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Market Opening Bell: Sensex slips 1,613 points, Nifty below 23,600 amid renewed geopolitical concerns

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Apr

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Market Opening Bell: Sensex slips 1,613 points, Nifty below 23,600 amid renewed geopolitical concerns

Mumbai: After a stellar rally next week, Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened gap down on Monday amid weak global cues following failed US–Iran talks and rising crude oil prices. While the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,613.09 points or 2.08 per cent to start the session at 75,937.16, the Nifty fell 461 points to open at 23,589.60. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 77,550.25 and the Nifty 50 at 24,050.60. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index shed 415.11 points, the BSE Smallcap Select…

US-Iran ceasefire LIVE: ‘Iran will not have a nuclear weapon,’ says Trump after failed Islamabad talks

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Apr

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World

US-Iran ceasefire LIVE: ‘Iran will not have a nuclear weapon,’ says Trump after failed Islamabad talks

Tehran: The talks between the United States and Iran hit a roadblock after the Iranian delegation on Sunday refused to accept an agreement made by the US on the latter’s nuclear ambitions and the Strait of Hormuz. Representatives from both the nations left Islamabad after several hours of deliberation on easing tensions in the Middle East. The US declared that the talks failed as significant differences between the two countries remain unresolved, calling it bad news. As the talks failed to yield results, the US Central Command said on Monday that the American military will begin a naval blockade of…

Hardik Pandya urges Mumbai Indians’ think tank to reflect after third straight loss in IPL 2026

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Apr

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Sports

Hardik Pandya urges Mumbai Indians’ think tank to reflect after third straight loss in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians’ subpar form in the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 continued. Led by Hardik Pandya, the five-time champions kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign with a win, but they seem to have lost their mojo as they have now lost three straight matches. With four games played, Mumbai Indians have won one game and have lost three and sit in eighth place in the standings with just two points to their name. After the most recent loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, MI skipper Hardik Pandya came forward and talked about how they need to rethink their…

‘Abandon totalitarianism’: Iranian President Pezeshkian schools US over failed Islamabad talks

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Apr

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‘Abandon totalitarianism’: Iranian President Pezeshkian schools US over failed Islamabad talks

Tehran: Reacting to the failure of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Washington must do away with its “totalitarian” approach for any agreement to be possible. He stressed that a deal could be reached if the US respects Iran’s rights and adopts a fair stance. Pezeshkian also hailed the Iranian negotiation team for effectively defending Iran's stance. “If the American government abandons its totalitarianism and respects the rights of the Iranian nation, ways to reach an agreement will certainly be found. I commend the members of the negotiating team, especially my dear…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru equal Chennai Super Kings in elite list with stellar victory over Mumbai Indians

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Apr

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru equal Chennai Super Kings in elite list with stellar victory over Mumbai Indians

Mumbai: The 20th clash of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Mumbai Indians. The two sides met at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 12, and the game went RCB’s way as they put in an excellent showing with the bat and the ball. Coming in to bat first, RCB posted a total of 240 runs in the first innings. Defending the target, the visitors limited Mumbai Indians to a score of 222, winning the game by 18 runs and getting back to winning ways. With the win against MI secured, Royal…

US to begin blockade of Iranian ports from Monday as peace talks fail

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Apr

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World

US to begin blockade of Iranian ports from Monday as peace talks fail

Tehran: The American military will start the naval blockade of Iran beginning Monday (April 13) following the directives issued by President Donald Trump after the talks with Iran failed to end the deadlock between the two countries, said the US Central Command in a statement in early hours of the day. The blockade will be enforced "impartially" against the vessels of every country that enters or departs from Iranian ports and coastal areas, the Central Command said, adding that this includes ports on the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a…

The static secret behind using a damp cloth to remove dust |

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Apr

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Lifestyle

The static secret behind using a damp cloth to remove dust |

Damp dusting offers a superior method for removing dust compared to traditional dry methods. By slightly moistening a cloth, you effectively trap dust and allergens, preventing them from becoming airborne and resettling. Everyone has experienced this phenomenon; after thoroughly cleaning, one admires his handiwork but sees a fresh coat of dust settle on every surface within a matter of minutes. Traditionally, feather dusters and duster cloths have a way of making things worse by disturbing the dust particles and raising them into the air for inhalation and resettlement.As it turns out, many supporters of home cleaning techniques have come back…

Congress revamps K’taka minority wing amid internal rift

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Apr

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Politics, States

Congress revamps K’taka minority wing amid internal rift

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has initiated a major restructuring of its Minority Cell following the resignation of its chairperson, K Abdul Jabbar, amid growing internal tensions within the party. In a swift move aimed at addressing organisational friction, the KPCC has dissolved all minority committees at the state, district, assembly, and block levels. The decision was announced through an official statement on social media, with the party indicating that a new committee will be constituted soon after consultations with key stakeholders. The development comes at a time when the ruling Congress unit in Karnataka is facing disagreements over recent electoral…

MI vs RCB: 3 Player battles to watch out for in IPL 2026 Match 20

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Apr

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Sports

MI vs RCB: 3 Player battles to watch out for in IPL 2026 Match 20

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on each other in game 20 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides will lock horns at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 12. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru have enjoyed some good form in the tournament, Mumbai Indians have found themselves lacking. It is worth noting that with two wins and one loss in three matches, RCB sits in third place in the standings with four points to their name and a net run rate of 1.231. They were unbeaten after the first two but…

Is Josh Hazlewood playing today’s IPL match for RCB against MI at Wankhede?

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Apr

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Is Josh Hazlewood playing today’s IPL match for RCB against MI at Wankhede?

New Delhi: Josh Hazlewood missed out ad Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Mumbai Indians in the 20th match of the Indian Premier League 2026. Hazlewood, who made a much-awaited return to the side for the previous game against Rajasthan Royals, is the only change made by RCB for this game at the Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first as MI made two changes. Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande came in for Deepak Chahar and Allah Ghazanfar. Meanwhile, RCB captain Rajat Patidar also wanted to field first. Patidar revealed that his team…