Refiners may eventually be forced to lower processing rates in line with reduced crude availability. (AI image) US-Iran war and the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to India’s crude oil inventories declining by around 15%. This decline is since the US-Iran conflict erupted in late February, as refiners continued operating at…
Another breach in IPL’s code of conduct, MI’s batting coach Keiron Pollard penalised by BCCI during Mumbai’s thrilling win against Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Pollard has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and received a demerit point, marking a formal addition to his disciplinary record.The offence falls under…
Asian markets mostly declined on Friday as investor optimism around artificial intelligence stocks faded amid rising concerns over inflation, elevated oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the Iran war.Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.2% to 61,880.04, while South Korea’s Kospi dropped 3.2% to 7,727.34 after briefly crossing the 8,000 mark for the first time.The sharp reversal came…
Fighting a rare form of cancer for nearly three years did not stop Adrija Gan from performing brilliantly in academics. The teenager from Nimta in West Bengal emerged as one of the top performers in the Higher Secondary examination results announced on Thursday.A student of Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Sister Nivedita Girls’ School in Bagbazar, Adrija…
Global crude oil prices climbed more than 1% on Friday after US President Donald Trump said he would not remain “much more patient” with Iran, while fears over attacks on ships and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to keep markets on edge.Brent crude futures rose $1.32, or 1.25%, to $107.04 a barrel by…
UGC NET June 2026 registration ends on May 20 UGC NET June 2026 registration: The National Testing Agency has reminded candidates that the registration process for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 examination will close on May 20, 2026. Interested candidates who have not yet completed the application process can…
Priyadarshini Mallick, daughter of former West Bengal minister and TMC leader Jyotipriya Mallick, has been removed from her post as secretary of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE), the body that conducts the state’s Higher Secondary examinations, IANS news agency reported, sharing the official letter.Mallick had reportedly earlier been asked to resign…
Wrong to remove Sreejesh in just 15 months: Felix (Image: X) KOLKATA: Former India hockey captain Jude Felix came down hard on Hockey India, criticising its handling of PR Sreejesh’s exit and calling it “wrong” to remove him barely 15 months into the role.Felix, who took charge of the junior men’s team in 2017, was…
The National Testing Agency (NTA), with the approval of the Government of India, has scheduled the NEET UG 2026 re-examination for Sunday, June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the earlier test over alleged paper leak and examination irregularities.In an official notice, NTA asked candidates and parents to rely only on official communication channels for…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a mildly positive note, with Gift Nifty trading around 23,769, up by 40 points. Global equities traded mixed after a muted session on Wall Street, as investors remained cautious amid concerns over elevated bond yields, inflation outlook, and uncertainty surrounding the pace of global economic recovery. Market…
