Crude oil prices near $100 again as Strait of Hormuz remains constrained

IANS | April 22, 2026 10:53 AM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Global crude oil prices edged higher to nearly $100 a barrel on Wednesday as traders and investors analysed the outlook for US-Iran peace talks following US President Donald Trump’s announcement to extend a fragile ceasefire, even as the Strait of Hormuz remained constrained.

PM Modi leads strategic reset with South Korea with focus on tech, trade and growth

Vivek Sharma | April 21, 2026 9:33 PM

New Delhi: India and South Korea have taken a major step toward strengthening their bilateral relationship, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announcing a comprehensive roadmap to deepen cooperation across trade, technology, and strategic sectors. The announcements came during President Lee's first visit to India since assuming office, following delegation-level talks in New Delhi.

JSW Energy subsidiary gets Rs 1,447 crore water dues notice

IANS | April 21, 2026 8:37 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) JSW Energy Limited on Tuesday said its subsidiary, JSW Mahanadi Power Company Limited, has received a demand notice of Rs 1,447.34 crore from the Water Resources Division in Janjgir, Chhattisgarh, towards water charges, most of which relate to the period before the approval of its resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.