The Election Commission has said exit polls cannot be conducted or shared from 7 am on April 9 till 6.30 pm on April 29, covering the entire voting period across five assembly elections. It has warned that any violation could invite legal action, including jail time or fines.

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Iran has announced new conditions for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz following the recent ceasefire with the United States. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said ship movements will now require coordination with Iranian armed forces, with vessels needing official permission and adherence to designated routes.

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Planning a home loan in April 2026? Check out SBI, PNB, BoB, Union Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of India, and UCO Bank rates, which could make or break your EMIs.

Understand the significance of hidden fees, prepayment penalties, and 5 must-know tips before you apply.

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April 2026 salary changes under the new wage rule may shrink take-home pay while boosting employees' provident fund savings and long-term financial security.

How will the new wage rule impact your April 2026 take-home salary? Use this calculator to find out 🧮
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Fire breaks out at Terminal 1 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Details in the article 👉 https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mumbai-news-fire-breaks-out-at-terminal-1-of-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-international-airport-11775745571671.html

Iran will allow no more than 15 vessels a day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under its ceasefire arrangement with the United States

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#MintMarkets | Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 10 April. 📈

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-recommendations-for-10-april-from-marketsmith-india-sensex-nifty-outlook-trade-set-up-11775748198906.html

Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov has criticized WhatsApp's encryption claims, labeling them as ‘biggest consumer fraud in history’.

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/the-biggest-consumer-fraud-telegram-ceo-claims-whatsapp-is-secretly-reading-your-private-messages-11775795110768.html

How to calculate your new in-hand #salary after wage rules come into effect. 💰

🧮 Salary calculator tool: https://www.livemint.com/tools-calculators/salary-impact-tracker.

The swearing-in as Rajya Sabha member paves the way for the Janata Dal (United) supremo to step down as Bihar’s Chief Minister, marking the end of his two-decade-long tenure in one of India’s most politically crucial states.

https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/nitish-kumar-takes-oath-as-rajya-sabha-member-bihar-likely-to-get-a-new-cm-next-week-11775804571355.html

Let us look at the concept of Dearness Allowance and the experts' analysis behind the current delay.

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/da-hike-delayed-for-first-time-in-a-decade-will-it-be-skipped-or-deferred-experts-weigh-in-11775806734038.html

As US inflation remains stubbornly high and growth slows, experts debate whether it's time for investors to reconsider their equity exposure. 👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/slowing-growth-and-sticky-inflation-is-it-time-to-reduce-us-equity-exposure-11775808537385.html

The Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas address the LPG stock concerns, the repatriation of Indian seafarers, while also voicing concern over casualties in Lebanon.

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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence conducted Operation Dhahabu Blitz and busted a syndicate, seizing 29.37 kg of gold valued at ₹37.74 crore.

All details 👉 https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gold-smuggling-syndicate-busted-in-mumbai-30-kg-gold-worth-38-crore-seized-24-women-carriers-arrested-11775815467042.html

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit in India in May, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, as New Delhi and Washington reset ties that were strained due to US tariff measures.

More info 👉 https://www.livemint.com/news/india/marco-rubio-to-visit-india-in-may-after-meeting-with-foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-on-trade-defence-in-washington-11775819741906.html

Just hours after US First Lady Melania Trump denied any ties to Jeffrey Epstein, an email that she sent to Ghislaine Maxwell has resurfaced.

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Lakshmi Nandan Reddy, co-founder of Swiggy, will resign from the food and grocery delivery company with immediate effect.

For more info, read the article 👉 https://www.livemint.com/companies/swiggy-co-founder-nandan-reddy-to-step-down-company-announces-major-board-reshuffle-11775824549227.html

#MintMarkets | Stocks to buy under ₹100: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-buy-under-rs-100-mehul-kothari-of-anand-rathi-recommends-three-shares-to-buy-or-sell-11775878511904.html