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Gap between rich, poor nations widens as reform pledges fall short: UN
The report pointed to rising trade barriers and repeated climate-related shocks as also adding to the growing gap
 "Gap between rich, poor nations widens as reform pledges fall short: UN")
'Green partnership': Jaishankar hands over 90 electric buses to Mauritius
Jaishankar said the buses symbolise a shared commitment to eco-friendly mobility and reflect the growing Green Partnership between the two nations
 "'Green partnership': Jaishankar hands over 90 electric buses to Mauritius")
Misri wraps US visit with talks to deepen nuclear ties, explore LPG exports
Misri's discussion focused on advancing energy security, deepening bilateral energy trade and identifying new avenues to strengthen the India-US Energy Partnership
 "Misri wraps US visit with talks to deepen nuclear ties, explore LPG exports")
Oil drops ahead of US-Iran talks, posts biggest weekly fall since 2022
US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.30, or 1.3 per cent, to settle at $96.57 a barrel, with a weekly decline of 13.4 per cent, its largest since April 2020
 "Oil drops ahead of US-Iran talks, posts biggest weekly fall since 2022")
840K Indians returned from Gulf since Feb 28, airspace curbs remain: MEA
Mahajan said the government continues to closely monitor the evolving situation across the Gulf and West Asia, with a dedicated mechanism in place for rapid coordination
 "840K Indians returned from Gulf since Feb 28, airspace curbs remain: MEA")
Census 2027 begins in Uttarakhand; Guv, CM enter info via self-enumeration
Officials said that this facility of self-enumeration will be available from April 10 to April 24 and after this, from April 25 to May 24, the census workers will go door to door to collect the data
 "Census 2027 begins in Uttarakhand; Guv, CM enter info via self-enumeration")
Direct talks with Israel to start next Tuesday, says Lebanese president
The statement comes after Lebanon and Israel's ambassadors to the US held a call with Washington's ambassador to Lebanon to discuss the terms of the negotiations
 "Direct talks with Israel to start next Tuesday, says Lebanese president")
Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US; Iranian delegation reaches Pak for talks
Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts, set off to lead mediated talks with Iran in Islamabad
 "Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US; Iranian delegation reaches Pak for talks")
Mathura boat capsize: 10 dead, 22 injured; PM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia
Locals told the media that the boat began to sway violently due to gusty winds, picked up speed and collided with a pontoon bridge, causing it to overturn
 "Mathura boat capsize: 10 dead, 22 injured; PM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia")
Trump expresses confidence ahead of talks, confident of Hormuz reopening
Trump also reiterated his confidence that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be opened up
 "Trump expresses confidence ahead of talks, confident of Hormuz reopening")
Best of BS Opinion: India's five-year window in a distracted world order
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: India's five-year window in a distracted world order")
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule: A light that still shows India the way
As we mark the beginning of his bicentenary year, the most fitting tribute to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule is about renewal
 "Mahatma Jyotirao Phule: A light that still shows India the way")
RR vs RCB HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: Vaibhav-Jurel keep RR's unbeaten run going with 6-wicket win at home
Vaibhav's 15-ball fifty alongside Dhruv Jurel mature 81* steered RR to a victory in Guwahati and keeps them at the top of the table.
 "RR vs RCB HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: Vaibhav-Jurel keep RR's unbeaten run going with 6-wicket win at home")
After 7-yr delay, Odisha hands over land for Chandikhol oil reserve project
After more than seven years of delay, Odisha hands over land for Chandikhol oil reserve project, paving the way for construction of a 4 million tonne strategic crude storage facility
 "After 7-yr delay, Odisha hands over land for Chandikhol oil reserve project")
Ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi's next stop: Lucknow, Chandigarh
Bharat Taxi expands to Lucknow and Chandigarh, betting on a subscription-led model and lower fares to challenge incumbents in India's competitive ride-hailing market
 "Ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi's next stop: Lucknow, Chandigarh")
BEE plans to slash 'super credits' for strong hybrid cars in CAFE-3
CAFE-2 norms are currently in force, while draft CAFE-3 norms are under discussion and will be implemented from April 2027 for a period of five years
 "BEE plans to slash 'super credits' for strong hybrid cars in CAFE-3")
$100 mn marine insurance pool on cards for vessels sailing via war zones
Indian insurers plan $100 million marine insurance pool to cover war risks for ships amid West Asia conflict, with possible government support and rising premiums
 "$100 mn marine insurance pool on cards for vessels sailing via war zones")
Tata Sons listing in public interest, have faith in govt, says SP Mistry
So far, no clear evidence-based case has been presented to explain how a public listing would materially damage the interests of the Tata Trusts or reduce their ability to serve beneficiaries, he said
 "Tata Sons listing in public interest, have faith in govt, says SP Mistry")
West Asia war: Mkts log best weekly gain in over 5 years on Iran-US truce
Friday sees first net FPI inflows since the start of conflict
 "West Asia war: Mkts log best weekly gain in over 5 years on Iran-US truce")
Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, hitting Indian airlines hardest
The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents top carriers IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, has asked India to push Dubai authorities to lift the curbs
 "Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, hitting Indian airlines hardest")