Markets & Finance
Oil prices climb as Strait of Hormuz risk rattles markets
Oil prices rose on fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions as India imported 4.84 million barrels a day in September.
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World
Vietnam arrests three on terrorism charges, two foreigners
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World
UN says forced displacement hits record 122 million people
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Markets & Finance
Rupee breaches 96 to the dollar, hits two-month low
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Markets & Finance
Sensex, Nifty end higher; Nifty reclaims 25,800 mark
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Business & Economy
Bank unions defer strike; staff to observe savings day Oct 4
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Business & Economy
Iran, India move to clear roadblocks at Chabahar port
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World
Nepal floods kill 13 as monsoon rains lash eastern districts
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Education
NEET PG cut-off lowered; open category now at 7th percentile
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Defense & Security
India, Russia begin Kazind-2026 army exercise in Chhattisgarh
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