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Oil could hit $200/bbl is Gulf supply shock persists, WoodMac warns
Prolonged disruption will necessitate 'demand destruction' to rebalance markets, as loss of about 15m barrels/day could push Brent towards $150 in near term, it says in its latest report
India emerging as fast-growing global study hub as foreign student numbers rise
New QS report projects international enrolments to grow by around 8% annually from a base of 58,000 students in 2025, driven by affordability, English-medium education and policy reforms
Eye on China: Govt eases FDI rules, allows up to 10% stake without approval
Cabinet approves policy revision clarifying ‘beneficial ownership’ rules and easing minority investments to fast-track approvals in strategic manufacturing sectors
Skies safer in 2025, but two big crashes drive fatalities up: IATA
Report shows accident rates improved, but fatalities rose to 394 from 244 in 2024. Rising satellite navigation interference and delayed probes raise concerns
Civil aircraft must never be placed at risk from military activity: IATA
War in West Asia is complicating global flight operations, prompting reroutes and cancellations. Disruptions badly affecting India’s busiest international travel corridor and pushing up airfares
Slow march to equality: Minimal rise in women MPs globally
Women still hold just 27.5% of parliamentary seats worldwide. New report reveals that at the current pace it could take another 75 years to achieve gender parity in national legislatures
Indians prefer Europe as most trusted growth partner: Survey
New survey shows clear preference for Europe in trade, technology and education, driven by shared democratic values and support for development
Nepal: Gen-Z displaces old guard, set to reshape governance
Wave of digital activism and mass youth participation transformed Nepal’s elections, propelling reformist forces to the forefront and giving Rastriya Swatantra Party a landslide victory
Global childhood obesity surge alarming; India sees one of fastest rises
It’s driving early hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, threatening lifelong health and placing growing pressure on health systems as millions more children enter adulthood obese
BJP's income up 56% in FY 2024-25 to Rs 6,769 cr
Report by Association for Democratic Reforms shows that six national parties reported a combined income of Rs 7,960.09 crore in FY 2024-25, with BJP alone accounting for more than 85%
India, Finland call for talks to end ongoing wars, back stronger global bodies
Both sides elevate ties to Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability, sign migration and mobility MoU to boost talent flows, and back India-EU FTA as a major opportunity
Late-night screens, early school bells fuel teen sleep crisis in India & beyond
Research in India & US reveals rising adolescent sleep deprivation driven by early school start times & digital media use, with serious consequences for mental health, learning outcomes & wellbeing