RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%
RBI's MPC has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, as it did during its February meeting. MPC last reduced the rate by 25 basis points in December, taking the total cuts since February 2025 to 125 basis points. "The fundamentals of the Indian economy are on a stronger footing...than previous crisis episodes," Governor Sanjay Malhotra said.
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RBI's MPC has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, as it did during its February meeting. MPC last reduced the rate by 25 basis points in December, taking the total cuts since February 2025 to 125 basis points. "The fundamentals of the Indian economy are on a stronger footing...than previous crisis episodes," Governor Sanjay Malhotra said.
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Iran reveals 10 demands to end war after ceasefire
After US President Donald Trump announced two-week ceasefire, Iran released a 10-point list of conditions to end the war, saying US is "fundamentally committed" to its demands. The conditions include Iran retaining control over Strait of Hormuz, recognition of its right to uranium enrichment, complete lifting of US and UN sanctions, withdrawal of US forces and ceasefire on all fronts.
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After US President Donald Trump announced two-week ceasefire, Iran released a 10-point list of conditions to end the war, saying US is "fundamentally committed" to its demands. The conditions include Iran retaining control over Strait of Hormuz, recognition of its right to uranium enrichment, complete lifting of US and UN sanctions, withdrawal of US forces and ceasefire on all fronts.
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Expeditiously exit Iran: India to its citizens despite ceasefire announcement
The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a new advisory hours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced. "Indian nationals still in Iran are strongly advised to expeditiously exit Iran, in coordination with...Embassy and using the routes suggested by the Embassy," the advisory read. It also instructed nationals "not to approach any international land border without prior consultation with the Embassy".
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The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a new advisory hours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced. "Indian nationals still in Iran are strongly advised to expeditiously exit Iran, in coordination with...Embassy and using the routes suggested by the Embassy," the advisory read. It also instructed nationals "not to approach any international land border without prior consultation with the Embassy".
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India releases statement after US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
India's Ministry of External Affairs released a statement after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia," the ministry said. "We expect that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through the Strait of Hormuz," it added.
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India's Ministry of External Affairs released a statement after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia," the ministry said. "We expect that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through the Strait of Hormuz," it added.
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Will bomb Tel Aviv if Israel doesn't stop firing in Lebanon: Iran after ceasefire
Hours after US announced a two-week ceasefire, Iran threatened to bomb Tel Aviv if Israel doesn't stop firing in Lebanon. Iranian National Security Council said, "Within a few hours, if the firing doesn't stop in southern Lebanon, the air and missile unit will bomb Tel Aviv." Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the ceasefire won't extend to their operation in Lebanon.
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Hours after US announced a two-week ceasefire, Iran threatened to bomb Tel Aviv if Israel doesn't stop firing in Lebanon. Iranian National Security Council said, "Within a few hours, if the firing doesn't stop in southern Lebanon, the air and missile unit will bomb Tel Aviv." Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the ceasefire won't extend to their operation in Lebanon.
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Amazon to cut 14,000 jobs in May: Reports
Amazon is planning to cut around 14,000 jobs globally in May, according to reports. The latest round of job cuts is likely to focus primarily on corporate roles, including mid-level managers and white-collar employees. In October 2025, Amazon eliminated about 14,000 jobs, followed by around 16,000 layoffs in January 2026.
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Amazon is planning to cut around 14,000 jobs globally in May, according to reports. The latest round of job cuts is likely to focus primarily on corporate roles, including mid-level managers and white-collar employees. In October 2025, Amazon eliminated about 14,000 jobs, followed by around 16,000 layoffs in January 2026.
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Multiple explosions at oil facilities on 2 Iranian islands, hours after US-Iran ceasefire
Multiple explosions have been reported at oil facilities located on Iran's Lavan and Sirri islands, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported. The cause of the explosions isn't yet clear, but reports claimed Israeli strikes were behind them, signalling the violation of the Iran-US ceasefire hours after it was announced. Two refinery tanks in Lavan are on fire after the explosions.
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Multiple explosions have been reported at oil facilities located on Iran's Lavan and Sirri islands, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported. The cause of the explosions isn't yet clear, but reports claimed Israeli strikes were behind them, signalling the violation of the Iran-US ceasefire hours after it was announced. Two refinery tanks in Lavan are on fire after the explosions.
