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Market Closing Bell: Sensex tanks 702.68 points, Nifty ends below 23,850, Maruti falls over 4%

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Apr

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Business

Market Closing Bell: Sensex tanks 702.68 points, Nifty ends below 23,850, Maruti falls over 4%

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices slumped on Monday as crude oil prices surged after the United States said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday. The 30-share BSE Sensex dived 702.68 points, or 0.91 per cent, to settle at 76,847.57. During the day, it plunged 1,681.93 points, or 1.26 per cent, to 75,868.32. The 50-share NSE Nifty tanked 207.95 points, or 0.86 per cent, to end at 23,842.65. Most stocks of Sensex 30 pack end in red On Monday, out of the 30 Sensex companies, only 3 ended the session in the green, and the remaining 27 closed in the red.…

Lucy Liu recalls working with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway

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Apr

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Entertainment

Lucy Liu recalls working with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway

Actress Lucy Liu has described her experience of working with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ as nothing short of a dream, adding that the film promises to be ‘highly entertaining’. The upcoming sequel, directed by David Frankel, follows the 2006 hit of the same name, which was also helmed by him. ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is scheduled to release on May 1 and will see Streep and Hathaway reprise their iconic roles. Liu shared that she plays a ‘mysterious role’ in the film. “I think that’s what makes it special… I believe everyone…

After 7 years, Rahul Gandhi to visit Malda on April 14

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Apr

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Elections, Politics

After 7 years, Rahul Gandhi to visit Malda on April 14

Once a formidable bastion of the Congress, Malda has witnessed a steady erosion of the party’s dominance over the years. Now, amid West Bengal’s evolving political landscape, the Congress is making a renewed push to reclaim its lost ground, with senior leader Rahul Gandhi set to lead the charge. After a gap of seven years, Gandhi is scheduled to visit Malda on April 14, where he will address an election rally at the Kalambagan Ground in Chanchal around noon. The visit has generated significant anticipation across the district, with party workers and supporters gearing up for a massive turnout. On…

BCCI announces change in IPL 2026 schedule for GT vs CSK fixtures, Know new dates

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Apr

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Sports

BCCI announces change in IPL 2026 schedule for GT vs CSK fixtures, Know new dates

Ahmedabad : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a change in the schedule of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The dates for the Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings fixtures have been swapped. As per the original schedule, GT and CSK were set to face each other on April 26 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. But the clash will now be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Accordingly, the reverse fixture between the two teams, on May 21, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 7:30…

‘One billion dollar and most beautiful woman’: Uganda Army Chief’s 30-day ultimatum to Turkey

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Apr

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World

‘One billion dollar and most beautiful woman’: Uganda Army Chief’s 30-day ultimatum to Turkey

Kampala: Uganda's Army Chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who has repeatedly drawn international attention for his unusual and often sexist statements about women, is once again in the headlines. His latest comments have triggered another round of global criticism. General Kainerugaba has placed two extraordinary demands before Turkey. His first request is for one billion dollars, which he claims is owed to Uganda for its long-standing military presence in Somalia and its fight against Islamic militant groups. His second demand, which has attracted criticism, was for Turkey to hand over what he called "the most beautiful woman in that country" to…

India’s March retail inflation rises to 3.4%: Govt data

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Apr

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Business

India’s March retail inflation rises to 3.4%: Govt data

New Delhi: Retail inflation rose marginally to 3.4 per cent in March from 3.21 per cent in February, according to data released by the government on Monday. The prices have been affected by supply chain disruptions caused by ongoing tensions in the Gulf countries. Based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, the rate of increase in food prices in March was 3.87 per cent, higher than 3.47 per cent in February. Retail inflation in rural areas was recorded at 3.63 per cent, while retail inflation in urban areas was recorded at 3.11 per cent. Gold and silver adjust crude…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on verge of equalling two-decade old historic T20 record in SRH-RR IPL 2026 clash

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Apr

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Sports

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on verge of equalling two-decade old historic T20 record in SRH-RR IPL 2026 clash

New Delhi: 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the verge of equalling a historic 20-year-old record as his team, the Rajasthan Royals, take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, April 13. Boasting the tag of the team to beat, RR would look to put the struggling SRH bowling line-up to the sword when they face them at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Sooryavanshi has been in stellar form in IPL 2026, having decimated the bowling line-ups. He has made 200 runs in four innings at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 266.66, including two half-centuries. The teenage sensation has even put the…

‘I have no fear of the Trump administration’: Pope Leo hits back at US President over Iran war

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Apr

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World

‘I have no fear of the Trump administration’: Pope Leo hits back at US President over Iran war

Washington: Pope Leo XIV has firmly responded to criticism from US President Donald Trump making it clear that he is not intimidated and will continue to advocate for peace. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria, Leo stressed that his position is guided by faith, not politics. "To put my message on the same plane as what the president has attempted to do here, I think is not understanding what the message of the Gospel is", Leo said. "And I am sorry to hear that but I will continue on what I believe is the mission…

Pakistan Stock Exchange tanks over 5,000 points as US-Iran talks end without breakthrough

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Apr

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Business

Pakistan Stock Exchange tanks over 5,000 points as US-Iran talks end without breakthrough

Islamabad: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) plunged over 5,000 points on Monday after the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal at their historic 21-hour talks in Islamabad. Market trades on a cautious note in the opening session, and by midday, the benchmark KSE-100 (Karachi Stock Exchange) Index fell sharply by 5,353.67 points, as heavy selling was witnessed by investors at the outset. The KSE-100 Index dropped 4,567.31 points or 2.73 per cent to 1,62,624.06 within two hours of trading starting on the floor. Later, despite the intra-day volatility, the index showed signs of recovery as the bourse…

BCCI issues show-cause notice to RR manager Romi Bhinder for using mobile phone during IPL 2026 clash vs RCB

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Apr

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Sports

BCCI issues show-cause notice to RR manager Romi Bhinder for using mobile phone during IPL 2026 clash vs RCB

New Delhi: The Rajasthan Royals are one of the only two unbeaten teams in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). But off the field, they have found themselves in controversy with their manager, Romi Bhinder, coming under the scanner for using a mobile phone in the dugout during the match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Guwahati last week on Friday. A video on social media went viral the next day of the match, and ever since then, the BCCI has taken note of the matter. The Indian board has now sent a show-cause notice to…