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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday expressed India's support for the recently brokered ceasefire in the Middle East, emphasising that New Delhi has "continuously advocated" for a cessation of hostilities to ensure regional stability. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it leads to a lasting peace in West Asia as we have continuou ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Diamond League athletics meet in Doha has been postponed by six weeks due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with organisers prioritising safety amid regional tensions. The event, which was originally scheduled for May 8, will now take place on June 19. The decision comes even as a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been announced, reflecting continued uncertainty in the region.The Doha leg holds special significance for Indian fans, as it was at l ...Read More >
More than 33GW of battery capacity approved for Turkish grid since 2022 compared with 12-13GW in Germany Turkey has given the green light to more batteries to buffer its electricity grid than any EU member state, a report has found, in a further sign of rich countries losing steam in the race to a clean economy. More than 33GW of battery capacity have been approved in Turkey since 2022, according to the climate thinktank Ember, while the total planned and operational capacity in European front ...Read More >
Digital solutions support import efficiency as the Kingdom advances trade diversification Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation company, has launched the FedEx Import Tool (FiT) in Saudi Arabia. The digital solution helps businesses of all sizes manage the growing import volume into the Kingdom more efficiently and with greater control. FiT, with its integration of advanced technology and user-focused design, is set to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Kerala story is not the same this time. As the state prepares for polling tomorrow (April 9) for 140 assembly seats, it is no longer the old "every five years, change the government" story. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is chasing a rare third straight term under chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, while the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) pushes to reclaim power.Here are top 5 factors to look out for that might decide the May 4 verdict:Follow full coverage of assembly e ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's steel industry clocked a robust 10.7 per cent year-on-year growth in production at around 168.4 million tonnes during 2025-26, consolidating its position as the world's second-largest producer while navigating global uncertainties and price pressures, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Steel on Wednesday. Domestic demand remained the key growth driver with finished steel consumption at 164 million tonnes, expanding by about 7-8 per cent, driven by increased ac ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8 (Xinhua) -- The Indian government on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran, expressing hope for a lasting peace in the Middle East and unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. "As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict," India's foreign ministry said in a statement. India said the conflict ha ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 8: A high-level delegation from the Indian Steel Association (ISA), led by Hon'ble Member of Parliament and President of ISA , Sri Naveen Jindal met Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi on 7th April 2026 to discuss key challenges and opportunities concerning the steel industry in the state. Also Read | Bride-Buying Racket Busted in Bihar: Rohtas Police Detain 24, Rescue Minor Girl in Bikramganj Raid. The meeting witnessed the presence of ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran to the 39-day war in the middle east hoping that the truce leads to a lasting peace in West Asia. Addressing the daily inter-ministerial briefing here, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "...We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it leads to a lasting peace in West Asia as we have continuously advocated earlier". Jaiswal said that "de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essentia ...Read More >
An Iran-bound crude shipment that was initially headed for India changed course mid-voyage and began moving towards China, sparking speculation that payment issues or sanctions-related hurdles may have forced the diversion. Now, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas stepped in to clarify that there are no payment problems calling such claims "factually incorrect." The reports of a possible fallout came after ship-tracking firm Kpler said that the Aframax tanker Ping Shun -- which had initia ...Read More >
State-owned refiner Indian Oil Corp. has purchased a cargo of Iranian oil which would be the country's first such delivery since 2019, according to people familiar with the matter, as weeks of war in the Persian Gulf upend the energy trade. India's largest refiner is expected to to take delivery of the Middle Eastern volumes this week, the people said, without providing details of the vessel or the payment mechanism. The people asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. IOC di ...Read More >
Mumbai: Following a US-Iran understanding on a two-week ceasefire, which was reportedly extended by Pakistan, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday weighed in on the development, claiming that there is a visible push for peace amid signs of fatigue among global leaders. Addressing a press conference, Raut said, "There is definitely an attempt for peace. Even Trump is tired of this war. A nation like Iran has exhausted Trump. Look at Trump's body language. Netanyahu is also tired, all Mi ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Indian government on Wednesday introduced a new formula for LPG allocation aimed at supporting critical sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and agriculture. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the revised policy will ensure bulk LPG supply to a wide range of industries, including pharma, food, polymers, agriculture, packaging, paints, steel, ceramics, glass, and aerosols. These sectors are conside ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Indian government on Wednesday introduced a new formula for LPG allocation aimed at supporting critical sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and agriculture. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the revised policy will ensure bulk LPG supply to a wide range of industries, including pharma, food, polymers, agriculture, packaging, paints, steel, ceramics, glass, and aerosols. These se ...Read More >
