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CPI(M) demands judicial enquiry into Himachal Pradesh Chester-Hill 'scam'
The party's state unit also demanded the removal of the acting chief secretary, Sanjay Gupta, from the post, and threatened to launch agitation if prompt action was not taken in the matter
 "CPI(M) demands judicial enquiry into Himachal Pradesh Chester-Hill 'scam'")
Howard Lutnick shuts down talk of Chinese investment in US auto industry
During recent trade talks between the US and China in Paris, both sides discussed the creation of a board of trade and also touched on the formation of a board of investment
 "Howard Lutnick shuts down talk of Chinese investment in US auto industry")
Trump telegraphs end to West Asia conflict as focus shifts to economy
With the elections nearing, domestic political pressure could be weighing on the president to end the hostilities
 "Trump telegraphs end to West Asia conflict as focus shifts to economy")
Ukraine's top official meets Jaishankar, Doval on peace prospects
Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, considered close to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is on a visit to India
 "Ukraine's top official meets Jaishankar, Doval on peace prospects")
Air Canada to suspend flights to JFK for 5 months as jet fuel costs soar
The average price for a gallon of jet fuel reached $4.32 on Thursday, up from $2.50 the day before the war in Iran broke out, according to Argus Media
 "Air Canada to suspend flights to JFK for 5 months as jet fuel costs soar")
Iran rejects Trump's claim of deal to transfer enriched uranium to US
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran would not allow such a move under any circumstances
 "Iran rejects Trump's claim of deal to transfer enriched uranium to US")
Negotiations not weakness, country reclaimed its sovereignty: Lebanese prez
He condemned Hezbollah's rocket fire into northern Israel that triggered the latest round of fighting, and criticised Iran's role in arming and backing the group
 "Negotiations not weakness, country reclaimed its sovereignty: Lebanese prez")
India joins the France, UK-led summit on securing Strait of Hormuz shipping
The summit was held at the Elysee Palace in Paris and chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
 "India joins the France, UK-led summit on securing Strait of Hormuz shipping")
Oil settles down 9% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open; Brent at $90.38
US West Texas Intermediate crude futures settled down $10.48, or 11.45 per cent, at $83.85 a barrel, after touching a low of $80.56
 "Oil settles down 9% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open; Brent at $90.38")
Amit Shah slams Oppn as bill essential for women's quota law fails LS test
The bill, which failed the LS test, sought to increase the number of seats to a maximum of 850 from the current 543 to implement a 33 per cent women's quota in legislative bodies before the 2029 polls
 "Amit Shah slams Oppn as bill essential for women's quota law fails LS test")
Traffic, trepidation in Persian Gulf may delay gasoline price declines
Motorists, hoping for relief at the pump, wondered how quickly gasoline prices might fall once oil tankers stuck in the Persian Gulf were moving again
 "Traffic, trepidation in Persian Gulf may delay gasoline price declines")
US sanctions Iran-backed Iraqi militia leaders; warns over Hormuz security
Officials have said the move is part of a broader effort to counter Iran's influence in Iraq and deter further violence against US interests
 "US sanctions Iran-backed Iraqi militia leaders; warns over Hormuz security")
Thousands join pro-Iran rally in Tehran, chant anti-US, anti-Israel slogans
People took part in an anti-US and anti-Israel rally at Enghelab Square amid a ceasefire between the US and Iran, in Tehran
 "Thousands join pro-Iran rally in Tehran, chant anti-US, anti-Israel slogans")
Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Pakistan on April 20
Earlier, Islamabad Peace Talks, held on April 11-12, marked a historic but inconclusive diplomatic attempt to end the 39-day Gulf War between the United States and Iran
 "Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Pakistan on April 20")
'We never needed them': Trump criticises Nato after Hormuz developments
His remarks come amid renewed debate over Nato's role in regional security and energy route stability, particularly as tensions in the Gulf have fluctuated in recent weeks
 "'We never needed them': Trump criticises Nato after Hormuz developments")
Best of BS Opinion: From dollar doubts to democratic strain at home
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: From dollar doubts to democratic strain at home")
CAG flags large-scale irregularities in SC/ST land transfers in Odisha
Audit finds violations of legal safeguards and poor scrutiny in approvals for transfer of SC/ST land to non-SC/ST buyers across multiple districts
 "CAG flags large-scale irregularities in SC/ST land transfers in Odisha")
IAF aircraft incident makes Pune airport runway temporarily unavailable
The aircrew are safe and there has been no damage to civil property, they informed
 "IAF aircraft incident makes Pune airport runway temporarily unavailable")
The West Asia conflict and prospects for a multipolar monetary order
India must take a proactive stance on any alternative currency initiative, rather than remain on the sidelines
 "The West Asia conflict and prospects for a multipolar monetary order")
Kiwi cofounder Mohit Bedi quits CBO role, moves into advisory position
Bedi previously worked in fintech PayU and in Axis Bank. At Axis Bank, he was the senior vice-president (SVP) and business head - acquiring and commercial cards
 "Kiwi cofounder Mohit Bedi quits CBO role, moves into advisory position")