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Dalal Street this week: US-Iran tensions, crude swings and Q4 earnings to drive markets
Dalal Street eyes US-Iran conflict, crude oil, and corporate earnings for direction. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank reported Q4 results, with the former warning of West Asia conflict risks. Analysts anticipate continued focus on geopolitical developments and their impact on global markets and capital flows.
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IPL: Riyan Parag under fire as horror run continues with another flop vs KKR
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag’s batting struggles persisted in IPL 2026, as he managed only 12 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Across six matches, Parag has scored a mere 61 runs, highlighting a worrying dip in form. His dismissal contributed to a middle-order collapse, leaving Royals with a below-par total.
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18 dead, 6 injured in massive blast at Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar firecracker factory
A devastating blast at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar on Sunday claimed 18 lives and injured six. Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep sorrow, extended condolences to the bereaved families, and dispatched ministers to oversee rescue efforts and provide immediate assistance.
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Delimitation decoded: What the Centre tried to do, why opposition shot it down & what happens next
A government bill linking women’s reservation to a landmark seat expansion in the parliament and state assemblies was defeated on the floor of the Lok Sabha. The opposition called it a victory against delimitation “by the backdoor.” Here is what the bill sought to do, why it collapsed, and what the constitutional fight over representation
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‘Not in lifetime’: Lalit Modi vs Pietersen explodes over The Hundred’s IPL comparison
The exchange follows Modi’s earlier remarks where he said The Hundred would not survive beyond three years. Pietersen disagreed with that view and said the competition would continue, possibly in a T20 format.
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India-US trade deal: Three-day talks to begin from April 20; what to expect
India and the United States will resume trade talks next week in Washington. A delegation of Indian officials will meet their US counterparts. Discussions will focus on the first phase of a proposed bilateral trade agreement. Recent changes in US tariff policy necessitate a review of the earlier finalized trade structure.
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Jaipur nikah, Kashmir trail: How LeT’s ‘Khargosh’ used fake passport to flee India
A top Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, Umer Harris alias “Khargosh,” has reportedly fled India to Saudi Arabia using a forged passport. The operative, originally from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, married under an assumed identity in Jaipur, which aided his passport application. This revelation highlights significant loopholes in India’s verification systems.