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Toyota India has finally released the costs of the Suzuki e Vitara-based all-electric SUV, the Ebella, after a protracted evaluation process. The top-spec E3 variant of the brand's new SUV costs Rs. 23.60 lakh. Nevertheless, Toyota has not yet disclosed the E1 and E2 models' costs. The E3 version of the Urban Cruiser Ebella is propelled by a front-mounted electric engine and a 61kWh battery pack. With its distinctive hammerhead front fascia, LED lighting components, aerodynamic profile, dual-tone paint options, and 18-inch alloy wheels, the Ebella embodies Toyota's "Urban Tech" stylistic philosophy. The electric SUV's interior is packed with goodies including a panoramic sunroof, sliding and reclining rear seats, ambient lighting with 12 color options, ventilated front seats, and a high-end JBL audio system. A 10.1-inch touchscreen entertainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster are ...

"Following the passage of ships from East Asian countries, notably China, Japan and Pakistan, we received information today indicating that Europeans have also begun negotiations with the Revolutionary Guards navy" to obtain permission to pass, state television reported. The United States declared on Friday, May 15, 2026, that Israel and Lebanon had reached an agreement to extend a ceasefire and begin wider discussions on a political settlement, despite Israel carrying out further strikes that it maintains are not covered by the truce. The Lebanese state news agency reported early on Saturday, May 16, 2026, that an Israeli strike on a civil defense center in southern Lebanon resulted in at least six deaths, including three paramedics, and 22 injuries. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday, May 15, 2026, that he had "received messages" from the United States stating that it is willing to continue talks and that he was open to any support, inclu...

The US Trump emphasizes trade while sending mixed messages on the importance of the Iran War in the impending talks with China's Xi. As he left Washington, DC, for Beijing, where he is scheduled to have a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump declared that he does not require China's help to end the war on Iran. Trump told reporters on Tuesday that the United States will win the conflict "one way or the other" and stated, "I don't think we need any help with Iran." Trump will talk to Xi Jinping about Iran during his visit to China: Officials list 2 of 3 Former Qatari PM: Netanyahu is using the Iran war to reshape the Middle East list 3 of 3 Iran war effect: Why is Modi asking Indians to avoid foreign trips, gold? end of list Trump's three-day visit to Beijing comes at a difficult time for the US president. His approval ratings have been negatively impacted by the protracted war on Iran and a spike in inflation, which ...

Today's stock market crash: As global crude oil prices continued to rise, the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 saw a sharp decline in trading on Tuesday. Investors responded uneasily to a number of international uncertainties, the rupee hitting a new record low, and continuously high crude oil prices. Both indices ended the day down more than 1.5%. The overall market capitalization of BSE-listed companies fell to almost Rs 456 lakh crore as a result of the decrease, which wiped investor wealth of over Rs 10.16 lakh crore. Investor attitude remained cautious, according to Vikram Kasat, Head Advisory at PL Capital, because of ongoing selling by foreign institutional investors, a declining rupee, and uncertainty about the state of the world macroeconomy. He did point out that growing market breadth and robust domestic liquidity were somewhat mitigating the negative. He continued by saying that the direction of the market in the upcoming sessions would mostly depend on changes in the price of cr...

Due to poor global indications, the benchmark indices are predicted to open lower once more on Tuesday. Tuesday morning, GIFT NIFTY futures fell more than 180 points as a result of rising commodities costs and sluggish Asian markets. Asian markets saw mixed results on Tuesday morning, with Japanese markets remaining close to record highs and trading flat to negative. In the meantime, following an extraordinary rally, Korean markets saw significant profit booking. Due to investors' preference to take some money off the table, the KOSPI fell more than 3% on Tuesday morning. The price of Brent crude oil remained close to $105 per barrel despite the lackluster news coming from the Middle East. Investor concerns have grown as the Strait of Hormuz's effective shutdown continues to put pressure on the oil supply. As investor anxiety over further escalations in the Middle East grew, US markets maintained their record run with a cautious outlook. As tech stocks continued to boost mark...

The military forces are prepared "to respond and to teach a lesson for any aggression," according to Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. One day after rejecting Tehran's proposal to terminate the months-long conflict as "totally unacceptable," U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday, May 11, 2026, that the ceasefire with Iran was at its "weakest" and on "massive life support." "It is at its most vulnerable. In answer to a query on the truce with Iran following the rejection of the peace proposal, Mr. Trump told reporters at the Oval Office, "After reading that piece of garbage they sent us... It's on life support, massive life support." Shortly after, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament and principal negotiator in earlier negotiations with Washington, declared that his nation was ready "for any eventuality." He wrote on X, "Our armed forces are prepared to...