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Iran ceasefire: Worst phase of Hormuz conflict yet to come, warns Ray Dalio

IANS | April 11, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) American billionaire and investor Ray Dalio has said that the worst and most consequential phase of the Iran conflict is still to come, warning that a climactic "final battle" for control of the Strait of Hormuz will determine not just the outcome of the current war but the long-term credibility of American power and the stability of the dollar-led financial order that underpins it.

Indian markets pass ‘extreme stress zone’ offering attractive entry points: Report

IANS | April 11, 2026 1:48 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Market breadth shows that domestic stock indices have passed an “Extreme Stress Zone” and marked a rewarding entry point for investors with a historical median one‑year forward return of over 17.5 per cent, a report said on Saturday.

India accounts for 49 pc of global real time digital payments as UPI turns 10

IANS | April 11, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) As India’s Unified Payments Interface marks its 10th anniversary on Saturday, the government informed that the country now accounts for 49 per cent of global real‑time payment transactions.

India remains open, attractive destination for global capital: SEBI chief

IANS | April 11, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said that India continues to remain an open and compelling destination for global capital, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a rapidly expanding investor base, and a reform-oriented policy environment.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hints 'AI anxiety' behind attack on his home

IANS | April 11, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Saturday that a suspect hurled a Molotov cocktail at his San Francisco residence in the US, supposedly due to anger against tech leaders amid rising public anxiety about artificial intelligence (AI).

Sagarmala: 315 projects worth Rs 1.57 lakh crore completed to boost maritime sector

IANS | April 11, 2026 11:15 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s maritime sector has seen significant expansion in capacity, connectivity, and operational efficiency over the past decade and the Sagarmala programme has contributed to the modernisation of ports, the development of coastal and inland waterway infrastructure, and the enhancement of cargo handling capabilities, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday.

India to scale value‑added seafood exports, tap marine potential

IANS | April 11, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s seafood exports have recorded robust growth, driven largely by strong performance in non‑US markets, according to Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, who emphasised the need for sustained market and product diversification and strict regulatory compliance, including adherence to antibiotic bans and strengthened traceability systems.

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Iran ceasefire: Worst phase of Hormuz conflict yet to come, warns Ray Dalio

Indian markets pass ‘extreme stress zone’ offering attractive entry points: Report

India accounts for 49 pc of global real time digital payments as UPI turns 10

India remains open, attractive destination for global capital: SEBI chief

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hints 'AI anxiety' behind attack on his home

Sagarmala: 315 projects worth Rs 1.57 lakh crore completed to boost maritime sector

India to scale value‑added seafood exports, tap marine potential

Delhi govt seeks feedback on draft EV policy 2026 to promote clean mobility

Indian markets surge for second consecutive week amid US-Iran ceasefire

S. Korea to roll out cash aid late this month amid Middle East crisis

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