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AMPATI: Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na, South West Garo Hills ajani Purakhasia C&RD Block ningo
Bitcoin (BTC USD) or gold: Which safe haven asset did traders choose during the US-Iran conflict?
Bitcoin (BTC USD) vs gold as safe haven: Markets experienced a significant jolt following geopolitical tensions, with oi
Strait Of Hormuz Completely Open. But Iran's Guards Impose Fresh Conditions
The statement mentions details that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi did not clarify when he announced that the pa
Temporary truce: On U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran
The U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran must hold across all fronts
Sri Lanka sends 238 Iranian sailors home
Sri Lanka has repatriated 238 Iranian sailors. This group includes 32 survivors from a US torpedo attack that sank their
Sri Lanka sends 238 Iranian sailors home
Sri Lanka has repatriated 238 Iranian sailors. This group includes 32 survivors from a US torpedo attack that sank their
Lagarde: Iran war to have mid-term effect on inflation
The Iran war poses risks to Europe's economy. Growth may slow, and inflation could rise beyond forecasts. The European C
Iran declares Hormuz Strait fully open
Tehran/WASHINGTON, April 17: Iran announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open to all commercial
Trump: Iran has agreed to surrender enriched uranium
WASHINGTON, April 17: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Washington and Tehran are very close to a peace de
DC Edit | Lebanon Truce 1st Step In Wider Mideast Peace Deal
More significantly, both the main combatants USA and Iran have shown a good amount of restraint in the days after the ta
India faces a tougher energy market as the US will not extend waivers for Russian oil imports. This decision impacts cou
RFK Jr.: Trump should 'absolutely not' face mental fitness test, is 'a genius' on tariffs, Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was in Mauritius earlier this week to participate in the 9th Indian Ocean Confere
Trump Says US, Iran Very Close To Having Peace Deal
Trump's comments came after a series of social media posts in which he touted progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Israel Lifts Most Restrictions Following Lebanon Ceasefire
Jerusalem, April 17: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that it has lifted restrictions imposed due to
US Iran war highlights: US military says it turned 19 ships back to Iran during
The post from Central Command came shortly before Trump thanked Iran for opening the Strait of Hormuz, which he said was
Trump Says US And Iran Are Working Together To Clear Mines From Hormuz Strait
Last week, the New York Times reported that Iran was unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it could not lo
The Strait of Hormuz is now completely open as long as ceasefire lasts
The Strait of Hormuz is now completely open for all commercial ships to transit following a ceasefire in Lebanon, both t
Watch: Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated
Major political and geopolitical developments lead todays headlines. The Constitution Amendment Bill on womens quota fac
Jaipur, April 17: The Rajasthan High Court has made a significant ruling regarding compassionate appointments, affirming
US to recover uranium from Iran at a 'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters
President Donald Trump announced the United States will collaborate with Iran to retrieve its enriched uranium. He state
Sri Lanka repatriates survivors of U.S. torpedo attack on Iranian ship
Sri Lanka has sent home 238 Iranian sailors, including 32 who survived a U.S. torpedo attack in the Indian Ocean
'Would you invoke the 25th?': RFK Jr. put on spot over Trump's mental health after shock Iran posts
'Strait now ready for FULL PASSAGE!': Iran opens Strait; Trump says naval blockade still in effect
Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for all commercial vessels, Trump welcomes move
The announcement of the reopening of the vital waterway by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi comes a day after Pre
Trump signals Iran deal near, more talks likely this weekend; floats Islamabad visit plan
President Donald Trump anticipates further discussions this weekend regarding a potential Iran deal. He outlined a plan
Women Reservation Bill Fails in Lok Sabha, Major Setback for Modi Government
New Delhi, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): The proposed constitutional amendment for womens reservation failed to pass in the
Why are oil prices down by 10% and US stock market indexes, Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, up now? Oil prices fell by mo
Unsung Heroes Honoured on Rajasthan Police Foundation Day
Jaipur, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): On the occasion of the 77th Foundation Day of the Rajasthan Police, Director General o
Pope Leo XIV has stepped out of his mild demeanor to confront US President Donald Trump. Trump's threats against Iran pr
