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Iran's proposal to collect toll in Hormuz risks breaching int'l trade norms
Collecting tolls in the strait would violate a basic and enduring principle of international maritime trade: freedom of peaceful navigation
 "Iran's proposal to collect toll in Hormuz risks breaching int'l trade norms")
Foreign Secretary Misri reviews defence, trade ties with US officials
Misri also met under secretaries Jeffrey Kessler and William Kimmitt in the Department of Commerce
 "Foreign Secretary Misri reviews defence, trade ties with US officials")
Voting begins in Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry; results on May 4
Voting will be held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Keralam, and 30 in Puducherry in this phase of the election
 "Voting begins in Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry; results on May 4")
Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,53,830; silver up ₹100, trades at ₹2,60,100
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,41,010
 "Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,53,830; silver up ₹100, trades at ₹2,60,100")
Oil prices to hold around $88-95/barrel for next 4-6 weeks, says analyst
Mohammed Imran of Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects that Brent and WTI floor prices would remain elevated at pre-war levels
 "Oil prices to hold around $88-95/barrel for next 4-6 weeks, says analyst")
India sees temperature drop as rain, gusty winds sweep across regions
Rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds have lowered temperatures across India. IMD forecasts continued weather activity across regions
 "India sees temperature drop as rain, gusty winds sweep across regions")
Ministerial group takes stock of India's readiness for West Asia situation
Rajnath Singh directed all departments to continue focusing on preparedness, coordination, and resilience building to stay ready to deal with any eventuality
 "Ministerial group takes stock of India's readiness for West Asia situation")
Ceasefire with Iran under political compulsions: former US NSA John Bolton
A long advocate of a regime change in Iran, Bolton said if Tehran were to be left in a dominant position with control over the Strait of Hormuz, it would be a setback for the US
 "Ceasefire with Iran under political compulsions: former US NSA John Bolton")
'President won't abide by terms if Hormuz doesn't reopen', says JD Vance
We are seeing signs that Straits are starting to reopen... The deal is a ceasefire, a negotiation -- that's what we give -- and what they give is that the Straits are going to be reopened, Vance said
 "'President won't abide by terms if Hormuz doesn't reopen', says JD Vance")
Centre deploys 150 more CAPF, state police companies in Bengal for polls
Earlier, 480 companies were deployed, followed by an additional 1,920 companies announced on March 19, with instructions to complete deployment by April 17
 "Centre deploys 150 more CAPF, state police companies in Bengal for polls")
Nifty eyes 24,000; Bharat Forge, Tata Steel, Union Bank on analyst radar
Stocks to buy: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends buying the shares of Bharat Forge, Tata Steel, and Union Bank today
 "Nifty eyes 24,000; Bharat Forge, Tata Steel, Union Bank on analyst radar")
US must choose ceasefire or continue war through Israel: Iran's Araghchi
White House has dismissed the inclusion of Lebanon in the temporary ceasefire agreement, backing Israel's continued military operation against Hezbollah
 "US must choose ceasefire or continue war through Israel: Iran's Araghchi")
Looking to buy? These 3 stocks deserve a spot in your portfolio; here's why
Kunal Kamble, sr. technical research analyst at Bonanza, has recommended buying shares of Adani Energy Solutions, Titan Company, and APL Apollo Tubes today
 "Looking to buy? These 3 stocks deserve a spot in your portfolio; here's why")
Worried by rising oil prices, US pushed Pak to broker ceasefire with Iran
For weeks the Trump administration was leaning on Islamabad to convince the Iranians to agree to a pause in fighting where it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz
 "Worried by rising oil prices, US pushed Pak to broker ceasefire with Iran")
Best of BS Opinion: RBI's policy caution amid global and domestic pressures
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: RBI's policy caution amid global and domestic pressures")
'Together, let us empower our Nari Shakti!': Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Amid festive celebrations, India stands at a historic moment to advance women's reservation and strengthen inclusive democracy
 "'Together, let us empower our Nari Shakti!': Prime Minister Narendra Modi")
Poonawalla-owned iconic Raja Ravi Varma painting to be exhibited in Mumbai
Record-shattering artwork will be up for public viewing at AstaGuru's two-day exhibition this weekend
 "Poonawalla-owned iconic Raja Ravi Varma painting to be exhibited in Mumbai")
India's governance excels in emergencies, but falters in long term reforms
India must seize the current energy crisis to reorient policymaking for long-term benefits
 "India's governance excels in emergencies, but falters in long term reforms")
Assam polls see fewer criminal cases, sharp rise in crorepati candidates
Share of candidates with criminal cases declines slightly, while crorepatis rise sharply, underscoring growing role of money in elections
 "Assam polls see fewer criminal cases, sharp rise in crorepati candidates")
Irdai revises cyber security norms, mandates stronger governance
Irdai strengthens cyber security framework with tighter board oversight, quarterly risk reviews and enhanced compliance norms for insurers and intermediaries
 "Irdai revises cyber security norms, mandates stronger governance")