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08 Apr 2026-11:58
Markets explode: US-Iran ceasefire sends Sensex soaring 2,800 points, Nifty jumps above 23,900

Indian stock markets opened strongly in the green on Wednesday, buoyed by the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, along with a sharp drop in oil prices.

08 Apr 2026-10:51
India set to receive first Iranian oil in 7 years

India is expected to receive its first shipment of Iranian crude oil in seven years, according to ship-tracking data, marking a notable shift in global energy flows amid easing sanctions conditions and supply pressures.

08 Apr 2026-10:45
India faces growing threat from climate extremes

Extreme weather events across India continue to claim lives and cause widespread destruction, underscoring the growing intensity of climate-related risks facing the country. From deadly heatwaves and flash floods to cyclones and landslides, the scale and frequency of these events have raised concerns among scientists, policymakers and disaster response agencies.

07 Apr 2026-14:59
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down suddenly

Air India has announced that its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson has stepped down, marking a significant leadership change at the airline as it continues to face financial pressure and regulatory scrutiny.

07 Apr 2026-12:47
Indian IT firms face weak Q4 amid AI and war risks

India’s top information technology companies are expected to report a subdued fourth quarter, with growth largely supported by currency effects rather than strong underlying demand, according to brokerage estimates.

06 Apr 2026-12:58
India hikes jet fuel prices amid global surge

India on Wednesday announced plans to raise the price of jet fuel following a surge in global crude prices triggered by the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran, officials said.

01 Apr 2026-16:50
India launches world’s largest population census

India has officially commenced the world’s largest national population census, involving over three million officials in a yearlong process that could significantly influence welfare programs and political representation across the country.

01 Apr 2026-16:37
India, Taiwan raise fuel costs as energy disruptions spread

India on Wednesday raised jet fuel prices as global energy disruptions intensified amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

01 Apr 2026-15:45
Air India Express makes emergency landing after smoke alarm

A Delhi-bound Air India Express flight from Bagdogra (Siliguri) made an emergency landing at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport after a smoke alarm was triggered mid-air.

01 Apr 2026-10:54