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"Not slowing down": US Central Command hits 3,000 targets in Iran as 'Oper
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US Central Command has struck over 3,000 targets in Iran as "Operation Epic Fury" intensifies. President Trump demanded "unconditional surrender," vowing to "Make Iran Great Again" (MIGA) with new leadership. Tensions remain high following the death of Khamenei, as the US seeks a role in
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"There was news that there is no LPG crisis": Udit Raj questions price hik
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Speaking to ANI, Raj remarked, "Till yesterday, there was news that there is no LPG crisis here. Then how did the prices increase?... The prosperity of this country seems difficult now. People have become 'Andhabhakts'."
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Indian Railways' electrification drive acts as a safeguard against oil sup
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Indian Railways has undertaken electrification of its network in mission mode over the last decade, significantly reducing its dependence on imported diesel. As a result, 99.4% of the Broad Gauge (BG) railway network has now been electrified, marking one of the largest infrastructure tran
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'Permitted India to accept Russian oil to ease temporary gap of oil around
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Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, yet again said that the United States has given India the "permission" to accept Russian oil in the wake of the developing security situation in West Asia.
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Rocket attack targets military base housing US Diplomatic Centre: Report
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As the crisis escalates in West Asia, Reuters reported, citing Iraqi security sources on Saturday (local time) that a rocket attack targeted military base housing US diplomatic centre near the Baghdad international airport, as per Iraqi security sources.
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Bangladesh: Energy Minister assures of normal fuel supply after crowds gat
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On Friday after Dhaka saw a fuel crisis at several gas stations with rush and chaos regarding fuel, the country's Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood said that Bangladesh has adequate fuel stocks and that the supply is normal, thus urging the public to not panic
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"Need to secure threats in Strait of Hormuz": French Air Force Maj Gen on
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Deputy to the Chief of the Air and Space Force Staff in the French Air Force, Major General Dominique Tardif, on Friday stressed the need to address security threats in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, saying international cooperation would be essential to tackle the
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West Asia conflict may have deeper economic impact on India than expected:
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The report noted, "If the crisis persists, it could have material implications for the exchange rate and the current account deficit and could stoke inflationary pressures."
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Direct impact of 10% increase in oil prices estimated to be around almost
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A 10 per cent increase in global oil prices is estimated to have a direct impact of approximately 0.7-1 per cent on India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI). According to a report by Bank of Baroda on the Middle East crisis, the overall effect could reach a 1 per cent increase in WPI inflation wh
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Pakistan's education sector in crisis as funding drops, learning outcomes
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A government report highlights a severe crisis in Pakistan's education system, with over 25 million children out of school and most ten-year-olds unable to read properly. Low government spending, weak policies, and poor learning resources continue to affect education quality across the count
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Pakistan's cotton sector under pressure as taxes and policy failures push
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Farmers in South Punjab and Sindh face rising taxes, high input costs, and market uncertainty ahead of the cotton sowing season. Agricultural groups are urging the government to remove GST on cottonseed products, warning that continued financial pressure could further reduce cotton cultivati
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"Measures will be taken so no one dares violate our sovereignty again": Co
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Iran's Consul General in Mumbai stated that the country remains united after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and will continue defending its sovereignty. He highlighted public support for the leadership, criticised US sanctions and attacks, and expressed hope for cooperation with India
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