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Concerns are mounting over the Strait of Hormuz as US officials report Iran may be preparing to deploy naval mines. While initial deployments are limited, Iran possesses a substantial mine arsenal, prompting US strikes on Iranian vessels. The strait's critical role in global oil transport makes it vulnerable to such threats.

India has secured approximately 30 million barrels of Russian crude following a US waiver, with refiners like Indian Oil and Reliance Industries swiftly acquiring stranded cargoes. This move comes as Middle East disruptions impact traditional oil flows, pushing India to seek alternative supplies. The US clarified the waiver is temporary, aimed at stabilizing global energy markets.

When he was near Villipathiri, an armed gang waylaid him at around 9 p.m. They pushed him off the bike and attacked him with weapons. He died on the spot, and the gang fled the scene

Among the surrendered guerrillas, six were divisional commanders carrying a reward of eight lakh each

According to IMD officials, a cyclonic circulation over South Jharkhand and adjoining North Chhattisgarh, combined with a trough line extending through Vidarbha, is influencing the weather pattern

Highly placed sources in the PMK reiterated that Dr. Anbumani has a “very good equation” with the AIADMK and BJP and has managed to rule out the inclusion of his father S. Ramadoss in the National Democratic Alliance

The Supreme Court has directed all publicly funded educational institutions to remove Professor Michel Denino and two associates from curriculum and textbook preparation. This decision follows concerns over "offending" content in an NCERT Class 8 social science textbook that allegedly misrepresented the Indian judiciary. The court also suggested the Centre form an expert committee for curriculum review.

Chandrababu Naidu will review implementation of various flagship schemes of the coalition government and maintenance of law and order among other things

Michael Burry, famed for predicting the 2008 crash, accuses Nvidia of 'mafia-like' tactics, alleging it blocked AMD from a major Oracle AI deal. He claims Nvidia's dominance forced OpenAI to abandon Oracle's data center plans, as chips would be outdated. The US Justice Department is reportedly investigating Nvidia's conduct.

Roadshow led by Minister Mohammed Riyas taken out in protest against his alleged exclusion from official inaugural event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kochi

Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh administers oath of office at Lok Bhavan

Devotees arriving in two-wheelers, four-wheelers and other private vehicles, except KSRTC buses, must park their vehicles at the Forest Department check-post

Eastern Railway appreciated women holding critical job roles in the railways like loco-pilots, guards, station managers, ticket collectors, booking clerks and more

USCIS has updated Form I-129, effective April 1, 2026, requiring employers to detail educational and experience requirements for H-1B visa applicants. This change aims to align with the Department of Labor's wage level assignments and verify consistency between the Labor Condition Application and the registration process, impacting the upcoming FY27 H1B cap season.

The Supreme Court dismissed a trader's PIL after he admitted using AI tools to draft it and couldn't explain legal terms. Chief Justice Surya Kant questioned the Ludhiana-based hosiery trader's understanding, even offering an "English exam.

Stock market crash today: Continuing geopolitical tensions weighed on Nifty50 and BSE Sensex on Wednesday with the indices tanking over 1%. While Nifty50 went below the 24,000 mark, BSE Sensex crashed over 1,000 points.