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Market Closing Bell: Sensex jumps 509.73 points to settle at 74,616.58, Nifty above 23,100

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices rallied for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The market started today's trading in the red, but after 01.30 pm, buying picked up and the market picked up pace. On the second day of the week, on Tuesday, the BSE Sensex closed at 74,616.58 points with a rise of 509.73 points (0.69 per cent). Whereas, NSE's Nifty 50 index added 155.40 points (0.68 per cent) today and closed at 22,968.25 points.  Shares of 19 out of 30 companies of the Sensex 30 pack closed in the green, while the stocks of all the…

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Apr

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RR vs MI Pitch Report: How will surface in Guwahati play for IPL 2026 play?

Guwahati: Rajasthan Royals are set to host Mumbai Indians at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on April 7. With two back-to-back wins, the Riyan Parag-led side will be confident of their chances but playing Mumbai won’t be an easy task, as the visitors are filled with power-hitters in their batting unit. When it comes to the bowling unit, they missed the services of Trent Boult in the previous game. He was out for tactical reasons, with Corbin Bosch playing instead of him, but Mumbai may bring back Boult for the clash against RR.  Hardik Pandya is also set to…

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’14 million Iranians ready to sacrifice their lives’: President Pezeshkian defiant as Trump’s deadline looms

Tehran: As the countdown continues to the ultimatum issued by Donald Trump for Iran to come to the negotiating table, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iranians are ready to sacrifice their lives to defend the country. He made the remarks in a post on X, stating that he, too, stands ready to be sacrificed for the nation. "Over 14 million proud Iranians have, up to this moment, declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives in defence of Iran. I too, have been, am, and will be a sacrificer for Iran,” Pezeshkian wrote. Earlier, Iran’s Deputy Sports Minister Alireza Rahimi…

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Apr

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Air India revises fuel surcharge, ticket prices to get costlier – Here’s how much you will have to pay extra

Mumbai: Tata Group-owned Air India flights are set to become costlier as the airline announced a change to its fuel surcharge structure, effective from April 8. As a result, tickets of both domestic and international routes will become more expensive. According to the available information, the decision has been taken due to a sharp increase in the prices of jet fuel (ATF) globally. The development comes days after low-cost carrier Indigo started levying revised fuel charges ranging on domestic and international flights from April 2, following the rise in jet fuel prices. How will the fuel surcharge be levied now?…

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Apr

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Can Rohit Sharma battle past his nemesis in Rajasthan Royals bowling line-up to score big for Mumbai Indians?

Guwahati: Rohit Sharma has played 274 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and will take the field for the 275th time today against the Rajasthan Royals. His only aim in this clash would be to battle past his nemesis as it hasn't been easy for him against this opponent over the last 19 years. He has struggled immensely against the Royals and the numbers also suggest the same. Notably, the current Royals' bowling line-up has multiple match-ups against him and that puts his wicket in danger for today's clash. Jofra Archer will take the new ball for Rajasthan and…

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Iran War LIVE: Khorramabad Airport hit in airstrikes, 18 killed in Alborz province in Israeli strike

New Delhi: United States President Donald Trump on Monday issued a sharp warning to Iran, stating that the country could face large scale destruction within 4 hours if it failed to reach an agreement with Washington by Tuesday night. He also dismissed concerns over potential war crimes related to possible attacks on critical infrastructure such as bridges and power plants. Speaking at a press conference, Trump claimed that the United States had the military capability to carry out widespread strikes across Iran. He said that every bridge and power plant in the country could be destroyed within a short time…

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Apr

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Gold below Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 gram, silver too falls on MCX | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures opened lower on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as crude oil prices hit a record high of Rs 10,888 per barrel in futures trade. The gold June 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a dip of Rs 222 or 0.14 per cent at Rs 1,49,759 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,49,981. It later fell further to hit the low of Rs 1,49,201, a dip of Rs 780 or 0.52 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,49,549 with a fall of Rs 432 or…

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Trump’s Iran deadline coincides with India-linked meeting at White House

New Delhi: Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated as President Donald Trump set a Tuesday deadline for Tehran to respond to a proposed deal. Trump warned that if Iran fails to agree, it could face “complete demolition” of its key civilian infrastructure. At the same time as this critical deadline, the White House schedule shows Trump attending a closed-door dinner with the US ambassador to India. While the purpose of the meeting is not clear, the timing has raised questions about whether it is just a coincidence or part of a larger diplomatic strategy. Iran hits…

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This IT stock continues upward momentum amid volatility as company shares update on acquisition

Mumbai: Shares of smallcap IT company Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd gained over 8 per cent on Tuesday, even as the market remained volatile. Equity benchmark indices declined as crude oil prices refused to fall amid US President Donald Trump's fresh deadline to Iran. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 824.44 points to 73,282.41 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 248.95 points to 22,719.30. Amid this, the stock opened in the green at Rs 19.74, up 1.70 per cent from the previous close of Rs 19.41. It further advanced to touch a high of Rs 21.01, representing an 8.24…

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Two women among four candidates in race to become next UN Secretary‑General

New York: The selection process for the next Secretary‑General of the United Nations has begun, with four nominees taking part in interactive dialogues later this month. The sessions are scheduled to be held at UN Headquarters on April 21 and 22. Current UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres will finish his second term in December 2026. Guterres, a former Prime Minister of Portugal and once the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, took office in 2017. Since the United Nations was founded more than 80 years ago, no woman has ever led the organisation. Among the four candidates nominated for the top…

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