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India seeks 2.5 million metric tons of urea amid Middle East supply amid Hormuz supply hit
India is boosting urea imports by 2.5 million tonnes to ensure domestic availability amidst global supply chain disruptions linked to Middle East tensions. State-owned Indian Potash Ltd is managing the procurement, with shipments expected by mid-June. Simultaneously, the government is increasing gas supply to urea plants, aiming to bolster local production ahead of the crucial
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‘Where’s the passion?’: Sanju Samson under fire as fans question ‘intent, hunger’
Sanju Samson is under fire from Chennai Super Kings fans amid a poor run in IPL 2026. His low scores and perceived lack of energy have drawn criticism. Coach Stephen Fleming has expressed confidence in Samson, highlighting his past success and the team’s support. The team is working to integrate Samson and find winning form.
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Oracle layoffs: 10,000+ job cuts have a Sam Altman connection
Oracle is laying off at least 10,000 employees—potentially up to 30,000—as it struggles to manage the cash demands of a $300 billion cloud computing deal with OpenAI. The cuts, Oracle’s largest-ever restructuring, span divisions including Oracle Health, Cloud, Sales, and NetSuite. With debt exceeding $100 billion and free cash flow deeply negative, the company is
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Bengaluru auto crisis: LPG shortage leave drivers waiting for hours
Bengaluru’s autorickshaw services are severely disrupted due to an acute auto LPG shortage, with nearly half the fleet off the roads. Global supply issues and the closure of private outlets have overwhelmed public sector stations, leading to long queues and impacting drivers’ earnings. Authorities suggest a temporary switch to petrol for dual-fuel vehicles.
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Rakesh Bedi reacts to Nabeel Gabol ‘lookalike’ claim, says father did not go to Pak
Pakistani politician Nabeel Gabol claimed Dhurandhar’s Jameel Jamali was him; trolled as Indian agent in Part 2. Bedi on Lallantop: “I love you too, but no direct inspiration—writers’ vision.” Film nears Rs 1000cr, Bollywood’s first.
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Walked till dusk, slept by stream: How Kerala techie survived 4 days in Kodagu forests
An IT professional, GS Sharanya, went missing for four days in the dense Kodagu forests after getting separated during a trek to Tadiandamol. Despite a leg injury, limited water, and no food, she made cautious decisions to stay visible and conserve energy.
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Saudi raises Arab Light crude to record premium as Iran war disrupts markets
Saudi Arabia has significantly increased its crude oil prices for Asian buyers amidst escalating Middle East tensions. This move, as global energy flows face disruption, sees Arab Light crude set at a record premium. Meanwhile, threats and counter-threats between the US and Iran have pushed oil prices well above $100 per barrel, impacting fuel costs
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‘Dhurandhar 2’ collection day 19: Ranveer Singh film eyes Rs. 1,050 crore India net
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ officially enlisted its name as the second Hindi film to cross the Rs 1,000 crore India net milestone. Starring Ranveer Singh, the espionage thriller has amassed Rs 1,014.97 crore domestically and Rs 1,605.74 crore globally, outperforming blockbusters like ‘Jawan’ and ‘KGF 2’. Despite the IPL 2026 season, the film
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Microsoft’s former exec, laid off after 26 years, shares message on Oracle layoffs
Oracle has announced job cuts impacting thousands globally. A former Microsoft senior executive shared a LinkedIn post offering support to affected Oracle employees. She emphasized that individual skills and experience are invaluable and cannot be taken away. The executive encouraged laid-off individuals to reconnect with contacts and seek new opportunities. She also offered her assistance