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Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei holed up in undisclosed location, communicating through couriers: Report | World

Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei holed up in undisclosed location, communicating through couriers: Report | World

Washington: Iran's supreme leader is effectively holed up in an undisclosed location with little access to the outside world, according to US officials with knowledge of the matter, as cited by CBS News.ย According to the report, the Iranian leader can only be reached by a labyrinth of couriers. The report, citing US officials, said the unusual communication system has emerged as a major hurdle in the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran over a possible agreement. According to officials, even Iranian negotiators authorised to engage with the administration of Donald Trump have faced difficulties communicating effectively within Iranโ€™s…
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Petrol, Diesel Price Hike: From HPCL to IOC, these OMCs stocks in focus today – Check details | Markets

Petrol, Diesel Price Hike: From HPCL to IOC, these OMCs stocks in focus today – Check details | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of oil marketing companies (OMCs) will be in focus today, Monday, May 25, 2026, as petrol and diesel prices have been raised by Rs 2.61-2.71 per litre. This is the fourth increase in less than two weeks, and with the latest revision, the cumulative increases in petrol and diesel prices have nearly touched Rs 7.5 per litre since fuel price revisions resumed on May 15 amid a fuel crisis due to tensions in the Middle East.ย Amid these, stocks of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) will be in…
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Kimi Antonelli creates F1 history after bagging fourth straight win of season Russell retires at Canadian GP | Formula-1

Kimi Antonelli creates F1 history after bagging fourth straight win of season Russell retires at Canadian GP | Formula-1

New Delhi: Teenage prodigy Kimi Antonelli continued his meteoric rise as he clinched his fourth straight win of the season after winning the Canadian GP on Sunday, May 24. Antonelli extended the championship lead over teammate George Russell, who retired midway through the race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.ย  Antonelli began from second on the grid behind Russell as the two Mercedes drivers battled with each other for first place. The two exchanged the top spot several times in their battles at the start of the race. However, Russell was forced to retire his Mercedes W17 due to a technical…
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Indian-origin mother-son duo elected mayors in UK; double delight for Haryana family | World

Indian-origin mother-son duo elected mayors in UK; double delight for Haryana family | World

London: In a moment of pride for a family originally from Haryana's Rohtak, a mother-son duo has created history in the United Kingdom after both were elected as mayors within a span of a week.ย  23-old Tushar Kumar became the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the UK after being elected Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council. Just a week later, his mother, Parveen Rani, was elected as the first Indian-origin Mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council. Family roots from Haryana Tushar's father, Sunil Dahiya, on Sunday told news agency PTI over the phone that while Tushar was elected as Mayor on…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 720 points, Nifty near 23,950 as crude oil prices decline | Markets

Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 720 points, Nifty near 23,950 as crude oil prices decline | Markets

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the week on a strong note amid firm global cues, with crude oil dipping below USD 100. While the 30-share BSE Sensex added 720.47 points or 0.95 per cent to start the session at 76,135.82, the Nifty added 220.95 points to open at 23,940.25. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 75,415.35 and the Nifty 50 at 23,719.30.ย Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was up by 163.92 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index added 75.09 points…
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‘Ravindra Jadeja’s been nursing an injury’: RR coach Sangakkara after team qualifies for IPL 2026 playoffs | Cricket

‘Ravindra Jadeja’s been nursing an injury’: RR coach Sangakkara after team qualifies for IPL 2026 playoffs | Cricket

New Delhi: Ravindra Jadeja's fitness remains a major talking point for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2026. The India all-rounder, who made a crucial 11-ball 19 in RR's must-win clash against the Mumbai Indians, has had to sit out from a couple of matches due to a knee niggle and an elbow issue. Jadeja was not part of two back-to-back games in IPL 2026, having missed the away fixture against the Delhi Capitals and then the home one against the Lucknow Super Giants. He was back for the away encounter against the Mumbai Indians with RR's playoff…
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KL Rahul creates history, becomes first-ever player to achieve major six-hitting record in IPL | Cricket

KL Rahul creates history, becomes first-ever player to achieve major six-hitting record in IPL | Cricket

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals star batter KL Rahul has etched his name into the history books despite his team's underwhelming performance in the Indian Premier League 2026. DC closed their below-par IPL campaign with a 40-run win over the Kolkata Knight Riders but ended up finishing sixth in the points table with 14 points to their name. Rahul was one of the few shining stars for DC as he ended his campaign with 593 runs in 14 innings and is currently the fourth-highest run-scorer of the tournament. Rahul made another strong 30-ball 60 in the clash against the KKR at…
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IPL to have new multi-time champion, CSK, MI, KKR to receive new member in special club | Cricket

IPL to have new multi-time champion, CSK, MI, KKR to receive new member in special club | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs have been set in stone as Rajasthan Royals became the last team to book its spot in the knockouts after their win over Mumbai Indians in the second last league stage match of the tournament on Sunday, May 24. RR joined the likes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad as the four sides that kept their dream of winning the IPL title alive. The Indian cash-rich league will now have a new multi-time champion after four one-time winners booked their spots in the knockouts. RCB, the defending champions, have…
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Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth time in 10 days amid Iran war, check rates in your city | Business

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth time in 10 days amid Iran war, check rates in your city | Business

New Delhi: In a big setback to oil consumers in the country, the petrol and diesel prices increased by Rs 2.61-2.71 per litre on Monday, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks, as state-owned firms continued to pass on rising international prices to consumers. Just two days before, the petrol and diesel prices were raised by 87-91 paise per litre on Saturday, taking the cumulative increase in retail fuel rates to nearly Rs 5 a litre in under 10 days as state-owned firms passed on soaring international oil prices. Alongside, compressed natural gas (CNG) prices were…
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Akshay Kumar to star in alien action thriller โ€˜Samukโ€™

Akshay Kumar to star in alien action thriller โ€˜Samukโ€™

Superstar Akshay Kumar is set to headline "Samuk", a massive cinematic project being hailed as India's biggest alien action spectacle. ย  Slated for a global theatrical release in 2027, the international-scale thriller is directed by Kanishk Varma and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah alongside co-producer Aashin A Shah. ย  The makers are aiming to push the boundaries of Indian commercial cinema into an unexplored genre space by combining grounded action storytelling with practical effects and high-end visual world-building. The film promises a gripping blend of survival horror and extraterrestrial sci-fi. ย  Kumar said he is excited to try the new…
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