30 साल में पहली बार हुआ ऐसा! कुवैत ने अप्रैल में नहीं किया एक भी बैरल तेल का निर्यात

30 साल में पहली बार हुआ ऐसा! कुवैत ने अप्रैल में नहीं किया एक भी बैरल तेल का निर्यात


Kuwait Crude Halt: खाड़ी क्षेत्र में बढ़ते तनाव के बीच एक चौंकाने वाली खबर सामने आई है, टैंकर ट्रैकर्स की रिपोर्ट्स के मुताबिक, कुवैत ने अप्रैल 2026 के दौरान एक भी बैरल कच्चे तेल का निर्यात नहीं किया. यह पिछले तीन दशकों में पहली बार हुआ है. अगर इस खबर की आधिकारिक पुष्टि होती है तो यह 1991 में खाड़ी युद्ध खत्म होने के बाद पहला मौका होगा जब कुवैत का मासिक कच्चे तेल का निर्यात जीरो रहा है.

निगरानी समूह ने सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म एक्स पर पोस्ट करते हुए बताया कि कुवैत ने अप्रैल महीने में कच्चे तेल का कोई निर्यात नहीं किया. हालांकि देश में तेल उत्पादन जारी है. रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, कुवैत अपने उत्पादित तेल का कुछ हिस्सा स्टोरेज में रख रहा है, जबकि बाकी को रिफाइंड प्रोडक्ट्स में बदलकर उसका निर्यात किया जा रहा है.

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निर्यात रुकने की वजह क्या है?

  • रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, क्षेत्रीय शिपिंग मार्गों में आई रुकावट इसकी वजह हो सकती है.
  • साथ ही स्ट्रेट ऑफ होर्मुज में बढ़ता तनाव भी बड़ा कारण माना जा रहा है.

कतर ने ईरान से अपील की

इसी बीच कतर ने ईरान से अंतरराष्ट्रीय कानून और UN चार्टर का पालन करने की अपील की है. कतर ने कहा कि क्षेत्रीय तनाव कम करने और मिडिल ईस्ट में स्थिरता बनाए रखने के लिए सभी देशों को संयम बरतना चाहिए.

स्ट्रेट ऑफ होर्मुज पर चेतावनी

कतर ने विदेश मंत्रालय के मुताबिक, प्रधानमंत्री और विदेश मंत्री शेख मोहम्मद बिन अब्दुल रहमान बिन जसीम अल-थानी को ईरान के विदेश मंत्री अब्बास अराघची का फोन आया था. बातचीत के दौरान उन्होंने साफ कहा कि नौवहन की स्वतंत्रता से समझौता नहीं किया जा सकता और स्ट्रेट ऑफ होर्मुज को बंद करना क्षेत्र और दुनिया के लिए गंभीर संकट पैदा कर सकता है.

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वहीं अमेरिका सेंट्रल कमांड (CENTCOM) ने बताया कि पिछले 20 दिनों में अमेरिका ने फारसी खाड़ी, खासकर स्ट्रेट ऑफ होर्मुज में 48 जहाजों का रास्ता बदला है. अमेरिका नौसेना का जहाड USS News Orleans अरब सागर में तैनात है और क्षेत्र की गातिविधियों पर नजर रखे हुए है.

दूसरी ओर ईरान के उप विदेश मंत्री काज़ेम ग़रीबाबादी ने कहा कि अमेरिका को पाकिस्तान के जरिए भेजा गया ईरान का हालिया राजनयिक प्रस्ताव दोनों देशों के बीच तनाव खत्म करने और स्थायी शांति स्थापित करने के उद्देश्य से भेजा गया है. उन्होंने कहा कि ईरान बातचीत के साथ-साथ किसी भी स्थिति से निपटने के लिए तैयार है.





