Minu Kurain

Fuel prices have seen a third hike in under 10 days as global crude oil prices surge due to the West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. State-run oil companies are facing significant losses, prompting these revisions after a period of unchanged prices. India is taking steps to secure energy supplies and urges citizens to conserve fuel.

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of selling a Rajya Sabha seat from Punjab. He made these allegations in response to criticism about his own political switch. Congress leaders have urged him to reveal more details. They claim this exposes the truth about how seats are allocated.

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A major power outage plunged Gurgaon into darkness Friday evening due to a fault at a 220kV substation, exacerbating the city's struggle with soaring temperatures. The blackout disrupted essential services, including the Rapid Metro, leaving thousands without power and commuters stranded. Officials are working to restore supply, but repairs are expected to take hours.

The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies with four teams vying for the final spot. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a win but missed a top-two finish. Rajasthan Royals are frontrunners, needing a win against Mumbai Indians. Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals face uphill battles, requiring specific results and strong Net Run Rates to qualify.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the state government to arrange for a specialized AIIMS, Delhi medical team to conduct a second autopsy on Twisha Sharma's body in Bhopal. This decision follows the rejection of the family's initial request by a lower court. The court emphasized bolstering public confidence in the investigation process.

Air India’s losses in 2025-26 at Rs 27,000 crore are the highest ever recorded in its 94-year-old history. In all, Air India has lost Rs 55,000 crore since Tatas took over the airline. Will these complicate final years of N Chandrasekaran’s tenure as Tata Sons chairman?

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is injecting significant funds into San Francisco's local politics, backing a business-friendly tax proposal while opposing a controversial "Overpaid CEO Tax." This move, following his relocation from Silicon Valley, reflects Brin's broader campaign against wealth redistribution measures, which he links to his personal experience fleeing socialism.

Virat Kohli and Travis Head were involved in a heated exchange during RCB’s chase against SRH in IPL 2026. Kohli later ignored Head’s handshake after the match, sparking attention. SRH posted 255/4 with strong knocks from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, winning by 55 runs. Despite the defeat, RCB finished top of the league table after crossing the required score mark.