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Iran news: Violence struck Iraq as projectiles claimed multiple lives, including a child. These events unfolded just before the United States and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement. Strikes targeted civilian homes in southern Iraq and Baghdad. A drone attack from Iran also resulted in civilian deaths in Iraqi Kurdistan. The violence highlights Iraq's involvement in regional conflicts.

The Committee’s decision to hold the OCR balances the potential benefits of responding pre-emptively to the risk of higher medium-term inflation against the cost of unnecessarily stifling the economic recovery.

RBI MPC Meeting Live Telecast: The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India will announce its decision on interest rate and other key monetary policies on April 8. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will give a statement on the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision. You can watch his address on the official YouTube channel and Twitter handle of the Reserve Bank of India.

The Reserve Bank of India will announce its monetary policy decision on Wednesday. The Monetary Policy Committee will decide on the repo rate. Global uncertainty is a key factor. Experts predict rates will remain unchanged. This is the first policy review since the West Asia conflict escalated. The central bank previously maintained status quo.

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Iran news: A devastating war has erupted in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The conflict has spread, causing thousands of deaths across Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, and other nations. Civilian casualties are high, including many children. Military personnel from various countries have also been killed. The ongoing crisis highlights a significant escalation of regional tensions.

Shipowners are studying the ceasefire terms that may briefly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, hoping to move over 800 vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf after weeks of disruption. The near shutdown of the route, following Iran tightening control after US and Israeli strikes, has hit global energy flows, leaving ships waiting on both sides due to safety concerns.

Missile alerts sound in Saudi Bahrain Kuwait and Israel hours after ceasefire

Veteran investor Ray Dalio warns global markets are underestimating prolonged conflict risks, citing interconnected geopolitical tensions and structural shifts. He suggests current events echo pre-war periods, potentially leading to elevated risk environments and weaker asset returns for longer than anticipated.

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Asian markets surged on Wednesday following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. This de-escalation eased fears of energy supply disruptions. Major benchmarks like South Korea's KOSPI and Japan's Nikkei saw significant gains. Global futures also rallied as oil prices eased, boosting investor confidence and expectations of steadier growth.

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Delhi rain update: Delhi is likely to see rainfall and thunderstorms today, April 8, 2026 and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the capital. Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad are also likely to witness generally cloudy skies with one or two spells of rain along with thunderstorms on Wednesday.