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As Kerala heads to polls, fishermen say manifestos will decide their vote

Kerala's fishermen, majority of whom belong to the Latin Catholic community (about 2 million), do not function as a unified vote bank, but the Church does influence their political decisions

Iranian drones hit Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery again, starting fire

Kuwait said firefighters on Friday were trying to control the blazes and there were no immediate injuries from the attack

Google eases sideloading of Android apps with focus on safety: How it works

Google has detailed a new Android sideloading system that allows installation of unverified apps with added safeguards, including a waiting period to reduce scam risks

Teenagers sue Musk's xAI over sexually explicit AI images of them as minors

The high school students, who are seeking to proceed under pseudonyms, filed the lawsuit in California, where xAI, Musk's artificial intelligence company, has its headquarters

OMC stocks rally on softer crude; HPCL, IOC, BPCL shares gain up to 5%

Notably, OMCs' shares have remained volatile over the past two weeks as crude oil prices have surged more than 40 per cent amid the ongoing West Asia conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran

Gujarat clears new Tata Power deal to resume long-term supply from Mundra

The deal comes as a relief to ‌India, which is looking to maximise power output from its coal plants amid an escalating West Asia conflict that is expected to lead to a gas shortage during summer

Maruti, Tata Motors, M&M, Bajaj Auto: CLSA decodes strategy for auto stocks

If the current geopolitical situation persists that results in supply chain disruptions and firm commodity prices, CLSA expects 30-40 per cent cuts to auto sector's FY27 earnings.

Hormuz effect: Your luxury flat will get pricier as construction costs soar

Shipping disruption pushes up construction costs, delays projects

Energy fallout from Iran war signals a wake-up call for renewable energy

Asia, where most of the oil was headed, has been hit hardest, but the disruptions also are a strain for Europe

World Oral Health Day 2026: Simple dentist-approved daily routines

This World Oral Health Day, learn how small daily oral care changes can prevent damage, strengthen enamel and support overall well-being

Indian Rupee falls past 93/$ on crude volatility amid West Asia tensions

The domestic currency fell as much as 64 paise, or 0.69 per cent, to a record low of 93.28 against the US dollar on Friday, according to Bloomberg data

Nifty PSU Bank index soars over 3%; Canara, UBI, BOI rally up to 5%

At 09:30 AM on Friday; Nifty PSU Bank index, the top gainer among sectoral indices, was up 3.4 per cent, as compared to 1.2 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Rupee breaches 93/$ for first time, at record low of 93.49 amid free fall

At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.92 against the greenback and soon breached the 93-mark for the first time

Omar Abdullah alleges 'gerrymandering', backs TMC win in Bengal polls

Commenting on the large-scale transfers ordered by the Election Commission in the poll-bound state, Abdullah said these things happen only in the states where the BJP is not in power

Iran claims 'world's first' strike on US F-35, jet makes emergency landing

CNN report from the incident, citing US defence officials, noted that a US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at a US air base in West Asia after it was struck by Iranian fire

Aequs shares rise 2% in trade; JM Financial sees more 15% upside

Aequs shares today: JM Financial Institutional Securities has initiated coverage on Aequs with a 'Buy' rating and 12-month target price of ₹145, implying 15 per cent upside from current levels

IndiGo, SpiceJet issue travel advisories as rain, thunderstorms hit Delhi

IndiGo and SpiceJet have warned of possible flight disruptions in Delhi as rain and thunderstorms hit the city, urging passengers to check flight status and allow extra time for travel to the airport

Iran strikes Dubai on Eid, Israel hits Tehran as war jolts energy markets

The attacks came a day after Israel pledged to refrain from more strikes on a key Iranian gas field and Iran intensified attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf

Delhi Home Minister orders city-wide fire audit to eliminate 'safety gaps'

his safety order, issued on Thursday, applies to establishments in residential areas to ensure a uniform security standard

West Asia war updates: Pentagon seeks $200 bn for Iran war; Brent tops $107

Iran launched missile strikes across the region as the US seeks $200 billion for the war; attacks on energy sites raised supply concerns, while India moved to secure fuel imports and evacuate citizens