The Union Public Service Commission has announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2025 after the written test and personality interviews. A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and other Central Services. The commission has also maintained a reserve list of 258 candidates. The results remain subject to verification of reservation claims and other eligibility conditions.
Around two-thirds of India’s LPG demand is met through imports, with the Middle East accounting for roughly 85 to 90 per cent of those supplies. Oil refiners have been told to maximise LPG output by ensuring that the propane and butane available with them are fully utilised for cooking gas production, the report said.
Around 90% of India’s crude oil is imported - and around 40-50% of India’s crude oil imports come from the Middle East, particularly after it substantially reduced purchases of Russian crude oil.
West Asia conflict has grounded thousands of flights across the Middle East, stranding passengers and forcing airlines to reroute or cancel services. Major carriers like Air France, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific have suspended routes. While some Gulf airlines are resuming limited operations, Indian carriers are adding flights to manage demand and repatriation efforts.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Oleshky, a Moscow-occupied town in southern Ukraine, killed two civilians and injured at least 12. The strike reportedly targeted people near a grocery store. In a separate incident in Sevastopol, a downed Ukrainian drone injured nine people, including three children, and caused damage to an apartment building.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad linked to Reliance Power as part of a bank fraud and money laundering probe. The investigation also involves suspected financial irregularities under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, with Anil Ambani having been questioned twice previously.
Hyderabadis abroad are facing significantly higher airfares for flights returning home due to disruptions from the US-Iran conflict. Direct flights from London to Hyderabad have reached nearly Rs 2.5 lakh, while fares from Gulf countries have surged by almost 200%. Reduced flight capacity and high demand are contributing to these unprecedented price hikes.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei apologized for an internal memo following the US Department of War designating the AI firm a "national security risk." The designation stemmed from a public dispute over military AI use, a presidential social media post, and a swift defense agreement with competitor OpenAI. Anthropic plans to legally challenge the supply chain risk label.
Pakistan is implementing major measures to ensure fuel stability amid trade slowdown due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. Proposals include weekly price revisions, compensation for increased oil company costs, and fuel conservation. The country is exploring alternative import routes and has substantial existing fuel stocks.
