US Centcom says Hormuz blockade will begin Monday and will only apply to Iranian ports; China will be most affected

US Centcom says Hormuz blockade will begin Monday and will only apply to Iranian ports; China will be most affected

TOI correspondent from Washington: The US military said it will begin enforcing President Trump-announced blockade of the Hormuz Strait at 10 am EST on Monday (730 pm IST), while clarifying that the embargo will only apply to vessels entering or departing Iranian ports and not other Gulf entrepots. “CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of…

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'Enemy will become trapped in a deadly vortex': Iran claims 'full control' of Strait of Hormuz

‘Enemy will become trapped in a deadly vortex’: Iran claims ‘full control’ of Strait of Hormuz

Image used for representative purposes Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps asserted their sweeping control over the Strait of Hormuz, even as it signalled that civilian maritime traffic remains permitted under regulated conditions.In a statement, quoted by AFP, the Guards’ naval command said, “All traffic… is under the full control of the armed forces,” accompanied by…

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Stock market crash today (April 13, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,600; BSE Sensex down over 1,500 points as oil rises, US-Iran talks fail

Stock market crash today (April 13, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,600; BSE Sensex down over 1,500 points as oil rises, US-Iran talks fail

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Indian stock market benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, tanked in opening trade on Monday as fresh geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices. While Nifty50 went below 23,600, BSE Sensex was down over…

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Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma moment wins hearts: Viral Wankhede clip steals the show — Watch | Cricket News

Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma moment wins hearts: Viral Wankhede clip steals the show — Watch | Cricket News

From left, MI’s Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma and RCB’s Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A clash featuring two of India’s modern-day greats rarely disappoints, and Sunday’s IPL 2026 showdown at the Wankhede Stadium delivered a moment fans will cherish beyond the result.As Virat Kohli walked out to bat, fully focused…

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Assam HS Class 12th result 2026 expected to be released soon: Check official websites to download scorecards

Assam HS Class 12th result 2026 expected to be released soon: Check official websites to download scorecards

Assam Class 12th result 2026 Assam HS Class 12th result 2026: The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) is expected to announce the Assam HS result 2026 by next week, according to media reports. Although no such confirmation has been made officially yet by the board, a notice on the same will be published soon….

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Dacoit Full Movie Collection: ‘Dacoit’ box office collection day 3: Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur’s film nears Rs 35 crore in worldwide collections |

Dacoit Full Movie Collection: ‘Dacoit’ box office collection day 3: Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur’s film nears Rs 35 crore in worldwide collections |

Adivi Sesh’s ‘Dacoit’ launched into the cinematic scene with an impressive opening weekend, pulling in ₹23.12 crore net within India and a remarkable ₹34.77 crore globally by its third day. While there was a minor decrease on Sunday, the film’s gripping narrative of love intertwined with vengeance continues to capture hearts, bolstered by solid international…

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DMart Share Price: Emkay flags valuation risk for Avenue Supermarts, initiates ‘Sell’ despite strong Q4 business update - Markets

DMart Share Price: Emkay flags valuation risk for Avenue Supermarts, initiates ‘Sell’ despite strong Q4 business update – Markets

DMart Share Price: Avenue Supermarts, the operator of the DMart retail chain, came under brokerage scrutiny after Emkay Global initiated coverage with a ‘Sell’ rating and a target price of Rs 3,700, citing rich valuations and rising competitive pressure from quick commerce. The cautious call comes even as the retailer posted strong year‑on‑year revenue growth…

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Haryana eases senior housing norms: What it means for retirement planning

Haryana eases senior housing norms: What it means for retirement planning

The Haryana Cabinet has approved changes to its Retirement Housing Policy, permitting higher construction in senior living projects as demand from ageing households increases. The decision, cleared under Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, raises the permissible Floor Area Ratio (FAR) through Transferable Development Rights (TDR) to 3.0 from 2.25 earlier. What has changed Retirement housing…

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"He beat me before my kids and urinated in a bucket and threw it on me" How Savita Pradhan fought poverty and abuse to become an IAS officer

“He beat me before my kids and urinated in a bucket and threw it on me” How Savita Pradhan fought poverty and abuse to become an IAS officer

Savitri Pradhan’s story sends chills down the spine. It is one of those rare journeys that prove success does not depend on comfort, convenience, or opportunity. Married at a young age, she became a mother of two while enduring constant abuse and violence. At one point, she was forced to flee her home with no…

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Asian stocks slide: HSI, Kospi, Nikkei fall over 1% as Middle East tensions rise; Singapore holds firm

Asian stocks slide: HSI, Kospi, Nikkei fall over 1% as Middle East tensions rise; Singapore holds firm

Asian markets began the week on a shaky note, but the story isn’t uniform across the region. While most stocks slipped into the red as lingering uncertainty around the Middle East conflict dragged down investor sentiment, Singapore is bucking the trend with its comparitively better position and its markets hovering near record highs despite the…

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