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West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Israeli, Australian counterparts
The phone conversation between the two foreign ministers came amid reports of efforts by the US and Iran to hold a fresh round of negotiations after the collapse of the initial dialogue
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Asian surnames surge fastest among US last names, says Census Bureau
Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown and Jones remained the top five last names in the United States in 2020, as they were in 2010, according to a tally from the last US head count
 "Asian surnames surge fastest among US last names, says Census Bureau")
13 killed, 21 injured in boiler blast at Vedanta plant in Chhattisgarh
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed grief over the incident and announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh to the kin of each deceased worker and ₹50,000 to those injured
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Stocks to buy: Kotak Sec recommends Jubilant Ingrevia, Vishal Mega Mart
Stocks to buy, April 15: Kotak Securities Equity Research Head suggests placing bets on Vishal Mega Mart and Jubilant Ingrevia. Here's why
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Best of BS Opinion: Slower global growth tests India's policy choices
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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IMF lifts India FY27 growth to 6.5% as lower US tariffs offset risks
IMF has raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.5 per cent, saying lower US tariffs could offset the impact of West Asia tensions even as global growth and trade outlook weaken
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Xi says rule of law must be upheld for West Asia peace, stability
The visit comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East after weekend talks between Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal to end the war
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IPL 2026: Mayank Yadav declared match ready, set for LSG return vs RCB
LSG's global director of cricket Tom Moody clarified that Mayank's absence earlier in the tournament was not due to fitness issues but because he had not yet reached optimal match readiness
Old narratives, new findings & future implications in revised GDP estimates
Limited fiscal room and weak household finances may keep real GDP growth subdued
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EPFO looks to frame exit strategy amid rising stressed debt exposure
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation plans an exit policy as exposure to downgraded corporate debt rises, aiming to streamline decisions on selling stressed securities
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Shipping bottlenecks squeeze pharma flows as Hormuz crisis impact deepens
India's pharmaceutical industry remains dependent on China for bulk drugs, particularly fermentation-based antibiotics, vitamins and intermediates
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Govt notifies pricing norms for low-grade iron ore to boost production
The Centre has introduced a pricing mechanism for low-grade iron ore to make beneficiation viable, reduce royalty burden and ensure steady supply to the steel industry
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Govt panel proposes aid to help power sector shift to green switchgear
A government panel has proposed financial incentives to promote green switchgear adoption, citing high costs and evolving technology, and to reduce dependence on imports
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Paytm becomes majority Indian-owned as domestic stake rises to 50.3%
One 97 Communications Ltd, which operates the Paytm brand, has become a majority Indian-owned and controlled company after domestic investors increased their stake to 50.3 per cent as of March-end 2026.
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Crude oil prices at $130 could unsettle growth outlook: S&P Global
S&P Global says crude at $130 per barrel could slow India's growth, widen fiscal deficit, raise inflation and strain corporate and banking sector performance
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BSNL leverages Samay Raina's popularity to promote services in X post
State-run BSNL used stand-up comic Samay Raina's popularity in a social media post to promote its services as it expands 4G rollout and looks to grow its customer base
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Oil PSUs ramped up Russian oil purchases 148% in March amid supply shock
India imported hydrocarbons worth 5.8 billion euros from Russia in March
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IPL 2026 points table: RCB, CSK, KKR, LSG rankings; top batters and bowlers
SRH's Heinrich Klaasen is currently leading the orange cap leaderboard, while GT's Prasidh Krishna holds the lead in the purple cap leaderboard
PM Modi, Trump discuss Hormuz as hopes rise for fresh US-Iran talks
US envoy Sergio Gor teases 'big-ticket' deals, including on energy
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CSK vs KKR HIGHLIGHTS IPL 2026: CSK beat KKR to record consecutive wins for first time in two years
IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: The last time CSK won back-to-back games in IPL was against KKR and MI back in 2024
