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West Asia remains firmly in focus tonight, with US President Donald Trump striking a cautiously optimistic tone on nuclear talks with Iran, even as he warns military action remains on the table if diplomacy fails. Trump is also tying any future breakthrough to a broader regional reset through the Abraham Accords, putting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf nations back into the geopolitical spotlight.
From New Delhi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls the Iran deal a “work-in-progress”, while insisting India is comfortable with Pakistan’s role in facilitating backchannel engagement.
Back home, markets are taking comfort from easing nerves. The rupee closed at a two-week high and equities extended gains for a second straight session, with banking and Reliance stocks leading the charge. But consumers continue to feel the pinch as fuel prices rise for the fourth time in eleven days.
Also on the show tonight — a sharp drop in H-1B visa approvals hitting Indian IT firms, Zepto’s fast-track IPO plans, VinFast-backed Green SM’s India entry, and Padma honours for some of the country’s most celebrated names.
Trump says Iran talks going well, pushes Saudi Arabia and others to join Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump on Monday said negotiations with Iran were “proceeding nicely” and pushed for a major expansion of the Abraham Accords, calling on several Middle Eastern and Muslim-majority countries to sign onto the agreement as part of a broader regional settlement.
Read more here
Also see: Brent slips below $100 as US-Iran deal hopes cool crude oil rally
Rubio says US prefers ‘good agreement’ with Iran, warns of ‘another way’ if talks fail
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, May 25, the US preferred reaching a “good agreement” with Iran over its nuclear programme but warned Washington would have to deal with the issue “another way” if negotiations failed, while stressing that President Donald Trump would not rush into a deal.
Also Read: Rubio visits Taj Mahal with wife a day after talks with Modi, Jaishankar
Also Read: Foreign Ministers of Japan and Australia to reach Delhi today for Quad: What’s to expect
Rupee rises to two-week high against dollar: Factors driving currency’s recovery
The Indian rupee strengthened sharply on Monday (May 25), opening at 95.34 against the US dollar compared with Friday’s (May 22's) close of 95.69, gaining 35 paise in early trade and touching its highest level in nearly two weeks.
Read more here
Also Read: RBI governor believes rupee may be undervalued after recent depreciation: Report
Banking heavyweights power Sensex above 76,000; Nifty closes above 24,000
The equity benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ended at the day’s high and closed in the green for the second straight session on Monday (May 25), led by financial heavyweights, Larsen & Toubro and Reliance Industries.
Read more here
Fuel prices raised across India for the fourth time in 10 days; Check latest rates here
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked fourth time in 10 days on Monday, May 25. In this latest tranche of hikes, the price of petrol has been hiked by ₹2.61 per litre. The diesel, meanwhile, has been hiked by ₹2.71 per litre. The hikes are applicable with immediate effect across the country.
Read more here
Also Read: Despite fuel price hikes, oil companies still losing nearly ₹600 crore every day: Govt
Trump rule forces H-1B workers to leave US to get green cards, Indians hit hardest | Here’s why
The Trump administration has changed the US green card process, requiring most foreigners already living in the country to leave and apply from their home countries.
Read more here
Zepto said to plan June public filing for $1 billion India IPO
Rapid-commerce firm Zepto Ltd. is preparing to publicly file in the first half of June for an initial public offering that may raise up to $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
Read more here
Vinfast-backed Green SM plans India launch next month
Electric mobility player Green SM is set to enter India’s ride-hailing market in early June, starting with Delhi before expanding to other cities in a calibrated manner.
Read more here
Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Uday Kotak, Harmanpreet Kaur among key honourees – See pics
From veteran actor Dharmendra to banker Uday Kotak and cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, several prominent names from entertainment, sports and business were honoured at the first Padma Awards 2026 ceremony in New Delhi.
Read more here
FM warns against fear mongering as India faces pressure from '3 Fs'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday asserted that India “cannot afford fear mongering” amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, saying the government’s policy response to the external shock has been “very calibrated”.