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ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE: UDF crosses majority in Kerala; BJP leads in Assam, West Bengal

ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE: UDF crosses majority in Kerala; BJP leads in Assam, West Bengal


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ssembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: In Kerala, UDF has gained a significant advantage over LDF, leading in 52 seats with the alliance leader gaining leader Congress gaining leads on 49 seats. The LDF has taken the lead on 21 seats with CPI (M) leading on 41 seats. 

In Bengal, a close fight continues with the BJP taking the lead on 16 seats, while the TMC alliance has gained the lead in over 2 seats.

NDA has taken a comfortable early lead in Assam, leading in 40 seats with BJP leading in 32 seats and AGP in 3 seats. The Congress-led alliance has gained a lead in 12 seats as per ECI.

The process begins with postal ballots, followed by counting of Electronic Voting Machines from 8:30 am, with round-wise results being updated in real time on the ECINET platform and the Election Commission’s official portal.

Results for West Bengal, Kerala, Puducherry, Assam elections will be announced today. Follow businessline’s live blogfor more updates.

  • May 4, 2026 10:49

    Assembly Election Results: General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results May-2026

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    Source: ECI

  • May 4, 2026 10:48

    West Bengal Early Results Show BJP in Commanding Position

    The BJP is currently 86 seats short of a simple majority in West Bengal, where the election count for 294 seats is ongoing. The TMC+ leads with 38 seats, followed by the BJP with 62, and no seats have been declared yet. Other parties like the LEFT, CONG, and others are yet to open their account.

  • May 4, 2026 10:41

    Puducherry Election Results: Nellithope sees nail-biting finish as lead narrows to 299 votes

    In Nellithope, a tight race between V. Cartigueyane of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Omsakthisekar of Independent Party, with only 299 votes separating them as half of the count is completed. This closely contested election follows the previous one where Richards Johnkumar won by a margin of 496 votes. The projected turnout in this election has seen an increase of 3 percentage points compared to the previous one, and it’s important to note that S. Vigneshwaran of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam received over 2700 votes – more than the current winning margin. The final outcome remains uncertain with two rounds still to go.

    Round 2/4 · Margin 299 · 50% counted · Spoiler: S. VIGNESHWARAN (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

  • May 4, 2026 10:37

    Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF Crosses Majority Mark, Takes Clear Lead

    UDF currently leads with 90 seats in Kerala, surpassing the majority mark by 19 seats, while LDF maintains their position at 44. The NDA has lost one seat, leaving them with just 1 lead. No seats have been declared yet in this election for a total of 140 seats.

  • May 4, 2026 10:35

    Puducherry Election Results: Yanam sees Major Lead Flip as Congress Moves Ahead

    In Yanam constituency, Gollapalli Srinivas Ashok of Indian National Congress has taken the lead from Malladi Krishna Rao of All India N.R. Congress. With 40% votes counted, Ashok now leads by 1,013 votes compared to a 499-vote advantage for his opponent just hours ago. Notably, in the 2021 election, Ashok won as an independent candidate with a margin of 655 votes. This is the first time the lead has changed hands in this year’s election.

    Round 2/5 · Margin 1,013 · 40% counted

  • May 4, 2026 10:29

    Kerala Assembly Election Results: As per ECI data, Industry Minister P Rajeev is trailing against IUML candidate

  • May 4, 2026 10:22

    Will Vijay breach Fort St George? TVK surges in Tamil Nadu; UDF poised for win in Kerala

    Will Vijay breach Fort St George? TVK leads early in Tamil Nadu; UDF set to take power in Kerala

    Assembly election trends show a three-way contest in Tamil Nadu, UDF leading in Kerala, NDA ahead in Assam, and a tight BJP-TMC race in West Bengal.

  • May 4, 2026 10:21

    Puducherry Early Trends: NDA leads but below majority mark

    In the ongoing election in Puducherry, the NDA is currently leading with 10 seats, requiring 16 for a majority, while Congress-led allies have 4 and others hold 3. The most significant movement in this election count shows the NDA trailing slightly, with a decrease from 11 to 10 leading seats, while Congress gained one seat, currently leading 4. No seats have been officially declared yet.

