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New Delhi: While it appeared to be a desperate, last-minute public plea to avert global conflict, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's social media post on Wednesday requesting a two-week extension on President Trump's Iran deadline was actually a pre-coordinated diplomatic "off-ramp" cleared by the White House, stated reports. On Wednesday afternoon, as the 8 pm deadline for U.S. military action against Tehran approached, Prime Minister Sharif took to X (formerly Twitter) to urge both sid ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global crude oil prices surged sharply on Thursday amid fears that supply from West Asia may not fully resume, as doubts persist over whether the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran will hold, with the crucial Strait of Hormuz reportedly remaining restricted. Brent crude futures jumped as much as 3.31 per cent to $97.89 per barrel at 9:06 am. The US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude traded at $98.38, up 4.2 per cent from the previous close. Crude oi ...Read More >
New Delhi, [India] April 9 (ANI): The US-Iran ceasefire signals "the beginning of an off-ramp" after weeks of intense hostilities, but it does not mark a definitive end to the conflict or a structural turning point for India, cautioned global brokerage firm Bernstein in its recent report. In its latest India strategy report, Bernstein said, "Is this the end of the conflict? Probably not. Is this the end of the crazy period of escalations? We think yes," indicating expectations of near-term de-e ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 17 paise to 92.71 against US dollar in early trade on Thursday as the fragile ceasefire and Iran's threat to step out of the talks if Israel kept bombing Lebanon kept investors wary. Forex traders said markets are in a wait-and-watch mode rather than strong directional positioning as the situation in West Asia remains fragile. Geo-Political uncertainty was still high amid Iran's threat to step out of the talks if Israel kept bombing Lebanon, keeping in ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major development for India's energy supply chain, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) near Mumbai on Thursday received 'Green Asha,' an India-flagged LPG vessel that successfully navigated the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz. The vessel has docked at the liquid berth operated by BPCL-IOCL. The vessel carried approximately 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a crucial fuel widely used for domestic and commercial purposes across India. Officials confirmed tha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 9 : Oil prices rose on Thursday as doubts over a fragile two-week Middle East ceasefire raised concerns that energy flows through the crucial Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted. Brent crude futures were up $1.96, or 2.07 per cent, at $96.71 a barrel at 0325 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $2.60, or 2.75 per cent, to $97.01 a barrel. Both benchmark prices fell below $100 per barrel in the previous trading session, with WTI recording its biggest dec ...Read More >
Mumbai: Equity indices in Asia were under pressure on Thursday after Iran said the US violated the recently announced two-week ceasefire. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz less than 24 hours after agreeing to a ceasefire with the US. Following this, the June contract of Brent Crude oil futures rose by 2% to nearly $97 per barrel. South Korea's benchmark index Kospi declined the most among its peer indices, after gaining for the previous four straight sessions. Japan's benchmark index Nikkei 225, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) The World Bank has marginally raised India's growth projections for 2026-27 fiscal to 6.6 per cent and said that although GST rate cuts would boost consumer demands in the initial months of the fiscal, headwinds arising from the Middle East crisis could dent growth. The FY27 projection compares with estimates of 6.9 per cent by the RBI, 6.1 per cent by the OECD, and 6 per cent by Moody's Ratings. In its South Asia Economic Update report released on Wednesday, the World B ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday welcomed the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran announced by both sides and expressed hope in unimpeded freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, deescalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - Indian shares are seen opening a tad lower on Thursday as oil prices rebounded amid confusion over the U.S.-Iran truce terms. Uncertainty is growing around the ceasefire as both sides appear to be working with different versions of the peace proposal. Sporadic fighting continued throughout the Middle East, including in Lebanon, where Israel's military launched what it described as its most powerful attacks on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and creating panic. Tehran, which ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), S Mahendra Dev, on Wednesday said that Indian Rupee is expected to stabilise at the 92-93 level against the US dollar and expressed optimism that foreign investment flows will improve in the near future as geopolitical tensions ease and macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong. Dev said the currency had faced pressure due to global uncertainties, including the recent conflict between the United States ...Read More >
India's energy outlook improves as a ceasefire between Iran and the US brings down crude oil prices. The critical Strait of Hormuz is reopening, easing concerns over energy imports. India had faced supply disruptions for LPG and natural gas. Efforts are underway to free stranded Indian vessels. New Delhi, India's energy outlook brightened on Wednesday after a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US triggered a sharp drop in crude prices and reopened hopes of supply normalization through the w ...Read More >
External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week to bolster bilateral relations. Jaishankar will travel to Mauritius on April 9-10 to participate in the Indian Ocean Conference and deliver the keynote address, the external affairs ministry said on Wednesday. Jaishankar will meet the leadership of Mauritius and review the entire spectrum of bilateral ties. He is also expected to hold discussions with counterparts from other participating n ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Former Diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar said that "whenever there's a tentative agreement", all parties claim victory, which he said has happened in the US-Iran temporary ceasefire, while seeing no clear winner of the war. Speaking with ANI, Ashok Sajjanhar said, "Whenever there is a tentative agreement, all the parties claim that they have won. Iran will claim that it has won. The United States has to claim that it has won, and Israel will claim it has won." "All the ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's equity indices shot up 4% - marking the highest single-day gain by the Sensex in five years and the strongest rally by the Nifty in 11 months - swept up in the wave of relief that propelled financial markets across the world on Wednesday after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced. The rupee strengthened and government bond yields eased. Gold and silver rose. The two-week pause in West Asia hostilities, which paves the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sent oil prices ...Read More >
