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Indian tanker clears Hormuz as two vessels turn back after firing

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) An Indian-flagged crude tanker safely transited the Strait of Hormuz even as two other vessels were forced to...

Sikkim’s Temi Tea hits record Rs 27,000/kg for first flush

Gangtok, April 18 (PTI) Sikkim’s state-owned Temi Tea estate's first flush organic tea has fetched a record price of Rs 27,000 in the...

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Rupee rises 23 paise to settle at 92.91 against US dollar

Mumbai, Apr 17 (PTI) The rupee appreciated by 23 paise to settle at 92.91 against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by a...

DTC registers about 21 pc income growth to Rs 995 crore in 2025–26: Transport Minister

New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has recorded about 21 per cent rise in its income to Rs 995.55 crore...

LPG bookings edge toward normal as summer season eases demand

New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) Cooking gas LPG demand is inching towards normalcy as domestic supplies increased as onset of summer chips away...

Shyam Metalics commissions phase-II of CRM facility

Kolkata, Apr 17 (PTI) Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd on Thursday said it has commissioned the second phase of its Cold Rolling Mill...

Forex kitty jumps USD 3.8 bn to reclaim USD 700-bn mark

Mumbai, Apr 17 (PTI) India's forex reserves jumped USD 3.825 billion to USD 700.946 billion during the week ended April 10, says RBI....

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

NPSPL to set up Rs 2,550 cr Cathode Material Project in AP

Amaravati, Apr 17 (PTI) In a strategic move to strengthen India's electronics and advanced materials ecosystem, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has approved...

On Camera

Why has US not defeated Iran yet? Because Trump wants to win on the cheap

Trump's goal of ending the Iranian nuclear programme cannot be accomplished without overthrowing the Islamic regime in Iran, which is likely not possible without a ground invasion.

As Strait of Hormuz shuts again, uncertainty grips global trade & energy markets

Oil prices jumped more than 5 percent Monday, on fears that the ceasefire between the ‌US and Iran could also collapse.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.