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Gig Workers' Union Calls For 5-Hour Nationwide Strike Amid Fuel Price Hike
The Gig & Platform Service Workers Union has demanded an immediate increase in per-kilometre service rates from both the government and major digital platforms.
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Can PM Modi's UAE Visit Insulate India From Oil Shocks? What To Expect
PM Modi's 5-Nation Visit: It's expected that energy will dominate the conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President.
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"Timely Precautionary Measure": NITI Aayog Vice Chairman On PM's Forex Appeal
The call comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East that threaten global oil supplies and have pushed energy prices higher, putting pressure on India's import bill and foreign exchange reserves.
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Saudi Arabia Launched Covert Attacks On Iran Amid Middle East War: Report
The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder in defending itself against its main regional rival.
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Trump Focuses On Reopening Hormuz, Puts Iran Nuclear Talks On Hold
Supporters of Trump's war point to Iran's decimated navy and air force as evidence the conflict has weakened Washington's geopolitical foe.
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Marco Rubio Meets Pope Leo In Bid To Ease Trump-Vatican Tensions
The Trump administration's relations with the Holy See have sharply deteriorated since the election of the first US pope, Leo XIV, on May 8, 2025.
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Ameesha Patel Returns To India After Being Stranded At Dubai Airport Amid Middle East Tensions
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel, who was earlier stuck in Oman due to the clash between the UAE and Iran, has finally returned to India.
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"Not Looking For Fight": US Warns Iran Of Forceful Response If Ships Attacked
Speaking on Tuesday, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stressed that Washington is not seeking escalation and that the current truce with Iran remains in place but drew a firm line on attacks against commercial vessels.
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UAE Says Iran Has Resumed Attacks Amid Strait Of Hormuz Tensions
The UAE Defence Ministry said Iran had launched four cruise missiles, with three shot down and one falling into the sea. Authorities in the eastern emirate of Fujairah said an Iranian drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility.
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"Explosion And Fire": South Korean Ship Targeted Amid Tensions In Hormuz
There had been "no casualties to date" among the 24 crew members on board, who include six South Koreans and 18 foreign nationals, the ministry said in a statement.
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Markets React On Election Results Amid Global Oil Risk Pressure
The Sensex and Nifty benchmarks moved up sharply. Both indices jumped as domestic political signals boosted confidence. Markets were helped by optimism around policy continuity and stability.
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Donald Trump Says Iran Blockade Incredible' as Oil Prices Keep Rising
Oil prices across parts of the US are also rising sharply, with the national average at fresh highs and retail gasoline in California soaring above $6 a gallon.
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US Prepping Iran Attack Again? 6,500-Tonne Munitions Sent To Israel In 24 Hours
Israel has received some 115,600 tonnes of military items since the start of the Iran war.
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60-Day Deadline Hours Away, Team Trump Denies Being At War With Iran
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth also told lawmakers that he believes the ceasefire with Iran "pauses" a 60-day clock on congressional authorisation for war.
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Trump Shares Map Renaming Hormuz As 'Strait Of Trump' Amid Naval Blockade
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but vital sea route through which about one-fifth of global oil shipments typically pass.
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Gig Workers' Union Calls For 5-Hour Nationwide Strike Amid Fuel Price Hike
The Gig & Platform Service Workers Union has demanded an immediate increase in per-kilometre service rates from both the government and major digital platforms.
-
Can PM Modi's UAE Visit Insulate India From Oil Shocks? What To Expect
PM Modi's 5-Nation Visit: It's expected that energy will dominate the conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President.
-
"Timely Precautionary Measure": NITI Aayog Vice Chairman On PM's Forex Appeal
The call comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East that threaten global oil supplies and have pushed energy prices higher, putting pressure on India's import bill and foreign exchange reserves.
-
Saudi Arabia Launched Covert Attacks On Iran Amid Middle East War: Report
The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder in defending itself against its main regional rival.
-
Trump Focuses On Reopening Hormuz, Puts Iran Nuclear Talks On Hold
Supporters of Trump's war point to Iran's decimated navy and air force as evidence the conflict has weakened Washington's geopolitical foe.
-
Marco Rubio Meets Pope Leo In Bid To Ease Trump-Vatican Tensions
The Trump administration's relations with the Holy See have sharply deteriorated since the election of the first US pope, Leo XIV, on May 8, 2025.
-
Ameesha Patel Returns To India After Being Stranded At Dubai Airport Amid Middle East Tensions
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel, who was earlier stuck in Oman due to the clash between the UAE and Iran, has finally returned to India.
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"Not Looking For Fight": US Warns Iran Of Forceful Response If Ships Attacked
Speaking on Tuesday, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stressed that Washington is not seeking escalation and that the current truce with Iran remains in place but drew a firm line on attacks against commercial vessels.
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UAE Says Iran Has Resumed Attacks Amid Strait Of Hormuz Tensions
The UAE Defence Ministry said Iran had launched four cruise missiles, with three shot down and one falling into the sea. Authorities in the eastern emirate of Fujairah said an Iranian drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility.
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"Explosion And Fire": South Korean Ship Targeted Amid Tensions In Hormuz
There had been "no casualties to date" among the 24 crew members on board, who include six South Koreans and 18 foreign nationals, the ministry said in a statement.
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Markets React On Election Results Amid Global Oil Risk Pressure
The Sensex and Nifty benchmarks moved up sharply. Both indices jumped as domestic political signals boosted confidence. Markets were helped by optimism around policy continuity and stability.
-
Donald Trump Says Iran Blockade Incredible' as Oil Prices Keep Rising
Oil prices across parts of the US are also rising sharply, with the national average at fresh highs and retail gasoline in California soaring above $6 a gallon.
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US Prepping Iran Attack Again? 6,500-Tonne Munitions Sent To Israel In 24 Hours
Israel has received some 115,600 tonnes of military items since the start of the Iran war.
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60-Day Deadline Hours Away, Team Trump Denies Being At War With Iran
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth also told lawmakers that he believes the ceasefire with Iran "pauses" a 60-day clock on congressional authorisation for war.
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Trump Shares Map Renaming Hormuz As 'Strait Of Trump' Amid Naval Blockade
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but vital sea route through which about one-fifth of global oil shipments typically pass.
