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Amid concerns over disruptions in global energy markets following escalating tensions in West Asia, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday sought to reassure consumers, asserting that India remains well-positioned in terms of energy security and fuel availability. Speaking to NDTV, Puri said India is currently purchasing significantly more crude oil from Russia compared with November last year and has successfully diversified its sourcing strategy by importing crude from as many as 41 countries.  The minister stressed that the country's energy requirements remain adequately met despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Puri credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring both the availability and affordability of fuel for Indian consumers. ALSO READ: ' Avoid Travel To Iran': Indian Embassy In Tehran Issues Fresh Advisory He noted that the government has consistently prioritised shielding citizens from the impact of g...

The funeral of National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar was held with full State honours at his residence in North Paravur, Ernakulam district, Kerala, on Sunday.  Amid the sombre atmosphere, Salim Kumar's eldest son, Chandu, was seen visibly upset as large crowds and media personnel surrounded the residence. Videos circulating on social media show Chandu reportedly raising his voice at photographers and videographers, urging them to step back and allow the family enough space to pay their final respects in peace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sooraj Kalliyoor (@ac_media_tvm) The emotional moment unfolded as relatives and close friends gathered around the actor's mortal remains. With the area becoming increasingly crowded due to the presence of media and onlookers, Chandu appeared frustrated and repeatedly asked those carrying cameras to move away from the immediate vicinity of the family. A...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting with the members of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the prime minister and discussed a plethora of ideas and measures to bolster India's economic growth amid global turmoil. The prime minister and the EAC-PM members discussed various ideas and measures to further boost India's economic growth in times of global turmoil, they said. The members also gave their assessment of the impact of the West Asia conflict on India and the world. West Asia Conflict's Potential Impact Ever since the war in West Asia began, economies around the world have felt adverse impacts in various aspects; be it energy prices spiralling out of control, restriction to air spaces, or security threats.  Additionally, conflict and military escalation threatens to push 2.5 million people in India into poverty and the country is projected to experience some loss in its human development progress, according to estimates and projectio...

Ram Charan–Janhvi Kapoor's Peddi smashed the box office with a clean century on its opening day. With a worldwide gross of Rs 112.49 crore, Ram Charan re-established his brand value as one of the biggest Telugu superstars. After the Game Changer debacle, Peddi became Ram Charan's second-highest opener after SS Rajamouli's RRR (2022). Breaking down the numbers In the domestic market, Peddi earned Rs 51 crore (net) across 12,412 shows, according to Sacnilk. This brings total India gross collections to Rs 82.49 crore and total India net collections to Rs 69.50 crore so far. Overseas, the film has grossed Rs 30.00 crore, pushing its total worldwide gross to Rs 112.49 crore. The film earned Rs 18.50 crore from paid previews. The contribution of the Telugu market to the opening-day numbers is Rs 47.20 crore, with Hindi adding Rs 3 crore to the total. Footfall gradually increased after strong word of mouth across the day, registering 76.69% attendance in night sh...

The Mishra family is ready to open the doors of Mishra Nivas once again. After winning audiences over with its simple storytelling, relatable characters and slice-of-life moments, Gullak is returning for a fifth season that promises more laughter, family drama and emotional twists. The newly released trailer revisits the familiar world of Mishra Nivas, bringing back the everyday moments and middle-class charm that define the series. While a renovated home and new additions like Wi-Fi hint at changing times, the show's focus on family bonds, conversations and daily struggles remains unchanged. What happened in Season 4? Season 5 arrives after an emotional fourth season that explored the changing dynamics within the Mishra household. The previous season saw Aman navigating the challenges of growing up, while his elder brother Annu finally achieved a breakthrough in his professional life after facing several setbacks. What To Expect From Season 5? Season 5 continues to follo...

Domestic equities are trading lower on Wednesday, tracking weak global cues, and lingering geopolitical tensions. Benchmark indices are in the negative territory, with selling pressure visible across sectors.  Nifty fell as much as 1.41% to 23,151, whereas Sensex fell 1.55% to 73,492.6 intraday. At 1:38 pm, Nifty is down 0.59% at 23,344.4, and Sensex is down 0.67% at 74,150.22.. The pressure comes on the back of gaining crude prices, and volatile IT stocks.  All sectors were trading in the red, with losses led by IT, which remained 3.61% down during early trade, followed by Realty, Media, and PSU Bank. The broader market is also facing pressure with the Nifty Smallcap 250 falling almost 0.54%, and the Nifty Midcap 150 dropping about 0.74%. Here's three reasons why markets are crashing on Wednesday: US-Iran War Uncertainty On June 3, US Central Command said U.S. forces defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones amid attempted attacks acr...