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What if Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen and global oil shock deepens?

Nearly 90 days since the US-Israeli war on Iran all but closed the oil-and-gas sea route, it's worth considering what seems unthinkable but has happened elsewhere before

US softens 'leave country' rule for getting Green Card with some exceptions

USCIS says applicants offering 'economic benefit' or serving 'national interest' may qualify for exemptions under stricter overseas Green Card processing policy

Gas explosion at coal mine in China kills 82 workers, dozens still trapped

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi killed at least eight people and trapped 38 underground, state media reported Saturday. The accident at Changzhi city's Liushenyu coal mine happened Friday evening, according to official news agency Xinhua, which reported around 247 workers were underground at the time. As of early Saturday, 201 had been brought safely to the surface. The cause of the explosion was under investigation, Xinhua reported. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an all-out effort to rescue the missing and an investigation of the accident's cause while holding those responsible accountable, according to Xinhua. Shanxi province is known as China's main coal mining province. With a size larger than Greece and a population of around 34 million, the province's hundreds of thousands of miners dug 1.3 billion tons (1.17 billion metric tons) of coal last year, or almost a third of China's total.

No nationwide fuel shortage, outages 'localised and temporary': IOC

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's largest oil firm, on Saturday said there was no overall shortage of petrol and diesel in the country and described fuel outages reported at some retail outlets as "highly localised" and temporary, caused by regional demand-supply mismatches and shifting sales patterns. The state-owned fuel retailer said higher demand at certain outlets was driven by a seasonal rise in diesel consumption during the harvesting season, migration of customers from private pumps where retail prices were relatively higher, and increased institutional purchases at public sector outlets as bulk fuel supplies were being priced in line with elevated international rates. The company said petrol sales during May 1-22 rose 14 per cent year-on-year, while diesel sales increased around 18 per cent, reflecting "sustained and exceptionally high" growth in demand that it continued to meet across the country. In a statement, IOC said it "wishes to reassure customers and the .

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 87-91 paise; third time since May 15

Petrol and diesel prices were increased by up to 91 paise per litre on Saturday, the third increase in less than 10 days. Petrol price has been increased by 87 paise in Delhi from Rs 98.64 to Rs 99.51 per litre. Diesel rates have gone up by 91 paise from Rs 91.58 to Rs 92.49. This is the third increase in rates since May 15, when state-owned oil companies started passing on the elevated energy prices arising from the West Asia conflict in a calibrated manner. Prices were hiked by Rs 3 a litre on May 15, followed by a 90 paise increase on May 19. In all, rates have gone up by almost Rs 5 per litre.

CNG prices hiked by ₹1; third increase in 10 days amid West Asia conflict

CNG in Delhi now costs ₹81.09 per kg, while prices in Noida, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida have risen to ₹89.70 per kg after the latest revision

NTA opens portal for NEET-UG 2026 fee refunds after exam cancellation

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday opened a dedicated portal for NEET-UG 2026 candidates to submit their bank account details for refund of examination fees after the entrance exam was cancelled earlier this month. In a public notice, the agency said candidates can log in to the NEET-UG 2026 registration portal using their credentials and access the refund link to submit preferred bank account details for processing of fee refunds. "In continuation of the Public Notice dated 12.05.2026 regarding refund of examination fee for NEET (UG)-2026 candidates, the National Testing Agency hereby informs all candidates that a dedicated facility has been made available on the NEET (UG)-2026 registration portal for submission of preferred bank account details for processing of fee refund," the notice said. "The facility for submission of bank account details shall remain live from 22 May 2026 to 27 May 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)," the notice said. Candidates have been asked to provide detai

Trump 'seriously considering' fresh strikes on Iran amid peace talks

US President Donald Trump is "seriously considering" launching fresh strikes against Iran if last-minute negotiations do not result in a peace deal, US media outlet Axios reported on Friday. It said that Trump met with a senior national security team in the morning to discuss the war on Iran even as Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir visited Tehran and was joined by a delegation from Qatar in a last-minute bid to hammer out a deal. President Trump convened a meeting with his senior national security team regarding the war with Iran on Friday morning, two US officials told Axios. Trump is seriously considering launching new strikes against Iran barring a last-minute breakthrough in negotiations, sources who have spoken directly with the president say. Munir is expected to meet on Saturday with Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a key player in the Iranian decision-making process. Axios reported that a US official briefed on the diplomatic .

