Pump Primer

Even if a long war pushes crude uncomfortably high, GOI must hold retail fuel prices steady to curb inflation Let’s hope history doesn’t repeat itself. In July 2008, Iran tested Shahab-3, a missile with a 2,000km range that could hit Israel. Within days, oil touched $147 a barrel, a level it has never seen since….

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Sidharth Malhotra praises Kiara Advani’s first look from ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’ |

Kiara Advani’s mesmerizing first look as Nadia in Yash’s ‘Toxic’ has been unveiled, showcasing a layered performance of grief and inner turmoil. Director Geetu Mohandas praised Kiara’s transformative portrayal. The film, shot in English and Kannada, is set for a grand theatrical release on March 19, 2026, clashing with Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’. Post the success…

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Govt clears Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with Rs 12,980 crore guarantee for shipping risks

The government has approved a Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a sovereign guarantee fund of Rs 12,980 crore to support maritime insurance amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday.The scheme aims to address rising insurance premiums and tighter approvals for shipping cover, which are currently being granted…

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How the Tikkiwala’s feeling the heat Of US-Iran war

For some days now, ‘offer of the day’ messages, of neighbourhood food stalls and diners, have been replaced by posts of ‘regret’, for their inability to serve bestsellers. Restaurants are removing popular dishes from menus. Cloud kitchens are tagging items ‘temporarily unavailable’. Delivery apps show kiosks and outlets are pausing signature offerings, which require cooking…

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Mahanadhi: Lakshmi Priya and Swaminathan Anantharaman starrer ‘Mahanadhi’ completes 800 episodes |

The beloved Tamil daily soap Mahanadhi has achieved a remarkable feat, completing 800 successful episodes on air. With its emotionally resonant storyline and strong performances, the show has remained a consistent favourite among Tamil television audiences, frequently securing a spot in the top ten on the TRP charts.To mark this major milestone, the cast and…

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H-1B, H-4 visa delays: Immigration lawyer shares advice for workers, families and spouses waiting to return; ‘They cannot risk…’

Applicants for H-1B and H-4 visas are facing unexpected and prolonged delays in US visa interview appointments, with some now being pushed back by more than a year, according to immigration lawyer Gnanamookan Senthurjothi, as reported by The American Bazaar.Senthurjothi said that several applicants who had originally secured interview slots for January 2026 at US…

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