#WATCH | NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully launched on Wednesday (April 1), marking humanity’s first lunar journey in more than 50 years and a major milestone in NASA’s plans for a sustainable Moon presence.

The 32-story Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39B at 6:35 p.m. EDT, carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/nasa-successfully-launches-artemis-ii-four-astronauts-embark-on-historic-10-day-lunar-flyby/amp-11775084573215.html

#StockMarketOpening | Sensex crashes 1500 points, investors lose ₹9 lakh crore after Trump's speech— Key factors behind market fall explained



Read more: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-crashes-1500-points-investors-lose-9-lakh-crore-after-trumps-speech-key-factors-behind-market-fall-explained-11775099216061.html

#WATCH | The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a flashpoint again after Donald Trump addressed the nation amid escalating tensions with Iran, making claims about the United States’ dependence on the critical oil route.

In his speech, Trump sought to downplay the Strait’s importance to the US, stating: “We don’t need it. We haven’t needed it, and we don’t need it.”

He added that the US imports “almost no oil” through the passage and suggested it would not rely on it in the future.

A record $18 million ( ₹167.2 crore, including buyer’s premium) sale of Raja Ravi Varma’s Yashoda and Krishna at Saffronart’s Spring Auctions in Mumbai has set a new record for Indian art, overtaking the $13.75 million fetched by M. F. Husain’s Gram Yatra at Christie’s in New York last March.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/raja-ravi-varma-yashoda-and-krishna-sells-for-18-million-sets-record-for-indian-art-11775097437944.html

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd has surpassed 500 million tonnes of cargo handled, marking significant growth since 1998. The company aims to reach 1 billion tonnes by 2030, supported by its extensive network of 19 ports and integrated logistics capabilities.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/adani-ports-crosses-500-mt-million-tonnes-cargo-handling-milestone-what-it-means-11775108024262.html

World Autism Awareness Day 2026 highlights the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,” stressing the importance of understanding and inclusion for people with autism. A significant gender gap exists, with boys more affected than girls. Here are five key reasons behind this gap.

https://www.livemint.com/science/health/world-autism-awareness-day-2026-why-boys-are-diagnosed-with-autism-more-often-than-girls-11775112000469.html

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has written to the Rajya Sabha secretariat seeking the removal of Raghav Chadha as the party's deputy leader in the House.

Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal from Punjab is likely to be appointed as the new deputy leader, they added.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/politics/all-is-well-in-aap-ashok-mittal-replaces-raghav-chadha-as-partys-deputy-leader-in-rajya-sabha-11775117126095.html

Cyrus S Poonawalla set a record by purchasing Raja Ravi Varma’s painting Yashoda and Krishna for ₹167.2 crore at a Saffronart auction. This surpasses last year's record for M. F. Husain’s work, emphasizing the strength and cultural significance of Indian art.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/cyrus-poonawalla-buys-ravi-varmas-yashoda-and-krishna-for-a-whopping-167-cr-all-about-the-art-record-it-has-s-11775114289800.html

The new labour codes allow gratuity eligibility after one year of service, down from five. Effective from 21 November 2025, this applies only to a certain category of employees.

Details here 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/big-change-in-gratuity-rules-eligibility-cut-to-1-year-of-service-from-5-years-but-there-s-a-catch-11775120105154.html

#MintMarkets | Sensex rebounds 1,800 points from day's low— Key highlights from Indian stock market today

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-rebounds-1-800-points-from-days-low-key-highlights-from-indian-stock-market-today-11775124165238.html

IPL 2026: What happened when Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad last met at Eden Gardens?

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ipl-2026-what-happened-when-kolkata-knight-riders-and-sunrisers-hyderabad-last-met-at-eden-gardens-11775124312559.html

#MintMarkets | Dalal Street is bleeding, investors are panicking, and foreign capital is flowing out of the Indian stock market incessantly due to the US-Iran war.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/us-iran-war-fallout-investors-lose-over-41-lakh-crore-fiis-sell-indian-stocks-worth-over-1-3-lakh-crore-since-feb-28-11775127700050.html

#MintMarkets | Sebi rethinks open market buyback ban as tax changes level playing field

https://www.livemint.com/market/sebi-rethinks-open-market-buyback-ban-as-tax-changes-level-playing-field-11775134997637.html

CM Nitish Kumar will resign after taking Rajya Sabha oath on April 10. Speculations arise about his successor, with possible names including Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and Union Minister Nityanand Rai.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nitish-kumar-to-take-oath-as-rajya-sabha-mp-on-april-10-resign-as-bihar-chief-minister-after-returning-from-delhi-11775149231800.html

Amid the ongoing conflict, Iran is now reportedly working on drafting a protocol to ‘monitor’ traffic in the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/middle-east-conflict-iran-and-oman-draft-protocol-to-monitor-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-says-report-11775149816369.html

China recently carried out the first successful test flight of the Changying-8 - world’s heaviest multi-terrain cargo drone, with the potential for military applications.

Here's what it can do 🛫
https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/china-unveils-world-s-heaviest-cargo-drone-changying-8-with-military-edge-heres-what-it-can-do-11775196487381.html

Where is smart money moving in 2026? 🤔

From flexi-cap & multi-asset funds gaining traction to ELSS seeing outflows, investor strategy is shifting toward flexibility & diversification.

Watch to decode the latest mutual fund trends 💡
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiJgY5uahYU

Russia has proposed increasing crude oil and natural gas exports to India amid the West Asia crisis, emphasizing bilateral energy cooperation during high-level discussions.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/west-asia-war-amid-hormuz-crisis-russia-proposes-boosting-oil-and-gas-supplies-to-india-11775217864213.html

'Don’t play with our emotions like this'- Sanju Samson's early dismissal sparks fan fury in CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 clash

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/dont-play-with-our-emotions-like-this-sanju-samsons-early-dismissal-sparks-fan-fury-in-csk-vs-pbks-ipl-2026-clash-11775226227499.html

A viral LinkedIn post by Pooja Setia sparks debate on India’s rising private school fees 📚💸

From affordability concerns to questions about value in an AI-driven future —are current fee structures sustainable? 🤖

Watch 🎥
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5I8dhV5yMs

#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday — 6 April 2026

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/buy-or-sell-sumeet-bagadia-recommends-three-stocks-to-buy-on-monday-6-april-2026-11775235029612.html