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Data from Vortexa, combined with Bloomberg calculations, show that around 68 million barrels of crude and condensate were floating at sea as of June 22. More than 80% of that volume does not appear to have a confirmed destination, potentially making it available for sale.

Maharashtra's political scene is rapidly changing, as the recent defection of six Uddhav Sena MPs to Eknath Shinde's faction under 'Operation Tiger' highlights. This trend reflects a broader pattern seen in Trinamool Congress and AAP, where the anti-defection law is being sidestepped, and parties blatantly promote shifts in loyalty. The fear of the Samajwadi Party and the NCP being the next targets in this game of defections shows the vulnerability of regional parties in this political maneuvering.

The outpost would provide immediate assistance to metro passengers facing harassment, stalking, disputes or other safety concerns

Teams of the municipal corporation and police carried out inspections across the city to verify fire safety arrangements, including the availability of firefighting equipment, emergency exits and mandatory fire no objection certificates (NOCs)

During interrogation, it emerged that since Agarwal was becoming an obstacle in Mr. Chaudhary’s relationship with Ms. Goyal, both of them plotted to eliminate her fiancé

Backing the JAC stir, the Congress leader says e-buses should not go to private operators, and wants APSRTC to buy and own them

Kerala government’s decision to allow sale and production of low-alcohol beverages by fixing a sales tax for low-alcohol liquor under two different tax brackets has snowballed into a major controversy with allegations of corruption

In an interview to The Hindu, Mr. R. Mukundan pointed out several points of “friction” involving bureaucratic processes or logistics. He added that the private sector was indeed investing, contrary to allegations by government officials

The former KPCC president also asks Satheesan to shelve the proposal to allow private investment in mineral mining

Durgesh says coalition government is handling Sai Krishna case transparently; accuses YSRCP of divisive caste politics and neglecting Kapu welfare during its tenure

State Committee of the Temperance Commission under the Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council opposes the proposal and describes it as an ‘anti-Gen Z’ move

LDF brought the issue to Assembly’s attention through Rule 50 notice. But Speaker refused to admit adjournment motion, ruling that the issue did not meet the level of urgency required to suspend House proceedings for detailed discussion

Investigation officers also question Task Force police of NTR Commissionerate, who reportedly picked up the victim from Markapuram

The State contends that the government order transferring her was in accordance with norms, especially since the tenure of Dr. Reena’s deputation as the DHS had expired in February, 2026

Internet providers and telecom operators started resuming access to the messaging app after a week-long block aimed at arresting fake NEET paper leak scams

Mr. Vijay said that during the centenary celebrations of the Legislative Assembly, an event presided over by the then President of India, it was announced the programme would begin with the “National Anthem followed by the Tamil Thaai Vazhthu”

The session began with the rendition of the State song Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, followed by the National Anthem. This was a break from House convention where the National Anthem is played only at the end of the Governor’s Address. This time, it was played towards the end, too

The High Court’s Division Bench had earlier confirmed a previous Single Judge Bench order directing the Subramaniya Swamy Temple management to light the Karthigai Deepam at the ‘deepathoon’

“One candidate achieved a 100 percentile score in four out of the five subjects opted for in CUET-UG 2026, recording the best performance in the examination,” the NTA said in a statement