Geopolitics rattles Pakistan stocks: KSE-100 crashes 4,800 points

IANS | April 14, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index witnessed sharp volatility this week, plunging in early trade on Monday after US-Iran talks failed to yield a breakthrough, before staging a strong rebound a day later on hopes of renewed diplomacy.

Mumbai drug overdose case: Shocking details emerge, six arrested so far

IANS | April 14, 2026 2:38 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) In the wake of the deaths of two MBA students from an alleged drug overdose at a music concert in Mumbai's Goregaon East, police arrested another suspect on Tuesday, taking the total number of arrests to six, including the event organiser and a suspected drug supplier.

India's passenger vehicle sales jump 16 pc in March: Report

IANS | April 14, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers increased by 16 per cent (year-on-year) to 4,42,460 units in March, driven by improved demand and inventory build-up at dealerships, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday.

Sanju Samson bags player of the month award for March after T20 WC heroics

IANS | April 14, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has been named the ICC men's player of the month for March after a stellar performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 knockouts. This is the first time Samson has won the prestigious title for his World Cup-winning performance.

Debt-ridden Pakistan feels the heat of rising oil prices

IANS | April 14, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The March Economic Outlook prepared by the Finance Division of the Pakistan Government has stated that oil markets remain on tenterhooks, multiple supply outages have heightened crude markets, while geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US have intensified. As a result, oil markets remain volatile, according to an article in the Karachi-based Business Recorder.