Beyond oil & gas: How Middle East conflict impacts India – from gold & diamonds to aircraft & fertilizers

10% of India’s non-energy imports in 2024 originated from the Middle East region. (AI image) The Middle East conflict has brought into focus the vulnerability of countries around the world in terms of their dependency on oil and gas. India, the world’s fifth largest economy, is also the third largest importer of oil. A big…

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New Renault Duster vs Hyundai Creta: Features, specs, dimensions compared

Renault India today finally launched the next-generation Renault Duster in the Indian market at an introductory price of Rs 10.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model is built on the company’s RGMP platform and features a redesigned exterior. The SUV will compete with Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Toyota…

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MLA criticises govt over traffic umbrellas on footpaths | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath criticised the govt for unilaterally awarding tenders for advertisements within the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) limits and the installation of traffic police umbrellas to an individual from Tamil Nadu, without informing local authorities, police departments, or elected representatives.Kamath stated that the issue was raised during the legislature…

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No firms leaving Karnataka over infra gaps, says govt | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The govt Tuesday insisted no firm has left Karnataka due to poor infrastructure, even as the opposition flagged concerns over firms moving out. Replying on behalf of industries minister MB Patil, urban development minister Byrathi Suresh told the legislative council, that the state continued to be a prime investment destination. N Ravi Kumar of…

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Iran vs US tensions cloud FIFA World Cup plans, matches may shift to Mexico | Football News

People wave the national flags of Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) NEW DELHI: Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The country’s football officials are now trying to move their matches out of the United States, citing safety concerns and political issues, even though the…

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Delhi Did Not See A Single ‘Clean Air’ Day This Winter | Delhi News

New Delhi: Delhi did not record a single “clean air” day in the winter months, even though annual pollution levels showed signs of improvement, according to a report by Climate Trends based on Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) air quality monitoring data for 2024–25.The study warns that current evaluation metrics under the National Clean Air…

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