Trump admin ends rule allowing migrants to stay during green card wait

Migrants to the US seeking permanent residency or a green card will have to return to their home country to file their applications, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service said on Friday. "From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances," USCIS spokesman Zach Kahler said in a statement here. He said the US was returning to the original intent of the law to ensure aliens navigate its immigration system properly. "This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivising loopholes. When aliens apply from their home country, it reduces the need to find and remove those who decide to slip into the shadows and remain in the US illegally after being denied residency," Kahler said. The USCIS announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking

RBI surplus transfer to govt hits a new high of ₹2.87 trillion in FY26

Contingent risk buffer cut to 6.5% from 7.5%; forex sales aid income growth

India gains share in Apple AirPods production from China and Vietnam

India is steadily gaining ground in Apple's AirPods supply chain as Foxconn ramps up production at its Hyderabad facility

LIC share price jumps 5% as brokerages raise target prices after strong Q4

LIC share price rose nearly 5% after Q4FY26 results beat estimates. Strong VNB margins and product mix prompted brokerages to raise targets

West Asia crisis may cost India ₹2.1 trillion: Bank of Baroda economists

Bank of Baroda economists warn rising oil prices and subsidy burden may widen fiscal deficit and weigh on India's growth outlook in FY27

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 232 pts, Nifty ends at 23,719 as Rupee strengthens; bank stocks shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap ended 0.14 per cent up, and the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.15 per cent

Karur Vysya Bank, DCB, CUB: Trading guide in smallcap bank stocks by SAMCO

Om Mehra of SAMCO Securities decodes stock charts of Karur Vysya Bank, DCB and CUB, and shares insights on the likely trend and key levels to watch out for in the near-term.

Monthly SIPs to blame for rupee's slide and not CAD; Jefferies explains why

A potential valuation correction, artificial intelligence trade (AI) trade unwinding and the Strait of Hormuz opening for business, the note said, could stem these outflows

H-1B visa workers are not undercutting US peers; they aren't cheap labour

Salaries of foreign professionals are higher than those of their American counterparts, particularly in the tech industry

How to trade ITC stock post Q4 results? Here's what chart suggests

Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking flags that ITC's overall chart structure remains negative, and the stock is likely to consolidate further in the near-term.

RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation

India's rupee has fallen nearly 6 per cent since the Iran war began late in February and slumped to a record low of nearly 96.96 per dollar on Thursday

MTAR soars 24% in 3 days, zooms 144% since April; what's driving stock?

MTAR said it received a purchase orders valued at $48.68 million at an exchange rate of ₹96 (₹467.30 crore) from an international entity.

ITC Q4 fails to cheer Street; analysts cautious on cigarette volume growth

ITC dividend 2026 announcement in Q4 result: ITC has recommended a final dividend of ₹8 per share and fixed May 27 as the record date. The dividend will be paid in July (ITC dividend payment date).

Honasa Consumer surges 10% on strong Q4 results; JM Financial ups stock TP

Honasa Consumer stock hit a 52-week high at ₹398 on the back of strong volumes after the company reported robust profit and operating performance growth in Q4FY26.

Lionel Messi joins Ronaldo in billionaire football ranks after US deals

A massive paycheck from current team Inter Miami, purported TV revenue-sharing deals, real estate holdings and even a stake in an Argentine restaurant chain have all helped land him in 10-figure club

Buying a flat in UP? New rules will stop builders from diverting your money

UP RERA Has Changed How Builders Can Use Your Money - Here's What It Means

Fact-check Friday: Can eye exercises really improve vision or is it a myth?

