G7 foreign ministers meet in France as Iran war escalates, with focus on Strait of Hormuz disruption, global energy risks and calls for de-escalation. Senior diplomats from the world’s leading industrialised democracies gathered in France this week as tensions surrounding the Iran conflict intensified, with disruptions to global oil shipments emerging as a central concern….
By Dharamraj Dhutia and Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, April 27 (Reuters) – Indian rupee and bonds are likely to extend declines this week as oil prices remain elevated on fading hopes of peace between Washington and Tehran after U.S. President Donald Trump told envoys not to resume talks. Higher oil prices threaten to slow growth and…
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Electric vehicles are becoming more common in India. Electric scooters are now a regular sight in cities, and more families are bringing home EV cars as a second or even primary vehicle. Since public charging points are still growing, most owners rely on charging their vehicles at home. It is convenient and cheaper too. But…
Victorian students can learn Hindi and Punjabi at school, thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced 18 Hindi and Punjabi language teachers are starting in Victorian public schools this term. The graduates are the first to complete Monash University’s landmark Languages Methodology Course for Hindi and Punjabi….
Crude oil prices plunged more than 10% on Friday after US President Donald Trump and Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open again for oil tankers carrying crude from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide, easing fears of supply disruptions.The sharp drop in oil prices lifted global markets, with US stocks rallying…
Uncloseted Media published this article on April 23. By SOPHIE HOLLAND | At 13 years old, I remember looking in the mirror in my Toronto bathroom and thinking, “Yeah, I’m a lesbian.” At the time, I thought it was a dirty word. Thinking back, it could be because the first time I heard it was…
When plans were announced for an open-pit copper mine in the cloud forests of Ecuador in 2004, they were vigorously opposed by residents. The project risked damaging forests, water sources and the area’s rich biodiversity, they said. In a rare victory for community action, the Ecuadorean government pulled support for the scheme. But that was…
LSG suffer shocking 40-run defeat to RR (BCCI Photo) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer admitted his side is struggling to adapt to the unique conditions at the Ekana Stadium, comparing the surface to the famous WACA Ground after their failed chase of 160 against the Rajasthan Royals.Langer described the pitch as “brilliant”…
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has announced the Class 10 and Class 12 board exam results for 2026, ending the wait for more than 54 lakh students across the state. The results were declared at 4 pm from the Board’s headquarters in Prayagraj through a press conference, where officials shared key figures and exam…
