How crude oil benchmark volatility, refinery economics and a broken supply chain are testing India’s energy resilience

“Energy can never be created, nor destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another.”The first law of thermodynamics remains a quiet scientific truth despite a broken supply of crude oil due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. As geopolitical disruption tightens its grip around the Strait of Hormuz, that law reads less…

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IPL 2026: Who is Abhinandan Singh? Meet RCB’s debutant who dismissed Virat Kohli twice | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli, right, and Abhinandan Singh (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Abhinandan Singh has emerged as a new name in the Indian Premier League after being handed his debut by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.The right-arm pacer from Uttar Pradesh has taken a…

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Rubber industry seeks govt intervention amid rising costs in wake of West Asia war

Hyderabad: India’s rubber industry has sought urgent govt intervention as global supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict have pushed up raw material and freight costs, threatening thousands of small manufacturers and exporters across the country.In a representation to the commerce ministry, the All-India Rubber Industries Association said SMEs are facing severe stress as…

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R Ashwin first Indian-capped player in MLC, to play alongside Pakistan’s Haris Rauf | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765…

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Andaman & Nicobar recruitment 2026 underway for over 500 vacancies: Check direct link to apply here

The Department of Environment & Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Administration has announced 544 vacancies for Mazdoor and Group C technical posts. For thousands of 10th pass candidates, this is not just another notification. The administration has split the vacancies across two regions—South Andaman and North & Middle Andaman, ensuring localised hiring and operational efficiency. Total…

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WTO talks: Sharp divide over e-commerce duty moratorium as India opposes permanent extension

A sharp divide has emerged at the ongoing World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference in Cameroon over the continuation of the e-commerce moratorium on customs duties, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Saturday, reported PTI.It noted that while the US is pushing for a permanent extension of the moratorium, India and several…

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PM E-DRIVE scheme revised: Who gets EV subsidy and till when

The government has updated the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, bringing in fresh timelines and limits for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The revised rules aim to streamline how incentives are distributed under the Rs 10,900 crore scheme, PTI reported.As per the new guidelines, buyers of electric two-wheelers will be…

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R Ashwin first Indian-capped player in MLC, to play alongside Pakistan’s Haris Rauf | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765…

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