Iran-US ceasefire: Can Tehran charge toll fee in Strait of Hormuz? What international law says

[ad_1] Strait of Hormuz (File photo) As the United States and Iran announced a temporary two-week ceasefire, a new flashpoint is now emerging. Tehran is seeking to levy toll fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a proposal that could disrupt global trade flows and push energy markets into fresh uncertainty. Why does the…

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India-US trade push: Piyush Goyal urges firms to use facilitation portal

[ad_1] Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday urged businesses and exporters in India and the US to actively use the India-US trade facilitation portal to strengthen bilateral trade, PTI reported. “I urge all members of industry bodies, Export Promotion Councils, and chambers from across India and the US to connect, make this portal…

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Iran-US ceasefire impact: Oil prices drop, Hormuz to see ‘controlled’ movement; global markets surge

[ad_1] Representative image (AI-generated) As the Iran-US ceasefire kicks in, global markets are witnessing a sharp shift across multiple sectors.US President Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, linking the move to Iran’s willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in negotiations.Crude prices, which had surged above…

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PFRDA rolls out NPS Swasthya to combine retirement planning with health cover

[ad_1] Pension fund regulator PFRDA has launched the second proof of concept (POC) of ‘NPS Swasthya’, an initiative aimed at integrating retirement planning with healthcare funding, PTI reported.The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) said the National Pension System (NPS) Swasthya is a multi-partner framework designed to provide financial and health security.Under the initiative,…

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Cabinet okays Rs 40,150 crore for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh

[ad_1] The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments totalling Rs 40,150 crore for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at strengthening renewable energy capacity and regional infrastructure.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the Kamala Hydro Electric Project (1,720 MW) and the Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (1,200…

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India’s high growth, low inflation story at risk! RBI flags 5 adverse impacts from US-Iran war; how resilient is the economy?

[ad_1] RBI’s message is clear: the initial supply shock can potentially transform into a demand shock. (AI image) The US-Iran war has caused major disruptions for global markets and economies, and India as the world’s fifth largest economy is not immune to the shock. Heavily dependent on imports to meet its crude needs, a rise…

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Rupee surges 52 paise to 92.54 against dollar; US-Iran ceasefire, RBI stance lift sentiment

[ad_1] The rupee appreciated 52 paise to close at 92.54 against the US dollar on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran and the Reserve Bank kept policy rates unchanged, PTI reported.Forex traders said investor sentiment improved following Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s assurance that recent forex measures do…

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US stock markets today (April 8, 2026): Dow jumps 1,300, S&P 500 gains 2.4%; crude oil tumbles toward $90 on Iran ceasefire

[ad_1] US stock markets rallied sharply on Wednesday while crude oil prices plunged toward $90 per barrel after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of prolonged supply disruptions, AP reported.The S&P 500 surged 2.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,332 points, or 2.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed…

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Father cannot escape responsibility by understating income: Delhi High Court reduces maintenance to Rs 25,000 for three children

[ad_1] The High Court undertook a detailed scrutiny of the financial disclosures made by both parties. (AI image) In a detailed and socially grounded ruling, the Delhi High Court has reiterated that a father cannot evade his obligation to maintain his minor children by understating his income or making selective financial disclosures. The Court stressed…

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