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Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett hospitalized amid political comeback efforts
Tel Aviv, April 20: Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and likely challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu was hospitalized Sunday morning at the Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba after experiencing a cardiac episode during a fitness workout. According to a hospital statement, Bennett underwent a catheterization procedure and is in stable condition under medical supervision.
Israeli PM says Hamas rejects deal to return half of living hostages
Jerusalem, April 20: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Hamas had rejected a proposal for the return of half of the living hostages in Gaza by demanding the end of the war and an Israeli military retreat from Gaza.
Israel 'committed' to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear arms
Jerusalem, April 18: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement on Friday that he is committed, along with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and all parties, to leading a "clear course of action" to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Israeli PM insists will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear arms
Jerusalem, April 18: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Israel would not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, amid reports of renewed negotiations between Tehran and the US administration over a new nuclear agreement.
Israel claims strikes on Hamas, Hezbollah targets
Jerusalem, April 17: Israel said on Thursday it carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, targeting what it described as Hamas and Hezbollah infrastructure.
'Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons' says prime minister's office
Tel Aviv, April 17: The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of Israel, today, Thursday, issued a statement regarding the reports that President Trump scuttled an Israeli plan for a joint American-Israeli military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Israeli PM tells negotiators to 'continue the steps' for release of Gaza hostages
Jerusalem, April 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed Israeli negotiators to "continue the steps" for the release of hostages still held in Gaza, his office said, as efforts to revive the ceasefire appeared to be stalled.
Israeli troops to stay in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely: Defence Minister
Jerusalem, April 17: Israel's Defence Minister has said that troops will remain in security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, remarks that could further complicate talks with Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage release.
Israel attempts to 'militarise' humanitarian aid, displace Palestinians through Gaza blockade: Palestinian official
Gaza, April 17: Israel's recently-outlined policy of blocking humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip attempts to "militarise" humanitarian aid and displace Palestinians, a Palestinian official said.
Israel ramps up Gaza airstrikes, hits 1,200 targets since March 18
Tel Aviv, April 16: The Israel Defence Forces, since March 18, have intensified precise military operations in Gaza, striking approximately 1,200 terrorist targets--including tunnel networks--using 350 fighter jets, the IDF said.
High inflation eroded purchasing power, hit households' savings before 2014: Centre
New Delhi, April 16: As India's retail inflation hit six-year low in March, the government data showed on Wednesday that average annual inflation between 2004–05 and 2013–14 stood at 8.2 per cent, reflecting a decade marked by considerable volatility in retail prices and households across the country bearing the brunt of steep increases in food and fuel prices.
Israel blocks Gaza humanitarian aid to undermine Hamas' control
Jerusalem, April 16: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israel has adopted a policy of blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza to undermine Hamas' control over the population.
RBI to take rate cut down to 5.5 pc in FY26, CPI inflation to average 3.7 pc: HSBC
New Delhi, April 16: The RBI has already embarked on a rate cutting cycle, and a report by HSBC Global Research said on Wednesday that it expects a 25bp rate cut in each of the June and August policy meetings, taking the repo rate down to 5.5 per cent this fiscal (FY26).
India's CPI inflation to average 4.3 pc this fiscal: Crisil
New Delhi, April 16: A Crisil report on Wednesday projected India's CPI inflation to average 4.3 per cent this fiscal (FY26) -- with food, fuel and core inflation at 4.6 per cent, 2.5 per cent and 4.2 per cent, respectively.
RBI may cut rates by 50 bps in June and August, says SBI Research
New Delhi, April 16: As inflation hits a multi-year low and expectations remain subdued, a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) of 50 basis points is possible in June and August, said a report by SBI Research.
Tunisian president reaffirms support for Palestinian statehood in talks with Arab League chief
Tunis, April 16: Tunisian President Kais Saied reaffirmed his country's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Netanyahu visits Gaza, vows to escalate operations against Hamas
Jerusalem, April 16: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited northern Gaza, vowing to intensify military operations against Hamas until "all war objectives are achieved."
Netanyahu voices opposition to Palestinian statehood amid French recognition push
Jerusalem, April 15: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday that he opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state, reaffirming his long-held position amid mounting international support for a two-state solution.
Retail inflation in March fell to 3.34 per cent, food inflation declined to 2.69 %
New Delhi, April 15: Retail inflation in the month of March fell to 3.34 per cent from 3.61 in February, according to the official data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
Continuous CPI inflation softening to boost private final consumption expenditure
New Delhi, April 15: The softening of CPI inflation will boost India’s private final consumption expenditure, the largest component of the GDP, industry leaders said on Tuesday.