  • May 4, 2026 10:19

    West Bengal Polls: BJP leads in 48 seats in West Bengal

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    Source: ECI

  • May 4, 2026 10:18

    West Bengal Election Trends LIVE: BJP in front, TMC follows

    The BJP is currently 105 seats short of achieving a majority in West Bengal’s 294-seat election, with the party leading on 43 seats. As of now, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leads on 25 seats and the Left Front remains at 0, while no seats have been declared yet.

  • May 4, 2026 10:04

    West Bengal Poll Results 2026: BJP takes early lead in Bengal as counting begins

    The BJP is currently 121 seats short of the required 148-seat majority in West Bengal’s 294-seat election. As of now, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leads in 9 out of 294 seats, while the BJP leads in 27. No seats have been officially declared yet, with 0 out of 294 seats currently reported.

  • May 4, 2026 10:03

    Assam Election Results LIVE: BJP head office in Guwahati in Monday

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    Pics: Ritu Raj Konwar

  • May 4, 2026 09:59

    Assam Election Results LIVE: NDA short of majority, still leads in early count

    The NDA is currently 16 seats shy of a majority in Assam’s 126-seat election, with 48 leading (compared to the required 64). The most significant movement so far shows an increase of 4 seats for the NDA, bringing their total leads to 48. Meanwhile, the Congress alliance has gained 2 seats, taking their lead up to 16. No other major changes have been reported thus far in the ongoing count. So far, no seats have been declared in this election.

  • May 4, 2026 09:57

    No victory rallies will be allowed after announcement of results in Bengal: EC official

    No victory rallies will be allowed after announcement of results in Bengal: EC official

    West Bengal bans victory rallies after election results, addressing concerns over party agents’ access to counting centers.

  • May 4, 2026 09:52

    UDF crosses majority in Kerala

    The United Democratic Front (UDF) has secured a lead of 74 seats in Kerala’s election, surpassing the majority mark by 3 seats. As of now, 140 out of 140 seats are yet to be declared, with voting results still being reported.

  • May 4, 2026 09:50

    Assembly Election Results LIVE: Counting underway across 4 States and one UT

    Virudhunagar Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026, 03/05/2026. Control units being taken out from the strong room of Aruppukottai Assembly constituency to the counting hall as counting of votes in EVMs begin, in Virudhunagar on Monday. Photo; Moorthy G / The Hindu

    Virudhunagar Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026, 03/05/2026. Control units being taken out from the strong room of Aruppukottai Assembly constituency to the counting hall as counting of votes in EVMs begin, in Virudhunagar on Monday. Photo; Moorthy G / The Hindu

    **EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Kolkata: Security personnel outside a vote counting centre during the West Bengal Assembly election results day, in Kolkata, Monday, May 4, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_04_2026_000010B)

  • May 4, 2026 09:41

    West Bengal Election Results: BJP leads in 8 seats

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    Source: ECI

  • May 4, 2026 09:40

    Puducherry Election Results: AINRC leads in 4 seats

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  • May 4, 2026 09:39

    Kerala Results LIVE: INC leads in 42 seats

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    Source: ECI

  • May 4, 2026 09:35

    Assam Results Live: BJP leads in 20 seats

    Source: ECI

  • May 4, 2026 09:30

    Puducherry Election Results: Mahe Sees Surprise Twist as Independent Moves Ahead

    In the ongoing assembly elections in Mahe, a surprising lead change has occurred, with Independent candidate A. T. Ashok Kumar taking the front seat from Ramesh Parambath of the Indian National Congress by 428 votes. The count is currently 25% complete, and it’s important to note that Bharatiya Janata Party’s A. Dinesan received 1,288 votes, more than the current winning margin, making him a potential contender as the voting progresses.

