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Lok Sabha's strength to expand to 815 seats, 272 for women: Meghwal

Meghwal also said that there will be reservation for women belonging to SC and ST categories within the women's quota in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies

Motorola Edge 70 Pro to launch in India on April 22: Check specifications

Motorola Edge 70 Pro will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chip and will feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 main camera sensor

Bajaj Life launches Nifty 500 Low Volatility 50 Index Fund; check details

The fund is designed to provide steady compounding over the long term and predominantly focuses on defensive, large-cap, and mid-cap stocks

PFC hits 52-week high, REC extends gains, up 5%; analyst sees more upside

Power Finance Corporation and REC stocks have surged over 22 per cent each, compared to a 9 per cent increase in the Nifty50 index

Conflict cannot resolve global tensions: PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine

Modi emphasised need for reform of global institutions, stating that it is essential to effectively address growing int'l challenges and reiterated that eliminating terrorism remains global commitment

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights concerns

The exploration programme in Zambia was set to run for three years, after which New Delhi had planned to invite private sector companies to participate, subject to securing mining rights

BJP president Nitin Nabin, 15 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Of the 16 MPs, eight are from the BJP and three from its allies; the other five MPs belong to Congress

Big blow for CSK! Khaleel ruled out of IPL 2026 due to quadricep injury

The injury occurred during CSK's recent win over Kolkata Knight Riders, when Khaleel pulled up mid-over and was seen clutching his quads in visible discomfort

SC rejects pleas of Anil Ambani challenging Bombay HC order in fraud case

The bench requested the single judge bench to expeditiously decide Ambani's plea against the show cause notices issued by three banks

At least 16 killed, over 80 injured in Russian drone attack on Ukraine

Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, primarily targeting civilians, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said

30% of Indian teens save pocket money, 70% explore earning: Report

25% of them seek parental approval before spending, even as impulse buying and digital spending expands

Nifty Metal index hits new high, rallies 15% in April; GMDC zooms 19%

The Nifty Metal index hit a new high of 12,816 in intra-day trade on Thursday and has bounced back 18% from its previous month low of 10,819.85 touched on March 23, 2026.

Women quota law: Voting on 3 Bills in LS to be held at 4 PM on Friday

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said there would be a debate of around 15-18 hours on the bills as voting would take place on 4 PM on Friday

Probe finds Pakistani, Bangladeshi nationals faking being gay for UK asylum

Undercover investigation claims migrants were guided to fabricate asylum cases; comes amid tighter UK asylum rules since 2025

China asks Iran to ensure freedom of navigation through Strait of Hormuz

Chinese Foreign Minister has sought guarantees of freedom and safety of international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a phone call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi

India's Equity MF boom: ₹5 lakh cr flows into Flexi Caps signal big shift

Equity Mutual Funds Average AUM Surges 17% in FY26; Flexi Cap Fund emerges as preferred investment segment: Abakkus Mutual Fund

Domestic LNG importers scoop up spot shipments after prices recede

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot purchases and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive

Groww share price soars 43% thus far in April; BofA sees more upside

BofA sees scope for re-rating as Groww drives further margin expansion, and establishes a credible present in wealth management

Singapore Airlines CEO to hold talks with Tata executives on Air India ops

The meeting assumes significance against the backdrop of Air India facing multiple headwinds, including spiralling operating costs due to the airspace curbs in the wake of the West Asia conflict

BSE, MCX hit new highs on strong Q4 hopes; analysts predict up to 22% rally

BSE stock has surged 29% and MCX 21% thus far in April in anticipation of strong Q4 earnings. Anand James of Geojit expects BSE to target ₹4,200 on the upside in the medium-term.