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Wall Street jumps after Trump delays Iran strikes; oil falls, dollar dips

Global markets staged a sharp recovery after Trump's comments, with Europe's STOXX 600 and precious metals edging up while oil prices fell, signaling improving risk appetite

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to halt DOGE probe, block records access

The justices intervened in the same case last year in favor of the administration, halting CREW's fact-finding push

US halts strikes on Iran's power plants; retreated after warning, says Iran

Citing progress in talks with Iran, US President Donald Trump said he has directed a five-day halt to planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure

Odisha loses another melanistic tiger to poaching; nine arrested

Odisha has lost another rare melanistic tiger to poaching, with nine arrested and a hide seized near Similipal, raising concerns over protection measures

US, Iran have major points of agreement, deal possible soon: Trump

Trump said his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and close aide and son-in-law Jared Kushner talked to the Iranians on Sunday and that discussions would continue on Monday

25% returns over 5 years, but 1-year gains falter in mid, small-cap funds

Net inflows into mid cap and small cap funds stood at Rs. 4,003 crore and Rs. 3,881 crore in Feb-26

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43, says company

He also runs Leo, a venture capital fund he founded in 2009 that focuses primarily on investments in technology companies

Govt directs PNG rollout to schools, colleges within 5 days amid LPG crisis

Amid LPG shortages, the government has asked CGD firms to provide PNG connections to schools, colleges, and community kitchens within five days where pipeline infrastructure exists

T-Hub incubated chip design startup Deepgrid Semi looking to raise ₹25 cr

Founder Aravind Prasad says company aims to complete tapeout within next 10 months

Outward remittances under RBI's LRS decline 3.19% in January 2026

Outward remittances under RBI's LRS declined 3.19 per cent to $2.68 billion in January 2026, with lower education and deposit outflows partly offset by rising overseas investments

India's HNI women turn risk-takers: 73% in equities, 53% absorb volatility

Women investors level up: More equities, more control, more risk appetite

Somerset Indus closes $288 mn fund, eyes larger healthcare investments

Somerset Indus has closed its third fund at $288 million, exceeding its target, and plans larger investments across healthcare, medtech, and insurance-linked sectors

SC tells Sebi to respond to Sandesara plea in Sterling Biotech case

The SC bench observed that its primary concern was the recovery of funds, stating that it was interested in money coming back to India, as this would benefit banks

AI now core to telecom networks design, management, says Trai chief

At the end of 2025, data subscribers in India crossed one billion mark, with 5G contributing around 400 million

Iranian oil purchases hinge on feasibility, payment route remains unclear

Over the weekend, the US waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days in its latest attempt to ease oil prices that have been driven up by the US-Israeli war on Iran

CDSCO flags 4 spurious drugs, 194 fail quality tests in February 2026

CDSCO flagged four drugs as spurious and 194 as not of standard quality in February 2026, including widely used medicines, as part of routine surveillance

IndiGo appoints former Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as CSO from April 6

IndiGo has appointed former Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as chief strategy officer from April 6, as the airline navigates leadership changes and expansion plans

Fewer than 20% colleges achieve strong placements despite NEP push: Report

Less than 20 per cent of colleges achieve strong placements within six months, highlighting gaps between academic outcomes and job readiness despite NEP reforms

Asgard Alcobev appoints Ronak Jain as Managing Director

Rohit Jain is a seasoned entrepreneur with diversified experience across breweries, distilleries, cement, steel, and allied industries, the company said

Biogas body seeks phased CBG blending, diesel phase-down in Delhi

Biogas industry body has urged phased CBG blending and diesel phase-down in Delhi, advocating an integrated clean mobility approach combining EVs, CNG, and biogas