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US to begin blockade of Iranian ports today; transit allowed via Hormuz
US Central Command said it would still allow ships travelling between non-Iranian ports to transit the Strait of Hormuz
 "US to begin blockade of Iranian ports today; transit allowed via Hormuz")
Cuba's President warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said an invasion would be costly and affect regional security, but should it happen, Cubans would defend themselves
 "Cuba's President warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him")
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
 "IMD issues alert for heatwave, strong winds across India as mercury rises")
India, China boosts LPG imports from US to replace West Asia supply
LPG exports from the West Asia, Asia's top supplier of the fuel used for cooking and feedstock for petrochemical plants, have plunged since the US-Israeli war with Iran started in late February
 "India, China boosts LPG imports from US to replace West Asia supply")
Oil tankers steer clear of Strait of Hormuz as US prepares for blockade
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said any military vessels attempting to approach the Hormuz would be considered a violation of the ceasefire and be dealt with harshly and decisively
 "Oil tankers steer clear of Strait of Hormuz as US prepares for blockade")
Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,52,830; silver down ₹100, trading at ₹2,59,900
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,40,090
 "Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,52,830; silver down ₹100, trading at ₹2,59,900")
Oil prices resume their climb, Asian markets fall as US set to block Hormuz
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 1.0 per cent in morning trading to 56,357.40; South Korea's Kospi dipped 1.1 per cent to 5,795.15
 "Oil prices resume their climb, Asian markets fall as US set to block Hormuz")
Open to reaching agreement if US abandons 'totalitarianism': Iran Prez
The remarks come amid renewed diplomatic engagement involving Iran and regional stakeholders, including discussions hosted in Pakistan
 "Open to reaching agreement if US abandons 'totalitarianism': Iran Prez")
Indian Railways clears 100 major projects worth ₹1.53 trn for FY2025-26
The 100 sanctioned projects include new lines, doubling and multitracking works, as well as bypass lines, flyovers and chord lines
 "Indian Railways clears 100 major projects worth ₹1.53 trn for FY2025-26")
Stocks to buy today: M&M, Waaree Energies; check target, stop-loss
M&M and Waaree Energies shares show strong bullish technical setups. Osho Krishan of Angel One recommend 'Buy' with defined stop losses and target prices.
 "Stocks to buy today: M&M, Waaree Energies; check target, stop-loss")
Trump's recent threats have no effect on Iranian nation: Speaker Ghalibaf
Ghalibaf said Tehran had presented very good initiatives during talks with Washington, contributing to forward movement in the dialogue process
 "Trump's recent threats have no effect on Iranian nation: Speaker Ghalibaf")
Israeli PM Netanyahu visits south Lebanon, says 'war far from over'
Following the visit, the Prime Minister went to an IDF outpost near the border, where Galilee Division Commander Brig.-Gen. Yuval Gez briefed him on the division's operations
 "Israeli PM Netanyahu visits south Lebanon, says 'war far from over'")
European leaders celebrate Peter Magyar's victory in Hungarian election
Magyar said he received calls from French President Emmanuel Macron, Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
 "European leaders celebrate Peter Magyar's victory in Hungarian election")
Hungarian PM Orban loses poll to Peter Magyar after 16 years in power
Orban, lost poll to Peter Magyar, his former loyalist who campaigned against corruption and pledged to rebuild Hungary's relationships with the European Union and Nato - ties that frayed under Orban
 "Hungarian PM Orban loses poll to Peter Magyar after 16 years in power")
Best of BS Opinion: Diplomacy's limits in a hardened US-Iran standoff
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Diplomacy's limits in a hardened US-Iran standoff")
MI vs RCB HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: RCB bounce back with 18-run win in high scoring encounter
Batting first after being put in by MI, RCB posted a massive 240 for 4 in 20 overs.
 "MI vs RCB HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: RCB bounce back with 18-run win in high scoring encounter")
Headwinds may be past us, FY27 to be better: TCS CEO K Krithivasan
Krithivasan discusses growth prospects for FY27, the perceived threat from artificial intelligence tools, and hiring trends
 "Headwinds may be past us, FY27 to be better: TCS CEO K Krithivasan")
TCS' FY27 starts with 25,000 fresher offers, the lowest since FY20
TCS rolls out 25,000 fresher offers for FY27, its slowest start in years, as AI-led skill gaps and cautious hiring reshape campus recruitment trends
 "TCS' FY27 starts with 25,000 fresher offers, the lowest since FY20")
AI deal pricing to move towards outcome-based structures: TCS CFO
AI deals will gradually shift pricing toward outcome-based models as enterprises move from pilots to execution and demand measurable results, says Seksaria
 "AI deal pricing to move towards outcome-based structures: TCS CFO")
MCA's AI model to score, sift company name approvals in less than a day
MCA plans AI-based green channel for company name approvals with confidence ratings, aiming to reduce processing time to under a day and improve transparency
 "MCA's AI model to score, sift company name approvals in less than a day")