Oil shortage, price spike, inflation fears: How Hormuz blockade is hitting India and global markets

Global markets were rattled after US President Donald Trump’s announcement of naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The immediate fallout was visible in Asian trading, where stocks in Japan and South Korea opened lower as investors reacted to the escalation. At the same time, crude oil prices surged sharply, with Brent and WTI jumping…

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Ipl Schedule: IPL 2026 schedule this week (20-26 April): Full list of matches, dates, timings, venues and results | Cricket News

Punjab Kings players (ANI Photo) IPL 2026 schedule this week (April 20–26): The fight for playoff spots is intensifying in the ongoing IPL 2026, with 29 matches already done in the season. Punjab Kings are leading the standings as the only team without a defeat at this stage — five wins and a no result…

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12 million barrels of crude! India ramps up Venezuela oil imports to 6-year high amid US-Iran war, Hormuz crisis

India is actively looking to offset supply disruptions from the Middle East caused by the Iran conflict. (AI image) Amid the raging US-Israel-Iran war, India is set to get high volumes of crude oil from Venezuela as the Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions continue. Shipping data quoted by Kpler indicates that over 12 million barrels…

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Strait Of Hormuz: ‘To ensure safe passage’: European powers, Japan back Hormuz security effort; condemn Iran’s attacks on shipping

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Six major powers, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan, said on Thursday they are ready to support efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict in the Gulf continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.In a joint statement, the…

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IPL 2026 boost for KKR: ‘Fit and ready’ Matheesha Pathirana set to join squad | Cricket News

Matheesha Pathirana (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders received a major boost ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 after Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that their star recruit Matheesha Pathirana is “fit and ready to join the IPL,” easing concerns over the franchise’s depleted pace attack.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…

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Will Hardik Pandya play in MI vs RR match? Coach reveals allrounder’s ‘injury’ status | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: In a big boost for the Mumbai Indians, their captain Hardik Pandya will be available for the IPL 2026 clash against the Rajasthan Royals at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati, the franchise’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey confirmed on Monday.“He will be available, he had a good couple of hours of net session…

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‘Last year, I played…’: Moeen Ali opens up on leaving IPL for PSL opportunity | Cricket News

Moeen Ali in PSL (Screengrab/X) Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has opted to feature in the 2026 Pakistan Super League instead of returning to the Indian Premier League, underlining a growing shift among overseas players seeking more game time and stability in the latter stages of their careers. With the IPL and PSL schedules clashing…

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