Read more here
We'll see you on Tuesday with another engaging 'Top 10@10’
From New Delhi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls the Iran deal a “work-in-progress”, while insisting India is comfortable with Pakistan’s role in facilitating backchannel engagement.
Back home, markets are taking comfort from easing nerves. The rupee closed at a two-week high and equities extended gains for a second straight session, with banking and Reliance stocks leading the charge. But consumers continue to feel the pinch as fuel prices rise for the fourth time in eleven days.
Also on the show tonight — a sharp drop in H-1B visa approvals hitting Indian IT firms, Zepto’s fast-track IPO plans, VinFast-backed Green SM’s India entry, and Padma honours for some of the country’s most celebrated names.
Trump says Iran talks going well, pushes Saudi Arabia and others to join Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump on Monday said negotiations with Iran were “proceeding nicely” and pushed for a major expansion of the Abraham Accords, calling on several Middle Eastern and Muslim-majority countries to sign onto the agreement as part of a broader regional settlement.
Read more here
Also see: Brent slips below $100 as US-Iran deal hopes cool crude oil rally
Rubio says US prefers ‘good agreement’ with Iran, warns of ‘another way’ if talks fail
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, May 25, the US preferred reaching a “good agreement” with Iran over its nuclear programme but warned Washington would have to deal with the issue “another way” if negotiations failed, while stressing that President Donald Trump would not rush into a deal.
Also Read: Rubio visits Taj Mahal with wife a day after talks with Modi, Jaishankar
Also Read: Foreign Ministers of Japan and Australia to reach Delhi today for Quad: What’s to expect
Rupee rises to two-week high against dollar: Factors driving currency’s recovery
The Indian rupee strengthened sharply on Monday (May 25), opening at 95.34 against the US dollar compared with Friday’s (May 22's) close of 95.69, gaining 35 paise in early trade and touching its highest level in nearly two weeks.
Read more here
Also Read: RBI governor believes rupee may be undervalued after recent depreciation: Report
Banking heavyweights power Sensex above 76,000; Nifty closes above 24,000
The equity benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ended at the day’s high and closed in the green for the second straight session on Monday (May 25), led by financial heavyweights, Larsen & Toubro and Reliance Industries.
Read more here
Fuel prices raised across India for the fourth time in 10 days; Check latest rates here
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked fourth time in 10 days on Monday, May 25. In this latest tranche of hikes, the price of petrol has been hiked by ₹2.61 per litre. The diesel, meanwhile, has been hiked by ₹2.71 per litre. The hikes are applicable with immediate effect across the country.
Read more here
Also Read: Despite fuel price hikes, oil companies still losing nearly ₹600 crore every day: Govt
Trump rule forces H-1B workers to leave US to get green cards, Indians hit hardest | Here’s why
The Trump administration has changed the US green card process, requiring most foreigners already living in the country to leave and apply from their home countries.
Read more here
Zepto said to plan June public filing for $1 billion India IPO
Rapid-commerce firm Zepto Ltd. is preparing to publicly file in the first half of June for an initial public offering that may raise up to $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
Read more here
Vinfast-backed Green SM plans India launch next month
Electric mobility player Green SM is set to enter India’s ride-hailing market in early June, starting with Delhi before expanding to other cities in a calibrated manner.
Read more here
Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Uday Kotak, Harmanpreet Kaur among key honourees – See pics
From veteran actor Dharmendra to banker Uday Kotak and cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, several prominent names from entertainment, sports and business were honoured at the first Padma Awards 2026 ceremony in New Delhi.
Read more here
FM warns against fear mongering as India faces pressure from '3 Fs'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday asserted that India “cannot afford fear mongering” amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, saying the government’s policy response to the external shock has been “very calibrated”.
Read more here
We'll see you on Tuesday with another engaging 'Top 10@10’
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