Heritage Photography Walk Held in Udaipur on World Heritage Day
Udaipur, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Marking World Heritage Day, a special Heritage Photography Walk 2026 was organised in
Ships crossing Hormuz need IRGC OK, unfreezing of assets part of deal, Iran official says
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, Trump says blockade remains
Iran on Friday, April 17, said the Strait of Hormuz is completely open to all vessels following the Lebanon ceasefire, s
JEE Main Session 2 Result Likely by April 20
New Delhi, April 17, 2026 (Daily Kiran): The National Testing Agency is expected to announce the JEE Main Session 2 Resu
The ongoing conflict in Iran is impacting India's healthcare sector. Pharmaceutical distributors warn of significant pri
Strait of Hormuz Open Amid Ongoing U.S. Naval Blockade on Iran: Donald Trump
Washington, April 17: The Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully open for commercial vessels amidst a ceasefire in the
Indian refiner Reliance rejects Iran oil cargoes as waiver deadline looms
Reliance Industries has rejected two Iranian oil cargoes. This comes just before a U.S. waiver on Iranian oil exports ex
Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Completely Open For All Commercial Vessels, Trump Welcomes Move
Tehran/Washington, Apr 17: Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels,
Oil plunges, stocks jumps as Iran declares Hormuz open
Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X that passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is decl
Trump says Iran naval blockade to stay despite Hormuz opening until deal is reached
President Donald Trump has declared the naval blockade on Iran will continue. This measure will stay in effect until a c
'Closely following situation in West Asia': MEA on Pakistan's role in US-Iran ceasefire
India is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in West Asia. The nation welcomes ceasefires and supports pe
Iran Fully Opens Hormuz Strait Amid Ceasefire Announcement
New Delhi, April 17: Irans Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, has made a significant announcement regarding the on
After Iran's Hormuz Open Declaration, Trump's Blockade In Full Force Update
Strait of Hormuz Hormuz completely open but blockade will remain in full force, says Donald Trump
Man Held with 878 Grams of Opium, Rs 51.65 Lakh Cash in Udaipur
Udaipur, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Under Operation Trinetra, Udaipur Police carried out its second consecutive action at
About 20% of the worlds crude oil supply passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf o
Rising Military Influence in Pakistan: Asim Munir Takes Charge of Diplomacy
New Delhi, April 17: The influence of the military over the civilian government in Pakistan is once again on the rise. R
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz completely open during ceasefire period
New Delhi, Apr 17: Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to commercial shipping for the remainde
EWS cant seek age relaxation, enhanced attempts: Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has held that aspirants belonging to the economically weaker section (EWS) cannot claim
13 soldiers killed in Iran, how?: DeLauro grills Pentagon on budget cuts and military readiness
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Trump cheers Iran move to open Hormuz, signals easing of Gulf tensions
Donald Trump welcomed Irans decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping during the ceasefire peri
Decisions on Karnataka leadership rests with Congress high command: Home Minister G. Parameshwara
Natural for Cabinet aspirants to approach the party leadership, says G. Parameshwara
Strait Of Hormuz Completely Open During Ceasefire: Iran's Big Announcement
Iran declares passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz completely open during ceasefire period
1st Loaded Iranian Oil Tankers Leave Through Hormuz Since US Blockade
The Deep Sea, Sonia I and Diona, all under US sanctions, passed the strategic strait on Wednesday after leaving Iran's K
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' during ceasefire
Iran has announced a significant development regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The country has declared the waterway compl
India invited to join UK-France conference on reopening Strait of Hormuz
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday, April 17, said that India has been invited to the conference being hosted by
India Successfully Evacuates 2,361 Citizens Amid Iran Conflict
New Delhi, April 17: Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia, India has successfully brought back 2,361 individuals
First loaded Iranian oil tankers exit Gulf since U.S. blockade: Kpler
The Deep Sea, Sonia I and Diona, all under U.S. sanctions, passed the strategic strait on April 15, 2026 after leaving I
Stock markets rally amid easing geopolitical tensions; Sensex climbs 500 pts