India's equity indices shot up 4% -- marking the highest single-day gain by the Sensex in five years and the strongest rally by the Nifty in 11 months -- swept up in the wave of relief that propelled financial markets across the world on Wednesday after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced. India's equity indices shot up 4% -- marking the highest single-day gain by the Sensex in five years and the strongest rally by the Nifty in 11 months -- swept up in the wave of relief that propelled financia ...Read More >
In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it has consistently advocated for de-escalation, stressing that "dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict." The government underscored the broader humanitarian and economic impact of the conflict, noting that it has caused "immense suffering" and disrupted global energy supplies and trade networks. India reiterated its long-standing position that peaceful resolution through diplomatic chan ...Read More >
The former J&K chief minister said they want peace as many people from the country, especially from J&K, work in Arab countries. "We are worried about the plight of the people who work there and earn a livelihood. We want the war to stop," he added. Abdullah, who was a Union minister in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh-led cabinet between 2009 and 2014, expressed hope that India would play its part to diffuse the tensions. To a question about the US reportedly accepting Iran's 10-point proposal, ...Read More >
Following the US-Iran ceasefire, the Congress party is attacking Prime Minister Modi's diplomatic strategies, arguing that Pakistan's involvement highlights the failure of his personalised approach to foreign policy and his silence on critical international issues. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump, at The White House in Washington, DC on February 14, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Congress claims Pakistan's role in the US-Iran ceasefire is a setback to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, reaffirmed Tel Aviv's objective is to achieve a situation without "Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure" in Southern Lebanon as Israel continues to strike Lebanon after the ceasefire with Iran. Speaking with ANI, Reuven Azar differentiated between its conflict with Hezbollah and Iran, showing extensive support for the temporary ceasefire with Tehran, while reaffirming Tel Aviv's goal in southern Lebanon. "It has nothing ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: India on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and called for "de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia. New Delhi also expected unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas). "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hop ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8: The Congress on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India's absence from the US-Iran ceasefire, describing Pakistan's role in brokering the deal as a "severe setback" to Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy." The opposition questioned why India, despite Modi's claims of strong ties with the US, Israel, Iran, and Gulf nations, as well as holding the BRICS+ presidency, was not involved in the negotiations. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighte ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 4 per cent on Wednesday, following an impressive rally in global markets and a drop in crude oil prices after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. The RBI decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged, heavy buying across all sectors and a strengthening rupee against the US dollar also improved investor sentiment, traders said. Rallying for the fifth day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 2,946.32 point ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 8: National Conference president and former Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah, today welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, saying that war is not a solution and warned that a prolonged conflict could have pushed the world towards a deeper global crisis. Click here to watch video Speaking to reporters here, the National Conference chief said dialogue remained the only viable path to peace, "war is not the solution to anything". "I would like to thank God tha ...Read More >
Srinagar: The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States sent waves of jubilation across Kashmir, where residents in Shia-majority areas hailed the truce as a symbolic "victory" for the Islamic Republic. Celebrations erupted in Bandipora district, with villages such as Nowgam, Nazin, Zalpora, Inderkot, Shadipora, Trigam, Shatulpora, and Saridagarpora witnessing crowds waving Iranian flags, chanting slogans, and distributing Kashmiri kahwa. Similar scenes unfolded i ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Apr 8: Celebrations broke out in several parts of Kashmir today after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, with people hailing Iran's resilience during the war and saying it forced Washington to come to the negotiating table. Hundreds of people from across the Valley took to the streets to celebrate the development that followed 40 days of hostilities in West Asia. Large gatherings were witnessed in Shia-dominated areas like Zadibal and Saidakad ...Read More >
Mumbai, 8 April (Argus) -- Indian LNG importers may still need to bid for uncommitted LNG cargoes from the Atlantic despite a ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran. Indian LNG importers are issuing a series of spot LNG tenders this week as global prices softened with weaker demand emerging out of Europe and other parts of Asia, which in turn may lead to shippers diverting their uncommitted Atlantic cargoes to India. Indian state-run refiner IOC has raised a total of two spot LNG tenders for ...Read More >
As political leaders in Kashmir welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, several people, especially from the Shia community, took to the streets to burst firecrackers and distribute sweets to mark Iran's "win". "It is a day to rejoice," former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti said. "Thank god, he gave Iran such courage that it stood strong in front of the United States. Not just America, it (Iran) forced Israel to kneel down. Both the United Sta ...Read More >
Srinagar: Calling the Iran-US ceasefire a "happy day for everyone," PDP chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the truce as a positive step and pressed India and Pakistan to seize the moment for dialogue. Mufti praised Iran for adhering to wartime norms by striking only military installations, while accusing the US and Israel of targeting civilians. "We hope this temporary ceasefire becomes permanent. India and Pakistan should also sit together and resolve th ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 08: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling it a timely step that has eased global tensions after a 40-day conflict. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a post on X, questioned the outcome of the conflict, asking what the United States had achieved despite weeks of confrontation. He pointed out that key routes like the Strait of Hormuz were already functional before the conflict, raising concerns ...Read More >
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