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Oil prices dipped for a second day as hopes for US-Iran talks eased supply worries. Brent crude futures fell to $94.27, and WTI to $90.24, though later saw a slight uptick. Diplomatic signals suggest negotiations might restart, potentially impacting flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Kerala celebrates Vishu on April 15, 2026, marking the Malayalam New Year with a focus on renewal and prosperity. The festival emphasizes the significance of the Vishukkani, the first auspicious sights at dawn, believed to shape the year ahead. Families gather to welcome fresh beginnings, fostering hope, abundance, and gratitude for a successful and joyful year.

Ashok Gehlot said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government had failed to hold the polls despite the High Court’s direction

In the match, Noor Ahmad returned figures of 3/21 as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs to register their second win in a row.

Anthropic cofounder Jack Clark highlighted the growing relevance of liberal arts degrees in the AI era, emphasizing how understanding history and narratives aids in comprehending future technology. He noted that interdisciplinary synthesis and critical thinking, rather than just rote programming, are becoming crucial skills for navigating AI's complexities.

Barcelona took an early lead through Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres inside the first 24 minutes. However, Ademola Lookman scored for Atletico, which proved enough after their 2-0 win in the first leg.

A US Navy destroyer intercepted two oil tankers leaving Iran, marking the initial phase of a US-declared blockade aimed at pressuring Tehran. Despite the blockade, some Iran-linked vessels reportedly transited the Strait of Hormuz. Experts caution about the blockade's effectiveness and warn of potential escalation and retaliation from Iran.

US President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran is "very close to being over" as new peace talks are set to begin. He believes Iran "wants to make a deal very badly," despite the US not being finished with its objectives. This comes after initial talks stalled over Tehran's nuclear program, leading to a US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Four on-duty policemen in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, have been suspended after a video emerged showing them sleeping on a patient's bed and urinating in a hospital dustbin. The officers, guarding an undertrial prisoner, were reportedly heavily intoxicated. An inquiry confirmed their misconduct, raising serious questions about discipline within the force during sensitive duties.

The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), whose district leaders are under house arrest in Noida, said the so-called wage increase was a sham, remaining far below survival levels

Stock market recommendations: Sona BLW Precision Forgings, Deepak Nitrite, and Vindhya Telelinks are the top stock recommendations from Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for April 15, 2026. Let’s take a look:

Protests over minimum wage implementation intensified across Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Factory workers blocked roads and clashed with police in industrial hubs like Faridabad and Palwal. Workers demanded enforcement of revised minimum wages, alleging exploitative conditions. Authorities attributed the agitation to misinformation and are taking action against those involved. The situation is now under control.

Females elephants are known to greet acquaintances even when they meet after years; the exchange involves flapping their ears and swinging their trunks from side to side

In the running for the title, there are three contenders: India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu, Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva, and China’s Zhu Jiner. Vaishali and Bibisara currently lead with 7.5/13 points, followed by Jiner on 7/13. The math is simple yet somewhat disquieting. If Vaishali and Bibisara both win their final games, they head into a tie-break on Thursday.

A letter addressed to the District Magistrate Dehradun written on February 4, 2026, reads that as per the 2011 orders of Government of India, Ministry of Defence, a security clearance is required from Local Military Authority (LMA) for any construction within 100-500 meters of Defence Establishment

District-wise field visits revealed that a total of 736 SHG-run cement brick units are currently operational across the State. Comprehensive data were collected from these units on investment needs, production capacity, labour requirements and operational constraints

Activist Anjali Damania has demanded a probe into a senior Nashik police officer's presence at an event with accused godman Ashok Kharat, citing 18 linked calls. Meanwhile, a Congress MP fears an "encounter" killing as the investigation into Kharat's sexual assault and cheating cases expands, potentially implicating ruling party members. The Maharashtra minister urged cooperation with the probe.