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50% tariffs to be imposed immediately on countries supplying weapons to Iran: Trump
Hours after US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, US President Donald Trump said that countries providing military weapons to Iran will be tariffed 50% immediately. This will be imposed on "any and all goods sold to the United States of America". "There will be no exclusions or exemptions," he further said.
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Hours after US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, US President Donald Trump said that countries providing military weapons to Iran will be tariffed 50% immediately. This will be imposed on "any and all goods sold to the United States of America". "There will be no exclusions or exemptions," he further said.
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Iran begged for a ceasefire, Operation Epic Fury was a 'capital V' victory: US
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said that Iran "begged for a ceasefire" and called it a "big day for world peace". "Operation Epic Fury was a historic and overwhelming victory on the battlefield, a capital V military victory," he stated. Hegseth said that the operation rendered Iran's military "combat ineffective for years to come."
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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said that Iran "begged for a ceasefire" and called it a "big day for world peace". "Operation Epic Fury was a historic and overwhelming victory on the battlefield, a capital V military victory," he stated. Hegseth said that the operation rendered Iran's military "combat ineffective for years to come."
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Lebanon is not included in ceasefire deal with Iran: Trump as Israel attacks Lebanon
US President Donald Trump said Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire deal with Iran. "Because of Hezbollah. They were not included in the deal. That'll get taken care of too," Trump told PBS News. When asked if he's okay with Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, Trump said, "It's part of the deal, everyone knows that. That's a separate skirmish."
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08:52 pm Wednesday, 08 April, 2026
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US President Donald Trump said Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire deal with Iran. "Because of Hezbollah. They were not included in the deal. That'll get taken care of too," Trump told PBS News. When asked if he's okay with Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, Trump said, "It's part of the deal, everyone knows that. That's a separate skirmish."
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Iran stops passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz after Israel's attack on Lebanon
Iran has stopped the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Israel's attack on Lebanon, reported Fars News. After Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that US and Iran's ceasefire agreement didn't include Lebanon, Israel Defense Forces launched its biggest attack on Lebanon since the beginning of the war. Iran has also threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire.
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Iran has stopped the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Israel's attack on Lebanon, reported Fars News. After Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that US and Iran's ceasefire agreement didn't include Lebanon, Israel Defense Forces launched its biggest attack on Lebanon since the beginning of the war. Iran has also threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire.
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Iran declares ceasefire unreasonable, lists 3 violations
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the US has violated three key clauses of Iran's 10-point proposal ahead of planned negotiations. First is non-compliance regarding ceasefire in Lebanon, second is entry of intruding drone in Iranian airspace and third is denial of Iran's right to enrichment. "In such a situation, a bilateral ceasefire...is unreasonable," the statement said.
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the US has violated three key clauses of Iran's 10-point proposal ahead of planned negotiations. First is non-compliance regarding ceasefire in Lebanon, second is entry of intruding drone in Iranian airspace and third is denial of Iran's right to enrichment. "In such a situation, a bilateral ceasefire...is unreasonable," the statement said.
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US military to stay in Iran, shooting starts if real agreement isn't complied with: Trump
US President Donald Trump said all US ships, aircraft and military personnel necessary for Iran's destruction will remain in and around Iran until the "real agreement" is fully complied with. Threatening Iran, Trump said, "If for any reason it's not...then 'Shootin' Starts', bigger and better and stronger." "Our great military is loading up and...looking forward...to its next conquest," he added.
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US President Donald Trump said all US ships, aircraft and military personnel necessary for Iran's destruction will remain in and around Iran until the "real agreement" is fully complied with. Threatening Iran, Trump said, "If for any reason it's not...then 'Shootin' Starts', bigger and better and stronger." "Our great military is loading up and...looking forward...to its next conquest," he added.
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Oil tanker Green Asha, with 15,400 tonnes of LPG, reaches India after crossing Hormuz
Green Asha, an India-flagged vessel carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG that had successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, arrived at Mumbai's JNPA port. "The vessel, its cargo, and every member of the crew are safe," the port said. Another India-flagged vessel, Green Sanvi, had crossed the Strait on April 6 and is expected to reach India soon.
