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Vinicius lauds Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim chants in Spain friendly

Vinicius, a Brazil international, has been often subjected to racist taunts while playing in Europe and is vocal about the fight against racism

GeM records ₹18.4 trillion GMV since inception; MSMEs dominate FY26

Government e-Marketplace records strong procurement growth, with MSMEs leading participation and AI-driven tools enhancing transparency, efficiency, and monitoring across transactions

Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal, seeks permanent end to war: Report

Tehran said it does not accept a temporary ceasefire, instead stressing the "need for a permanent end to the war while respecting Iran's considerations"

RBI proposes new BC structure and branch norms in draft guidelines

RBI's draft norms revamp BC structure, tighten branch rules, and aim to expand banking access while strengthening governance and consumer protection

SAIL steel powers INS Taragiri, strengthening defence indigenisation

SAIL supplies 4,000 tonnes of specialised steel for INS Taragiri, strengthening India's naval shipbuilding capabilities and advancing defence indigenisation under Project 17A

Max Estates FY26 pre-sales dip slightly despite strong Q4 demand

Developer reports marginal dip in annual pre-sales, but Q4 bookings surge on new launches, with strong pipeline and steady collections supporting growth outlook

Indian Railways approves ₹1,364 crore for Kavach, signalling upgrade

Projects include Kavach rollout on locomotives, fibre network expansion, and electronic interlocking systems to strengthen safety and communication infrastructure

Mines Ministry amends rules to include contiguous areas in leases

New rules allow inclusion of contiguous areas and associated minerals in leases, aiming to boost exploration, improve efficiency, and enhance critical mineral production

Hyatt ties up with Brigade Group for Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli

Hyatt signs deal with Brigade Group to develop 135 serviced apartments in Devanahalli, targeting business and leisure travellers near Bengaluru airport and tech corridor

BMW overtakes Mercedes in Q1 as luxury car market shows flat growth

BMW Group India leads quarterly registrations over Mercedes-Benz as luxury car demand plateaus, with EV segment growth providing a limited boost

RBI retains credit default swap cap at 5%, sets ₹3.3 trn limit for FY27

Central bank keeps CDS cap unchanged and raises FPI debt limits in line with expanding securities stock, while aligning VRR investments with general route norms

Punjab arthiyas to continue strike till fixed commission demand is met

The arthiyas are demanding a fixed 2.5 per cent commission on their purchases, as was the practice till 2020, when it was changed to up to 2.5 per cent

India's wind energy addition surges 46% to record 6.05 GW in FY26

Wind capacity addition rises 46 per cent year-on-year to a record high, driven by policy clarity, transmission readiness, and a strong pipeline of hybrid projects

Customs duty cut fails to lift plastic sector as input costs remain high

Industry says duty exemption on petrochemical imports has had limited impact as raw material prices stay elevated, demand weakens, and MSMEs face mounting stress

Tech Wrap April 6: Samsung Messages, WhatsApp noise cancellation, iOS 26.5

Samsung is discontinuing Messages. WhatsApp tests built-in noise cancellation for calls. Apple releases iOS 26.5 public beta 1. Realme to launch Buds T500 Pro. Claude's Microsoft 365 connector

SC flags high exclusion in Bengal voter roll revision, denies relief

Top court notes high rejection rates in SIR exercise, declines interim relief on appeals, and asks appellate tribunals to frame procedures for handling cases uniformly

Sugar industry seeks cap on exports to divert supply for ethanol

Senior industry official said the government also seems amenable to this, as producing more ethanol has become a national priority given the impact of the West Asia war on petroleum prices

EPFO flags critical error: Check your DoJ/Exit date before it hits your PF

Even small errors in employment dates can affect your provident fund balance and pension eligibility, EPFO warns

IPL 2026: Why Varun and Narine are not playing in KKR vs PBKS match today?

Three-time champions KKR have been dealt a double blow ahead of their IPL 2026 game against PBKS as they have both their lead spinners missing the game

IPL 2026: KKR vs PBKS playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

Both teams will look to carry momentum and strengthen their positions in IPL 2026.