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OPEC cuts India’s 2026 oil demand growth forecast to 40,000 barrels per day

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OPEC trims oil demand growth forecast for 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has lowered its forecast for India’s oil demand growth in 2026 to 40,000 barrels per day (b/d), from 60,000 b/d projected in its September report. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, India’s oil demand is expected…

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Delhi HC asks AITA, original petitioners to file replies

October 13, 2026 admin

The Delhi High Court has asked the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the original petitioners led by former player Somdev Devvarman to file replies to the Court-appointed administrator Justice (retd.) Gita Mittal’s request to implead the AITA Trust and the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) in the ongoing proceedings to amend the AITA’s Constitution….

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French unions say 480,000 people took part in pro-student protests

October 13, 2026 admin

A masked protester attempts to kick a tear gas canister amid clashes on October 13, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters French unions said that around 480,000 people took part in nationwide demonstrations held on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) to back student protests. French authorities have not yet given their own estimate for the demonstrations. The…

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Nelakondapalli Buddhist site to be developed as major heritage, tourism hub; ₹4.26 crore earmarked

October 13, 2026 admin

Buddhist monks at the ancient Buddhist Mahastupa at Nelakondapalli in Khammam district on Tuesday. The State government has drawn up plans to develop the ancient Buddhist site at Nelakondapalli into a world-class heritage and tourism destination, aiming to position it among the top three Buddhist centres in India, said Khammam Collector Divakara T.S. He was…

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NTPC eyes green hydrogen exports, targets Asian and European markets

October 13, 2026 admin

Lower carbon compounds could eventually evolve into a commercially viable business, potentially expanding NTPC’s renewable energy portfolio | Photo Credit: The Hindu State-owned power producer NTPC is developing a green hydrogen hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and is in talks with potential offtakers in South Korea, Germany and Japan, its Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep…

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Kukna inflicts damage, hands Rajasthan the lead

October 13, 2026 admin

First Class cricket is a pressure cooker whose whistle can remain silent for hours before suddenly shrieking. Tamil Nadu spent the morning on a low simmer, adding just 65 runs in 37 overs and losing a wicket to a run-out. After lunch, left-arm spinner Kukna Ajay Singh had the batting side cooked, finishing with five…

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LIC launches three new plans

October 13, 2026 admin

LIC CEO and Managing Director R. Doraiswamy with other senior officials at the launch of the plans. | Photo Credit: Arrangement The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has introduced three new plans – New Jeevan Dhara-II, Health Shield and New Cancer Cover (Plan 908). CEO and Managing Director R. Doraiswamy launched the plans. All…

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PWD Minister P.K. Basheer laments slow pace of NH works in Keralam

October 13, 2026 admin

Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin Only about 70% of the works on NH 66 in the State have been completed so far and despite two meetings with Union Minister for Surface Transport Nitin Gadkari, works have not picked up speed, PWD Minister P.K. Basheer said in the House on Tuesday….

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Adani defers plan to shift foreign airlines from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai

October 13, 2026 admin

The move follows a standoff between the Adani Group and international airlines over what carriers described as a “forceful” transfer of 30% of Mumbai’s international slots to Navi Mumbai. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Adani Group has put on hold its plan to shift 30% of international flight slots at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji…

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Hyundai Motor Group to invest $15.5 billion in India by 2032

October 13, 2026 admin

Hyundai Motor Group to invest .5 billion in India by 2032

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Hyundai Motor Group will invest $15.5 billion in India between 2026 and 2032, expanding manufacturing capacity, research and development (R&D) infrastructure and localisation of components as it seeks to strengthen the country’s position as a global automotive hub….

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