Crude oil prices fell sharply in global trade after fresh signs of easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia raised hopes of improved regional stability. Benchmark Brent and WTI crude declined as traders reacted positively to ceasefire developments
17 April,2026 01:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan is preparing to host the next round of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the West Asia conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leadership are actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, while tight security arrangements are being put in place in Islamabad
17 April,2026 01:05 PM IST | Islamabad | PTI
BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 traded higher, supported by ceasefire optimism and foreign inflows. Markets showed resilience despite global caution, with investors closely tracking West Asia developments
17 April,2026 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown and Jones remained the top five last names in the United States in 2020, as they were in 2010, according to a tally from the last US head count
17 April,2026 11:48 AM IST | Orlando (USA) | APADVERTISEMENT
