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Oil prices spike! Will petrol, diesel rates be hiked in India as crude nears $80 mark on Middle East tensions?

India faces a higher import burden when global prices rise, along with possible inflationary effects. (AI image) Internationally, oil prices have risen by around 9-10% following Israel-US strikes on Iran, and amid the rising tensions in the Middle East are likely to remain elevated. Does that mean that petrol and diesel prices in India will…

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The first phone call in history: Alexander Graham Bell’s nine words that transformed communication |

Imagine a world without quick calls across continents, no video calls with your loved ones, no urgent work calls, no whispering sweet nothings from a distance. On 10 March 1876, in a cluttered Boston lab, Alexander Graham Bell shattered that silence with nine simple words to his assistant Thomas Watson: “Mr Watson, come here, I…

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MH370 still missing: Latest search after scanning 15,000 sq km ends with no clues to 239 people onboard

The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has ended without uncovering any evidence about the missing aircraft, Malaysia’s transport ministry said on Sunday, as the disappearance marked its 12th anniversary.The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in what remains one…

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‘Treat Pakistan matches like a comedy series’: Ex-cricketer slams team after series loss to Bangladesh | Cricket News

BAN vs PAK (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu) Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has strongly criticised the Pakistan national cricket team following their 1–2 ODI series defeat against the Bangladesh national cricket team during the Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026.The series loss triggered widespread criticism on social media, with Akmal’s fiery reaction also going viral after…

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DTU result 2026 released at exam.dtu.ac.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

DTU result 2026: Delhi Technological University has declared the DTU Result 2026 for multiple odd semester examinations. The results cover a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including BTech, BDes, BBA, MTech, and MDes.The university has uploaded the results online on its official examination portal, exam.dtu.ac.in. There will be no offline result distribution. Students…

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Virgo Horoscope Today, February 03, 2026: Your expenditure can exceed income

As the day unfolds, it’s crucial to remain calm amidst growing responsibilities and petty annoyances. Financial challenges might loom; it’s wise to prioritize family harmony over money woes. Embrace the power of silence in relationships, steering clear of hurtful exchanges. At work, keep your eyes on the goals despite external distractions. The day asks you…

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36 missiles, 242 drones: 4 civilians killed in Russia’s ‘mass’ bombings in Ukraine; Nato border rattles

Rescue workers put out a fire at a residential building damaged by a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine (AP photo) Russia’s defence ministry said on Friday that its forces struck “strategic targets” in Ukraine overnight using Oreshnik hypersonic missiles. Kyiv had claimed that Russia launched 36 missiles, 242 drones at Ukraine overnight.The ministry did not…

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Demand for Einstein visa sees a rise: What exactly is this visa offered by the US and who can get it |

Interest in the so-called ‘Einstein visa’ has risen sharply amid growing difficulty in securing traditional US work visas such as the H-1B. According to a recent report by CBS News, brokers and consultancies are increasingly marketing services that promise to help applicants qualify for this elite immigration pathway, which is officially known as the EB-1…

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Bahrain successfully completes nationwide emergency alert system test | World News

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior successfully completed a nationwide Emergency Alert System test on Saturday Bahrain successfully carried out a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert System on Saturday night, with mobile phones and smart devices across the country receiving alerts as part of a planned trial to strengthen public safety preparedness.The test was conducted at…

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