Qatar remains India’s largest LNG supplier - it accounts for nearly half of the country’s imports last year, based on vessel-tracking information. Qatar remains India’s largest LNG supplier - it accounts for nearly half of the country’s imports last year.
India is the world’s fastest growing major economy and a fast-growing consumer of oil. Its vulnerability to supply shocks stems from the relatively small reserves and strategic oil reserves.
The Bombay High Court ruled that the right to dignity under Article 21 extends beyond death, allowing exhumation for religious rites. The court quashed administrative refusals, emphasizing that denying custody of mortal remains infringes upon constitutional rights, including freedom of religion. This decision reinforces dignified treatment of the deceased and mandates reasoned decisions from authorities.
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South Africa, unbeaten in the T20 World Cup, faces New Zealand in the first semi-final at Eden Gardens. With a reserve day in place, a washout would see South Africa advance due to their superior Super Eight performance. Sunny conditions are forecast, making a full game likely.
ChatGPT is facing a significant backlash. A deal with the US Department of War has led to a surge in app uninstalls. Meanwhile, rival AI app Claude has climbed to the top of the US App Store. This shift highlights user concerns over AI ethics and its application in sensitive areas. The competition between these AI giants is intensifying.
Three individuals have been apprehended in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a woman in Haridwar. The incident occurred when a man offered the victim a ride home, leading her to a hotel where a friend joined him. The hotel manager was arrested for alleged negligence in verifying guest identities. Police are investigating further with CCTV footage.
The Sensex plunged by more than 1,000 points, slipping below the 81,000 mark for the first time in over a month. The Nifty 50 also dropped sharply, losing upwards of 300 points and falling beneath the crucial 25,000 support level.
Airlines are cautiously resuming limited flights to the Middle East to evacuate thousands stranded by escalating Gulf conflict. Following US-Iran strikes and retaliatory attacks, widespread airspace closures caused major disruptions. Indian carriers are stepping in to repatriate citizens, though some flight cancellations persist amid ongoing tensions.
US President Donald Trump said America has an “unlimited supply” of weapons and claimed wars can be fought “forever” as tensions with Iran escalate following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has launched retaliatory strikes, including a drone attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, while the US says it destroyed key Iranian military facilities. Civilian casualties are mounting, Israel and Hezbollah continue exchanging fire, and oil prices are rising amid fears of regional escalation.
The geopolitical strain has pushed up global oil and gas prices. For India, which relies heavily on imports, this surge translates into a higher import bill and adds to inflationary pressures. India depends on overseas purchases for almost 90 per cent of its crude oil needs.
A 26-year-old first-year orthopaedics student, Chintan Parmar, was found hanging in his hostel room at Dr M K Shah Medical College in Ahmedabad. His roommate discovered the body, and doctors attempted resuscitation but declared him dead. Preliminary inquiries suggest he was under stress, though the exact reason for the extreme step is yet to be established.
