There's no doubt — the OnePlus Nord 6 is the battery champion of 2026
With a power bank-sized 9,000mAh battery, the Nord 6 lasts two days with ease. Combine that with powerful internals and good software, and you get a great mid-range phone..
High-precision measurement of the W boson mass with the CMS experiment
The CMS experiment at CERN reports one of the highest-precision measurements of the W boson mass, finding it in line with standard model predictions and at odds with recent anomalous measurements..
Assessment of how 16 taxonomic groups in a lowland tropical forest resist and recover from anthropogenic disturbance shows the potential of protecting naturally regenerating secondary forests to reverse biodiversity losses..
Trump’s Justice Department Dropped 23,000 Criminal Investigations To Focus On Deportations
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. In the first days after Pam Bondi was appointed attorney general last year, the Department of Justice began shutting down pending criminal cases at a record pace. ….
Realme C100x is on the way too, first details leak
The Realme C100 and C100i have both been quietly launched in Thailand, but it now turns out that there's a third member of the family on the way too: the C100x. This is headed to India according to a new report.
According to unnamed "trusted sources", it wil….
Ashok Sharma is not an unusual story in Indian cricket. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, and Mohammad Siraj inspire youngsters to pursue the most risky, back-breaking career choice..
‘Bastard not obscene’: Supreme Court alters conviction in 2014 fatal assault case
Hearing criminal appeals challenging a 2019 Madras High Court verdict in connection with the assault, the Supreme Court, however, upheld the charge of culpable homicide..
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 8, 2026
Application Security Engineer Liebherr Group | Germany | On-site – View job details As an Application Security Engineer, you will implement security testing tools such as SAST, DAST, and IAST, perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and col….
Las aerolíneas europeas, preocupadas por la escasez de combustible este verano por la guerra de Irán: "Todos estamos trabajando en planes de contingencia"
El verano aún no ha empezado, pero en las aerolíneas europeas ya hay una palabra que se repite con preocupación: combustible. La guerra en Oriente Medio y el bloqueo de una de las rutas más importantes del mundo han encendido todas las alarmas.]]>.
India reportedly bars Chinese CCTV cameras, turns to Taiwan and Western suppliers
India is moving to phase out Chinese-made internet-connected CCTV cameras and high-speed tollway cameras, citing national security risks, even as it cautiously opens other sectors to Chinese investment. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has shor….
Why now? Because Trump desperately needed the ceasefire with Iran
Recent history, however, offers a caution: Trump has walked back major international agreements before, from the Iran nuclear deal to the 2026 Geneva negotiations, whenever they ceased to serve his immediate interests.
Seasonal controls on groundwater irrigation quality in a semi-arid granitic watershed of Telangana, India: an integrated IWQI-GIS-multivariate approach
Scientific Reports - Seasonal controls on groundwater irrigation quality in a semi-arid granitic watershed of Telangana, India: an integrated IWQI-GIS-multivariate approach.
A novel hyperbolic tangent-augmented controller framework for temperature control in jacketed continuous stirred tank reactors
Accurate temperature regulation of jacketed continuous stirred tank reactors (CSTRs) remains a challenging task due to strong nonlinearities, tight coupling between mass and energy balances, and sensitivity to disturbances and operating-point variations. In t….
Iranul și Omanul pregătesc taxe pentru navele care tranzitează Strâmtoarea Ormuz în timpul armistițiului. Piețele reacționează pozitiv
Iranul și Omanul vor să introducă taxe de tranzit pentru navele comerciale care vor traversa Strâmtoarea Ormuz în perioada armistițiului de două săptămâni..
Mint Quick Edit | Smartphones need tax relief: These essential devices are getting way too expensive
Smartphone prices in India have leapt up as input costs rise. Given how vital these handsets are, they deserve tax relief just to help keep them within the reach of our multitudes. This is no ordinary product category..
Kalpakkam milestone: India’s nuclear fuel recycling programme is well on its way
India’s indigenous fast breeder reactor has reached criticality—a key milestone in its three-stage nuclear programme. It’ll let us recycle fuel, exploit our thorium reserves and reduce uranium import dependence, signalling progress towards energy independence..
The OnePlus Nord 6 is now officially launched in India, and OnePlus has also revealed its prices and key features....
The post OnePlus Nord 6 now official appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews..
Five Points for Peace: Why China’s Iran Initiative Missed the Headlines?
