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India is unlikely to be affected by the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, in terms of material economy or energy, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) assured in a note. Though it was once a major buyer of Venezuelan crude, the think tank highlighted that New Delhi has been reducing shipments from the South American nation in…
As the United States carried out strikes on Venezuela on Saturday, global oil markets are closely watching for any fallout, though early signals point to limited disruption so far.Venezuela holds some of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, raising concerns that military action could disrupt global price movements. However, crude markets have remained subdued as…
BENGALURU: The Karnataka govt is considering rejecting the Centre’s Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen), or G-RAM-G, which has replaced MGNREGA, and is exploring the possibility of rolling out its own rural employment guarantee scheme.“The Cabinet on Friday condemned G-RAM-G, which has snatched the right to work from the people of this…
Indian steel and aluminium exports to the European Union will face a carbon-linked cost from January 1, 2026, as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) moves from the reporting phase to its payment-linked stage, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Although the CBAM levy will be paid by EU-based importers,…
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has said that the fiscal outlook of the Washington state’s took a major hit after Amazon founder Jeff Bezos relocated from the state to Florida in late 2023. In a post shared on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) DeSantis argued that Washington had ‘lost its biggest taxpayer’ and…
Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation is making a significant community impact, with partner Youth Volunteer Corps reporting over 92,000 volunteer hours and $3.2 million in community benefit. Brittany Mahomes actively supports these efforts, highlighting the foundation’s growing influence beyond football. The foundation’s initiatives, like Read for 15 and Volunteer for 15, foster positive…
NEW DELHI: The government issued a notification announcing a new Indian Standard for incense sticks (agarbatti), laying down quality norms and specifying a list of substances prohibited for use in their manufacture.The standard has been developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure safer products and promote responsible and sustainable practices in the…
Sam Curran, part of the Desert Vipers in the ILT20, has been pivotal in the team’s qualification for the playoffs. (Image: Creimas) In the ongoing fourth season of the ILT20, where confidence and clarity have defined the Desert Vipers’ charge to the playoffs, few players embody that momentum better than Sam Curran. The England all-rounder…
You sit in the exam room, ready to talk about your sore knee or nagging cough. Then comes the curveball: “Are you married? Who lives at home? Food insecurity lately?” It feels personal, even intrusive. But these questions form a key part of today’s medical toolkit. They uncover social factors that sway health as much…
Superstar Mohanlal’s unbilled cameo in Dileep’s ‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ significantly boosted the film’s opening, generating considerable pre-release buzz and drawing audiences to theaters. While Dileep’s comeback was a draw, Mohanlal’s presence, particularly in the latter half, was hailed as a major highlight by many early viewers, injecting energy into the narrative and contributing to strong…
