0.86 per cent share of UPI transactions

Panel calls for Centre-state board to oversee rollout of four labour codes

Parliament panel urges a Centre-State board to fast-track labour codes and calls for stronger social security for gig workers and streamlined skilling schemes

HCs tighten scrutiny of GST enforcement actions amid due process concerns

High courts are tightening scrutiny of GST enforcement actions, emphasising due process and procedural fairness in cases involving registration suspensions and bank account attachments

Two-thirds of unemployed youth are graduates: State of Working India report

Graduate unemployment is rising in India despite higher education levels, with job creation lagging behind the addition of degree holders, says State of Working India 2026 report

Parl panel seeks 'golden share' safeguard for PSU stake dilution below 51%

Finance panel asks Centre to outline legal safeguards, including golden share, to retain strategic control in PSUs if government stake falls below 51 per cent

Hard Rock Cafe to remain open; JSM rejects closure, plans legal action

The company added that it remained committed to protecting the interests of all stakeholders, including circulating credible and accurate information to the public

West Asia war: Not firing on all cylinders as India's LPG tank nears empty

War-hit routes and contract-locked supplies squeeze availability

Concerns grow over Darjeeling first flush amid shortage of commercial LPG

Industry bodies warn fuel curbs may disrupt processing of premium first flush tea, which drives a large share of Darjeeling's annual revenue

Odisha clears Rs 4,510 crore investment proposals; over 10,000 jobs

Odisha approves 23 projects worth Rs 4,510 crore across sectors, expected to create over 10,000 jobs and boost industrial growth across 11 districts

Now, Infosys nudges managers to use more AI to spur revenue growth

IT services firms are pushing managers to deploy AI tools in client work to boost productivity, improve efficiency and drive revenue growth amid a prolonged demand slowdown