Japanese Ambassador meets 97-year-old freedom fighter Asha Sahay in Patna
Patna, April 15: On his official visit to Bihar, Japanese Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono paid tribute to India’s freedom movement by meeting Asha Sahay Choudhry, a veteran of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Rani of Jhansi Regiment.
Crisil projects 6.5 pc GDP growth for India in fiscal 2026 amid US tariffs
New Delhi, April 14: While US tariff hikes remain a key risk to growth forecast, global credit rating agency Crisil on Monday projected 6.5 per cent GDP growth for India in fiscal 2026, with risks tilted to the downside.
Indian stock market set for data-driven outcomes this week
Mumbai, April 14: The current week is poised to be a crucial one for global markets, including the Indian benchmark indices, as inflation, industrial activity and employment data line up across the world’s largest economies, a report said on Monday.
Over 250 former Israeli intelligence officials urge end to Gaza war, return of hostages: Media
Jerusalem, April 14: More than 250 former officials of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency have signed a letter urging the government to immediately end the war in the Gaza Strip and bring about the release of the Israeli hostages still held there, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported.
Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage
Gaza, April 13: Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a video of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023.
Hamas says positive about Gaza peace proposal guaranteeing permanent ceasefire
Gaza, April 13: Hamas said that it is positive about any Gaza ceasefire proposal that guarantees a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.
Bangladesh: Pro-Palestine protestors take out massive rally, slam Israel and US
Dhaka, April 12: Thousands of protestors gathered in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Saturday under the banner of 'March for Gaza', expressing solidarity with Palestine and slamming the United States for backing Israel.
RBI to buy govt bonds worth Rs 40,000 crore on April 17
Mumbai, April 11: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced that it will conduct an Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase of government bonds worth Rs 40,000 crore on April 17.
Netanyahu's passover message acknowledges national pain, resilience
Tel Aviv, April 11: In his Passover address to the nation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the empty chairs at many Seder--Passover feast--tables this year, representing hostages still held by Hamas, fallen soldiers, and the wounded recovering in rehabilitation centers.
Air Force retirees, reservists dismissed from service after publishing political statement
Tel Aviv, April 10: A thousand Air Force retirees and reservists are being dismissed after publishing a letter calling for the end of the war in Gaza.
Bank of Baroda passes on RBI rate cut to retail and MSME customers
Mumbai, April 10: The government-owned Bank of Baroda on Thursday announced the immediate transmission of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) policy rate cut to its customers.
RBI's policy stance turning accommodative shows signs of easing: SBI Report
Mumbai, April 10: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a more accommodative stance in its monetary policy, as inflation expectations have shown signs of easing.
US Senate confirms former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee as Israel ambassador
Washington DC, April 10: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) signed the commission for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to assume office as the United States Ambassador to Israel following his confirmation by the US Senate earlier in the day. The Senate confirmed him by a vote of 53-46.
Bank of India, UCO Bank cut lending rates after RBI repo rate slash
New Delhi, April 9: Hours after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25 basis points cut in the repo rate, two major public sector banks -- Bank of India and UCO Bank on Wednesday reduced their lending rates, bringing relief to both existing and new borrowers.
'RBI's rate cut move commendable, will boost consumption'
Mumbai, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent was timely and appreciated, an expert said on Wednesday.
Banks likely to reduce interest rates after RBI's repo rate cut: SBI report
New Delhi, April 9: With the RBI’s 50 basis points cumulative reduction in policy rates since February this year, transmission of the rate cut by banks is expected in the coming quarters, according to an SBI report.
Indian stock markets close lower amid US tariff developments, Nifty holds 22,400
Mumbai, April 9: After staging a smart comeback yesterday, Indian stock markets ended on a negative note on Wednesday, showing no major enthusiasm for the policy interest cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).According to the market experts, the sentiments of the market participants are subdued due to the developments in the US reciprocal tariffs which will be effective from today.
Global brokerages project more RBI rate cuts this fiscal
New Delhi, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent and shift its stance to ‘accommodative’ from ‘neutral’ has strengthened expectations among global brokerages of further monetary easing in the coming months.
Indian stock market ends lower as US reciprocal tariffs come into effect
Mumbai, April 9: The Indian stock market ended lower on Wednesday due to weak global cues and concerns over US trade tariffs, even though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points.
RBI to ensure swift transmission of rate cut; US tariff will have less impact on India: Governor
Mumbai, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will ensure swift transmission of repo rate cut benefits, says governor Sanjay Malhotra in a post-policy press conference.