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MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India kept its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday while warning of lower growth and higher inflation as the Middle East crisis reverses a "Goldilocks" phase for the South Asian economy. Overnight, the U.S and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire in hostilities after more than a month of fighting, which pushed oil prices sharply higher and disrupted the supply of gas to economies the world over. India, which imports 90% of its oil supplies, is seen as among the mo ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Foreign Affairs Expert K.P. Fabian on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement by the US and Iran, terming it "very important and a good result." He said that even though Donald Trump has acknowledged the 10-point plan by Iran, it does not mean that the US President agrees to it. Speaking to IANS, Fabian stressed that the ceasefire is good for the US, Israel, West Asia and India. On the ceasefire announcement, Fabian said, "This ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian rupee on Wednesday showed positivity for a fourth consecutive session against the dollar, tracking gains in global equities after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, offering markets respite from turbulence driven by the West Asia conflict. The domestic currency rose 0.4 per cent to 92.61 against the dollar from its previous close of 93. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire with Iran, ea ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) The Reserve Bank of India kept its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday, adopting a cautious wait-and-watch stance as policymakers assessed the fallout from the six-week Iran conflict on energy supplies, inflation and growth. The central bank's six-member Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to keep the benchmark repurchase rate at 5.25 per cent, flagging heightened uncertainty after the West Asia conflict drove crude prices sharply higher, weakened the rupee and di ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8: India's agricultural markets stand at a defining crossroads. For decades, mandis, the backbone of agricultural trade, have connected farmers, traders, and consumers. Yet the operational foundation of many mandis continues to rely on manual processes, fragmented data systems, and delayed information flows. In an era driven by artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital platforms, the absence of deep digitalization at the core levels of mandi operations has bec ...Read More >
New Delhi: 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 and reopening o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Industry experts have suggested that the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) choosing to maintain the status quo on policy rates reflects a cautious approach to navigating global uncertainties and domestic growth targets. The Reserve Bank of India kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in the first monetary policy announcement of the financial year 2026-27, citing rising global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Sujan Ha ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 8: India's agricultural markets stand at a defining crossroads. For decades, mandis, the backbone of agricultural trade, have connected farmers, traders, and consumers. Yet the operational foundation of many mandis continues to rely on manual processes, fragmented data systems, and delayed information flows. In an era driven by artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital platforms, the absence of deep digitalization at the core levels of mandi operations h ...Read More >
New Delhi: The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, a breakthrough that officials suggest was quietly directed by Beijing's growing diplomatic guidance. While Pakistan has emerged as the primary mediator for the upcoming negotiations in Islamabad, according to US President Donald Trump, it was Beijing that helped get Tehran to the negotiating table. The proposal, which emphasises an immediate cessation of hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a long-ter ...Read More >
April 8 (Reuters) - Shares of Indian jeweller Titan Company (TITN.NS), opens new tab rose as much as 5.7% to hit a record high on Wednesday, after posting a 42% rise in quarterly domestic sales, driven by higher average selling prices for gold and a rise in buyer volumes. Titan's mainstay jewellery business, which accounts for over 90% of its revenue, grew 46% year-on-year, the company said in a business update for the quarter ended March 31. Spot gold prices rose nearly 8% during the quarter ...Read More >
New Delhi: Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran does not apply to Lebanon, contradicting claims made by Shehbaz Sharif that the truce would extend across the region. Israel Backs US Move But Sets Limits Netanyahu confirmed that Israel supports Donald Trump's decision to pause strikes on Iran for two weeks. However, he clarified that the ceasefire is limited in scope and does not cover Lebanon. In an official statement, Israel emphasized its ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global oil prices dropped sharply after Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing supply concerns and triggering a positive reaction across financial markets. Sharp Fall in Crude Prices Brent crude prices fell significantly from around $109.77 to nearly $95 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also declined by almost $20 per barrel within minutes of the announcement. The sharp correction came as investors anticipated a normalization of oil su ...Read More >
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will help with traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Washington and Tehran agreed to a truce. "The United States of America will be helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "There will be lots of positive action! Big money will be made. Iran can start the reconstruction process," he added. The US president's tone contrasted starkly with his th ...Read More >
New Delhi: As US President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, key nations have issued a wave of cautious support. The pause in hostilities, mediated in part by Pakistan, comes just as a devastating "total destruction" deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump was set to expire. The reaction from Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and New Z ...Read More >
By Jaspreet Kalra and Abinaya V MUMBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India kept its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday as it awaits clearer evidence of the impact from the Iran war on the South Asian nation's economy. While risks to growth and inflation have risen due to the Middle East crisis, the rate panel chose to "wait and watch", RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said while announcing the policy decision. The RBI's six-member monetary policy committee voted to keep the repo ra ...Read More >
MUMBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India kept its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday as it awaits clearer evidence of the impact from the Iran war on the South Asian nation's economy. While risks to growth and inflation have risen due to the Middle East crisis, the rate panel chose to "wait and watch", RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said while announcing the policy decision. The RBI's six-member monetary policy committee voted to keep the repo rate (INREPO=ECI), opens new tab st ...Read More >
