Oil prices today: Brent steady at $112 as Trump’s ultimatum, Iran threat keep markets on edge

Oil prices remained volatile on Monday as traders assessed escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude hovered near $112 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded close to $98, as markets reacted to a 48-hour final warning issued by Donald Trump.The WTI crude stood at $98.67 per barrel around 7:55 am IST….

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West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Bengal polls: 8.6% of voters to know fate from today; 1st supplementary list to decide electoral right of 27.2 lakh | Kolkata News

KOLKATA: The anxious wait to know whether they are eligible to vote or not is set to end on Monday for 27.2 lakh people in Bengal — out of around 60 lakh under adjudication — after Election Commission publishes the first supplementary voters’ list.Around 8.6% of 7 crore people — close to 60 lakh —…

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Iran war not to end soon? Treasury’s Bessent says US has ‘plenty of money to fund this war’

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the United States has “plenty of money to fund” its war against Iran, asserting that President Donald Trump is keeping “all options on the table” amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.Speaking to NBC News, Bessent defended the administration’s actions, saying Trump acted within his legal authority. “President…

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Back in Ladakh to rousing reception, Wangchuk calls for ‘give and take’ solution | India News

SRINAGAR: As hundreds of people gathered in Leh to welcome environmental activist and Leh Apex Body (LAB) member Sonam Wangchuk after his release from jail, he struck a conciliatory tone on Sunday, urging the Union govt to ensure that forthcoming talks with Ladakhi leaders are based on a “win-win” approach for both Ladakh and the…

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Abdul Basit: If America strikes us, we should attack Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai: Ex-Pak envoy

In a hugely provocative statement, Abdul Basit, former high commissioner of Pakistan to India, has said that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai should be Islamabad’s “default move” if the country comes under attack from the US.“America won’t attack Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. Even if we believe that in a hypothetical situation, America attacks…

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‘Dhurandhar 2’ actor Mustafa Ahmed who played Hamza’s aide Rizwan, started his journey with Rs 10,000 a month as a gym trainer |

Celebrity trainer turned actor Mustafa Ahmed got a lot of love for his role in ‘Dhurandhar 2’. He played Rizwan, Hamza’s trusted aide in the film. But his journey to the spotlight has been anything but easy. Years ago, he was earning just Rs 10,000 a month as a gym trainer in Delhi’s Janakpuri. Nearly…

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