    Round 1/4 · Margin 428 · 25% counted · Spoiler: A. DINESAN (Bharatiya Janata Party)

  • May 4, 2026 09:28

    Kerala Election Results 2026: Pinarayi Vijayan is trailing in Dharmadom

  • May 4, 2026 09:18

    Assam Polls 2026: BJP ahead in 8 Assembly seats and Congress in 2 in Assam.

  • May 4, 2026 09:15

    Kerala Polls Live 2026: Minister Rajeev is trailing in Kalamassery

  • May 4, 2026 09:15

    West Bengal Poll Results 2026: In Nandigram constituency in Purba Medinipur, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is leading

  • May 4, 2026 09:14

    Kerala Polls Live: Now NDA has taken a lead in 5 constituencies in early voting in Kerala

    Early trends show UDF leading in 68, LDF in 59 and NDA in 5.

  • May 4, 2026 09:14

    Kerala Assembly Election Results: Ambalapuzha, a key constituency, seeing a tough fight between congratulations backed independent candidate Sudhakaran and ldf’s Salam

  • May 4, 2026 09:13

    Kerala Poll Results 2026: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is leading in Dharmadom

  • May 4, 2026 09:07

    Kerala Polls 2026: M L Ashwini, 40 year old homemaker, BJP’s candidate leading in Kasargod; Health minister Veena George is trailing in Aranmula

  • May 4, 2026 09:06

    Kerala Polls 2026: Former Minister MB Rajesh is trailing in Thrithala

  • May 4, 2026 09:05

    Kerala Assembly Election Results: UDF leads in Kerala

    Rajeev Chandrasekar is leading in Nemom; UDF leading in 67, LDF in 57 and NDA in 3 in Kerala early trends

  • May 4, 2026 08:55

    Bengal battle tight as TMC and BJP run neck-to-neck

    TMC and BJP neck in neck in west Bengal, but Mamata Banerjee trailing in Bhabanipur in postal ballots

  • May 4, 2026 08:54

    Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: DMK leads in most seats; Vijay leads in Perambur, counting of EVMs underway

    Follow our live coverage here

  • May 4, 2026 08:52

    In West Bengal, BJP and TMC are ahead in 67 and 58 seats, respectively. Congress is ahead in 2 seats

  • May 4, 2026 08:48

    “Hope People Will Bring Change”: Debabrata Saikia on Assam Verdict

    Sivasagar, Assam: LoP and Congress candidate from Nazira assembly, Debabrata Saikia says, “I hope the government will change. As the BJP had said, if they come to power, there will be good days in Assam. And since 2014, they have been taking votes from the people of Assam, promising them good days. But there are no good days. The days of the Assamese people have become even worse now. Assamese identity, Assamese culture, Assamese language are under threat… I think the people will give the opposition a chance to serve them.”Watch here

  • May 4, 2026 08:38

    Kerala Assembly Election Results: Early trend indicate a clear edge for UDF leading 60 to 68 seats, while LDF in 55-59 and NDA 1-5

  • May 4, 2026 08:37

    Kerala Assembly Election Results: Rajeev Chandrasekar is trailing in Nemom in postal votes

  • May 4, 2026 08:36

    Kerala Assembly Election Results: K.Surendran of BJP leading in Manjeshwaram in Kasaragod

  • May 4, 2026 08:36

    BJP comfortably ahead in Assam, UDF ahead in Keralam, TMC slightly ahead in West Bengal (40 seats lead to BJP’s 37), while DMK ko leading in TN in postal ballots counting

  • May 4, 2026 08:29

    Kerala Poll Results 2026: Ramesh Chennitthla is leading in postal votes in Harippad

  • May 4, 2026 08:28

    Kerala Assembly Results 2026: Mock poll error!

