New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Tuesday that demand for crude oil will likely see the biggest slump in the second quarter (Q2 2026) since the Covid pandemic slashed fuel consumption.Oil demand is expected to contract by 80,000 barrels per day (kb/d) this year, “as the Iran war upends our global outlook”.”This is 730 kb/d less than in last month’s Report and a forecast 1.5 mb/d 2Q26 decline would be the sharpest since Covid-19 slashed fuel consumption….
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Washington, April 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy social media post, accusing the pontiff of being “weak on crime” and criticising his stance on foreign policy, Iran, and US domestic issues.“Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, setting off a fresh escalation in tensions between the White House and the Vatican.In the post, Trump accused the Pope of focusing on critici…
Raipur, April 12 (IANS) As the first phase of the nationwide Census 2027 has already commenced across the country from April 1, the house listing exercise in Chhattisgarh is scheduled to begin on May 1.Preparations for this massive exercise are in full swing in the state. The first phase, known as the House Listing and Housing Census, is a crucial component of the overall census process.During this phase, detailed information about every residential and non-residential building — including its …
Seoul, April 12 (IANS) South Korea’s national debt is projected to approach 60 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, government data showed on Sunday, with the pace of increase widely expected to accelerate amid slowing growth and growing fiscal burdens.The country’s debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 49 percent last year, up 3 percentage points from a year earlier, according to the national settlement report from the finance ministry, reports Yonhap news agency.The increase marks the la…
Port Louis, April 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday termed the inauguration of the first dedicated renal transplant unit in Mauritius a “landmark achievement” while assuring that the ongoing healthcare sector cooperation between the two nations is set to expand further. In his address at the inauguration of Renal Transplant Unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in Mauritius on Friday, EAM Jaishankar mentioned about the shared history of India and Mauritius, which he sa…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the role of homoeopathy in India’s healthcare system, sharing an article by Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the article explains how homoeopathy has evolved into an integral part of India’s pluralistic health and wellness system, offering a holistic and patient-centric approach.He noted that homoeopathy, with its strong community conne…
Washington, April 10 (IANS) Rising geopolitical tensions are beginning to reshape economic expectations, with the World Bank’s president Ajay Banga warning that prolonged conflict could dampen growth, fuel inflation and strain vulnerable economies.Speaking at the Atlantic Council, World Bank President Ajay Banga said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, combined with existing crises such as the war in Ukraine, is already exerting pressure on global economic conditions.“The emerging marke…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) A UK court has ordered SpiceJet to pay around $8 million to an aircraft engine lessor in a fresh blow to the cash-strapped carrier.In a ruling, London’s Commercial Court granted summary judgment in favour of Sunbird France 02 SAS over unpaid rent and maintenance accruals linked to three aircraft engines.The court held that SpiceJet had no realistic prospect of defending the claim.The dispute relates to unpaid engine lease rentals dating back to January 2022 and mainte…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday interacted with the nurses from Kerala and said they are the foundation of the healthcare system. He further added that their dedication, selflessness, and empathy are what make families feel safe leaving their loved ones in their care. Taking to the social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi said, “Nurses are the foundation of our healthcare system. Their dedication, selflessness, and empathy are what make fa…
Madurai, April 6 (IANS) In a landmark judgment that has reignited national debate on custodial violence, the First Additional District and Sessions Court in Madurai on Monday awarded the death penalty to nine police personnel convicted in the 2020 Sattankulam custodial deaths case. The case pertains to the deaths of trader P. Jayaraj (58) and his son J. Benicks (31), who died following alleged brutal torture in police custody. The court had, on March 23, 2026, found all nine accused guilty bu…