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A month into the US-Israel–Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil artery, is no longer fully open. Traffic has collapsed, Iran is dictating passage

A heated debate broke out in the Lok Sabha as Opposition MPs clashed with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the sharp decline of the Indian rupee against the US dollar.

Iran has approved a plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia war, raising concerns over global oil supply as Brent crude trades near $111 a barrel

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At least eight women were killed in a stampede at a temple in Bihar's Nalanda district on Tuesday, Police said.
The incident took place due to a heavy rush of devotees at the Shitala Mata temple on Tuesday morning, a senior officer said.
Bihar Sharif Assistant Superintendent of Police Noorul Haque said, "At least eight women died in the stampede at Shitala Mata temple on Tuesday morning. Police personnel and officials of the district administration have reached the spot, and the rescue work is on."
The exact cause of the stampede is not known, but there was a huge rush of devotees, said Haque, who was also present at the spot.

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The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution requesting the Centre to accord legal sanctity and legitimacy to the greenfield city of Amaravati as the capital of the state.
The Assembly passed the resolution requesting the Central Government to amend section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act - 2014 (that deals with the common capital for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana).
As soon as the House began, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu moved the resolution requesting the House to debate and pass it.
"Hereby, resolved to request the Government of India to amend section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act  2014 as under: (A) to include the word 'at Amaravati' in sub-section 2 of section 5. (B) to add the words 'and Amaravati includes the capital city areas notified under Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority  2014 to the explanation to Section 5," said Naidu.
Section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act  2014 had designated ...

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The Trinamool Congress slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday with a counter to his "chargesheet" against the Mamata Banerjee government, accusing the BJP of trying to polarise the people of poll-bound West Bengal and evade accountability for its own record on a host of issues, including women's safety.
Hours after Shah's press conference here, the incumbent TMC questioned the BJP-led Centre over the prolonged violence in Manipur, women's safety in BJP-ruled states and the Centre's handling of illegal immigration.
Senior TMC leaders Mahua Moitra, Bratya Basu and Kirti Azad held a joint press conference where the trio targeted the Union home minister over his criticism of the TMC government on women's safety. "Amit Shah is talking about women's security. What is the condition of women's safety in BJP-ruled states?"
"Shah should first answer about violence in Manipur, which has bled continuously for the past three years," TMC MP Moitra said.
The counter-charges came after

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the UAE and met his Emirati counterpart Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday, to discuss regional security in the Middle East.
"For Ukraine, this is also a matter of principle: terror must not prevail anywhere in the world. Protection must be sufficient everywhere," Zelenskyy said in a post on X following his meeting with the Emirati leader.
He said they discussed "the security situation in the Emirates, Iranian strikes, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which directly affects the global oil market."
The Emirates News Agency said the two leaders discussed "security developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on international navigation and the global economy."
During his visit to Saudi Arabia a day before, Zelenskyy said the two countries have agreed to "an important arrangement" on defence cooperation.
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The government has stepped up measures to secure fuel and gas supplies amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while urging citizens to avoid panic buying as sporadic rushes were reported at fuel stations.
In a statement, giving an update on developments following the war in West Asia, the oil ministry said refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and stocks of petrol and diesel remain sufficient nationwide. Retail outlets are functioning normally, even as rumours triggered temporary spikes in demand in some states.
"There were certain rumours, which led to panic buying at some retail outlets in a few states, resulting in unusually high sales and heavy crowding at retail outlets. However, it is informed that there are adequate stocks of petrol and diesel available at all petrol pumps in the country," it said.
To boost domestic availability, the government has cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre and imposed export levies of Rs .

Strait of Hormuz, crude oil (Photo: PTI)

India's growing economy and massive infrastructure needs align perfectly with American expertise in energy, advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure and both sides are well-positioned for a 'win-win' expansion of their strategic economic pillar, US Ambassador Sergio Gor has said.
The envoy said the two countries are prioritising building resilient supply chains for semiconductors and critical minerals, and welcomed New Delhi joining the US-led 'Pax Silica' initiative, which aims to secure these networks amid intense competition from China.
In an interview to Span magazine, a US embassy publication, the ambassador said Washington is uniquely positioned to serve as the "main facilitator" of economic growth across South and Central Asia and that its proposed trade deal with India will create a "powerful anchor" for regional economic integration.
Elaborating on the US' defence and security cooperation with India, he said it represents the "most strategically significant" area o

US Ambassador Sergio Gor is seen during a press conference, in New Delhi, in this file photo dated Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)

Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania died here on Saturday evening, his family said.
He was 87.
His son Gautam Singhania, the group's current chairman and managing director, announced the death on the microblogging platform 'X'.
Singhania passed away "peacefully" in Mumbai, and the last rites will be performed on Sunday, a Raymond Group spokesperson said.
Vijaypat Singhania, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, was also a keen aviator and held a world record for the highest altitude gained in a hot air balloon.
He led Raymond as chairman for two decades till 2000. After handing over the reins of the company to Gautam, Vijaypat also transferred his entire 37 per cent stake in the company to his son.
Vijaypat Singhania and his son were embroiled in legal disputes some years ago, but later they settled the issues.

Vijaypat Singhania embarks on his last journey carried by Madhupati Singhania and Gautam Hari Singhania | Photo: Company Sources

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