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The nearly 50-day Iran war has wiped out more than $50 billion worth of crude oil production from global markets, with over 500 million barrels of crude and condensate knocked offline since the conflict began in late February, according to analysts and Reuters calculations.The disruption is being described as the largest energy supply shock in […]

The Allahabad high court on Saturday stayed its earlier direction ordering the registration of an FIR against Congress leader and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi in connection with an alleged dual citizenship case.The court also stated that no decision could be taken without first hearing the accused, as news agency ANI reported.A day […]

Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra NEW DELHI: After a slow start to IPL 2026 with two straight losses, Gujarat Titans have turned things around with three back-to-back wins, climbing to fourth on the points table. Their recent success has been backed by strong performances on the field and steady leadership off it, especially from head […]

NEW DELHI: Mixed signals from the Iranian regime on Saturday forced Indian crude tankers to abruptly turn back, as uncertainty deepened around the vital energy chokepoint amid inconclusive US–Iran negotiations, Bloomberg reported.Confusion emanating from Tehran has left shipowners wary about the safety and status of passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Alongside Indian vessels, several […]

Global luxury sales faced a stark reality check as LVMH reported a mere 1% growth, significantly impacted by Middle East conflicts. Dubai’s luxury malls saw sales plummet 50%. Europe’s sales contracted 3% due to fewer Gulf tourists, while the US remained a bright spot. Fashion sales declined, but watches and jewelry showed resilience. Everyone expected […]

NEW DELHI: Another Indian crude oil tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, even as tensions around the waterway remained high. Maritime traffic data showed that Desh Garima passed through the strait, becoming the 10th Indian vessel to cross Hormuz since the war between Iran and the United States began, and the second since […]

NEW DELHI: It often starts as a few seconds meant for the camera — a stunt, a pose or a dramatic shot. But across India, several such moments are ending not in viral fame, but in tragedy. In recent incidents, a series of deaths involving teenagers and young adults has drawn attention to the risks […]

With a large number of concerts happening in India and international singers involved in lip-syncing controversies, veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu shared how the practice is unfair to audiences and insisted that he will always perform live, even if it means making mistakes on stage.“Lip-syncing is a very sad thing. When the singer can’t sing, […]

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8.30 pm on Saturday. There is no clarity yet on what the Prime Minister is expected to speak about.The speech comes a day after a major setback for the BJP-led government in the Lok Sabha, where the Constitution Amendment Bill linked to the Women’s […]