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  'War will end very quickly': Trump claims Iran is desperate to make a deal, oil prices to plummet

  World | May 20, 2026 7:50 IST

  US President Donald Trump said Iran was eager for a deal and predicted oil prices would tumble due to abundant global supply. His statement comes amid ongoing negotiations for a potential peace agreement.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay slams fuel price hike by Centre, seeks immediate rollback citing burden on poor

  May 15, 2026 20:17 IST

  He also raised concerns over the timing of the price hike, suggesting it came immediately after the conclusion of Assembly elections in five states, calling the move politically insensitive.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 2, 2026

  India | April 02, 2026 20:21 IST

  On Thursday morning, a massive protest was launched in Malda by people whose names were excluded from the voter list. They blocked National Highway 12.

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  Oil prices jump to $100 per barrel, stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for Iran war

  India | March 13, 2026 8:14 IST

  At least 19 commercial ships have been damaged so far in the war, figures showed Thursday. Through Wednesday night, there had been at least 16 vessels attacked in the Persian Gulf and the wider region, according to the Joint Maritime Information Center, a coalition overseen by the US Navy.

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  Pakistan seeks more discounts on oil imports from Russia in comparison to India, Moscow rejects

  World | September 29, 2023 21:17 IST

  According to media reports, Pakistan urged Russia to finalise a long-term oil deal while remaining within the price cap at $60 per barrel-- nearly $6.8 less than what Moscow sold to India.

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  Oil price rise in India is way 'below' global price hikes: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

  World | October 08, 2022 11:56 IST

  Oil price rise in India: Puri is scheduled to meet energy business leaders in Houston on Saturday.

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  Oil prices break USD 100 first time in 8 years as Russia declares war on Ukraine

  Business | February 24, 2022 10:31 IST

  Notably, oil has soared in recent weeks and on Thursday world benchmark Brent finally broke the USD 100 mark last seen in September 2014.

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  Oil prices climb amid rising tensions in Middle East

  Business | November 22, 2019 7:25 IST

  Oil prices went up, as investors continued observing the escalating geopolitical frictions between Yemen's Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition in the Middle East. The West Texas Intermediate for January delivery increased 1.57 US dollars to settle at 58.58 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, Xinhua news agency reported.

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  Oil price hike an achievement but will fuel inflation

  September 17, 2012 14:43 IST

  New Delhi, Sept 17: The Reserve Bank today termed the government decision to hike diesel prices a “significant achievement”, but said the move will put pressure on inflation in the short term.“While the recent upward

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  Mamata Opposes Hike In Fuel Prices

  India | June 25, 2011 13:26 IST

  Kolkata, June 24: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today opposed the fresh hike in fuel prices, saying it will put the common man in great difficulty.“We do not support the repeated rise in fuel