Global crude oil prices have surged again, briefly crossing $120 a barrel before easing. For India, which imports nearly 85% of its oil, this is more than just an energy story. It affects inflation, t

The White House has issued a strong warning to Iran over any attempt to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical energy routes.

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Ground Report | The West Asia conflict is now being felt in India’s kitchens. Business Standard’s Anna Priyadarshini speaks to dhabas and local eateries in Delhi's ITO, CP and Paharganj

In his first comments as Supreme Leader, Khamenei said the critical Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as a means of leverage and that all US bases in the region should be closed immediately

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The Israeli premier asserted that the war was inevitable once Iran accelerated efforts to revive its nuclear and missile programs following the June 2025 conflict

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Prices for gasoline in the Southeast Asian country have risen by 32 per cent, diesel by 56 per cent and kerosene by 80 per cent since the end of last month

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Analysts at Shriram AMC warn that LNG supply disruption due to the Iran war may hurt India Inc earnings more than crude oil shortages

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Due to security concerns, the ICSE Council has cancelled the Class 10 and ISC Class 12 board exams in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Internal assessments may be used to evaluate students

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Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Friday amid relentless protests by opposition members over the LPG situation and hike in its price due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.
As the House reassembled at 12 noon after an earlier adjournment over the same issue, Opposition members trooped into the Well and raised slogans against the government.
After laying of papers, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for refusing to understand the pulse of the people saying if the principal opposition continues to behave in such a manner, people will punish them severely.
"Their leader is refusing to change. Now the members are also behaving like him. Their leader is indulging in drama in Parliament premises by holding plate and glass. They think that by doing such theatrics they will be able to draw the attention of the people, but people know them very well that is why they have not been able to come to power," Rijiju said.
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The Centre has approved Rs 1,912.99 crore in additional financial assistance to five states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir affected by floods, flash floods, cloudbursts, landslides and cyclone 'Montha' in 2025, an official statement said on Friday.
The decision was taken by a high-level committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, it said.
According to the statement, the five states are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Nagaland.
"Of the total amount, Rs 341.48 crore has been approved for Andhra Pradesh, Rs 15.70 crore for Chhattisgarh, Rs 778.67 crore for Gujarat, Rs 288.39 crore for Himachal Pradesh, Rs 158.41 crore for Nagaland and Rs 330.34 crore for Jammu and Kashmir," it said.
This assistance is over and above the funds already released to states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), it said.
During the Financial Year 2025-26, the Centre has released Rs 20,735 crore to 28 states under the SDRF and Rs 3,628.18 cro

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