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IMF says ‘too early’ to gauge West Asia conflict impact as energy prices, markets turn volatile

With tensions escalating in West Asia, the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it is closely tracking the situation but cautioned that it is “too early to assess the economic impact on the region and the global economy,” as disruptions to trade and energy markets intensify.In a statement, the IMF said it has “observed disruptions…

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LPG crisis in India: State-wise impact of the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption

NEW DELHI: Fears of LPG shortage have begun spreading across the country as the escalating conflict in Middle East disrupts global energy supply chains. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian retaliation against US–Israel strikes has triggered panic buying, long queues at LPG agencies and petrol pumps, and forced restaurants and small businesses…

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IPL 2026: Amid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya noise, Prabhsimran Singh is quietly ‘raising the bar’ | Cricket News

Prabhsimran Singh has been part of Punjab Kings, earlier Kings XI Punjab, since 2019, when the IPL franchise splurged Rs 4.8 crore on the youngster. Over the last few seasons, the hard-hitting batter has found consistency, with Ricky Ponting playing a big role in it. NEW DELHI: On Thursday evening, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer…

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Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train gets railways’ nod; full schedule soon | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: Train travel between Bengaluru and Mumbai is expected to be fast and more comfortable, with Indian Railways approving Vande Bharat sleeper service. The route, stops, travel time and launch date will be announced soon, sources said.Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Bangalore Central MP PC Mohan in a letter about the approval for the new…

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