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

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 in…

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Aditya Dhar gets interim relief as court restrains Santosh Kumar from claiming ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is copied from his script |

As ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ continues its strong run at the box office, its director Aditya Dhar has secured interim relief from the Bombay High Court in a defamation case tied to allegations of script theft.On Wednesday, the court passed an interim order restraining filmmaker Santosh Kumar from repeating claims that Dhar had copied the script…

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

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 not…

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SSC introduces sliding mechanism to fill vacancies, issues identity verification guidelines: Here is what you need to know

SSC introduces sliding mechanism to fill vacant posts; candidates to complete Aadhaar verification and choose FIX or FLOAT options. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has introduced a Sliding Mechanism for allocation of posts to qualifying candidates, aiming to reduce unfilled vacancies and ensure a smoother, candidate-friendly process. The move comes after repeated instances of posts…

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Melissa Gilbert slams parents in explosive audio amid husband Timothy Busfield’s abuse case |

The legal fight between Melissa Gilbert and her husband, Timothy Busfield, just got messier. A new audio recording exhibits Gilbert fiercely confronting the parents who accused her of child abuse. She calls their claims “cruel,” “vindictive,” and “disgusting,” and honestly, you can hear how much it’s tearing at her. The whole situation has thrown their…

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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

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 2.9%…

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