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Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,48,900; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,54,900
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,36,540
 "Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,48,900; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,54,900")
US considering 'winding down' military campaign against Iran, says Trump
Trump's comments came shortly after he ruled out a ceasefire and kept the door open to deploying ground troops, highlighting how he continues to send wildly divergent signals about his objectives
 "US considering 'winding down' military campaign against Iran, says Trump")
Iran ready to allow Japanese vessels through Strait of Hormuz after talks
Japan relies heavily on West Asia for its oil-imports needs; the war in Iran prompted the Asian nation to release oil from its reserves this month
 "Iran ready to allow Japanese vessels through Strait of Hormuz after talks")
Goyal meets Eli Lilly Prez; discusses steps to strengthen 'Make in India'
Goyal said the discussions focused on increasing operations and investments in India, and ways to strengthen the 'Make in India for the world' initiative
 "Goyal meets Eli Lilly Prez; discusses steps to strengthen 'Make in India'")
US, Israeli war airstrikes cripple Iranian rocket, satellite programmes
The Americans and Israelis have targeted infrastructure for satellites and rockets, part of an effort to destroy technology that could be used for weapons programs
 "US, Israeli war airstrikes cripple Iranian rocket, satellite programmes")
Federal judge rejects Trump admin's restrictions on Pentagon reporters
The court ruled in favor of a lawsuit brought by the New York Times, which accused the administration of free speech violations
 "Federal judge rejects Trump admin's restrictions on Pentagon reporters")
Political storm erupts after man dies in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital lift
A man died after allegedly getting trapped in a lift at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata
 "Political storm erupts after man dies in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital lift")
US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat leaves 2 dead in eastern Pacific
The latest attack brings the number of people who've been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 159
 "US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat leaves 2 dead in eastern Pacific")
US allows sale of stranded Iranian oil until April 19 to bring down prices
US Treasury Secretary said the waiver could release about 140 mn barrels into markets amid Hormuz disruptions, as rising fuel costs intensify inflation worries and political pressure on Trump admin
 "US allows sale of stranded Iranian oil until April 19 to bring down prices")
At least 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korean factory fire: Officials
Videos and photos from the scene showed thick grey smoke billowing from the complex and some workers jumping from a building
 "At least 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korean factory fire: Officials")
Switzerland stops US arms exports over Iran war citing neutrality policy
The move comes as war involving Iran approaches three-week mark, intensifying the humanitarian crisis and pushing global energy prices higher
 "Switzerland stops US arms exports over Iran war citing neutrality policy")
Iran threatens strikes; US sends more Marines as Trump hints at wind-down
Trump said his administration was considering winding down military operations in the region
 "Iran threatens strikes; US sends more Marines as Trump hints at wind-down")
Jury finds Musk misled investors in Twitter deal, clears some fraud claims
The nine-person jury returned the verdict after 3 days of deliberation, nearly three weeks after the trial began on March 2
 "Jury finds Musk misled investors in Twitter deal, clears some fraud claims")
Bill to fund DHS fails again as concern grows about airport lines in US
Democrats declined to provide the support needed to move the funding measure toward final passage
 "Bill to fund DHS fails again as concern grows about airport lines in US")
Officials flag Europe air defence gaps as US shifts missiles toward Iran
One of the officials said stocks of Patriot missiles are absolutely dwindling in Europe and added the situation is pretty concerning
 "Officials flag Europe air defence gaps as US shifts missiles toward Iran")
UK approves US to use its bases to attack Iranian sites targeting Hormuz
The development comes shortly after Iran's Foreign Minister warned that Tehran would view the UK's decision to allow US access to its bases as 'participation in aggression'
 "UK approves US to use its bases to attack Iranian sites targeting Hormuz")
Forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.75 bn on fall in foreign currency assets
Reserves decline driven by fall in foreign currency assets, while gold holdings rise marginally; analysts expect pressure to persist amid geopolitical tensions and outflows
 "Forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.75 bn on fall in foreign currency assets")
Super-rich tax may address inequality, says former CEA Kaushik Basu
Kaushik Basu says progressive taxation on very high incomes can reduce inequality without weakening enterprise, while experts stress restoring trust through jobs and welfare systems
 "Super-rich tax may address inequality, says former CEA Kaushik Basu")
Green industrial push 'strategic necessity', says EAC-PM chairman
EAC-PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev says geopolitical tensions and energy shocks highlight need for green industrialisation to ensure energy security and sustain growth
 "Green industrial push 'strategic necessity', says EAC-PM chairman")
Airlines warn free seat mandate will raise fares, hurt affordability
We were not consulted before this order was passed, said the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA)
 "Airlines warn free seat mandate will raise fares, hurt affordability")