China’s conduct in the UN Security Council often disappoints those who expect it to openly confront what they see as an unrestrained American imperial machine. This expectation was especially evident in China’s abstentions on two key recent occasions: UNSC Re….
Prologue Starting with the Trojan Wat in the early thirteenth century BCE, the Greeks embarked on a gigantic Grexit that lasted for centuries. They migrated to other more prosperous lands than Hellas / Greece. Expansion of the Greeks to the Mediterranean The ….
Oppn allegations relevant for political debate, but not for CEC removal proceedings: RS chairman
India News: NEW DELHI: In the order rejecting the opposition’s notice to move a motion seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Rajya Sabha C..
Henderson homers again as the Orioles beat the White Sox
METS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 3, 10 INNINGS NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter Ronny Mauricio returned to the majors by lining a game-winning single in the 10th inning that....
Así ha sido la mediación clave de Pakistán (con empujón final de China) para la tregua de dos semanas entre EEUU e Irán
A escasas horas de que expirara el ultimátum lanzado por Donald Trump a Teherán, Pakistán logró anotar un inesperado tanto diplomático. Islamabad articuló un acuerdo de alto....
Rol cu miză mare pe scena internațională. Cum a reușit Pakistanul să negocieze pacea temporară între SUA și Iran
Timp de decenii, elvețienii au fost cei care au transmis mesajele americane Iranului, reprezentând interesul superputerii față de Teheran, după ce relațiile diplomatice au fost zdruncinate de criza ostaticilor. În ultimul an, Qatarul și Omanul au jucat ambele….
India’s clean energy ambitions face critical minerals crunch
India’s clean energy shift faces risks from reliance on imported critical minerals like lithium and cobalt, as global competition intensifies for supply chains..
“Productive talks on US-India ties”: Sergio Gor meets Commerce Secretary Lutnick
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor discussed a commercial roadmap with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, including a proposed AI partnership and increased Indian pharma investment in the US..
RBI raises FY27 GDP projection to 6.9%, retail inflation estimate to 4.6%
The RBI upped its GDP growth projection for FY27 slightly to 6.9 per cent from the earlier 6.7 per cent. It also raised the inflation projections for FY27 to 4.6 per cent from the earlier 4.2 per cent..
15 stocks including Infosys, GAIL, Lupin, SRF to be in focus on Wednesday
Shares of 15 companies including Infosys, GAIL, Aurobindo Pharma and Lupin will be in focus on Wednesday, driven by key developments such as earnings cues, sectoral trends, and broader market sentiment..
RBI proposes additional measures to promote ease of doing business
To facilitate better utilisation of Bank Board’s time, after a comprehensive review of all our extant instructions, RBI proposes to revise and rationalise the matters requiring its attention.
AI, creators and quick commerce to power India’s ecommerce growth to $250 billion
With 150 million new shoppers expected and Gen Z emerging as a dominant force, the sector is shifting from traditional funnel-based retail to an always-on, experience-driven model.
TRAI proposes mobile plans at lower prices offering only call, sms services
Trai said it has mandated that every telecom operator shall offer at least one special tariff voucher exclusively for calling (voice) and SMS only but companies issued few plans with longer validity.
Assam Assembly polls 2026: EC fully prepared for single-phase voting on April 9
EC gears up for Assam polls on April 9 with webcasting at all booths, security deployment and over 2.5 crore voters set to participate in single-phase voting..
Svatantra Microfin said to prepare for $250 million India IPO
Svatantra Microfin, backed by Advent International, is preparing for an initial public offering that could raise up to $250 million. The microfinance firm, founded by Ananya Birla, has appointed Kotak Mahindra Capital and Axis Capital as advisers and plans to….
Visa's India, South Asia head Sandeep Ghosh to quit
Sandeep Ghosh, Visa's India and South Asia head, is stepping down after more than four years to pursue an external opportunity. His departure occurs as the payments company intensifies its focus on digital payments and regional partnerships. A successor has b….
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: Fusion Finance, Godrej Consumer among 5 stocks that could give 10-30% return
Brokerages continue to remain upbeat on select stocks across financials, consumption, healthcare, and auto, highlighting attractive upside potential backed by company-specific growth drivers.We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms ….
Contrarian bets:5 stocks Ambareesh Baliga recommends with up to 78% upside amid Iran war
Independent market expert Ambareesh Baliga believes the current environment offers contrarian opportunities despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, and has identified five stocks that could see strong near-term upside. The idea reflects the essence of contrari….
