Asian stocks today: Markets rise on hopes of US-Iran breakthrough; oil, inflation worries persist

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded higher on Friday as investor sentiment improved on hopes of progress in US-Iran peace talks, although rising oil prices and continued uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz kept inflation concerns in focus.Tokyo led regional gains, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 surging more than 2 per cent. Taiwan’s market…

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India gets a new lithium-ion battery and rare earth recycling facility in UP

Rocklink India has established an integrated recycling facility for lithium-ion batteries and rare earth magnets at the UPSIDC Industrial Area in Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh, marking its first such operation in the country. The plant is designed to process lithium-ion batteries, rare-earth magnets, and metal-bearing industrial waste, supporting efforts to strengthen domestic recovery of critical materials…

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Historic! Sarah Taylor appointed as first woman coach in England men’s cricket team | Cricket News

Sarah Taylor (Getty Images) Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been appointed as fielding coach of England’s senior men’s Test team for the upcoming series against New Zealand, with ECB Director of Cricket Rob Key hailing her as “one of the best in the business”. Taylor, regarded as one of the greatest players in women’s…

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IPL points table after Match 46: GT draw level with RCB as KKR stay alive in playoff race | Cricket News

Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rinku Singh and Cameron Green (Agency Image) After Sunday’s double-header, the IPL 2026 points table may not show a dramatic reshuffle at first glance, but the results have kept the competition wide open and finely poised.In the afternoon clash, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets, ending SRH’s five-match…

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Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift’s ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ becomes her 35th song to reach top 10 in Adult Pop Airplay – Report |

Taylor Swift continues to dominate the airwaves as her latest track, ‘Elizabeth Taylor,’ ascends into the top 10 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. Paired with the chart-topping success of her other singles, ‘Opalite’ and ‘The Fate of Ophelia,’ this achievement marks a historic moment—she’s the first artist in history to feature three songs in…

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Oil shortage, price spike, inflation fears: How Hormuz blockade is hitting India and global markets

Global markets were rattled after US President Donald Trump’s announcement of naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The immediate fallout was visible in Asian trading, where stocks in Japan and South Korea opened lower as investors reacted to the escalation. At the same time, crude oil prices surged sharply, with Brent and WTI jumping…

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‘Sir, kal se cricket khel sakte hain?’: What Vaibhav Sooryavanshi asked the doctors after being hit on the helmet | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati. (Image: ANI) NEW DELHI: Aditya Thakur, 20, is a budding cricketer. He is currently travelling between cities to improve his batting so he can make it into the Bihar U-23 side for the 2026-27 domestic season. But whenever the Rajasthan…

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`Indian pharma must balance generics with innovation’

NEW DELHI: India’s pharmaceutical industry must focus on both generics and innovative products, as well as develop products specially tailored for the country’s patient needs. Domestic companies particularly smaller to mid-sized players can carve out a strong role in rare diseases and niche patient segments, where agility and specialised research can drive meaningful breakthroughs, pharma…

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