Stocks fall, oil prices jumps after Trump's Iran speech

IANS | April 2, 2026 8:43 AM

Washington, April 2 (IANS) Global markets fell, and oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump signalled the Iran conflict would continue for weeks, raising concerns about supply disruptions and prolonged economic fallout, according to American media reports.

Bengal SIR: 7 judicial officers held hostage, later rescued in Malda; ECI seeks report

IANS | April 2, 2026 8:40 AM

Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought a report from the Director General of West Bengal Police on the incident of seven judicial officers, including three women, who were involved in the ongoing judicial adjudication of voters’ classified under the “logical discrepancy” category being gheraoed and held hostage at Kaliachak in Malda district by a group of voters whose names had been deleted in the process.

Launch of Artemis II signals new US space race push

IANS | April 2, 2026 8:28 AM

Washington, April 2 (IANS) The United States has launched its first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years, with President Donald Trump and senior lawmakers hailing Artemis II as a milestone in a renewed global space race.

India deeptech push needs capital, clients: Indian American CEOs

IANS | April 2, 2026 8:18 AM

Washington, April 2 (IANS) India’s push to build a globally competitive deep tech ecosystem will depend on patient capital, stronger domestic demand, and tighter integration between industry, government and research, some of the top Indian American CEOs from the sector have said.

Native Americans become focal point in US citizenship case

IANS | April 2, 2026 8:01 AM

Washington, April 2 (IANS) Native Americans, or American Indian tribals, have emerged as a key focus in the US Supreme Court’s hearing on birthright citizenship, which President Donald Trump wants to change, as lawyers debated how early constitutional principles apply to modern immigration.