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Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Conservatives have ‘so far produced only 36 days worth of gas’

Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on claims new drilling would help cut bills and boost energy security, researchers sayHundreds of licences granted for new oil and gas projects in the North Sea under the Conservatives have so far produced only 36 days’ worth of gas, according to analysis.Research by t...

End to two-child benefit cap offers £300-a-month lifeline to cash-strapped families

From 6 April, low-income families can claim universal credit payments for all children living in the householdThe two-child benefit policy has been described as a “cap on childhood” and as it comes to an end, Claire* hopes to throw a birthday party for her son.It is a celebration most children may t...

The Nano legacy: 17 years after Tata exit, Singur still awaits industry

The Nano legacy years after Tata exit Singur still awaits industry

No pressure? Pochettino urges US co-hosts to ‘play free’ at World Cup

US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday urged his team to play with freedom and not to fear the pressures and expectations that come with co-hosting this summer’s World Cup. Hopes are high for Team USA, which co-hosts alongside Mexico and Canada, and boasts a strong squad of players from...

Russia Ban Gasoline: रूस का बड़ा फैसला... 1 अप्रैल से गैसोलीन नहीं बेचेगा, चीन-तुर्की को तगड़ा झटका!

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Petrol, diesel prices: With ongoing war, what India's fuel situation looks like – top points

Petrol and diesel prices remained largely stable across major Indian cities today, despite global crude oil surges due to the US-Iran conflict. The government's excise duty cuts and strategic measures aim to shield consumers from international price volatility and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply.

From rural girl to tycoon: China woman, 55, marries lover, 25, with US$7.3 million dowry

A 55-year-old Chinese medical aesthetics tycoon has shocked the internet by marrying her 25-year-old husband, reportedly with a 50 million yuan (US$7.3 million) dowry. Yu Wenhong, 55, was born into a financially modest family in Dalian, Liaoning province, in northeastern China. After her father died...

$200 बैरल तक जाएगा कच्‍चा तेल? Iran-US जंग पर एक्‍सपर्ट ने दी बड़ी चेतावनी

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Strait of Hormuz disruptions: India's crude buys from Russia may double from January levels

Traditionally, India has sourced most of its crude from the Middle East, particularly Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, owing to geographical proximity, established contracts and reliable shipping routes.

نخستین محموله نفت بدون گذر از تنگه هرمز به ژاپن رسید

یک نفتکش ژاپنی حامل نفت خام عربستان، بدون گذر از تنگه هرمز و از مسیر دریای سرخ به ژاپن رسید. شبکه آساهی می‌گوید این نفتکش اوایل مارس بارگیری کرده بود؛ «نخستین بار است که یک نفتکش بدون عبور از تنگه هرمز، نفت خام را به ژاپن منتقل می‌کند.»

Want a bank locker? You may be asked to buy insurance, ULIP or investment first

Want a bank locker You may be asked to buy insurance ULIP or investment first

1 लीटर, 2 लीटर, 5 लीटर… कौन सी पानी की बोतल खरीदने में है ज्यादा मुनाफा?

Gold prices in Pakistan rise on March 28, 2026

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in line with upward trends in the global bullion market, the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported. The price of gold in the local market saw a notable surge, with the per tola rate rising by Rs4,800 to Rs4...

Pakistan eases export conditions for trade with Iran

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has granted a temporary exemption for exporters from the requirement of bank guarantees and letters of credit (LCs) for shipments to Iran and Central Asian countries, according to an official notification from the Ministry of Commerce. The exemption will be effective from March 2...

Sindh to procure one million tonnes of wheat: Sharjeel Memon

KARACHI: Sindh’s senior minister Sharjeel Memon on Saturday said that the wheat procurement policy has been aimed at protecting the interests of growers. The government has decided to purchase one million metric tonnes of wheat. The wheat price has been fixed at Rs 3,500 per maund, minister sa...

As Vietnam leads on AI rules, Southeast Asia risks ‘economic own goal’

Southeast Asian countries are racing to assert control over their data flows, driven by a potent mix of nationalist sentiment and security anxieties. But analysts warn that while certain measures may deliver domestic economic benefits, the broader push risks undermining innovation, deterring foreign...

China Calls on US Firms to Tap Rural Revitalization Drive

US companies in China should seize opportunities from the Beijing’s rural revitalization drive and align their strengths with the needs of agricultural and rural development, Vice Agriculture Minister Zhang Zhili said.

Pakistan plans app-based fuel subsidy for low-income users amid energy crisis

Govt to roll out quota system for two- and three-wheelers with digital vouchers and QR-based monitoring

IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement over another $1.2bn in loans

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday announced that it had reached a staff level agreement (SLA) for disbursement of about $1.2 billion on successful conclusion on the third review under Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review under the Resilience and Su...

Bank Of America To Pay Rs 6,87,00,00,000 To Settle Epstein Lawsuit

The suit, filed by an unidentified woman on behalf of herself and other alleged victims, claimed the bank's executives "ignored red flags" about Epstein's sex trafficking venture to provide him with banking and investment services.