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Commemorating the centenary of late Dr. Y. V. S. Murthy (1927–2010), Andhra University and community leaders reflect on the enduring legacy of the chemical engineering visionary and founder of Alkali Metals Limited. Through his namesake campus auditorium and the dedicated work of the Dr. Y. V. S. Murty Charitable Trust, his commitment to human dignity and social welfare remains as vibrant as ever.
Surinder Koli, the prime accused in the infamous 2006 Nithari serial killings who was acquitted by the Supreme Court in 2025, was found dead in Haridwar on September 18. The incident followed a national seminar in Visakhapatnam where senior jurists and media professionals scrutinized investigative lapses by the CBI and questioned the lack of media follow-up for the victims’ families.
India completed a comprehensive 3-0 T20I series sweep over Afghanistan with a crushing 127-run victory at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Powered by Abhishek Sharma’s historic 30-ball century and three-wicket hauls from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi, the hosts bundled Afghanistan out for just 94 in 14.1 overs.
Indians face a sharp rise in cooking gas prices today as domestic LPG rates climb by ₹60 and commercial cylinders by ₹115. Amidst a widening conflict in the Middle East, the government has activated strategic oil waivers and production increases to ensure that, despite higher costs, the nation’s fuel supply remains steady and secure.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (March 5, 2026) unveiled two mascots, ‘Pragati’ and ‘Vikas’, for the upcoming Population Census 2027. Mr. Shah also soft launched four digital tools to be used during the exercise.
India on Thursday formally conveyed its condolences to Iran following the assassination of Iranian Supreme…
When Iran announced on March 1, 2026 that its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Hosseini…
In Alipur, a small village about 70 kilometres from Bengaluru, life slowed to a halt…
As military tensions escalate in the Middle East, the world’s most critical maritime artery—the Strait of Hormuz—has become a flashpoint for global economic anxiety. Responsible for the passage of nearly 20% of the world’s daily oil supply, this narrow waterway serves as an irreplaceable gateway for energy exports from the Persian Gulf. The article explores how even a partial disruption to this route could bypass traditional market logic, sending crude oil prices soaring due to skyrocketing insurance premiums, shipping risks, and the lack of viable pipeline alternatives. For oil-dependent nations like India, the stakes are particularly high, as a blockade would not only threaten energy security but also trigger a wave of domestic inflation and fiscal instability.
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