Eye exercises may ease strain and fatigue, but can they really improve eyesight? Eye doctors explain what actually works

India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade

Iran war has dealt a double blow to the economy, with returning migrant workers stuck in India and unable to find similar pay in their hometowns, raising risk of social unrest as unemployment grows

Nykaa hits 52-week high on strong Q4, pares gains later; brokerages hike TP

Nykaa reported a net profit that more than quadrupled to ₹79 crore in the fourth quarter ended March, compared to ₹19 crore a year earlier

Capital Group builds $2 billion bet in Adani Group in pivot from Reliance

The Los Angeles-based money manager has acquired stakes worth more than $2 billion across three Adani Group companies in recent weeks

Indians top list of foreigners leaving UK as net migration nearly halves

Indian students and workers top the charts of foreigners leaving the UK as net migration data released in London on Thursday reflected a significant fall, nearly halved when compared to the previous year. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysis for 2025, around 51,000 Indians who came for study reasons, 21,000 for work reasons and 3,000 for other unspecified reasons led the exit trend followed by Chinese students and workers (46,000). Ukrainians (18,000), Pakistanis and Nigerians (both 19,000 each) completed the top five emigrating nationalities, resulting in an overall net migration fall to 1,71,000 last year. "Net migration is now at 1,71,000, down from a high of 9,44,000 under the Conservatives. This government is restoring order and control to our borders," said UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. "We will always welcome those who contribute to this country and wish to build a better life here. But we must restore order and control to our borders. As these

Bitcoin Pizza Day: From 10k BTC for 2 pizzas to trillion-dollar ecosystem

Bitcoin Pizza Day commemorates the first real-world Bitcoin transaction, when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas on May 22, 2010.

Foreign selloff in Indian equities likely to extend into 2027: BofA

Local stocks are among the worst performers globally so far in 2026, with a weakening rupee worsening a record $23 billion foreign selloff as global investors chase AI-linked plays elsewhere in Asia

Ebola spreads silently through Congo's mines and conflict-hit regions

Population growth, climate change and rising human contact with wildlife are fuelling spread of animal-borne diseases like Ebola, though improved detection methods may explain some increase in cases

Why pharma stocks are emerging as safe bet amid global market turmoil

The pharma sector is seen as a safe bet because demand remains steady even during inflation or economic slowdowns. Besides, companies earn revenue from multiple global markets, which helps reduce risk

Strait of Hormuz closure threatens recession rivaling 2008: Rapidan Energy

Oil prices have nearly doubled since late February as the war between the US, Israel and Iran upends global markets and triggers concern about a simultaneous spike in inflation and slowdown in growth

Bharti group seeks UK support to increase BT stake without bid for takeover

Bharti could increase its stake to as much as 29.9 per cent to gain greater economic exposure to BT but does not plan to pursue a full takeover

Dividend stocks: TCS, Bajaj Auto, ITC, LTM, 14 others go ex-date next week

Among the companies, Bajaj Auto has announced the highest final dividend of ₹150 per share, with May 29, 2026, fixed as the record date

Successor will have 'hands full': Air India CEO amid operational challenges

Air India, which has reported heavy losses, has also faced a series of safety lapses

HDFC Bank, IndusInd, Yes Bank warm up to hybrid mode after PM's WFH call

Some banks are yet to take a call but are expected to review policies and may consider hybrid working for some time

India's gains crimped as US changes terms in Russian oil waiver extension

Fresh US waiver terms may curb Russian oil supplies to India as sanctioned cargo availability shrinks and refiners face mounting geopolitical uncertainty

Don't lose sleep over rupee slide, 100 is just a number: Panagariya to RBI

Arvind Panagariya advised the RBI not to worry about the rupee crossing 100 against the dollar and said depreciation is the right response to the oil shock

India's fertiliser sector reforms: Time for action on import dependence

West Asia tensions expose India's fertiliser vulnerabilities, reviving calls for subsidy reform, nutrient balance and a shift towards green ammonia

CCI says hospitals not automatic monopolies over admitted patients

Max hospitals, Indraprastha among chains involved in series of 12 orders

US Fed faces a reformist challenge as the baton passes from Powell to Warsh

Mr Warsh wants to significantly reform the way the Fed functions, but his real challenge may be outside the central bank

RBI board may approve ₹2.8-3.3 trillion surplus transfer on Friday

Economists expect the RBI's FY26 surplus transfer to the government to exceed last year's record Rs 2.7 trillion dividend payout

India's oil trade deficit requires it to tame its demand as well

Reducing oil import dependence requires India to also curb its demand for oil

Hamara Bajaj@ 100: Yesterday's resilience, tomorrow's challenge lie ahead

In the 2025 annual Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Business, the Bajaj group weighs among the top five, a consistent ranking