Nifty target 26,000: Bernstein’s Venugopal Garre lists 6 sectors to buy amid Iran war ceasefire
Brokerage Bernstein set a year-end target of 26,000 for the Nifty 50, with strategist Venugopal Garre saying the United States–Iran ceasefire marks an “off-ramp” from recent hostilities. Falling crude risks support rebounds in financials, oil marketing compan….
Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Benchmark indices extended gains for the fourth consecutive session, supported by a marginal cooling in crude oil prices. Stocks are expected to react to the RBI monetary policy and geopolitical developments, with volatility likely to remain elevated. India V….
HDFC Bank, SBI, Yes Bank, other bank stocks rally up to 6%. What lies ahead?
Indian banking stocks experienced a significant surge on Wednesday. This rally followed a sharp decline in March, driven by investor concerns over the US-Iran conflict and oil price volatility. The announcement of a US-Iran ceasefire has boosted market sentim….
Who wants to be a largecap investor? 12 penny stocks double investors wealth in just six months when Nifty fell 7%
Despite a falling Nifty, twelve penny stocks delivered exceptional returns. These low-priced shares more than doubled investor wealth in just six months. This rally occurred amidst market volatility and global concerns. While large caps faced pressure, these ….
ETMarkets Smart Talk | FY26 a year of consolidation, not breakdown; global stability key for revival in FY27: Somil Mehta
Indian markets experienced consolidation in FY26 due to global headwinds, but underlying economic strength remains. FY27 revival hinges on global stability and domestic growth drivers like government capex and consumption. Investors should focus on sectors wi….
RBI rate hikes look inevitable in 2026: How it can impact banks, realty, rate sensitive stocks
Amidst geopolitical tensions and rising inflation fears, analysts anticipate the RBI may hike its policy repo rate by 50 basis points in 2026. This potential shift could significantly impact rate-sensitive sectors like banking and real estate, which are alrea….
Rohit Seksaria sees value in banking and services; trims exposure in metal, EMS stocks
Rohit Seksaria, Fund Manager at Sundaram Mutual, is strategically repositioning his investments. He sees value in lending financials and the broader services sector, including retailers and telecom. Seksaria is reducing exposure to metals and manufacturing. H….
Crude oil price crash: 25 stocks which benefit the most from Iran war ceasefire
A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has boosted Indian stocks. Brent crude prices fell significantly after the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This eased supply disruption fears, leading to sharp gains in aviation, refining, and infrastruct….
Silver rockets Rs 13,500/kg, gold gains Rs 3,700/10 gms as Iran war ceasefire lifts inflation worries. Right time to buy?
Gold and silver prices surged on Wednesday, mirroring global gains as U.S. President Trump's ceasefire with Iran eased inflation fears. MCX silver futures jumped 6%, while gold futures rose 2.4%. International spot gold hit a near three-week high. Experts adv….
Om Power Transmission IPO opens tomorrow: Check price-band, GMP and other key details
Om Power Transmission Limited IPO opens on April 9 with a price band of Rs 166–175. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of Rs 132.56 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 17.50 crore. The allotment is expected to be finalised on April 15, 2026, and the company is lik….
You can buy Apple, Amazon, and Tesla shares sitting in India; here's exactly how to do it
Investing in US and international stocks from India is no longer reserved for the wealthy or the well-connected. With the right platform and a valid PAN card, any Indian resident can legally own a slice of the world's biggest companies — starting with as litt….
Will dream run for home loan borrowers end soon despite RBI maintaining status quo on repo rate?
The Reserve Bank of India has kept the repo rate steady at 5.25%. Home loan borrowers may see temporary relief. However, rising inflation, driven by global events, suggests a potential repo rate increase in upcoming meetings. This could lead to higher home lo….
Will FD investors see higher interest rates in coming months despite RBI holding repo rate?
Retaining repo rates in succession was a relief for many FD investors who have been depositing for low maturity amounts for some time after many banks and small finance banks cut deposit rates following the RBI’s 125 bps repo rate cut last year (2025). Howeve….
RBI Monetary Policy 2026 Live Streaming: When and where to watch the address of Governor Sanjay Malhotra today?
RBI MPC Meeting Live Telecast: The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India will announce its decision on interest rate and other key monetary policies on April 8. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will give a statement on the Monetary Policy Committ….
RBI MPC Repo Rate: Sanjay Malhotra & Co hold rates steady at 5.25% as war shocks rattle outlook
RBI MPC Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its first policy decision since the Iran war, as it balances a weakening rupee with the need to support growth. The pause was widely expected after earlier rate cuts, but ri….
