NEW DELHI: The cost of crude for Indian refiners has soared 93% since the conflict in the Gulf broke out on Feb 28 and hit $136.56 a barrel on Friday, eroding profits for domestic players ranging from IndianOil, HPCL and BPCL to Reliance Industries. Several countries, including the US, let retail prices rise in line…
India’s combined merchandise and services exports reached $76.13 billion in February 2026, marking an 11.04%increase from $68.56 billion in February 2025, the commerce ministry said on Monday. At the same time, imports surged even more sharply, rising 21.61% to $80.09 billion from $65.84 billion a year earlier. This led to a widened overall trade deficit…
Today invites mindfulness as celestial patterns signal the likelihood of minor disruptions and elevated emotions. It’s a day for travelers and tool users to tread carefully. Expect some disappointing updates, but remember not to let it rattle you. In your relationships, aim for tranquility and steer clear of conflicts. Go slow today. The Moon touches…
Bhubaneswar: Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, triggering fears of fuel shortage, residents across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are showing renewed urgency in exploring alternative mobility choices like electric vehicles (EVs).Dealerships in the twin cities have reported a sharp rise, almost double, in EV enquiries over the past few days, marking one of the most…
‘इजरायल पर पाकिस्तान परमाणु हमला करेगा’ ये बयान देने वाले 71 साल के मोहसिन रेजाई को ईरान के नए सर्वोच्च नेता मुज्तबा खामेनेई ने अमेरिका और इजरायल के युद्ध के बीच अहम जिम्मेदारी दी है. मुज्तबा ने उन्हें अपना वरिष्ठ सैन्य सलाहकार चुना है. यह जानकारी ईरान की सरकारी एजेंसी मेहर ने सोमवार (16 मार्च)…
NEW DELHI: Amidst calls by the US for a multinational naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, India Monday backed its own direct engagement with Iran for safe passage of ships, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar saying these talks have yielded “some results”. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said there had been…
The Port of Fujairah in the UAE was once again hit by a drone strike, triggering a fire at a petroleum facility. Specialised emergency teams responded promptly and brought the blaze under control, and no injuries were reported. The attack comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as the conflict involving Iran, the United…
Today is a serene blend of positivity and advancement, as stress levels dwindle, making way for tangible improvements in daily tasks. Your family’s health shows encouraging developments, but keep an eye on your mother’s well-being. In your love life, even the smallest acts of affection can spark joy. Professionally, expect promising connections that can illuminate…
Six-member fact-finding team to probe hospital fire in Cuttack Cuttack: Nirmala Barik, 38, of Paikarapur in Cuttack district, was inconsolable after finding her husband, Gauranga Charan Barik, 44, in the mortuary of SCB Medical College and Hospital here on Monday. She could not process the truth that her life partner was no more.Nirmala, a thinly-built…
भारतीय जनता पार्टी (बीजेपी) ने पश्चिम बंगाल विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए सोमवार (16 मार्च 2026) को 144 उम्मीदवारों की अपनी पहली लिस्ट जारी की. पार्टी ने मुख्यमंत्री ममता बनर्जी की सीट कोलकाता के भवानीपुर से नेता प्रतिपक्ष शुभेंदु अधिकारी को चुनाव मैदान में उतारा है. शुभेंदु अपनी मौजूदा सीट नंदीग्राम से भी चुनाव लड़ेंगे. दिल्ली…
