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New Delhi: Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased by Rs 195.50, following a sharp rise in global oil prices driven by escalating West Asia tensions. The price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder in Delhi now stands at Rs 2,078.50, while Kolkata saw a higher hike of Rs 218.
Mumbai India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 10.288 billion to USD 688.058 billion for the week ended March 27, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported on Friday. The previous week had seen a decline of USD 11.413 billion to USD 698.346 billion. The fall comes amid
Mumbai Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 17,689 crore from Fully Accessible Route (FAR) government securities following the Middle East crisis, signaling heightened risk aversion and concerns over inflation from rising crude prices. Data from the Clearing Corporat
New delhi India’s defence exports reached an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, marking a 62.66% increase over the previous year, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced at the National Defence Industries Conclave. DPSUs contributed 54.84% of exports, while private
BRASILIA President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has promised to shield Brazilian citizens from the economic fallout caused by the ongoing military strikes between the United States, Israel, and Iran. During a recent television interview, the President admitted he cannot predict w
NETHERLANDS A wave of international concern reached the gates of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as protesters gathered to demand action over missing persons in Pakistan’s Sindh province. Organized by the Europe chapter of Voice for Missing Persons of Sindh, the demon
NAYPYIDAW Myanmar’s military chief, Min Aung Hlaing, has officially been elected as the country’s President. The move comes after a series of votes where he secured the top spot among three nominees. Joining him in leadership are two Vice Presidents: Nyo Saw, a long-time milit
Islamabad The Pakistan government announced a sharp rise in fuel prices, with petrol up 43 per cent and high-speed diesel (HSD) rising 55 per cent. Petrol now costs PKR 458.41 per litre, up from PKR 321.17, while diesel has jumped to PKR 520.35 from PKR 335.86. Kerosene prices
ISLAMABAD A prominent human rights organization in Pakistan has issued a sharp warning to the government following a massive jump in fuel prices. The Human Rights Council of Pakistan stated that the decision to push petrol and diesel rates to record highs will put an unbearabl
OTTAWA Hindu advocacy groups around the world are speaking out against a plan by the extremist group Sikhs for Justice to protest outside temples in Canada. The rallies are scheduled for April 5 at the Triveni Mandir in Brampton and the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey. Leader
MOSCOW As energy markets struggle with the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Russia is stepping up to help India secure its fuel future. Denis Manturov, confirmed that Russian energy giants are ready to significantly boost their exports of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to I
DHAKA Bangladesh is officially tightening its belt as a major energy crisis takes hold. Faced with fuel shortages caused by ongoing conflicts in West Asia, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s cabinet has announced strict new daily schedules to save power and reduce spending. The m
LONDON A powerful group of forty nations, led by the United Kingdom, has joined forces to demand an end to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. During a high-level virtual meeting, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper slammed the closure of the route, calling it a reckless move
Slug: Lunar Journey Begins CAPE CANAVERAL History was created as the brave crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission officially left Earth’s orbit, charting a bold course toward the Moon. This milestone represents humanity’s first journey into deep space since the Apollo 17 mission
Intro President Trump announced 100 percent tariffs on imported patented medicines and updated metal duties to boost domestic manufacturing. WASHINGTON, DC President Donald Trump has unveiled a bold new trade strategy, placing a 100 percent tariff on specific imported pa
Blurb A Nepal court extended former PM KP Sharma Oli’s custody by two days to finish questioning him regarding his role in the 2025 Gen-Z protest violence. KATHMANDU A court in Nepal has decided to keep former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in custody for two more days. Th
Intro Iran dismissed Donald Trump's military threats as ignorance, defending its ancient civilization while warning against potential war crimes. NEW YORK Iran has delivered a sharp response to recent comments made by Donald Trump, choosing to defend its ancient culture
Islamabad A leading minority rights group has called the decaying Ramchandra Mandir in Karachi a “national shame.” Once a symbol of harmony near Ratan Talao Street, the historic temple is now enclosed by cement walls and iron gates with Islamic inscriptions. The Voice of Pakis
