| Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 22,800, Sensex tumbles over 800 points
Apr 7th 2026, 03:53 by TOI BUSINESS DESK
Dalal Street opened higher on Tuesday, with benchmark indices rising after a strong rebound in the previous session. Intense buying in banking and IT stocks, coupled with a strengthening rupee, boosted investor confidence. Global markets showed a mixed trend as oil prices climbed amid Middle East tensions.
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| Former Bangladesh Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury arrested in Dhaka: Report
Apr 7th 2026, 03:44 by TOI NEWS DESK
Former Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has been arrested by Dhaka police. Officials confirmed her detention late Monday night. The specific charges remain unclear, but preliminary information suggests a link to violence during the July mass uprising. A murder complaint in Rangpur names Chowdhury and former minister Tipu Munshi. Munshi is already in custody.
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| Did US use F-15E rescue op as cover to seize uranium? Iran claims ‘deception mission’
Apr 7th 2026, 03:38 by TOI WORLD DESK
Iran alleges a US rescue mission for a downed F-15E crew member may have been a cover to steal enriched uranium, a claim the US dismisses as a complex, intelligence-led extraction. The operation, described as daring, occurred deep inside Iranian territory amid escalating regional conflict.
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| 'Mossad agents in Iran': Do Indian GMs agree with World No. 2 Nakamura's FIDE jab?
Apr 7th 2026, 03:21 by JYOTIRMOY HALDER
Chess is grappling with a cheating crisis, forcing stringent security at top tournaments. World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura sarcastically compared players to spies due to intense scanning. Indian Grandmasters like Koneru Humpy and Shyam Sundar M support these measures, emphasizing skill-based wins. Pravin Thipsay suggests delaying live broadcasts to curb cheating, arguing popularity doesn't hinge on instant updates.
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| RR vs MI Preview: Will Hardik Pandya play? MI skipper returns to training
Apr 7th 2026, 02:58 by SOURAV MODAK
Rajasthan Royals, on a two-match winning streak, face a Mumbai Indians side seeking consistency. Mumbai Indian anticipate the return of captain Hardik Pandya, who missed their last game due to illness. Rajasthan Royals' confident batting unit will challenge Mumbai Indians' bowling attack, setting up a clash of momentum against experience.
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| ‘Ek point de ditta’: Shreyas Iyer’s sister trolls KKR after washout - Watch
Apr 7th 2026, 02:56 by TOI SPORTS DESK
Rain halted the Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Punjab Kings match at Eden Gardens, with KKR at 25/2. A viral reel from Shreyas Iyer's sister humorously claimed Punjab 'gifted' a point. The washout saw Punjab top the table, while KKR opened their account but face pressure. KKR's batting struggled early before the downpour.
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| Oil prices rise as Trump’s Hormuz threat looms; WTI hits $113, Brent climbs to $110
Apr 7th 2026, 02:51 by TOI BUSINESS DESK
Oil prices surged Tuesday as Middle East tensions escalated. US President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed. Disruptions to this vital shipping lane are impacting global crude markets, with refiners scrambling for alternatives. Regional conflicts also continue to fuel instability.
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| Farther than ever before: Astronauts witness solar eclipse during Artemis II’s daring moon flyby
Apr 7th 2026, 02:38 by TOI SCIENCE DESK
Artemis II astronauts achieved a historic milestone, reaching a record 252,756 miles from Earth during a lunar flyby. The crew experienced a rare solar eclipse and observed the Moon's far side. This mission marks a significant step in NASA's lunar exploration goals.
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| 5-year-old boy, infant sister killed in pre-dawn rocket attack in Manipur’s Bishnupur
Apr 7th 2026, 02:13 by PRABIN KALITA
A suspected rocket attack tragically killed two young children, a five-year-old boy and his five-month-old sister, in their Manipur home early Tuesday. The explosion occurred while they slept with their mother, who sustained injuries but survived the incident.
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| NFL Trade Rumors: Buffalo Bills eye $132 mn Pittsburgh Steelers Star
Apr 7th 2026, 01:24 by PRANTIK PRABAL ROY
The Buffalo Bills strengthened their offense by trading for DJ Moore, but questions remain about their receiving depth. With Super Bowl expectations rising, analysts suggest Buffalo could pursue DK Metcalf if he becomes available. Contract concerns and recent production have fueled trade speculation around Metcalf, though a deal is far from certain. For the Bills, adding another elite receiver could elevate Josh Allen and the offense to another level. The decision now is whether one bold move is enough, or if a second could truly push Buffalo into championship territory.
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| Mahadev betting app returns as ‘Mahaadev’ for poll bets alongside IPL
Apr 7th 2026, 00:15 by MADHU RASALA
The Mahadev Betting App, now rebranded as "Mahaadev," has resurfaced during the IPL, accepting bets on a wide range of events including sports and elections. Despite a previous crackdown and a new law banning online money games, the platform operates through rebranded sites and proxy links, offering a seamless betting experience.
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| Shocking! Umpire stabbed to death over run-out decision in local cricket match
Apr 6th 2026, 23:41 by TOI SPORTS DESK
A local cricket umpire, Dola Ajith Babu, was tragically stabbed to death in Visakhapatnam following a dispute over a run-out decision. The incident escalated when a spectator, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, attacked Babu and another umpire after an earlier argument was settled. Babu succumbed to his injuries despite efforts to save him.
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| ‘I was fed opium’: What man behind Delhi Assembly breach told cops
Apr 6th 2026, 17:58 by ABHAY
A man, Sarabjit Singh, was apprehended in Delhi after a security breach at the Assembly, claiming he was searching for his missing nephew and was given opium. His family provided psychiatric treatment documents, asserting his innocence. Police are corroborating his narrative of a road trip for prayers and the missing child.
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| Doctors slam Nvidia, Anthropic CEOs as NYC Health chief says AI could replace radiologists
Apr 6th 2026, 17:55 by TOI TECH DESK
America's largest public hospital system CEO is open to replacing radiologists with AI, citing potential for "major savings" in areas like breast cancer screening. This statement follows similar claims from AI leaders, but a neuroradiologist criticizes these views as "fiction" and "ignorance," arguing AI's current impact on radiology is minimal and questioning the motives behind such pronouncements.
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