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Bilateral relations, diplomatic summits, trade agreements between India and USA.

Reliance, Vedanta join pre-bid talks with govt for $780-mn rare earth scheme

The scheme will provide capital incentives worth ₹750 crore to five rare earth magnet-making plants to be constructed in two years, followed by sales-linked incentives worth ₹6,530 crore for five ye

mint - economy — 2026-04-07

Markets signal rate hikes even as RBI set to hold rates

Markets have already priced in a sharp tightening cycle as oil prices surge and geopolitical risks deepen. But with the shock still evolving, the Reserve Bank of India may choose to wait rather than r

mint - economy — 2026-04-07

India's mango exporters fret as Iran war triggers shortage of refrigerated containers, increases costs

Indian mango growers and exporters face significant losses as a shortage of refrigerated containers, disrupted maritime routes, and soaring freight costs jeopardize the peak export season for premium

mint - economy — 2026-04-07

Oil prices rise amid Trump's escalation threats, WTI up 2%

Brent crosses $111 as Trump threatens “complete demolition” of Iran if Hormuz isn’t reopened. With 20% of global oil supply disrupted, India moves to secure fuel supplies.

mint - economy — 2026-04-07

Oil production to take hit, output from Middle East expected to drop by 9 million barrel per day

Oil production from the Middle East is expected to reduce by around 9 million barrels per day in April 2026, according to United States government agency Energy Information Administration's estimates.

mint - economy — 2026-04-07

Moody’s retains Baa3 ratings for India but warns prolonged West Asia conflict could hit growth, stoke inflation

On the rupee’s depreciation, Moody’s said while oil prices and global financial conditions have historically been the main drivers of foreign exchange stress for India, reserves can only moderate vola

mint - economy — 2026-04-06

US Energy agency says fuel prices may keep rising for months after Strait of Hormuz reopens: All we know

Fuel prices are expected to rise for months even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Petrol prices have peaked at $4.30 a gallon in April.

mint - economy — 2026-04-07

India resilient as global economy shifts from ‘shocks’ to 'permanent volatility'

India has sufficient fiscal space to sustain its asset-creating public expenditure, while the central bank has room to cut interest rates to support growth, aided by the government’s commitment to fis

mint - economy — 2026-04-06

GeM opens door for overseas sellers to bid for government orders

The public procurement platform now supports multi-currency bidding, and is tightening oversight of listings and seller behaviour using data analytics, even as transactions in FY26 fell due to a decli

mint - economy — 2026-04-07

PMI data: India’s services sector grows at slowest pace in 14 months as West Asia conflict hits demand

India’s services sector grew at the softest pace in 14 months during March, mirroring the slowdown in growth of new business intakes, as West Asia conflict hit domestic demand, a private survey showed

mint - economy — 2026-04-06

Live Results: Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Clay Fuller will try to close the deal with Georgia voters on Tuesday to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress, while Democrat Shawn Harris seeks an upset.

PBS — 2026-04-07

TribCast: Anti-Muslim rhetoric in Texas politics

While Muslims make up less than 2% of Texas’ population, GOP candidates have made the religious group the centerpiece of their campaigns this cycle, running ads and sending mailers about Sharia law an

Eleanor Klibanoff — 2026-04-07

How can Bengal election be fair when so many genuine voters are left out, asks Shashi Panja

Why did the BJP-led Centre have to go so deep to disenfranchise so many people if it is so confident of winning in the State, asks West Bengal Minister and Shashi Panja, a three-time Trinamool MLA, wh

India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu — 2026-04-07

University of Wisconsin regents meet to consider firing system president

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman could lose his job Tuesday. The Board of Regents are holding a closed virtual meeting to consider firing him.

AP News — 2026-04-07

US soldier’s wife released after arrest by ICE agents at military base

Annie Ramos, who came to US from Honduras as a toddler, was detained last week at husband’s base in Louisiana

The Guardian — 2026-04-07