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Developments in US-Iran war, oil prices likely to drive markets this week
Besides, trading activity of foreign investors would also influence trading in the markets
 "Developments in US-Iran war, oil prices likely to drive markets this week")
20% DME-LPG blend can cut imports by 6.3 MT, save nearly ₹34,200 cr: Report
Coal gasification converts coal into syngas, which is then transformed into DME's clean-burning fuel that serves as a homegrown substitute for imported LPG
 "20% DME-LPG blend can cut imports by 6.3 MT, save nearly ₹34,200 cr: Report")
IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma slams 15-ball fifty vs CSK; fastest for SRH
Abhishek broke his own record of a 16-ball fifty he scored against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2024
 "IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma slams 15-ball fifty vs CSK; fastest for SRH")
Security tightened across Kashmir ahead of Pahalgam attack anniversary
All security agencies have been asked to remain alert for any possible subversive activities on the eve of the Pahalgam terror attack anniversary, especially around tourist spots
 "Security tightened across Kashmir ahead of Pahalgam attack anniversary")
Crypto hack worth $290 mn triggers DeFi contagion shock across platforms
The attacker siphoned about 116,500 rsETH - a token issued by Kelp DAO that represents "restaked" Ether - by targeting a bridge built using LayerZero
 "Crypto hack worth $290 mn triggers DeFi contagion shock across platforms")
Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector, Bill likely in Monsoon session
Last year, Parliament approved a Bill to increase the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent
 "Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector, Bill likely in Monsoon session")
Iran doubles down on closing Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire nears end
Iranian parliamentary Speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf said in a televised interview that Tehran would continue to threaten commercial vessels transiting the critical waterway
 "Iran doubles down on closing Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire nears end")
SC issues pan-India road safety directions, flags risks on expressways
A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and AS Chandurkar pointed out that national highways constitute two percent of India's total road length but account for nearly 30 percent of all road fatalities
 "SC issues pan-India road safety directions, flags risks on expressways")
Nipha Group to expand agri machinery business across 20 states, 10 nations
Its chairman Mahesh Chandra Shah said the Indian agricultural ecosystem was at an inflection point where mechanisation and entrepreneurship must come together
 "Nipha Group to expand agri machinery business across 20 states, 10 nations")
Weekly economy wrap: Inflation uptick, monsoon fears weigh on outlook
Economy wrap April 13-19: Rising fuel-led inflation, job market stress and West Asia risks cloud near-term outlook even as government attempts to sustain growth momentum
 "Weekly economy wrap: Inflation uptick, monsoon fears weigh on outlook")
Mcap of 8 top valued firms surges by ₹1.87 trn, Airtel biggest winner
Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 943.29 points or 1.21 per cent, and the NSE Nifty climbed 302.95 points or 1.25 per cent
 "Mcap of 8 top valued firms surges by ₹1.87 trn, Airtel biggest winner")
Bulgarians head to polls to elect Parliament for eighth time in 5 years
The snap vote follows the resignation of a conservative-led government amid nationwide protests last December that drew hundreds of thousands, mainly young people, to the streets
 "Bulgarians head to polls to elect Parliament for eighth time in 5 years")
Adani Enterprises arm sets up three hotels, real estate airport city units
The new entities will undertake real estate activities including construction, along with hotels featuring integrated restaurants, banquets and business centres
 "Adani Enterprises arm sets up three hotels, real estate airport city units")
Beer industry in 'major trouble' as costs rise amid Iran war: UBL CEO
Urging for government intervention, he said the lack of regulatory support could stall growth and innovation in the sector and make it difficult to meet the promises
 "Beer industry in 'major trouble' as costs rise amid Iran war: UBL CEO")
US backs rare earths project in South Africa despite diplomatic clash
US President Donald Trump has made expanding US access to critical minerals, including rare earth elements, a central policy to counter China
 "US backs rare earths project in South Africa despite diplomatic clash")
Four decades on, Chernobyl stands as testament to nature's resilience
Four decades on, Chernobyl - which is transliterated as "Chornobyl" in Ukraine - remains too dangerous for humans. But the wildlife has moved back in
 "Four decades on, Chernobyl stands as testament to nature's resilience")
Japan, South Korea on high alert after North Korea fires multiple missiles
The Japanese government activated its top-tier crisis management protocols to ensure public safety and regional stability in the face of the renewed provocation
 "Japan, South Korea on high alert after North Korea fires multiple missiles")
Domestic LPG consumption drops 13% in March amid West Asia conflict
LPG consumption was at 2.379 million tonne in March, 12.8 per cent lower than 2.729 million tonne consumed in the same period last year
 "Domestic LPG consumption drops 13% in March amid West Asia conflict")
TVS Supply settles debt dispute with ZTE, withdraws plea in NCLAT
A two-member NCLAT bench comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member (Technical) Barun Mitra allowed the withdrawal for the plea
 "TVS Supply settles debt dispute with ZTE, withdraws plea in NCLAT")
Key issues take back seat as SIR recasts Bengal polls as identity battle
The mood changed dramatically after the SIR deletions reduced the electorate by nearly 12 per cent
 "Key issues take back seat as SIR recasts Bengal polls as identity battle")