Middle East war to weigh on IMF-World Bank meetings; growth seen slowing, inflation rising

Finance leaders from across the world will meet in Washington this week under the shadow of the Middle East conflict, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank expected to lower growth forecasts and raise inflation projections as the war disrupts the global economy, according to Reuters report.The conflict marks the third major…

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IPL match today, LSG vs GT: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, Lucknow weather update | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set for a high-stakes encounter today, April 12, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with both teams coming off thrilling last-ball victories. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are currently 5th on the IPL 2026 points table with two wins from three matches. They are seeking…

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Final Fling: Ayush Shetty to play China’s Shi Yu Qi in Badminton Asia Championships final | Badminton News

Ayush Shetty of Karkala in Karnataka’s Udipi, emulated a six decade-old Indian feat by reaching the summit stage of the continental championship when he upset world No.1 Kunvalut Vitidsarn of Thailand in Ningbo, China on Saturday.In 1965, Dinesh Khanna became the first – and the only – Indian to win the Asian men’s singles title….

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SECL recruitment 2026: Notification released for 1,055 vacancies; registration begins on this date

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Government of India, has released a recruitment notification for 1,055 technical posts across its mines and establishments. The recruitment drive includes vacancies for Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman (Electrical).This recruitment offers regular appointments under T&S Grade-C, making it a good…

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‘Stranger Things’ fame star Dacre Montgomery reveals how his OCD shaped a chilling ‘Faces of Death’ villain | English Movie News

Dacre Montgomery isn’t shy about using his own struggles to bring characters to life. In ‘Faces of Death,’ his latest horror film, he gets personal, explaining how living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or widely known as OCD, informed every move and moment of his villain, Arthur, in his new project. Per the ‘Stranger Things’ actor, the…

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No petrol bikes/scooters in Delhi from April 2028? All you need to know

The Delhi Government has proposed a major shift in its upcoming EV policy, which could significantly impact two-wheeler buyers in the capital. According to the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, new registrations of petrol-powered two-wheelers may no longer be allowed from April 1, 2028. Instead, only electric two-wheelers will be eligible for registration from…

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Bihar: Power play brews between JD(U) and BJP for CM post as Nitish packs bags at 1 Anne Marg | India News

NEW DELHI: Months after a high-stakes assembly election, politics in Bihar is once again heating up following chief minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to resign from the top job for a Rajya Sabha seat.According to reports, Nitish is likely to submit his resignation as CM and vacate his official residence on April 14.Janata Dal (United) working…

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Patent filings jump 30% to 1.43 lakh in FY26; domestic share crosses 69%, says Piyush Goyal

Filing of patent applications in India rose 30.2 per cent to 1,43,729 in 2025-26 from 1,10,375 in the previous fiscal, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, attributing the increase to steps taken to strengthen the intellectual property rights ecosystem.India is currently the world’s sixth-largest patent filer.“Our patent filings soared to a historic…

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