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Russian oil tankers bound for China divert to India amid West Asia war turmoil, claims report
18
Mar
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Russian oil tankers bound for China divert to India amid West Asia war turmoil, claims report

New Delhi: A major reshuffle in Asia's crude oil flows is underway as Russian tankers that were originally bound for China are now diverting mid-voyage towards India. Fresh vessel-tracking data reported by Bloomberg shows several such diversions in recent weeks, signalling how India has stepped up purchases of discounted Russian oil at a time of global supply disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East. One of the most prominent diversions is that of the tanker Aqua Titan, which is now expected to reach New Mangalore on March 21 carrying Urals crude sourced from a Baltic Sea port. The…
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Cabinet approves Rs 6,969 crore Barabanki-Bahraich access-controlled four-lane highway project
18
Mar
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Cabinet approves Rs 6,969 crore Barabanki-Bahraich access-controlled four-lane highway project

New Delhi: The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a four-lane access-controlled National Highway-927 from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh. Sharing the details, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that theย 101.515 km highway will be constructed on a Hybrid Annuity Mode at a cost of Rs 6969.04 crore. Project to generate employment opportunities The project involves a civil cost of around Rs 3,485.49 crore and an additional Rs 1,574.85 crore for land acquisition. The project would generate 36.54 lakhs person-days (direct) and 43.04 lakh person-days (indirect) new employment opportunities. The proposed upgradation…
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Abhishek Sharma reflects on struggles and mental reset during T20 World Cup 2026
18
Mar
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Abhishek Sharma reflects on struggles and mental reset during T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi: India opener Abhishek Sharma has reflected on a challenging stretch during the T20 World Cup 2026, describing it as a phase that forced him to confront both expectation and adversity at the highest level. Entering the tournament in prolific form and carrying the tag of the top-ranked T20I batter, Abhishekโ€™s campaign quickly unravelled, registering three consecutive ducks. He also missed Indiaโ€™s group-stage fixture against Namibia, owing to illness. Upon returning, he struggled to find rhythm as his struggle against off-spinners forced India to make a strategic change to the playing XI. Sanju Samson was brought to open, while…
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Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed in overnight strikes, says Israel
18
Mar
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Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed in overnight strikes, says Israel

New Delhi: Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has been killed in overnight Israeli strikes, Israel's Defence Minister Katz said on Wednesday, just a day after the assassination of two other key figures of the Iranian regime - Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, andย Brigadier General Gholamreza Soleimani on Tuesday. However, Iran has not yet confirmed Khatib's death. Katz said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorised the military to eliminate any other senior Iranian official under target, without requiring further approval. "PM Netanyahu and I have authorised the IDF to eliminate any senior Iranian official once…
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Centre offers additional 10% allocation of commercial LPG to all states and UTs
18
Mar
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Centre offers additional 10% allocation of commercial LPG to all states and UTs

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing shortage of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) in the country due to the war between the US, Israel, and Iran, the government on Wednesday said that it has offered all states and Union Territories an additional 10 per cent allocation of commercial LPG, provided they can help in the long-term transition from LPG to PNG (piped natural gas). Sharing the details, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that one per cent additional allocation will be provided for the formation of State and District level committees for the approval of…
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Iran security chief Ali Larijani, killed in Israeli airstrike, had opposed Mojtaba Khamenei’s elevation: Report
18
Mar
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Iran security chief Ali Larijani, killed in Israeli airstrike, had opposed Mojtaba Khamenei’s elevation: Report

Tehran: Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike, had opposed the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader, on the grounds that hereditary rule is inconsistent with the principles of the Islamic Republic, according to a Bloomberg report.ย  Larijani, a veteran politician who helped lead Iran's wartime efforts against the US and Israel, was killed alongside his son, according to a statement released by Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Tuesday and published by state media. As secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Larijani was at the core of…
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10% rally in 2 days: This real estate stock gains following Dalal Stree rally, details here
18
Mar
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10% rally in 2 days: This real estate stock gains following Dalal Stree rally, details here

Mumbai: Shares of smallcap company Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd. are in action amid a rally in the benchmark indices. The counter has gained nearly 10 per cent in two days. Today, the counter opened gap up with a gain of 3.38 per cent at Rs 28.48 against the previous close of Rs 27.55 on the BSE. Amid strong buying interest, the stock jumped further and touched an intraday high of Rs 29.25, representing a gain of Rs 1.70 or 6.17 per cent. Last seen, the scrip held firmly in green at Rs 28.85, and the market cap of the company…
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Jasprit Bumrah, unlikely to play T20Is until ODI World Cup 2027, jumps in ICC T20I rankings without playing
18
Mar
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Jasprit Bumrah, unlikely to play T20Is until ODI World Cup 2027, jumps in ICC T20I rankings without playing

New Delhi: India have not played any T20I since winning the T20 World Cup on March 8. In fact, they aren't scheduled to play in the format until July as per the official schedule released so far. However, in the latest ICC T20I rankings update, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has jumped to fifth place among bowlers, without playing over the last week or so. Only South Africa and New Zealand played a couple of T20Is after the World Cup. Proteas' Corbin Bosch isn't playing the five-match series and hence, lost rating points to slip to sixth place. This benefited Bumrah…
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Helicopter crashes while landing in farmland in Nepal’s Khotang district
18
Mar
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Helicopter crashes while landing in farmland in Nepal’s Khotang district

Kathmandu: A helicopter encountered a dramatic crash while attempting to land in a farmland area of Nepal's remote Khotang District, carrying a body transported from Kathmandu. Chief District Officer (CDO) Rekha Kandel confirmed to media that no human casualties occurred, easing immediate fears of loss amid the incident's high-risk nature. Details remain sparse as investigations unfold, but the event underscores persistent aviation hazards in Nepal's rugged terrain. Incident unfolds during routine body transport flight The aircraft was en route from Kathmandu on a specialised mission to deliver a deceased individual, likely for local funeral rites common in Nepal's hilly regions.…
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LPG ‘gas ATM’ launched in Gurugram: No more waiting for cylinders, vending machine to operate 24X7
18
Mar
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LPG ‘gas ATM’ launched in Gurugram: No more waiting for cylinders, vending machine to operate 24X7

Mumbai: Amid an ongoing LPG shortage across the country due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war, a major facility has been introduced for residents of Gurugram. North Indiaโ€™s first LPG gas ATM has been launched in the city, eliminating the need to wait for hours when gas runs out. A filled cylinder can now be obtained within just 2 to 3 minutes. The smart vending machine has been installed at Central Park Flower Valley, Sector 22, Sohna, as a pilot project by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). This machine is fully automated and contactless. Customers can log in with their registered…
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