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The Middle East conflict is once again shaking global oil markets, and its impact is being felt far beyond the region. As tensions rise, crude prices are shooting up and so is the pressure in India. The government now faces a tough choice: protect consumers from higher fuel prices or help state-run oil companies struggling…

US president Donald Trump said on Friday that the US Navy was acting “like pirates” while enforcing Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports during the ongoing conflict with Iran.He made the remarks while describing the recent seizure of a ship by US forces, highlighting the interception as part of the blockade operations.“We took over the…

AGRA: A 28-year-old man who died under suspicious circumstances at his in-laws’ residence last year was murdered by poisoning, police said after a forensic breakthrough. The revelation came following a viscera examination report that confirmed the presence of aluminium phosphide (commonly known as Sulphas) in his system.The deceased, identified as Yatendra Pal Singh, a resident…

Canada’s intelligence agency on Friday recognised the threat posed by Khalistani elements in the country. The report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), tabled in Parliament, said activities of Canada-based Khalistani elements continue to promote a violent extremist agenda.It also highlighted the anniversary of 1985 Air India Flight 182 Kanishka bombing, stating, “This past…

BHOPAL: A wedding at a village under Parasia in Chhindwara turned into a dramatic scene after the bride garlanded her lover instead of the groom, with a video of her running off the stage just before the ceremony now going viral on social media. The incident took place on the intervening night of April 22-23,…

AHMEDABAD: A Gujarati businessman who has been living illegally in the US for 16 years has been slapped with a USD 1.8 million (around Rs 15 crore) civil penalty by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The fine has been levied on the businessman for failing to comply with a final removal order. He had entered…

LUCKNOW: UP Congress president Ajay Rai was admitted to Medanta hospital on Friday evening after he fainted during an official programme in Lucknow, sparking concern among party workers.Party functionaries said Rai suddenly collapsed at the event and was rushed for immediate medical care.Doctors said he was initially brought in with suspected seizure or possible brain…

Spirit Airlines, one of America’s most recognisable low-cost carriers, is ending its journey after more than three decades in the skies, announcing an immediate shutdown. Speaking on Saturday, the airline said that it had begun “an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately,” closing the chapter on a 34-year run that transformed budget travel with…

NEW DELHI: The truck that fatally hit two cousins on Ashoka Road in central Delhi had been granted “special permission” by Delhi Traffic Police to operate before no-entry hours for the collection of horticultural waste in the area. Such permissions are processed and approved by the DTP headquarters in west Delhi’s Todapur, a senior police…