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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the "double-sided" two-week ceasefire between US and Iran, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, Chairman of the Islamic Centre of India and member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, calling it a positive step for global stability and human life. Speaking to ANI, the AIMPLB member expressed relief over the de-escalation of the conflict, no ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The announcement of a ceasefire, between the US and Iran, along with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, will provide immediate relief to exporters by easing shipping disruptions, FIEO said on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran. Iran agreed to allow safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire, triggering sweeping market moves across oil, equities and currencies. "The ceasefire an ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India is set to receive its first oil from Iran in seven years after the U.S. temporarily removed sanctions on Iranian oil and refined products to ease supply shortages, ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler showed on Wednesday. State-run Indian Oil Corp purchased the cargo, currently on the Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya, which is heading to India's east coast and is set to arrive later this week, the data showed. Indian Oil, the country's top refiner, did not imme ...Read More >
Visa Inc. has seen a leadership transition in its India and South Asia business, with Sandeep Ghosh stepping down from his role as Group Country Manager. Ghosh, who led the company's operations across India and neighbouring South Asian markets, is exiting the organisation after more than four years. The company confirmed that a replacement has already been identified and will be announced shortly. A Visa spokesperson told ET, "After over four years with Visa, Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manag ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday issued a statement on the recent ceasefire reached between US and Iran. The MEA said that it hoped the agreement would lead to lasting peace in West Asia. The MEA said, "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict. The conflict h ...Read More >
Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since Iran war. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Indian carriers cancelled over 10,000 flights since West Asia conflict began in February * Daily flights to the Middle East dropped from 300-350 to 80-90 due to airspace closures * DGCA extended pilot flight duty limits to manage longer routes and avoid crew shortages Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Indian carriers have can ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the "double-sided" two-week ceasefire between US and Iran, Aga Syed Mujtaba Abbas, who is the representative to J&K Anjuman Sharie Shian President, on Wednesday said that the US was defeated in the war and it held negotiations with Iran for the sake of reopening Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to ANI, Abbas asked the reason behind US' happiness following the two-week ceasefire, adding that it can attack any country to achieve its goals. ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel on Wednesday said that the inauguration of Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra, Rajasthan, is a matter of great pride for India, highlighting the Middle East crisis. Speaking to ANI, he said that the inauguration of the refinery on April 21 will bring new opportunities to the unemployed individuals, especially in West Rajasthan. "This is a historic occasion for Rajasthan. On 21st April, PM Modi will inaugurate the refinery w ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (UNI) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Sanjay Malhotra, announced on Wednesday that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. Speaking about GDP numbers, the Governor said, "As per the new GDP series comes into play, the real GDP growth for last year is estimated at 7.6%. In terms of quarterly GDP growth projection, the growth for Q1 is projected at 6.8%, Q2 at 6.7%, Q3 at 7% and Q4 at 7.2%." In terms of in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the West Asia situation after Iran agreed on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the route was previously opened for everyone anyway, further questioning the United States about the outcome of the conflict. "So the ceasefire allows a strait to reopen, a strait that was open & freely available to everyone to use before the war started. What exactly did this 3 ...Read More >
Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 5 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate remain at 5.5 per cent. The committee, which held its 60th meeting from April 6 to 8 under the chairmanship of RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra, also decided to continue with the neutral stance, the monetary policy statement released after the meeting said. Elevated energy and other commodity prices coupled with supply shock due to disruptions in the Strait o ...Read More >
New Delhi: Gold prices in India have increased by Rs 3,980 for 24-carat and Rs 3,650 for 22-carat gold in the last 24 hours amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. On April 08, 2026, the price of 24-carat gold was recorded at Rs 1,53,820 per 10 grams, and Rs 1,41,000 per 10 grams for 22-carat gold. The 18 Carat gold rate is recorded at Rs 1,15,370 per 10 grams over the last 24 hours, increased by Rs 2,990 In Bhubaneswar, the price of the precious metal has decreased in the last 24 hours. Gol ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the "double-sided" two-week ceasefire between US and Iran, Aga Syed Mujtaba Abbas, who is the representative to J&K Anjuman Sharie Shian President, on Wednesday said that the US was defeated in the war and it held negotiations with Iran for the sake of reopening Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to ANI, Abbas asked the reason behind US' happiness following the two-week ceasefire, adding that it can attack any country to achieve its goals. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India is set to receive its first oil from Iran in seven years this week, after the US temporarily removed sanctions on Iranian oil and refined products to ease supply shortages, ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler showed on Wednesday. The cargo on the Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya was purchased by state-run Indian Oil Corp IOC and is heading to India's east coast, the data showed. Indian Oil, the country's top refiner, did not immediately respond to a Reuters ema ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8 (Reuters) - India is set to receive its first oil from Iran in seven years this week, after the U.S. temporarily removed sanctions on Iranian oil and refined products to ease supply shortages, ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler showed on Wednesday. The cargo on the Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya was purchased by state-run Indian Oil Corp .NS> and is heading to India's east coast, the data showed. Indian Oil, the country's top refiner, did not immediately ...Read More >
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