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Women quota law: Voting on 3 Bills in LS to be held at 4 PM on Friday

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said there would be a debate of around 15-18 hours on the bills as voting would take place on 4 PM on Friday

Women quota law: Voting on 3 Bills in LS to be held at 4 PM on Friday
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Probe finds Pakistani, Bangladeshi nationals faking being gay for UK asylum

Undercover investigation claims migrants were guided to fabricate asylum cases; comes amid tighter UK asylum rules since 2025

Probe finds Pakistani, Bangladeshi nationals faking being gay for UK asylum
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

China asks Iran to ensure freedom of navigation through Strait of Hormuz

Chinese Foreign Minister has sought guarantees of freedom and safety of international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a phone call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi

China asks Iran to ensure freedom of navigation through Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

India's Equity MF boom: ₹5 lakh cr flows into Flexi Caps signal big shift

Equity Mutual Funds Average AUM Surges 17% in FY26; Flexi Cap Fund emerges as preferred investment segment: Abakkus Mutual Fund

India's Equity MF boom: ₹5 lakh cr flows into Flexi Caps signal big shift
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

Domestic LNG importers scoop up spot shipments after prices recede

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot purchases and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive

Domestic LNG importers scoop up spot shipments after prices recede
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

Groww share price soars 43% thus far in April; BofA sees more upside

BofA sees scope for re-rating as Groww drives further margin expansion, and establishes a credible present in wealth management

Groww share price soars 43% thus far in April; BofA sees more upside
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

Singapore Airlines CEO to hold talks with Tata executives on Air India ops

The meeting assumes significance against the backdrop of Air India facing multiple headwinds, including spiralling operating costs due to the airspace curbs in the wake of the West Asia conflict

Singapore Airlines CEO to hold talks with Tata executives on Air India ops
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

BSE, MCX hit new highs on strong Q4 hopes; analysts predict up to 22% rally

BSE stock has surged 29% and MCX 21% thus far in April in anticipation of strong Q4 earnings. Anand James of Geojit expects BSE to target ₹4,200 on the upside in the medium-term.

BSE, MCX hit new highs on strong Q4 hopes; analysts predict up to 22% rally
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

Tejas Networks falls 6% as Q4 loss widens; analyst against 'fresh buying'

Tejas Networks has significantly underperformed the broader market over the past year. Tejas Networks has declined 50 per cent in the last 12 months, compared to a 3.7 per cent gain in Nifty 50.

Tejas Networks falls 6% as Q4 loss widens; analyst against 'fresh buying'
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

YouTube now lets users turn off Shorts with new time limit option: Details

YouTube now lets users set a zero-minute Shorts limit, effectively removing them from the feed, with the feature rolling out to both parental and regular accounts

YouTube now lets users turn off Shorts with new time limit option: Details
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

Firstsource Solutions share price jumps 15% with 10x volumes; Q4 in focus

Firstsource Solutions shares surged over 15% on heavy volumes today amid IT rebound. Here's what's driving the rally, Q4 expectations, and analyst views on stock outlook

Firstsource Solutions share price jumps 15% with 10x volumes; Q4 in focus
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

NTPC Green stock reclaims IPO levels, up 33% from March lows; time to buy?

Over the past four trading sessions, NTPC Green Energy has gained 15 per cent. From its 52-week low of ₹84, hit on March 2, 2026, it has recovered about 33 per cent.

NTPC Green stock reclaims IPO levels, up 33% from March lows; time to buy?
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:14 PM IST

Delimitation and proportionality: Why southern states are raising concerns

As the govt considers increasing Lok Sabha seats, concerns are rising in southern states that a population-based delimitation could reduce their share and alter India's federal balance

Delimitation and proportionality: Why southern states are raising concerns
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

SC rejects plea on guidelines for Ashoka Chakra display on national flag

A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi told the petitioner, who appeared in person, to do something constructive for society

SC rejects plea on guidelines for Ashoka Chakra display on national flag
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

Bid to ease tensions: Trump announces Israel-Lebanon talks, first in 34 yrs

The announcement signals a potential diplomatic breakthrough in a region marked by an increase in hostility and intermittent conflict between Israel and Lebanon

Bid to ease tensions: Trump announces Israel-Lebanon talks, first in 34 yrs
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:07 PM IST

PM Modi to address Lok Sabha at 3 pm today as key Bills introduced

The opposition has raised concerns over the proposed changes, particularly the plan to redraw constituencies and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from the current 543 to a maximum of 850

PM Modi to address Lok Sabha at 3 pm today as key Bills introduced
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

PM Modi meets Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker to boost bilateral ties

Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, who is on his first official visit to India

PM Modi meets Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker to boost bilateral ties
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Wipro flat ahead of Q4 results; investors eye deal pipeline, FY27 outlook

Wipro is expected to report revenue of ₹24,262 crore in Q4FY26, up 3 per cent on a sequential basis and 7.8 per cent year-on-year, supported by higher contribution from the Harman acquisition

Wipro flat ahead of Q4 results; investors eye deal pipeline, FY27 outlook
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Govt tables bills to tweak women quota law, set up delimitation panel

The government has introduced bills on women's quota and delimitation in Lok Sabha, proposes increasing seats to 850; Opposition protests, calling the move 'anti-constitutional'

Govt tables bills to tweak women quota law, set up delimitation panel
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

Iran-linked tankers transit Strait of Hormuz via new route amid US blockade

Tankers G Summer and Hong Lu took an unusual route via Fujairah, the Gulf of Oman and along Iran's coast before entering the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting a rare, circuitous navigation path this week

Iran-linked tankers transit Strait of Hormuz via new route amid US blockade
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:34 AM IST