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India-flagged vessel Green Asha with 15,400 tonnes of LPG reaches Mumbai's JNPA

The arrival of the tanker is expected to boost India's efforts to secure adequate energy supplies

Momentum Stocks: India Tourism, Antony Waste, Rajputana Industries rally sheer momentum; levels to watch

Among the gainers, India Tourism Development Corporation surged 13.03 percent to Rs 512.30, trading above its 30-day and 50-day moving averages of Rs 453.23 and Rs 485.06, respectively.

Price Action: Embassy Developments, Antony Waste gain; Uno Minda, UBL, Patanjali decline

Indian equity markets traded lower, with the Sensex and Nifty declining about 0.7 percent each.

Kerala election result date 2026: When will the outcome be declared?

Voting in Kerala began at 7 am today and will continue till 6 pm. The current Assembly’s tenure ends on May 23

Russia offers sanctioned LNG to energy-hungry Asia at 40% discount

The sellers said that they could provide paperwork to make it appear that the shipments originated from non-Russian sources

'Appointment of priests is religious, not secular': Centre tells Supreme Court in Tamil Nadu archaka case

A nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant observed during the hearing that recognising religious autonomy does not place priests above the law.

Union min Hardeep Singh Puri to be in Qatar on April 9-10

The visit comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and concerns over global energy supplies

Anant Ambani's Birthday Celebrated At Jaipur's Hathi Gaon With Elephants, 3,000 Kg Fruit Buffet

Mahouts- the elephant handlers who care for the animals around the clock- were also felicitated at the event.

Buzzing Stocks: KEC International, NTPC, Redtape gain; Info Edge falls

Market sentiment remained under pressure as geopolitical tensions persisted

BJP will form govt in Bengal with full majority, says Nitin Nabin; slams TMC over ‘vote-bank politics’

The BJP leader also alleged that Abhishek Banerjee plays a central role in the functioning of the state government.

Stay cautious: Ceasefire is a pause, not peace

The ceasefire math doesn't add up: markets priced a resolution, but the Strait of Hormuz is running at a fraction of its capacity

PM Modi pens special blog ahead of ‘historic’ April 16 Parliament session; backs women reservation in legislatures

This will make our democracy more vibrant and participatory. Any delay in implementing this reservation would be extremely regrettable, says PM Modi.

Commodity Corner: Oil rebounds toward $97 as Hormuz disruption persists; gold steadies

Geopolitical tensions remained elevated, with Israeli attacks on Lebanon raising concerns over a potential derailment of the ceasefire. The White House said the US would hold direct talks with Iran, while Tehran termed the strikes a violation of the ceasefire and continued its attacks on Gulf states.

Yield Tracker: India 10-year bond yield rises tracking crude surge, ceasefire optimism fades

On April 8, RBI kept interest rates unchanged, with its six-member Monetary Policy Committee unanimously voting to retain the benchmark repo rate at 5.25 percent, in line with expectations.

Rupee Watch: Rupee opens weaker after four-day rally, tracks Asian peers

The dollar gauge inched higher as investors remained concerned about the durability of the ceasefire between the US and Iran amid continued tensions in the Middle East.

Sabarimala dispute: Supreme Court asserts power to define religious superstitions, Centre raises objection

The remark was made in response to the Centre’s contention that secular courts lack the expertise to decide matters rooted in religion

Anant Ambani backs Ganga Spine Injury Foundation, to fund free rehab for spinal injury patients

The contribution, announced ahead of Ambani’s birthday on April 10, is expected to help underprivileged patients receive comprehensive rehabilitation free of cost for at least 50 days

Centre urges Supreme Court to do away with PIL jurisdiction, CJI says 'we're cautious'

The Supreme Court indicated to the Centre that there was no need to go down that path as the courts are already cautious while receiving PILs.

India Gold ETF inflows slow for second month, extend 10-month streak

Gold prices saw significant volatility during the month, falling 11.6 percent, marking the steepest monthly decline since October 2008.

News Highlights: Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat email; nothing suspicious found, say officials

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Assam Elections 2026 Live: Assam see 84.42% voter turnout till 5pm, voting concludes

Assam Elections 2026 Live: More than 2.5 crore voters are eligible to participate in the election, with a total of 722 candidates contesting across the state.

Kerala Elections 2026 Live: Voter turnout of 75.01% till 5 pm; Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says 'BJP not a factor'

The election is a crucial contest, with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) aiming for a historic third consecutive term under chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in power since 2016

Foreign Secretary Misri launches India-US Trade Facilitation Portal

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.

How does unemployment affect the election narrative?

Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will vote between April 9 and 29, and the results will be declared on May 4

What do opinion polls suggest about the 2026 Kerala election outcome?

Kerala will vote in a single phase on April 9 with results scheduled to be declared on May 4.