RBI MPC key takeaways 2026: Check major announcements by Governor Sanjay Malhotra
The Reserve Bank of India will announce its monetary policy decision on Wednesday. The Monetary Policy Committee will decide on the repo rate. Global uncertainty is a key factor. Experts predict rates will remain unchanged. This is the first policy review sin….
Iran war: Centre opens talks with states on jet fuel tax cuts amid cost surge
A spike in fuel prices and airspace disruptions have strained airline finances. Tax cuts and capped price hikes offer only limited relief as airlines raise surcharges..
AI roles surge across India’s top IT firms as automation reshapes growth
This shift is already visible in the pace of leadership changes. At least five of the country’s top 10 IT firms—including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, LTM, and Persistent Systems—introduced or expanded AI-focused roles over the past year, more t….
La economía valenciana ante el impacto de la guerra en Irán: "Tenemos las capacidades"
El vicepresidente de la Generalitat, José Luis Díez Climent, ha analizado con representantes de la empresa y expertos en coyuntura internacional el impacto del conflicto en una mesa redonda con El Confidencial.
RBI keeps rates on hold, forecasts 6.9% growth for FY27
India Business News: The Reserve Bank of India keeps the repo rate stable at 5.25% while projecting a 6.9% growth for FY27 amidst rising inflation and global uncertainty..
India Post GDS Result 2026 Date and Time update: When will the merit list be released at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in? Check steps to download, selection criteria and more
India Post GDS Result 2026 Merit list: The Department of Posts is set to release the India Post GDS second merit list 2026 soon, following the completion of the first round of verification on March 23. Once the GDS Post 2nd merit list is released, students ca….
LS speaker & RS chairman reject notice for motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar
India News: NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha speaker and Rajya Sabha chairman have rejected the opposition’s notice for a motion for the removal of chief election commissione..
On Pak minister’s warning to hit Kolkata, Rajnath says ‘only God knows how many parts they’ll be broken into’
India News: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hit back strongly at his Pakistan counterpart Khawaja Asif's recent remarks related to striking Kolkata, war..
After February grounding, Tejas fleet set to fly again today
India News: NEW DELHI: In what is good news for Indian Air Force (IAF), the indigenously developed LCA Tejas fleet is likely to resume flight operations on Wednes..
Skymet predicts below-normal monsoon in India this year; El Niño to hit second half
India anticipates below-normal monsoon rains in 2026. El Nino is expected to affect precipitation in the latter half of the season. This forecast raises concerns for crop production and overall inflation. While early, the prediction highlights potential chall….
BJK Cup: India trail Thailand 0-1 as unseasonal rain stalls play
Unseasonal April rains disrupted India's Billie Jean King Cup opening tie against Thailand, delaying matches and impacting the hosts' usual home advantage. Vaishnavi Adkar lost her singles match, while Sahaja Yamlapalli's comeback was halted by rain, with unf….
Emirates scheduled flight filed as charter, not allowed to overfly India till confusion sorted out
India Business News: NEW DELHI: An Emirates flight on its way from the UAE to Singapore on Sunday (April 5) was briefly not allowed to enter Indian airspace. The reason: t..
India Keeps Key Rate Steady as Weak Rupee Takes Center Stage
The Reserve Bank of India held interest rates in its first policy decision since the Middle East crisis erupted, as it grapples with a sharply weaker rupee while trying to support economic growth..
Ravi Kishan meets Guru Randhawa; Actor-politician calls singer a sweet soul
Actor-politician Ravi Kishan met Punjabi sensation Guru Randhawa, whom he described as a "sweet soul." He went on to praise the singer for his writing and singing, and wished him success for his India tour..
Construction, award of highway projects at 7-year low in 2025-26
Highway construction and new project awards in 2025-26 hit a seven-year low, with less than 10,000 km built and only 7,000 km awarded. This decline is attributed to stricter land availability pre-conditions and fewer state highways being converted to National….
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology students clinched the Lam Research Challenge in India, a rigorous four-stage competition testing engineering prowess. Nearly 7,000 students from 474 colleges participated. The challenge culminated in a live arena where….
Justice B V Nagarathna: Women cannot be 'untouchables' for 3 days every month
Justice B.V. Nagarathna strongly criticized the historical practice of isolating menstruating women, deeming it a form of "untouchability." While hearing arguments on the Sabarimala temple entry ban, she questioned the validity of such social customs. Solicit….
