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Iran's 10-point ceasefire plan not what Trump agreed to, says White House

Many of these demands are likely to conflict with a 15-point proposal US mediators laid out last month

Israel strikes Beirut after ceasefire, says Iran deal doesn't apply there

Lebanon's health ministry said dozens were killed and hundreds wounded in an early estimate

Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons

Trump also said there would be no enrichment of uranium and said many of the 15 points in the US plan proposed to Iran have been agreed to.

Foreign Secretary Misri launches India-US trade Facilitation Portal

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday launched the India-US Trade Facilitation Portal here as the two countries eye the USD 500 billion bilateral trade target. Misri, who is on a three-day visit to the US, launched the portal at a virtual event that was attended by India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and officials and trade representatives from the two countries. "It will serve as a bridge ensuring continuity and ensuring that existing supply chains are reinforced, and at the same time will enable new commercial linkages to emerge and grow," Misri said. Misri on Wednesday began his three-day visit to the US to meet with senior officials to review bilateral trade and defence relations and discuss global developments, including the crisis in the Middle East. Misri's visit comes as both the US and India work to stabilise the ties after a spell of uncertainty and strain. The relations witnessed a major downturn after Washington imposed punitive tariffs on New Delhi a

India adds record 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity in FY26: Pralhad Joshi

India added record non-fossil power generation capacity of 55.29 GW in 2025-26, taking the total to 283.46 GW, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. Joshi also said India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026. India has surpassed Brazil to secure third position in Global Renewable Energy Rankings, he said while addressing a press conference here. Joshi highlighted that in July 2025, India reached its highest-ever renewable energy share in electricity generation. The renewables met 51.5 per cent of the country's total electricity demand of 203 GW. He said that a total of 283.46 GW of capacity from non-fossil fuel sources has been installed in the country as on March 31,2026. India's total power generation during 2025-26 (up to March 2026) reached 1,845.921 BU. The share of non-fossil fuels in total generation reached 29.2 per cent in 2025-26 (538.97 BU). India achieved the milest

Turkiye detains 9 over attack outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Turkish authorities have detained nine people as part of an investigation into an attack on police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul that left one assailant dead, Turkiye's state-run news agency reported Wednesday. Two other assailants were wounded and captured during Tuesday's shootout in the city's financial and business district, while two police officers sustained slight injuries, officials said. Israel had withdrawn its diplomats from Turkiye over security concerns and deteriorating relations with Ankara shortly after the start of the war in Gaza, and officials said the consulate was closed at the time of the attack. Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said one of the assailants had links to a group that he said "exploits religion," without naming the organisation. The Islamic State group has carried out deadly attacks in Turkiye in the past. Anadolu Agency reported that security forces detained nine suspects in operations conducted in Istanbul as well

Government ban on non-STQC CCTVs to boost domestic surveillance firms

Government's STQC certification norms and ban on non-compliant CCTV cameras expected to accelerate domestic manufacturing, strengthen cybersecurity, and reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers

Indian Oil buys first shipment of Iranian crude since 2019 sanctions

Curacao-flagged crude tanker Jaya, laden with Iranian oil, most recently indicated it is heading for India, according to ship-tracking data

Future Consumer reports ₹615 crore default on loans, interest payments

Future Consumer Ltd (FCL) has defaulted on the payment of Rs 615.67 crore in interest and principal repayments on loans from banks, financial institutions, and unlisted debt securities, as of March-end 2026. FCL, the FMCG arm of the debt-ridden Future Group, had defaulted on the payment of Rs 325.26 crore loans and revolving facilities, like cash credit from banks and financial institutions, as of March 31, 2026. This includes both bank repayment and interest default, according to a regulatory filing by the company. The firm has an outstanding total default of Rs 290.41 crore, over loans from unlisted debt securities -- NCDs and NCRPs, for the same period. This includes a principal outstanding of Rs 158.82 crore and accrued interest of Rs 131.59 crore. FCL said the "company is planning/working for asset monetisation and debt reduction over the period in this year". FCL is in the business of manufacturing, branding and distributing FMCG food and processed food products. It was par

Iran refinery on Lavan Island hit in attack hours after ceasefire announced

Iranian state television says oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island came under attack hours after ceasefire announced