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Green Asha, an India-flagged vessel carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG that had successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, arrived at Mumbai's JNPA port. "The vessel, its cargo, and every member of the crew are safe," the port said. Another India-flagged vessel, Green Sanvi, had crossed the Strait on April 6 and is expected to reach India soon.
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Pakistani man pleads guilty to planning 'largest terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11'
A Pakistani man has pleaded guilty to attempting to commit what could've been the "largest terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11". The man, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, planned to use automatic weapons to carry out mass shooting at a prominent Jewish centre in New York's Brooklyn. He planned to conduct the ISIS-inspired attack on anniversary of October 7 Hamas attacks.
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A Pakistani man has pleaded guilty to attempting to commit what could've been the "largest terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11". The man, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, planned to use automatic weapons to carry out mass shooting at a prominent Jewish centre in New York's Brooklyn. He planned to conduct the ISIS-inspired attack on anniversary of October 7 Hamas attacks.
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BJP-Congress workers clash outside polling station in Puducherry
A clash broke out between BJP and Congress workers near Government High School polling station at Thirukkanur in Mannadipet Assembly constituency on Thursday. The police resorted to lathi-charge outside the polling station in Thirukkanur to disperse Congress and BJP cadres following a clash between them. A total of 294 candidates are contesting in the election.
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A clash broke out between BJP and Congress workers near Government High School polling station at Thirukkanur in Mannadipet Assembly constituency on Thursday. The police resorted to lathi-charge outside the polling station in Thirukkanur to disperse Congress and BJP cadres following a clash between them. A total of 294 candidates are contesting in the election.
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6 IT firms' staff held in Maha over sexual harassment; victim says HR called gestures 'common'
Six team leaders at a leading IT company have been arrested in Maharashtra's Nashik on charges ranging from sexual harassment and molestation to rape. The victims include eight women and one man. One complainant stated she had sent an email to HR complaining about the same, but he advised her to "stay cool as some gestures were common in MNCs".
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Six team leaders at a leading IT company have been arrested in Maharashtra's Nashik on charges ranging from sexual harassment and molestation to rape. The victims include eight women and one man. One complainant stated she had sent an email to HR complaining about the same, but he advised her to "stay cool as some gestures were common in MNCs".
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Pak media calls for Nobel for Sharif, hours after his confusion caused 250 deaths in Lebanon
Pakistani media called for a Nobel Peace Prize for Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir for their role in the US-Iran ceasefire. This comes hours after confusion caused by Sharif's handling of the ceasefire led to 250 deaths in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes. Pakistan reportedly handed ceasefire proposals to Iran and US that were different from what it received.
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Pakistani media called for a Nobel Peace Prize for Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir for their role in the US-Iran ceasefire. This comes hours after confusion caused by Sharif's handling of the ceasefire led to 250 deaths in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes. Pakistan reportedly handed ceasefire proposals to Iran and US that were different from what it received.
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Indian-origin Jasveen Sangha jailed for 15 years for selling drugs to Matthew Perry
An Indian-origin drug dealer, known as 'Ketamine Queen' for supplying narcotics to Hollywood elites, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling the ketamine that led to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death. Jasveen Sangha, 42, a dual citizen of the United States and Britain, was jailed on Wednesday for her role in the actor's 2023 overdose death.
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An Indian-origin drug dealer, known as 'Ketamine Queen' for supplying narcotics to Hollywood elites, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling the ketamine that led to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death. Jasveen Sangha, 42, a dual citizen of the United States and Britain, was jailed on Wednesday for her role in the actor's 2023 overdose death.
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Muhammad Washah, Hamas terrorist posing as Al Jazeera journalist, killed: Israel
Muhammad Samir Muhammad Washah, a Hamas terrorist posing as an Al Jazeera journalist, has been eliminated, claimed Israel Defence Forces (IDF). Washah was a key terrorist in Hamas' rocket and weapons production headquarter, it said. He was also actively involved in planning attacks against IDF troops & posed a concrete threat to forces in the area, IDF added.
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02:39 pm Thursday, 09 April, 2026
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Muhammad Samir Muhammad Washah, a Hamas terrorist posing as an Al Jazeera journalist, has been eliminated, claimed Israel Defence Forces (IDF). Washah was a key terrorist in Hamas' rocket and weapons production headquarter, it said. He was also actively involved in planning attacks against IDF troops & posed a concrete threat to forces in the area, IDF added.
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