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Bangladesh Parliament unanimously elects new Speaker and Deputy Speaker
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Bangladesh's 13th Parliament unanimously elected veteran BNP leader Hafizuddin Ahmed as Speaker and Barrister Kayser Kamal as Deputy Speaker. Following the BNP's recent election victory, the two leaders were sworn in by President Shahabuddin in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Tarique R
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Pakistan's outdated mandi system stifles agricultural innovation
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Pakistan's fruit and vegetable supply remains dominated by traditional middlemen and the "mandi" system, with digital platforms handling only 2-3% of trade. Restrictive provincial laws and lack of infrastructure force farmers into dependency on commission agents, stalling modern technologica
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If crude remains near USD 100/bbl, each month of crisis to add Rs 30,000 c
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If crude oil prices sustain above USD 100 per barrel in FY27, the Central government's annual additional expenditure could rise by Rs 3.6 lakh crore, according to a report by Elara Securities.
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"Remain silent or be targeted": IRGC enforces lethal "no-move" zone in Str
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The IRGC has enforced a maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting vessels that move "even a few metres" without permission. With 14 tankers reportedly hit, the paralysis of this vital oil route has forced the US and IEA to release millions of barrels from strategic reserves.
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Government of India welcomes IEA decision to release emergency oil stocks
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India, as an Associate Member of the International Energy Agency (IEA) and an active participant in international energy cooperation, welcomed the IEA's decision to release emergency oil stocks amid the prevailing supply disruptions, according to an official release.
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US to release 172 million barrels of oil to stabilise markets as Middle Ea
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The US will release 172 million barrels of oil "beginning next week" to stabilse markets amid war with Iran. President Trump vowed to "finish the job" despite Tehran's threats to "destroy" the economy. While Trump suggests there is "practically nothing left to target," Israel claims it ha
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"International Energy Agency agreed to coordinate release of 400 million o
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Addressing a gathering in Kentucky, Trump said, "I'm pleased to report that earlier today, the International Energy Agency agreed to coordinate the release of a record 400 million barrels of oil from various national petroleum reserves around the world, which will substantially reduce the
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Edward Norton to be honoured at Los Angeles-Italia Festival 2026
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Edward Norton is being honored by the Los Angeles-Italia Festival with a special screening of Barry Alexander Brown's documentary 'Fasting and the Longevity Revolution'
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Japan hails IEA's decision to release 400mn barrels of oil
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Motegi Toshimitsu on Wednesday welcomed the decision made by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to implement a collective release totaling 400 million barrels of oil by the member countries, a statement by Japan's Foreign Minister said.
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EAM holds talks with French counterpart on West Asia
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Jaishankar said in a post on X, "Appreciate the exchange of assessments today with FM Jean-Noël Barrot of France on the West Asia conflict. Look forward to continuing it in person."
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IEA to release 400 million oil barrels to counter global energy supply dis
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday announced the largest-ever release of emergency oil stocks in its history, making 400 million barrels of oil available to global markets to mitigate disruptions caused in the global energy supply by the ongoing West Asia conflict.
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Breaking Barriers on Ice: Women Redefining Winter Sports in India
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Gulmarg (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], March 11: As the world marks International Women's Day, the growing presence of women in winter sports is steadily transforming what has long been considered a male-dominated arena. From skiing to snowboarding, women athletes in India are increasingly stepp
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