Oil Prices Surge Past $104 Amid Fears of Strait of Hormuz Disruption
Brent and WTI crude jump sharply as US–Iran tensions raise concerns over global supply. Global oil prices climbed above $104 per barrel on April 13,…
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Sensex, Nifty Fall Over 1.6% in Early Trade as Broad Sell-Off Hits Markets
IT and pharma stocks drag indices lower despite limited gains in select auto and banking shares. India’s benchmark stock indices, the BSE Sensex and Nifty…
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One Dead, 15 Injured in Truck–College Bus Collision in Odisha’s Jajpur
Truck driver dies during treatment; several students hospitalised after late-night crash near Oupada Chhak. A road accident in Odisha’s Jajpur district left one person dead…
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US–Iran Tensions Escalate as Naval Blockade Planned in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices surge and global concerns rise after failed talks push Washington and Tehran toward confrontation in a critical shipping corridor. Tensions between the United…
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US Plans Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports; Iran Warns Against Military Presence in Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM says action will begin April 13, while Iran insists key shipping route will remain open for civilian traffic. The United States is preparing to…
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Batala Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Racket, Seize Heroin Worth ₹33 Crore
Three arrested, including a juvenile, as Punjab Police uncover links between drugs, illegal arms, and extortion networks. Batala Police in Punjab have arrested three individuals,…
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India’s $10 Trillion Economy Goal Depends on Strong Legal System, Says CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice highlights need for predictable laws, specialised courts, and faster dispute resolution to boost investor confidence. India’s ambition to become a $10 trillion economy…
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US–Iran Talks Begin in Islamabad to Negotiate Ceasefire Amid Global Tensions
Delegations led by JD Vance and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf meet in Pakistan as world monitors outcome of high-stakes negotiations. High-level talks between the United States…
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Over 180 in Lebanon, Raising Concerns Over Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire
A wave of deadly strikes across Lebanon has intensified fears that the recently announced US-Iran ceasefire may not prevent wider regional escalation. At least 182…
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Japan to Host First International T20 Matches at New Asian Games Cricket Stadium
The ICC has confirmed Japan will stage the East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup Qualifier in May, marking a major step for cricket’s growth in the…
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