IndiaFirst deal with BNP Cardif hits a UBI pact hurdle
IndiaFirst Life's proposed stake sale to BNP Paribas Cardif is delayed. Union Bank of India has exited its corporate agency tie-up with IndiaFirst Life. This development impacts the deal closure and growth visibility. Bancassurance is a key business driver fo….
Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather today: When will rain stop in Delhi-NCR? IMD's latest forecast has all the details
Delhi rain update: Delhi is likely to see rainfall and thunderstorms today, April 8, 2026 and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the capital. Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad are also likely to witness generally cloudy skies….
Iran-US ceasefire: What is a ceasefire and what it mean for the Middle East, India, Pakistan, Asim Munir, petrol, diesel, and gold prices
Iran Ceasefire News: A temporary halt in US-Iran hostilities has brought a ceasefire into focus, impacting global oil markets and potentially easing fuel prices in India. This pause offers relief to the Middle East, creating space for diplomacy, though its lo….
Ishwari Pande scripts history, becomes first blind swimmer to cross Palk Strait
Seventeen-year-old Ishwari Pande, a completely blind swimmer from Nagpur, has made history by becoming the first visually impaired individual to cross the Palk Strait from Sri Lanka to India. She completed the 29km swim in 11 hours and 15 minutes, guided by h….
RBI MPC: India's central bank sounds alarm with five risks as Iran war threatens domestic stability
The Reserve Bank of India flagged five key risks to the Indian economy, warning that ongoing global conflict and uncertainty could impact inflation, growth, and financial conditions.It said higher crude oil prices may push up imported inflation and widen the ….
Women borrowers raise 76L crore in 2025, 5x increase in 8 years
Women are increasingly driving credit demand in India, now holding Rs 76 lakh crore, a near five-fold surge since 2017. Their formal credit uptake grew 9% annually, with outstanding credit rising 4.8 times. This signifies a major shift, with women actively pa….
FPI bond selloff tops Rs 8,000 crore as RBI curbs lift hedging costs
Foreign investors have sold Indian bonds worth over ₹8,000 crore. This follows Reserve Bank of India curbs on speculative rupee trading. These actions have significantly increased hedging costs for investors. Consequently, Indian bond yields have also risen. ….
Meet 'Rakasa' director Manasa Sharma: Former software engineer turns storyteller
Filmmaker Manasa Sharma is making waves with her debut fantasy comedy, 'Rakasa,' which is performing well at the box office. Sharma's inspiring journey from software engineer to director, honed through web series and short films, has captivated audiences. The….
Robot Maker Kuka Eyes US, Asia as Europe’s Factories Lag on AI
Many of Europe’s industrial companies are too slow to adopt artificial intelligence, putting faster-moving global rivals in a position to overtake them, according to German-Chinese robotics maker Kuka AG..
IMF Warns Crypto Risks Could Trigger Financial Instability
Financial systems have typically evolved through a combination of innovation and crisis. It tends to go like this: New technologies promise efficiency, only for their risks to become apparent under stress. Over time, institutions, regulations and practices ad….
Cookware Market Outlook: USD 49.39 Billion by 2031 with Online Sales Segment Set to Expand at 6.28% CAGR, Says Mordor Intelligence
Cookware brands are redesigning portfolios around induction use, PFAS-safe coatings, premium finishes, and D2C channels to stay compliant and competitive.....
Applied Materials looks to ramp up investment in India’s deep-tech startups
Applied Materials is spending more time tracking opportunities in India than before, as policy support and early-stage investments are beginning to translate into a stronger pipeline of startups..
Travel shifts could favour India amid global turmoil, says Minor Hotels founder Heinecke
Minor Hotels is expanding in India, adapting to the growing domestic travel market and aims to balance city and leisure offerings, leveraging its diverse brands for global travellers..
Tata's Agratas taps banks for $730 mn loans to power giga plans
Agratas is the latest Tata firm to close in on $1 billion funding for its project, with the group’s three other new ventures Air India, Tata Digital and Tata Electronics having already crossed $1 billion infusion from the parent firm..
KreditBee raises $280 million, enters the unicorn club
KreditBee has raised $280 million in Series E funding, valued at $1.5 billion and becoming a unicorn. The majority of the funds will be used to grow its lending portfolio and explore new financial services, reflecting strong investor confidence..
As India's hospitality market hots up, hotel chains race to flag new hotels
Data from hotel chains and consultancies shows at least three companies have signed over a dozen hotels this year, riding the domestic tourism boom and demand for branded experiences..
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