Hilton, Royal Orchid tie up to open 125 'Hampton by Hilton' hotels by 2035

Global hospitality major Hilton on Wednesday announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Regenta Hotels Private Limited, owned by Royal Orchid Hotels Limited, for opening 125 'Hampton by Hilton' hotels across western and southern India by 2035. The partnership accelerates Hilton's upper mid-scale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country's expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. The franchised hotels will primarily be developed across western and southern markets, including Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, joining more than 3,100 Hampton by Hilton properties operating globally. Alan Watts, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said, "India's economic growth, expanding middle class and rapid infrastructure development are reshaping the country's travel landscape, creating significant opportunities for our brands. Our new strategic partnership with the Regenta

Shipowners eye Hormuz truce as 800 vessels remain trapped in Gulf waters

Then, hours before a deadline set by President Donald Trump ran out during the US evening on Tuesday, the two sides agreed a truce in exchange for a reopening

Rupee curbs due to excessive speculation, not a structural shift: RBI Guv

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday said "excessive speculation" on the rupee prompted surprise actions on the currency front in the last fortnight, but clarified that its measures will not remain forever. "In the last few weeks of March, we have witnessed heightened volatility in the foreign exchange market. These measures are reactions to the specific market movements. They are not signalling any structural changes. These are not measures going to remain forever," Malhotra said in a post-policy press conference. Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar said there was an "artificial drying up" of supply in the market during those days, which led to the measures. The comments from the apex bank came for the first time after it capped NOP (net open positions)-rupee positions in the onshore deliverable market at USD 100 million and barred authorised dealers from offering non-deliverable forwards. The first measure helped the local currency to appreciate sharply, but gains were reversed withi

India's forex reserves sufficient, not a matter of concern: RBI governor

Forex reserves ‌rose to $697.1 billion as of April 3, per the latest data, from $688.06 billion in the previous week

Iran conflict may ease China deflation fears, dimming rate cut bets

Unlike most economies, China didn't see the sharp spurt in inflation that followed reopening from the pandemic

Iran envoy warns of 'proportionate' action if Trump follows attack threats

An Iranian envoy says Tehran will "take immediate and proportionate" action if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threats to attack the country's "whole civilization." Tehran's United Nations representative, Amir-Saeid Iravani, said Trump's threats that a "whole civilization will die" if Iran does not make a deal "constitute incitement to war crimes and potentially genocide." During a Security Council session on the Strait of Hormuz, Iravani urged the international community to call out Trump's rhetoric before it's too late. "Iran will not stand idle in the face of such egregious war crimes. It will exercise, without hesitation, its inherent right of self-defence and will take immediate and proportionate reciprocal measures," he said.

Intel joins Musk's Terafab AI chip project for robots, data centers

The company also posted a photo of CEO Lip-Bu Tan and Musk shaking hands, saying it hosted the world's richest man at its campus the past weekend.

India's sugar, edible oil demand dips as gas shortage hits eateries

Lower consumption could curb India's imports of edible ‌oils, including palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia, and soyoil and sunflower oil from Argentina, Brazil, Russia and Ukraine

Taiwan Oppn leader visits China for talks as Beijing pushes reunification

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a "journey for peace" as Beijing pushes for the self-ruled island to come under its control. The visit is the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decade and comes ahead of a meeting in Beijing between Xi and US President Donald Trump scheduled to take place in May. Meanwhile, Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament has stalled attempts by its government to pass a USD 40 billion special defence budget, expected to fund arms deals with the United States and the development of Taiwan's indigenous defence industry. China claims the self-ruled island as its own territory and has not excluded the use of force to take it. Beijing has been ramping up its military pressure against the island by sending warplanes and naval vessels near it almost daily, while its military occasionally stages live-fire drills around the island, the latest in December. Th

Nepal's new govt recalls ambassadors to six nations, including India

Nepal has recalled its ambassadors from six countries, including India, who were appointed by the previous K P Sharma Oli-led government. The government has recalled ambassadors serving in India, Australia, Sri Lanka, Denmark, South Korea and South Africa through a cabinet decision, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri said. Those recalled include Shankar Prasad Sharma (India), Chitralekha Yadav (Australia), Sumnima Tuladhar (Denmark), Purna Bahadur Nepali (Sri Lanka), Shivamaya Tumbahamphe (South Korea) and Kapilman Shrestha (South Africa). According to the Foreign Ministry, letters have been issued on Monday directing the envoys to return within a month. Earlier, the caretaker government led by interim prime minister Sushila Karki had recalled 11 of the 17 ambassadors appointed on political quota by the Oli administration. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal's prime minister last month, nearly six months after the dramatic collapse of the Ol