How crude oil benchmark volatility, refinery economics and a broken supply chain are testing India’s energy resilience

“Energy can never be created, nor destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another.”The first law of thermodynamics remains a quiet scientific truth despite a broken supply of crude oil due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. As geopolitical disruption tightens its grip around the Strait of Hormuz, that law reads less…

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England pick 18-year-old spinner in Nat Sciver-Brunt-led Women’s T20 World Cup squad; Sarah Glenn misses out | Cricket News

England Women’s Cricket Team (Image Credit: X) England have officially revealed their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt set to lead the side in a highly anticipated home tournament. The competition, scheduled to be played across England and Wales later this year, presents a golden opportunity for the hosts…

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‘Don’t like it’: Axar Patel questions all-rounder’s role with IPL Impact Player rule | Cricket News

DC’s Axar Patel (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, Axar Patel has voiced his dissatisfaction with the Impact Player rule, admitting that he is personally not a fan of the regulation. The Delhi Capitals skipper believes the rule diminishes the value of all-rounders in the tournament, which begins on March…

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‘Start increasing workload’: BCCI sends message to hopefuls ahead of Afghanistan one-off Test | Cricket News

India’s players during the second Test against South Africa in November 2025. (AP) New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team has started reaching out to the players in contention for the one-off Test against Afghanistan next month, and is asking them to gradually increase their workload. As TimesofIndia.com reported…

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Dhruv Jurel: IPL 2026 | I bring front-line mindset to the crease: Dhruv Jurel | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ Dhruv Jurel stumps Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green. (ANI Photo) JAIPUR: It was a truly instinctive and athletic piece of wicketkeeping as Dhruv Jurel, playing his part to perfection for Rajasthan Royals, stumped Cameron Green of Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden last Sunday. Even Sachin Tendulkar singled out his presence of mind….

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Sanctions war on? US tightens curbs on Iran oil despite probable deal to ease Hormuz movement

United States on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions targeting Iran’s military-linked oil trade network, despite reports suggested that Washington and Tehran have reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire and ease restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.The US Treasury Department said it has sanctioned eight vessels involved in transporting Iranian crude oil and…

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