Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’: Trump digs in on Hormuz blockade; Tehran warns ‘unprecedented action’

Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’: Trump digs in on Hormuz blockade; Tehran warns ‘unprecedented action’

US President Donald Trump has said the United States will maintain its naval blockade on Iran until Tehran agrees to a deal addressing Washington’s concerns over its nuclear programme, signalling a hardening stance even as military options remain under consideration.Speaking to Axios, Trump indicated that the blockade is currently his preferred tool of pressure, describing…

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Oil price today (April 29, 2026): Brent oil jumps above $119 a barrel, highest since 2022 ahead of Fed call

Oil price today (April 29, 2026): Brent oil jumps above $119 a barrel, highest since 2022 ahead of Fed call

Crude prices surged to their highest levels since 2022 on Wednesday while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day.Brent crude for June delivery jumped 7.3 per cent to $119.34 a barrel by 1:15 pm Eastern time and touched an intraday high of $119.76. Brent for July delivery, where more active trading…

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Abhishek Sharma-Travis Head create IPL history with blazing stand vs MI | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma-Travis Head create IPL history with blazing stand vs MI | Cricket News

Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. (PTI Photo) Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head produced an extraordinary performance against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, stitching together a record partnership in the IPL.Earlier, Ryan Rickelton’s sensational 123 off 62 balls, along with a blazing opening stand with Will Jacks (46), powered Mumbai Indians to a massive 243/5…

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Lara Dutta recalls Deepika Padukone shooting Housefull with malaria, calls her ‘an absolute professional’: 'She was drained out' |

Lara Dutta recalls Deepika Padukone shooting Housefull with malaria, calls her ‘an absolute professional’: ‘She was drained out’ |

As Housefull completes 16 years, Lara Dutta looks back at the memories of the film that went on to become a massive franchise. In a recent conversation, the actress opened up about the camaraderie on set and made a surprising revelation about co-star Deepika Padukone’s dedication during the shoot.Recalling the filming days in Italy, Lara…

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Glove makers flag surge in substandard imports, seek urgent govt enforcement of quality norms

Indegene Q4 net profit falls 32% despite record ₹1,003 crore revenue, declares dividend

Healthcare tech firm Indegene Ltd on Wednesday (April 29) reported a 32.2% year-on-year decline in fourth-quarter net profit at ₹79.7 crore, compared with ₹117.6 crore in the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter rose 32.8% year-on-year to ₹1,003.4 crore from ₹755.6 crore, marking the company’s first quarterly revenue above ₹1,000 crore. While revenue…

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Jan Vishwas Bill 3 in works, says Piyush Goyal; simpler rules, lower compliance burden next focus

Jan Vishwas Bill 3 in works, says Piyush Goyal; simpler rules, lower compliance burden next focus

The government is working on a third edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill that will go beyond decriminalising minor offences and focus on simplifying procedures, reducing compliance burden and making business operations easier, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.Speaking at the World Bank Group’s workshop on the Business Ready (B-READY) framework, Goyal…

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