Iran Strait Hormuz Blockade Impacts Markets

An analysis of Islamabad talks failure, the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and potential implications for energy prices and global markets.

Petrol, Diesel Price Cut Ruled Out For Now: Here’s Why

Automobiles - 2 hr, 8 min ago

Indian Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, has dismissed the possibility of a fuel price cut anytime soon, despite easing tensions in the Middle East. This comes at a time when many consumers in India are demanding a reduction in petrol, diesel, and LPG prices.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">VIDEO | Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri (<a href="https://x.com/HardeepSPuri?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HardeepSPuri</a>) addresses concerns over ethanol-blended fuel.<br><br>Addressing a press conference in Delhi, he says, "Somebody is saying that fuel mileage is going to drop. It is now well established that ethanol is even used in… <a href="https://t.co/pzFN4f0o6y">pic.twitter.com/pzFN4f0o6y</a></p>— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2072754178729165152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

E20 Petrol Mileage Drop Is Minor, Says Hardeep Puri

Automobiles - 1 hr, 56 min ago

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has defended the government's E20 petrol rollout, saying the mileage reduction from ethanol-blended fuel is minor. Puri addressed the concerns during a press conference on Thursday, pushing back against what he called a make-believe narrative on social media.

Nagelsmann Leaves Germany; Klopp Talk Begins

Sports - 1 hr, 41 min ago

Julian Nagelsmann has left the Germany head coach role after the World Cup exit; Jurgen Klopp has signalled interest, and the DFB will hold talks on a potential appointment.