India Opposes Iranian Proposal For Transit Tolls In Reopened Strait of Hormuz

India has expressed firm opposition to the imposition of any tolls or fees for cargo vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz, according to government sources.This development follows a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, which aims to guarantee the resumption of maritime traffic through one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.Historically, the waterway

April 8, 2026
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Alternative Headline: Deep-Sea Vanguard: INS Aridhaman Scales Up India’s Nuclear Deterrence

In a landmark moment for India’s maritime strategy, the indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) INS Aridhaman was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on 3 April 2026.The ceremony, presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, was conducted with the characteristic discretion associated with the nation’s

April 8, 2026
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Congress’s Jairam Ramesh Critiques Indian Foreign Policy As Pakistan Mediates US-Iran Peace

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has voiced significant concerns regarding the Central government’s foreign policy, characterising Pakistan’s mediatory role in the recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran as a major defeat for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.This follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend attacks on Iran after accepting a 10-point peace proposal, leading to a

April 8, 2026
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Sensex Rockets Over 2,900 pts, NIFTY Closes Near 24,000: Dalal Street Celebrates As Missiles Rest

Dalal Street witnessed a euphoric rally on April 8, with benchmark indices surging to fresh highs as geopolitical tensions eased. The Sensex skyrocketed by 2,946 points, closing at 77,562.90, a gain of nearly 4 percent, while the Nifty advanced 874 points to settle just shy of the 24,000 mark at 23,997.35.This sharp rebound reflected investor relief after missile-related concerns subsided,

April 8, 2026
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Sensex Rockets Over 2,900 pts, NIFTY Closes Near 24,000: Dalal Street Celebrates As Missiles Rest

Dalal Street witnessed a euphoric rally on April 8, with benchmark indices surging to fresh highs as geopolitical tensions eased. The Sensex skyrocketed by 2,946 points, closing at 77,562.90, a gain of nearly 4 percent, while the Nifty advanced 874 points to settle just shy of the 24,000 mark at 23,997.35.This sharp rebound reflected investor relief after missile-related concerns subsided,

April 8, 2026
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Hezbollah Halts Strikes Amid US-Iran Ceasefire, Sources Tell Reuters

According to three Lebanese sources with close ties to Hezbollah, the militant group ceased fire against northern Israel and Israeli military units within Lebanon during the early hours of Wednesday morning. This operational pause follows the official announcement of a ceasefire agreement brokered between the United States and Iran.The scope of this two-week cessation of hostilities remains

April 8, 2026
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