MUMBAI, Apr 17: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied nearly 1 per cent on Friday, driven by optimism
First loaded Iranian oil tankers exit Gulf since US blockade: Kpler
Three Iranian oil tankers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, carrying five million barrels of crude. This
Pakistan air force escorted Iranian negotiators after U.S. talks, sources say
Pakistans air force escorted Iranian negotiators back home after inconclusive talks with the U.S. in Islamabad, deployin
Protest Turns Violent In Assam's Chirang Along India-Bhutan Border
The unrest began late at night when locals, largely led by women, gheraoed the forest office demanding the release of in
Stock markets rally amid easing geopolitical tensions; Sensex climbs 500 points
Renewed hopes of a diplomatic resolution between the U.S. and Iran, along with a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Leb
Composer Parvatish Pradeep on his songs from the Vaazha franchise going viral
A mash-up of his songs Makane and Koodeppirannor is trending on social media
Iran wants full ceasefire across region from Lebanon to Red Sea: Deputy FM
Elaborating on Tehran`s rigid stance against incremental deals, the Deputy Foreign Minister said, We are not accepting a
Why are oil and gas prices down today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, Dutch and British wholesale gas rates conti
Sri Lanka Sent Home 238 Iranian Sailors, Including Survivors of a US Torpedo Attack
Defense Ministry spokesman Brig. Franklin Joseph said Friday that everyone except for a few crew members from the second
'PM Modi's Leadership Gives Us Confidence': Sanjiv Goenka To NDTV On Iran War
The US-Israeli attack on Iran that started on February 28 triggered the worst oil price shock in history
Why are US stock market futures up now, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to stay in green or turn red aga
Global Welcome for Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire as Gulf Nations Urge Compliance
New Delhi, April 17: A ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been announced, bringing joy and celebrations am
India welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
The truce comes as Washington steps up efforts to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, with Tehran insisting a Lebanon
Google brings NEET UG mock tests to Gemini: How the new feature works for aspirants
Google has added NEET UG practice tests to Gemini in India, allowing medical aspirants to attempt mock tests through a s
How 'politics and apathy' derailed war-ravaged Afghanistan's anti-doping efforts
Afghanistan's anti-doping efforts have collapsed since the Taliban's return. No tests were conducted for three years. La
Will gold price reach $4,900 or fall towards $4,500 and silver rate touch $90 or slip below $60 this month? Gold held st
ISGEC Heavy Engineering soars on inking MoU with National Sugar Development Council
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): ISGEC Heavy Engineering is currently trading at Rs. 1056.75, up by 21.05 points or 2.0
Aurionpro Solutions moves up on launching AI-native trade finance platform Fintra
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Aurionpro Solutions is currently trading at Rs. 927.20, up by 3.65 points or 0.40% fro
NBCC (India) moves up on emerging as highest bidder to buy commercial tower in New Delhi
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): NBCC (India) is currently trading at Rs. 93.51, up by 0.42 points or 0.45% from its pr
Waaree Renewable Technologies shines on reporting 66% rise in Q4 consolidated net profit
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Waaree Renewable Technologies is currently trading at Rs. 1165.15, up by 105.90 points
AGI Infra soars on getting license for development of Group Housing Project in Jalandhar
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): AGI Infra is currently trading at Rs. 369.90, up by 11.00 points or 3.06% from its pre
Siyaram Recycling Industries rises on bagging order worth Rs 2.06 crore
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Siyaram Recycling Industries is currently trading at Rs. 40.00, up by 0.44 points or 1
DCX Systems rises on receiving order worth Rs 9.30 crore
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): DCX Systems is currently trading at Rs. 193.35, up by 2.95 points or 1.55% from its pr
Rail Vikas Nigam shines on emerging as L1 for bridge construction contract from East Coast Railway
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Rail Vikas Nigam is currently trading at Rs. 302.55, up by 8.90 points or 3.03% from i
KPI Green surges on securing Inter-State Power Trading Licence from CERC
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): KPI Green Energy is currently trading at Rs. 455.15, up by 14.35 points or 3.26% from
Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say
Washington unveiled 30-day waivers on US sanctions for the purchase of Russian and Iranian oil at sea in an attempt to e
Trump and a camel's dream: Where exactly are US-Iran talks headed?
