Strait of Hormuz blockade: India, China’s alternate oil supply cushion fades as Russian crude on water runs low

Strait of Hormuz blockade: India, China’s alternate oil supply cushion fades as Russian crude on water runs low

India faces greater exposure. It depends heavily on the Gulf region not just for crude oil but also for liquefied petroleum gas. (AI image) India and China, among the largest economies in Asia, are staring at a supply crunch for their energy needs as the Middle East conflict drags on. Asia’s biggest crude importers have…

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A month after desi Ozempic's debut, vitamin market expands 10%

A month after desi Ozempic’s debut, vitamin market expands 10%

MUMBAI: Just a month after the Ozempic-famed weight-loss and diabetes medicine semaglutide entered the market as a generic, there has been a sudden surge in the demand for nutraceuticals, like multivitamin supplements. As patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists, a new class of anti-obesity medicines, face the risk of micronutritional loss, these supplements are being prescribed…

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IPL 2026: Shubman Gill–Sai Sudharsan script history, rewrite record books vs CSK | Cricket News

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill–Sai Sudharsan script history, rewrite record books vs CSK | Cricket News

Gujarat Giants’ captain Shubman Gill, right, and Sai Sudharsan (PTI Photo) Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan continue to redefine consistency at the top, adding another milestone to their growing legacy in the IPL. Their 50-plus stand against Chennai Super Kings marked their 19th such partnership in just 40 innings, the most by an Indian pair…

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Women's Reservation Bill, a historic step towards Women's empowerment: CM Rekha Gupta | India News

Women’s Reservation Bill, a historic step towards Women’s empowerment: CM Rekha Gupta | India News

Women’s Reservation Bill, a historic step towards Women’s empowerment: CM Rekha Gupta NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta described the Women’s Reservation Bill as a landmark and far-reaching initiative that will significantly strengthen women’s empowerment in the country. She said the legislation is poised to open new avenues for women and elevate their role…

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5 cities in India with high rents where housing comes at a premium price

5 cities in India with high rents where housing comes at a premium price

Traditionally seen as a more affordable alternative to Mumbai, Pune is steadily climbing the list of expensive rental cities. While its rent index is only (6.6), demand has been increasing rapidly, pushing. Some costly areas include Hinjewadi, Baner, and Koregaon Park. The city offers a perfect work-life balance. Sources: Reports and data compiled from Times…

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Nana Patekar scolded Pankaj Tripathi for taking a small role in Rajinikanth's 'Kaala': 'I'll beat you' |

Nana Patekar scolded Pankaj Tripathi for taking a small role in Rajinikanth’s ‘Kaala’: ‘I’ll beat you’ |

Nana Patekar urged actors to know their worth and pick roles wisely, recalling his shock at seeing Pankaj Tripathi in a tiny cop role in Rajinikanth’s ‘Kaala’. “Pankaj, what are you doing here?” he asked, warning, “You’re already big—don’t do small parts or I’ll beat you!” Pankaj rose to fame via ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Stree’. Nana…

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Government asks refineries to boost LPG for homes amid Middle East crisis

Government asks refineries to boost LPG for homes amid Middle East crisis

NEW DELHI: The government has directed oil refineries to increase the production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and divert the additional output for domestic household use in view of geopolitical disruptions affecting fuel supplies, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announceed on Monday.The move comes amid constraints in LPG availability due to global supply pressures,…

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FIFA World Cup in Numbers: 1,248 players, 104 matches, 48 teams and the records that could fall in 2026 | Football News

FIFA World Cup in Numbers: 1,248 players, 104 matches, 48 teams and the records that could fall in 2026 | Football News

2026 FIFA World Cup (ANI Photo) FIFA World Cup 2026 is not merely another edition of football’s grandest spectacle. It is a tournament built on numbers never seen before.Forty-eight teams. Three host nations. Sixteen stadiums. One hundred and four matches across 39 days. From a record 1,248 players representing 449 clubs in 71 countries to…

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Adani group stocks rise up to 13%, add Rs 96,000 crore to market cap; what’s driving the rally?

Adani group stocks rise up to 13%, add Rs 96,000 crore to market cap; what’s driving the rally?

Adani group stocks surged up to 13% on Wednesday after Gautam Adani moved a US court seeking dismissal of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) civil case. The move has boosted investor sentiment across Adani Group firms.The rally followed a development in a New York federal court, where lawyers representing Gautam Adani said that they…

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