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West Asia war: Iran ties truce to Lebanon; Israel says strikes to continue

A two-week US-Iran ceasefire begins with talks set in Islamabad on Saturday, but the situation remains tense as Israel says its military operations in Lebanon will continue

Not end of war, enriched uranium to leave Iran by deal or force: Netanyahu

If we had not launched Operation Gideon's Sword and Operation Lion's Roar against Iran, it would have long ago had nuclear weapons and thousands of missiles to destroy Israel, he said

Nomura flags 4 risks for PSU bank stocks; prefers Axis Bank, ICICI Bank

Global brokerage Nomura prefers private banks over PSU bank stocks, citing limited re-rating scope, weaker earnings quality, and high leverage risks among PSBs. It likes Axis Bank & ICICI Bank

P N Gadgil Jewellers shares gain 4% in trade; MOFSL says Buy for 17% upside

The upward movement in the company's share price followed its business update for the fourth quarter of FY26 and the full financial year

Chinese oil tankers join line to test hormuz exit amid US-Iran ceasefire

A successful crossing is not yet guaranteed, as several vessels have turned back at the last moment and there has been little change in traffic over the past day

Mountaineer Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Everest, dies at 97

Whittaker's 1963 ascent of Everest alongside Nawang Gombu came 10 years after the pioneering climb of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay

North Korea tests latest weapons, missiles as world focuses on Iran

KCNA said tests showed tactical ballistic missiles with cluster warheads could "reduce to ashes" targets spanning 6.5-7 hectares with high-density impact

Over 1,000 aid workers killed globally, nearly triple in past 3 years: UN

Last year alone at least 326 aid workers were recorded as killed in 21 countries

Adani stocks lag in 1yr; analysts back Adani Enterprises, Power, Ports

Only a handful of Adani Group stocks have generated notable returns for investors over the past year and so far in 2026.

Om Power Transmission IPO opens: Check GMP, price band, key dates, review

Ahead of its IPO, the Om Power Transmission raised ₹45 crore from three anchor investors on April 8, allotting 2.57 million shares at ₹175 each

Have a medical emergency? You can soon access part of your NPS savings

Pension meets Healthcare: How you can use NPS funds for medical costs

State Assembly elections test Modi's handling of war-driven shortages

While Modi's BJP seeks to expand its foothold in states dominated by regional parties, the elections come as India faces an uncertain growth outlook after a surge in oil prices following West Asia war

FBI arrests former US military employee over alleged info leak to media

Justice Department said in a separate statement that a woman identified as Courtney Williams had been indicted on charges of disclosing classified material to 'a media outlet'

Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 yrs jail for supplying drugs

In September, she became the last of five co-defendants to plead guilty, admitting to one count of using her home for drug distribution

Oil price rises on lingering Hormuz disruption, shaky US-Iran ceasefire

Both benchmark prices fell below $100 per barrel in the previous trading session, with WTI recording its biggest decline since April 2020 on expectations the ceasefire ending the fight

'Wasn't there when we needed': Trump slams Nato, revives Greenland push

Republican president has had a warm relationship with Rutte in the past, and the meeting came after the US and Iran late Tuesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of Hormuz

India's equity mania meets psychological test as returns outlook dims

For the first time since the pandemic, individual investors were net sellers in the secondary market in the first 11 months of the financial year that ended in March

How China is becoming the world's most powerful opposition to US power

Like any ambitious opposition party, Beijing is pointing out the weaknesses of the incumbent while portraying itself as a steadier, more predictable partner with fresh ideas

RFK Jr announces new podcast to expose 'lies' that have made Americans sick

'The Secretary Kennedy Podcast' launches next week, featuring Kennedy in talks with doctors, scientists and HHS officials as he reshapes US health policy

Peace talks 'unreasonable' after Israeli strikes despite ceasefire: Iran

Iranian parliament speaker accused Israel of violating ceasefire conditions through continued strikes on Lebanon and said the US had breached terms by insisting Iran abandon its nuclear programme