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'48 Hours Before Hell…': US President Donald Trump's Warning As Strait Of Hormuz Deadline Nears

Lessons from Hormuz for fragmented world — dire straits to lucrative straits: Economics of geographic power

The ongoing 2026 Iran conflict has transformed the Strait of Hormuz from a strategic chokepoint into a powerful economic tool, with Iran reportedly monetising passage by charging select vessels high transit fees while restricting others. This shift highlights the rise of geo-capitalism.

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Manipur suspends internet in 5 districts after bomb attack, CM reviews security situation

Manipur government has suspended internet and mobile data services for three days across five Imphal valley districts following a deadly bomb attack in Bishnupur district that killed two children. The shutdown aims to prevent the spread of misinformation, hate speech, and inflammatory content that could escalate tensions.

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'A whole civilisation will die tonight': Donald Trump's stark warning ahead of Hormuz deadline

US President Donald Trump issued a cryptic warning that "a whole civilization will die tonight" as tensions with Iran escalated ahead of a deadline. Vice President JD Vance said the US had largely achieved its military goals and that the war may end soon, even as strikes targeted key Iranian infrastructure across multiple locations.

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Karnataka Cong leaders allege LPG crisis, blame Centre for 'livelihood losses'

Congress leaders in Karnataka, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar, have accused the Centre of causing a severe LPG and fuel crisis in the state, impacting lakhs of livelihoods. They claimed that auto drivers, small traders, and gig workers are facing distress due to sharp price hikes and shortages.

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JPMorgan CEO says bank facing highest risk from ongoing wars

Dimon also highlighted concerns over rising geopolitical tensions with China and ongoing trade disputes linked to tariffs introduced by Donald Trump. Alongside geopolitical risks, he pointed to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence as a transformative yet uncertain force for the banking sector and broader economy.

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Air India hikes fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes amid geopolitical tensions

Global oil shock: Air India hikes fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes

Air India has announced an increase in fuel surcharges for both domestic and international flights due to a sharp rise in global jet fuel prices. For domestic routes, the airline will introduce a distance-based surcharge ranging from ₹299 to ₹899, replacing the earlier flat fee structure.

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Air India confirms resignation of its CEO Campbell Wilson

Air India has confirmed the resignation of its CEO and MD Campbell Wilson, who had earlier informed Chairman N. Chandrasekaran of his intention to step down in 2026. He will continue in the role until a successor is appointed, with a committee already set up to oversee the transition.

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Trump hints at 'regime change' in Iran, says war could end soon

'Deranged lunatic': US lawmakers push to remove Donald Trump after Iran threat; 25th Amendment calls grow

Trump's expletive-filled threats to strike Iran's infrastructure sparked bipartisan alarm, with lawmakers including Greene, Schumer, Sanders, and others labeling him "unstable" and urging 25th Amendment action. Prediction markets show rising bets on potential removal.

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Govt doubles daily 5kg LPG cylinder quota for migrant labourers across states

The Indian government has doubled the daily allocation of 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders for migrant labourers across states to improve access to cooking fuel. The enhanced supply, managed by state governments and supported by oil marketing companies, exceeds the earlier 20% cap introduced in March.

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NASA's Artemis II crew sets new distance record; four astronauts went furthest than any human in history

The mission, led by NASA, includes four astronauts and aims to test the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System in a crewed deep-space environment. During the journey, the team conducted lunar observations, captured high-resolution images, witnessed a solar eclipse, and gathered critical scientific data.

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US–Israel–Iran war: Is Mojtaba Khamenei alive? Supreme Leader's new 'thank you' message to Iraq surfaces amid death rumours

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'unconscious', in critical condition, receiving treatment in Qom: Report

A UK report claims Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and in critical condition in Qom, based on US-Israel intelligence. He is reportedly unable to govern, raising concerns of a power vacuum.

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I&B Ministry extends TRP suspension for news channels to curb sensational coverage amid West Asia conflict

I B Ministry extended the suspension of TRPs for news channels by another four weeks, directing the BARC to continue withholding viewership data.. TRPs are a key metric for determining advertising revenue and audience share, so the continued suspension is expected to significantly impact broadcasters' commercial strategies.

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Crude oil prices surge over 3 pc over Iran tensions, Trump deadline

Global crude oil prices surged more than 3 per cent on April 7, 2026, amid escalating US-Iran tensions and President Donald Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude climbed to 111.63 dollars while WTI jumped over 3 percent to 116.87 dollars.

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Sensex, Nifty slip after mild start on geopolitical tensions

Sensex, Nifty slide 1 pc as Hormuz deadline by US rattles markets

The Indian stock market experienced a notable decline on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 closing approximately 1% lower. This downward movement followed an initial opening that saw the Sensex drop over 700 points to reach 73,366.60 and the Nifty slide nearly 0.9% to trade around 22,764.

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J&K healthcare crisis: 11,700 vacancies, trauma centres non-functional

Jammu and Kashmir's healthcare system is under severe strain with over 11,700 vacant posts across hospitals. Critical trauma centres in Udhampur and Ramban remain largely non-functional due to acute staff shortages, raising serious concerns over emergency care and overall service delivery.

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Lessons from Hormuz for fragmented world — dire straits to lucrative straits: Economics of geographic power

Manipur suspends internet in 5 districts after bomb attack, CM reviews security situation

'A whole civilisation will die tonight': Donald Trump's stark warning ahead of Hormuz deadline

Karnataka Cong leaders allege LPG crisis, blame Centre for 'livelihood losses'

JPMorgan CEO says bank facing highest risk from ongoing wars

Global oil shock: Air India hikes fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes

Air India confirms resignation of its CEO Campbell Wilson

'Deranged lunatic': US lawmakers push to remove Donald Trump after Iran threat; 25th Amendment calls grow

Govt doubles daily 5kg LPG cylinder quota for migrant labourers across states

NASA's Artemis II crew sets new distance record; four astronauts went furthest than any human in history

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'unconscious', in critical condition, receiving treatment in Qom: Report

I&B Ministry extends TRP suspension for news channels to curb sensational coverage amid West Asia conflict

Crude oil prices surge over 3 pc over Iran tensions, Trump deadline

Sensex, Nifty slide 1 pc as Hormuz deadline by US rattles markets

J&K healthcare crisis: 11,700 vacancies, trauma centres non-functional

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