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Middle East tensions ripple through Pakistan’s fragile economy: Fuel cost soars, household bills pile up and more
The Middle East crisis is severely impacting Pakistan’s already fragile economy, triggering soaring oil and LNG prices. This energy shock is fueling inflation, raising travel costs, and straining household budgets. Experts warn of deepening vulnerabilities, with potential collapse if the conflict escalates and reserves dwindle, disproportionately affecting the poor.
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Who is Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr? The hard‑line commander now shaping Iran’s security
Following Ali Larijani’s death, Iran appointed former IRGC commander Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new chief of the Supreme National Security Council. Zolghadr’s extensive military and political background, including his IRGC leadership, signals a consolidation of the Revolutionary Guard’s influence in key security and foreign policy decisions.
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‘Shameful to summon 3-year old’: Supreme Court slams Haryana Police for ‘insensitive’ handling of child rape case
The Supreme Court has sharply criticized Haryana Police and the Child Welfare Committee for their insensitive handling of a three-year-old rape survivor’s case. The court condemned summoning the minor to the police station and expressed concern over the apparent downgrading of charges under the Pocso Act, emphasizing the need for a child-sensitive approach.
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$20 billion bet: ONGC eyes its oil exploration programme with deep-water drilling rigs; eye on energy security
The company is also exploring partnerships with global energy majors such as BP, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and Petrobras as part of its strategy to reduce risks that are associated with exploration in capital-intensive frontier areas.
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‘Adequate stock available’: Govt issues clarification on LPG refill booking timeline amid confusion
Government has debunked false reports circulating on social media about revised LPG refill booking timelines. Existing booking periods of 25 days in urban and 45 days in rural areas remain unchanged. Authorities assure sufficient fuel stocks amidst Middle East tensions and urge the public to avoid panic buying and misinformation.
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51-year-old woman survives life-threatening pulmonary embolism and giant uterine fibroid
A 51-year-old woman experienced a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, a massive blood clot in her lungs, following months of subtle symptoms like weight loss and heavy bleeding. Doctors at Medicover Hospital in Navi Mumbai successfully treated the clot with a delicate thrombectomy and then removed a giant uterine fibroid, the likely underlying cause, saving her life
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Dinner invite, hidden gun: How Ghaziabad man shot wife, her lover; leaves 7 children behind
A man in Ghaziabad allegedly murdered his wife and her alleged lover after confronting them over an affair. The accused, Rashid, reportedly shot his wife Shabnam and friend Faheem after a dinner at their home. Their seven-year-old son witnessed the killings before the father fled.
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Dhoni hits Mukesh Chaudhary for a six; internet trolls with ‘Isko koi bhi maar de’ – watch
Veteran MS Dhoni, at 44, gears up for his 19th IPL season, showcasing his enduring finishing prowess in a recent net session. Despite trolling for the bowler, Dhoni’s continued impact is evident. CSK, under Ruturaj Gaikwad, faces challenges with Nathan Ellis’s injury but has bolstered their squad with Sanju Samson, signaling a future-focused approach.