Oil prices spike! Will petrol, diesel rates be hiked in India as crude nears $80 mark on Middle East tensions?

India faces a higher import burden when global prices rise, along with possible inflationary effects. (AI image) Internationally, oil prices have risen by around 9-10% following Israel-US strikes on Iran, and amid the rising tensions in the Middle East are likely to remain elevated. Does that mean that petrol and diesel prices in India will…

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‘We are not ice and fire, we are fire and fire’: Sanju Samson on partnership with Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Star openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma were at their majestic best in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The duo tore into the New Zealand bowlers in the title clash, putting on a 98-run opening partnership…

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Bank holidays in February 2026: Are banks closed for Losar and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti next week? Check state-wise list

As February progresses, customers planning to visit banks are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance to avoid inconvenience. In India, banks observe both national and state-specific holidays, which means closure dates can differ from one region to another.Next week, several banks across the country will remain closed for state observances: February 18: Banks…

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Erling Haaland’s hat-trick eliminates Liverpool, sends Manchester City to FA Cup semis | Football News

Erling Haaland (AP Photo) Manchester City delivered a dominant performance to crush Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final, with Erling Haaland stealing the show with a hat-trick. The heavy defeat piled more pressure on Liverpool manager Arne Slot, whose team looked out of form throughout the match.City took control late in the first half…

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Brook, Bethell escape heavy sanctions in New Zealand nightclub incident | Cricket News

England’s Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell have been formally warned over their conduct following a nightclub incident during England’s pre-Ashes tour of New Zealand last year, in a development that once again brings focus on off-field discipline within the squad.The action was taken by the Cricket Regulator,…

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‘Fighting is harmful’: China urges US to lift ‘unilateral tariff measures’ after Supreme Court ruling blow to Trump

Chinese ministry said that unilateral tariffs imposed by the United States breach both international trade norms and US domestic legislation. (AI image) After the US Supreme Court said that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal, China has urged America to remove ‘unilateral tariff measures’. Soon after the US apex court’s verdict, China said it…

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Maharashtra Prepares for El Nino: Chief Minister Advocates Robust Water Management Strategies |

Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra (Photo credit: ANI) MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is gearing up to tackle a possible El Nino impact, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directing all departments to prioritise water management, expedite conservation works and ensure coordinated preparedness.Chairing a high-level review meeting, Fadnavis said the state must mitigate…

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