By Jaspreet Kalra and Abinaya V MUMBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India kept its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday as it awaits clearer evidence of the impact from the Iran war on the South Asian nation's economy. The RBI's six-member monetary policy committee voted to keep the repo rate steady at 5.25%. All six members of the rate panel, which includes three central bank officials and three external appointees, voted to hold rates. The MPC also decided to continue with th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Indian benchmark indices opened with significant gains on Wednesday as global investor sentiment improved following the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. BSE Sensex stood at 77,230.04 points, marking an increase of 2,613.46 points or 3.50 per cent at 9:15 am. Simultaneously, NSE Nifty 50 stood at 23,855.15 points, up by 731.50 points or 3.16 per cent. A key trigger for the rally was the sharp correction in crude oil prices, with Br ...Read More >
New Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's call for a Middle East ceasefire on X does not appear to have been written by his own office. The edit history of the post shows that the full text came from an outside draft, complete with a header that no Pakistani official would ordinarily use. Sharif published the message on April 7, 2026. It asked US President Donald Trump to extend a deadline by two weeks, urged Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz for the same period as a goodwill gestur ...Read More >
RTE Admission 2026: 1,465 seats have been offered in the 73 RTE schools of Mumbai. The School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra, has published the result for Maharashtra Right to Education (RTE) lottery 2026. Parents and guardians can access the lottery results from the Maharashtra Education Portal at student.maharashtra.gov.in. The RTE lottery ensures access to education for children from economically weaker sections (EWS) or disadvantaged groups, securing free, 25 per ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Shia Markazi Chand Committee president Syed Saif Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday congratulated the world for two weeks ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, saying that Iran put a stop to a hooligan who was spreading terror in the entire world. Speaking to ANI, Naqvi congratulated everyone and said Iran has won. "I congratulate everyone. Iran has won. This is good news for the world that Iran put a stop to a hooligan who was spreading terror ...Read More >
Wayanad: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday addressed a spirited public meeting in Padinjarathara, within the Kalpetta Legislative Assembly Constituency, calling upon the people of Kerala to reflect on a decade of Left Democratic Front (LDF) rule and vote for a better future under the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the assembly elections scheduled for April 9. Flanked by senior UDF leaders including Shri T.J. Isaac, Shri N.D. Appachan, Shri T. Muha ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the agreement of a two-week "double-sided" ceasefire between the US and Iran, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB), Maulana Yasoob Abbas, on Wednesday congratulated Iran on its "victory." Speaking to ANI, Abbas stated that the US used to think of itself as a "superpower"; however, on the 40th day of the war, it has lost, along with Israel, while Iran has won. "The US used to think of itself as a superpower. ...Read More >
MUMBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee is set to open higher on Wednesday in the run‑up to the central bank's policy decision, buoyed by plunging oil prices and the rally in Asian currencies after a two‑week Middle East ceasefire. The rupee is likely to open in the 92.40-92.50 range versus the U.S. dollar, having settled at 93.0075 on Tuesday. Brent crude June futures plunged nearly 14% to $94.10 a barrel, U.S. equities rallied more than 2%, while South Korean and Japanese shares climbed ...Read More >
New Delhi: The chain of events that averted a global catastrophe unfolded with dramatic speed on Tuesday. It began with President Donald Trump issuing a final ultimatum, threatening to launch devastating strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure and warned that a "whole civilization" was at risk if Tehran did not capitulate by his midnight deadline. As the clock ticked down to within two hours of the deadline, a diplomatic breakthrough was reached through the mediation of Pakistan. The Trump ...Read More >
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump had threatened to completely obliterate Iran's civilisation; however, a piece of news offering relief to the entire world has now emerged. Amidst the heightened tensions, a mutual consensus has been reached between the United States and Iran. This agreement has been formally established for a period of two weeks. For the next two weeks, the United States, Israel, and Iran will refrain from launching attacks against one another. President Donald Trump has exp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Asian stock markets spiked on Wednesday morning after the news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply following the de-escalation of military tensions in the Middle East and the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's Nikkei 225 led the rally with a 5.28 per cent surge, up by 2,822.44 points, while South Korea's KOSPI rose 5.61 per cent or by 308.11 points. India's GIFT NIFTY also climbed over 3 per cent ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Crude oil prices in the international market dropped sharply following the announcement of a ceasefire by the United States in the ongoing West Asia conflict. Brent crude prices fell by more than 13%, trading at $94.94 per barrel -- down 13.62% or $14.88 -- at 7:04 AM Indian Standard Time. Meanwhile, US WTI crude declined by 14.60%, or $16.49, to $96.46 per barrel. The conflict, now in its 35th day, had pushed crude prices to nearly double their pre-war levels. Brent crude, which w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Asian stock markets spiked on Wednesday morning after the news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply following the de-escalation of military tensions in the Middle East and the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's Nikkei 225 led the rally with a 5.28 per cent surge, up by 2,822.44 points, while South Korea's KOSPI rose 5.61 per cent or by 308.11 points. India's GIFT NIFTY also climbed over 3 per cent ...Read More >
Stating that the city had 15.20 lakh domestic piped natural gas (PNG) connections, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd (GSPCL) Managing Director Avantika Singh stated that people applying for new connections by June 30 were eligible for a discount of Rs 500. "There are 15.20 lakh domestic PNG (piped natural gas) connections in Surat city. The government is in constant coordination with oil and gas companies to ensure that they do not face any problems in obtaining a regular gas supply. In a ...Read More >
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