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July 10, 2026

India keeps petrol prices among world’s lowest despite crude oil costs

India’s petrol prices rank among the world’s cheapest, and Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently spelled out exactly how the country maintains this affordability despite global crude oil costs being high. The explanation reveals a deliberate strategy built on multiple pillars that work together to keep fuel accessible for ordinary Indians. India’s first advantage is […]

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Strait of Hormuz traffic drops as US and Iran escalate fighting

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, has dropped sharply as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate. The waterway, which sits between Iran and Oman, handles roughly one-third of all seaborne oil traded globally. According to shipping data, the number of vessels passing through the strait

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ENG W vs IND W: Why it took 142 years for women to play a Test at Lord’s

When England and India walk out at Lord’s today, they will make history. For the first time since the ground staged its inaugural men’s Test in 1884, the “Home of Cricket” will host a women’s Test match. It is a milestone that has taken 142 years to arrive. The obvious question is: what took so

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