US President Trump claims a deal with Iran is imminent, with Tehran agreeing to surrender enriched uranium. However, Ira
Global Leaders to Convene for Hormuz Strait Meeting Amid Rising Tensions
New Delhi, April 17: Tensions between the United States and Iran have severely impacted ship transit through the Hormuz
22k gold rate today: Gold prices saw a slight decrease across major jewellers on Friday, April 17, 2026, ahead of Akshay
Women Demand Direct Role in Shaping Indias Future: Kiran Bedi
New Delhi, April 17: The debate surrounding the Women Reservation Amendment Bill, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan A
Sensex, Nifty hold steady at midday; HUL, Nestle lead gains as IT, Financials weigh
The sessions tone has been shaped by easing geopolitical concerns, particularly around US-Iran diplomatic engagement, wh
Novus Loyalty zooms on bagging Rs 88 crore contract from Central Bank of India
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Novus Loyalty is currently trading at Rs. 185.70, up by 5.75 points or 3.20% from its
Aditya Infotech climbs on executing JV agreement with Orient Cables
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Aditya Infotech is currently trading at Rs. 2207.30, up by 107.35 points or 5.11% from
Om Power Transmission debuts at 3% premium on BSE
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Om Power Transmission has debuted at Rs 181.10 on the BSE, up by 6.10 points or 3.49%
Angel One surges on reporting 83% rise in Q4 consolidated net profit
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Angel One is currently trading at Rs. 299.15, up by 6.75 points or 2.31% from its prev
Swelect Energy gains on commissioning newly erected 110/33 KV Pooling Sub Station in Tamil Nadu
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Swelect Energy Systems is currently trading at Rs. 648.15, up by 8.20 points or 1.28%
Aurobindo Pharma inches up on getting USFDAs final nod for Glycerol Phenylbutyrate Oral Liquid
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Aurobindo Pharma is currently trading at Rs. 1387.50, up by 1.40 points or 0.10% from
Pakistan starts preparing for next round of U.S.-Iran talks: officials
The U.S. and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan over the weekend aimed at ending their conflict, but the talks ende
Kolte-Patil Developers zooms on reporting 13% growth in Q4FY26 sales value
Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Kolte-Patil Developers is currently trading at Rs. 387.85, up by 41.70 points or 12.05
Hero Splendor Tops Two-Wheeler Sales in March
New Delhi, April 17, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Hero Splendor has once again emerged as Indias best-selling two-wheeler in Ma
IMF Warns Iran War Could Have Severe Human Impact Far Beyond Middle East
Countries in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are among the countries most affected now -- and who could suffer the most
Pakistan starts preparing for next round of US-Iran talks: Officials
The US and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan over the weekend aimed at ending their conflict, but the talks ended
Iran War Energy Shock Drives Nuclear Power Plans in Hard-Hit Asia, Africa
Asia, where most of the Middle Eastern oil and natural gas was headed, was hit first and hardest by disruptions to shipp
Peace Possible, But Iran An Obstacle: Israel On Ceasefire With Lebanon
Responding to allegations that Israel is attempting to create a buffer zone inside Lebanon, Haskel dismissed such claims
Asia is vulnerable to an energy shock if West Asia conflict continues, warns IMF
Asia could face a sharp energy shock if the US-Israel- Iran war escalates, the IMF has warned.
US Troops Given Nearly Empty Trays On Warships Deployed Near Iran: Report
Families of deployed personnel say they have been trying to send essential supplies such as food items, hygiene products
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Takes Spotlight In US-Iran Peace Talks
Pakistan's central role has shone a spotlight on the army leader and the unlikely personal trust he's earned from both s