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Israel seeks to begin peace talks with Lebanon soon, says Netanyahu

Netanyahu said he had directed the cabinet to begin direct peace talks with Lebanon, focusing on the disarming of Hezbollah and efforts to establish peaceful relations between the two countries

RBI proposes 1-hour delay for digital payments above ₹10,000 to curb fraud

Central bank suggests transaction delays, trusted-person authentication and stricter account controls as digital payment frauds surge in volume and value

Banking system liquidity improves to 4-yr high on back of Gsec maturities

Banking liquidity hits four-year high on G-sec maturities, with surplus nearing ₹5 trillion and call rates softening as RBI signals continued proactive support

Speciality fertilisers can ease geo-political supply bottlenecks: Experts

In India, speciality fertiliser or non-subsidised fertiliser sales have been growing at the rate of 10-12 per cent per annum

India caps refinery margins after windfall export tax to curb losses

For the second half of March, a discount of ₹22,342 per kilolitre (Rs 22.34 per litre) was fixed on diesel to bring down the RTP of ₹85,349 per kl to ₹63,007 per kl

Housing price growth slows: Developers with high inventory may negotiate

The exuberance seen in 2023 and early 2024 is no longer evident. Elevated property prices have strained affordability and slowed down the pace of transactions

Info Edge Q4 billings slow on muted hiring and West Asia conflict risks

Iran spillover drags growth; margins on edge

RBI tightens timelines for inward remittances, mandates faster credit

Central bank asks banks to immediately inform customers and reconcile nostro accounts frequently to ensure quicker credit of cross-border inward payments

US to host Indian delegation in April to discuss trade deal: Sergio Gor

India and the US announced a framework for an interim trade agreement in February, after months of negotiations between the two delegations

Hardeep Puri heads to Qatar as LNG supplies disrupt amid US-Iran war

Oil minister visits Qatar after US-Iran ceasefire, as LNG disruptions from QatarEnergy raise concerns over India's energy supplies and gas allocation priorities

Andhra Pradesh plans law to regulate children's social media access

State plans draft law to restrict social media access for children under 13 and introduce age-based controls, verification tools, and digital literacy initiatives

HoABL launches 1% payment plan to boost Naigaon housing demand near Mumbai

HoABL introduces a 1% monthly payment plan for its Naigaon project to reduce upfront costs, improve loan access, and attract entry-level homebuyers amid affordability concerns

Dalcore to invest ₹500 cr in first YOO-branded residences in North India

Developer eyes a topline of Rs 1,450 cr, with units priced at Rs 10 cr and above

TCS announces annual salary hikes across all grades effective April 1

IT major rolls out pay increases effective April 1 across grades, even as headcount declines year-on-year and the company steps up investments in AI-ready workforce

Sarovar Hotels taps branded residences, aims over 400 hotels in 5 years

The hospitality player, with over 150 hotels and over 11,000 keys across 87 destinations, has announced 12 signings and six openings in the first quarter of this year

Early signs of stress from West Asia crisis visible across sectors: FICCI

The report also suggests that the government may initiate consultations within the GST Council to explore a roadmap for the inclusion of petroleum products under GST

NCLT issues notice on Sebi plea in Jindal Poly Films class action

Tribunal seeks responses from company, flags exit of original petitioners after share sale and considers intervention pleas in ongoing class action

Tech Wrap April 9: Meta Muse spark, WhatsApp usernames, iOS 26.4.1 released

Meta's Muse Spark AI model to power Meta AI. WhatsApp tests usernames in beta. Apple iOS 26.4.1 update. Dyson HushJet Mini Cool unveiled. WhatsApp iOS update adds native CarPlay app

Why Indian broadcasters hesitant to buy FIFA WC 2026, 2030 media rights?

JioStar, the current rights holder, is understood to value the rights at roughly $25 million for both editions.

PM Modi attacks TMC over lawlessness, alleges infiltration in Bengal

The Bogtui carnage of 2022, in which around 10 women and children were burnt alive in the district, bears testimony to the TMC's 'maha jungle raj', the Prime Minister asserted