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Adani Energy begins operation of 1,000 MW power transmission line in Mumbai

The high-voltage direct current transmission link has been designed to operate within the constraints of a densely built urban environment

Adani Energy begins operation of 1,000 MW power transmission line in Mumbai
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

US-sanctioned tanker turns back to Strait of Hormuz, day after Gulf exit

US Central Command said no ships managed to pass through the blockade in the first 24 hours, adding that several vessels were instructed to turn back toward Iranian ports

US-sanctioned tanker turns back to Strait of Hormuz, day after Gulf exit
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 10:01 AM IST

ICICI Prudential Life shares gain 7% on posting Q4; brokerages stay bullish

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance saw a nearly 58 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in net profit to ₹609 crore in Q4 FY26 from ₹386.3 crore in Q4FY25

ICICI Prudential Life shares gain 7% on posting Q4; brokerages stay bullish
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Unruly conduct by contractors, workers may invite blacklisting: Noida DM

The warning comes in the wake of a large-scale protest by thousands of factory workers, including women, in Noida that turned violent on Monday

Unruly conduct by contractors, workers may invite blacklisting: Noida DM
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 9:48 AM IST

Q4FY26 earnings preview: Resilient fundamentals amid fragile sentiment

India Inc Q4FY26 earnings seen steady on strong GDP and demand, but oil prices, FII outflows and global risks may shape market direction and FY27 outlook

Q4FY26 earnings preview: Resilient fundamentals amid fragile sentiment
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

Credit cards double, gold loans rise, education loans halve: India's shift

Nearly 1 in 3 loans now unsecured: A silent shift in household finance

Credit cards double, gold loans rise, education loans halve: India's shift
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

West Asia war: Trump says conflict 'close to over' amid Hormuz blockade

The US says it has enforced a blockade on Iranian ports; Trump says the war is 'close to over', but warns action will continue as talks may resume soon

West Asia war: Trump says conflict 'close to over' amid Hormuz blockade
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 9:29 AM IST

Expanding permanent category with veto critical to UNSC reform: India

The Indian envoy recalled that the sole reform of the Council in the 1960s, which expanded only the non-permanent category, led to an increase in the relative power of veto-wielders

Expanding permanent category with veto critical to UNSC reform: India
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 9:17 AM IST

Q4 result: ICICI Lombard, Reliance Industrial Infra, 12 others on April 15

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including HDB Financial Services, GTPL Hathway, Tejas Networks, and Elecon Engineering Company are also to release their January-March earnings today

Q4 result: ICICI Lombard, Reliance Industrial Infra, 12 others on April 15
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

Immigrants must prioritise US interests after gaining citizenship: Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said there is a lot of fraud in the H-1B system, but acknowledged that people who have come to the United States in the past have enriched this country

Immigrants must prioritise US interests after gaining citizenship: Vance
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 8:48 AM IST

Over 10,000 troops enforcing blockade at Iranian ports, says US Centcom

The statement came after the United States began a naval blockade against Iran following the expiry of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump

Over 10,000 troops enforcing blockade at Iranian ports, says US Centcom
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 8:43 AM IST

Wipro Q4 preview: PAT may rise 2% QoQ; Q1 guidance, AI commentary eyed

Wipro Q4 results preview: Profit after tax (PAT) is expected to rise 2.4 per cent from ₹3,357.47 crore in Q3FY26

Wipro Q4 preview: PAT may rise 2% QoQ; Q1 guidance, AI commentary eyed
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 8:28 AM IST

Iran war 'very close' to ending, but US operations not yet complete: Trump

West Asia crisis: Even as the US President signalled a potential end to the conflict, Trump made it clear that US operations were not yet complete

Iran war 'very close' to ending, but US operations not yet complete: Trump
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 8:21 AM IST

Pharma cos brace for soft Q4; US drag persists; domestic growth cushions

Pharma sector may see a 7 per cent Y-o-Y growth in reported sales and a 1 per cent increase in Ebitda, led by steady ex-gRevlimid US sales, healthy domestic growth, and favourable forex movements

Pharma cos brace for soft Q4; US drag persists; domestic growth cushions
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today: LIC, ICICI Pru Life, GAIL, Ujjivan SFB, OMCs

Stocks to watch today: OMCs, LIC, Ujjivan SFB, Just Dial, GAIL, RailTel, ICICI Prudential, Poonawalla Fincorp, and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company are among the key stocks in focus today.

Stocks to Watch today: LIC, ICICI Pru Life, GAIL, Ujjivan SFB, OMCs
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

Asian stocks scale six-week peak on hopes of renewed US-Iran peace talks

President Donald Trump said talks ​with Iran could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, after the collapse ‌of weekend negotiations prompted Washington to impose a blockade on Iranian ports

Asian stocks scale six-week peak on hopes of renewed US-Iran peace talks
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

Is college education still worth it in India as AI reshapes jobs market?

Without a shift to vocational training and stronger manufacturing to absorb workers, the college degree will remain a pricey ticket to a lottery that has stopped paying out

Is college education still worth it in India as AI reshapes jobs market?
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

'Full impact of high crude oil prices on earnings not priced in yet'

Nikhil Khandelwal of Systematix Group, said that while immediate geopolitical shock has been priced in, the full macro impact, especially of higher crude, has not yet been fully reflected in earnings.

'Full impact of high crude oil prices on earnings not priced in yet'
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 7:48 AM IST

Iran restores limited internet connectivity in rare move to stem war losses

The move follows comments from an Iranian official that domestic businesses were losing $30 million to $40 million a day due to the internet blackout

Iran restores limited internet connectivity in rare move to stem war losses
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

Amazon-Globalstar deal poised to boost Apple's satellite ambitions

If the deal goes through as planned, Apple will get a deep-pocketed and ambitious partner in satellite communications. That should help the iPhone maker expand its offerings

Amazon-Globalstar deal poised to boost Apple's satellite ambitions
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 7:46 AM IST