    990 votes to be counted separately in Thrikkaripur in Kasaragod

  • May 4, 2026 08:27

    West Bengal Results LIVE: In Howrah districts Trinamool Congress is ahead in 5 seats

  • May 4, 2026 08:27

    Assam Election Results LIVE: In Assam, NDA leading in 13 seats, Congress in 1

  • May 4, 2026 08:27

    Early trends from postal ballot counting indicate a cleat lead for the UDF as the counting process continuing

  • May 4, 2026 08:26

    In West Bengal , BJP takes leads in 8 seats, TMC in 4 in early counting of postal ballots

  • May 4, 2026 08:26

    Kerala Postal Ballots Show Neck-and-Neck Fight Between UDF and LDF

    Kerala postal ballots counting shows very close contest with UDF and LDF neck and neck in terms of leads . LDF is leading in 53 plus seats, while UDF in 59 and NDA in 3.Now it is 61 to UDF, 53 to ldf and 3 to NDA in terms of leads in postal ballot counting

  • May 4, 2026 08:26

    West Bengal Poll Results 2026: In South 24 Parganas district, Trinamool Congress is ahead in 2 seats

  • May 4, 2026 08:26

    Kerala Assembly Election Results: In postal ballots, in Mallapuram , P K Kunhalikutty of IUML takes early lead

  • May 4, 2026 08:25

    In West Bengal, BJP takes leads in 8 seats, TMC in 4 in early counting of postal ballots

  • May 4, 2026 08:16

    Kerala Poll Results: V D Satheeshan takes early lead in his constituency

  • May 4, 2026 08:16

    West Bengal Poll Results 2026: In Nadia district, BJP is ahead in 3 seats

  • May 4, 2026 08:15

    Kerala Assembly Election Results: In North Kerala, the trend is UDF leading in postal ballots.

  • May 4, 2026 08:15

    In Kerala, the first leads coming in show UDF ahead in 3 seats, LDF in one

    Pinarayi Vijayan is leading in postal ballots from.his constituency in Dharmadam

  • May 4, 2026 08:11

    Assam Election Results 2026: Tight security in place at counting center in Jorhat.

    The BJP-led NDA is hoping for a hat-trick in Assam. EVMs, holding the electoral fates of 722 hopefuls from 126 assembly constituencies of the state, will be opened at 40 counting centres across 35 districts. Watch here

  • May 4, 2026 08:10

    West Bengal Poll Results 2026: Party agents arrive at Nandigram counting centre ahead of vote counting.

  • May 4, 2026 08:09

    Heavy security as counting begins in West Bengal

    Counting of votes begins in West Bengal amidst massive unprecedented security . A strong posse of cops seen in Bhabanipur, from where CM Mamata Banerjee is contesting

  • May 4, 2026 08:07

    West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026: Tight security across West Bengal ahead of vote counting

    Stringent security arrangements were put in place across West Bengal on Monday as counting of votes for the high-stakes assembly elections will begin at 8 am, officials said.

    More than 2.5 lakh personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), along with state police, have been deployed at 77 counting centres across 23 districts under a multi-layered security grid, they said.

    Strongrooms housing EVMs were placed under round-the-clock surveillance, as TMC and BJP workers gathered outside several centres in the run-up to counting, triggering sporadic tensions.

  • May 4, 2026 08:05

    Assembly Election Results LIVE: EC Introduces QR Code ID System to Secure Counting Centres

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    Heavy security presence was seen at the counting center at Government polytechnic in Udhagamandalam on Monday.
    Photo: Sathyamoorthy M/ THE HINDU

  • May 4, 2026 08:03

    Kerala Assembly Election Results: Rain alert amid results day heat in Kerala

    As hot and humid Kerala waits eagerly for assembly election results, a rain alert has been issued by IMD in isolated places. 

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms in districts like Idukki, Palakkad, and Wayanad.

  • May 4, 2026 07:58

    Security tightened at Motilal Nehru Government Polytechnic College ahead of counting for Puducherry’s 30-member assembly

    The security outside the Motilal Nehru Government Polytechnic College counting centre in Puducherry was heightened as it is D-Day for the 30-member Union Territory. Votes for several key constituencies will be counted at the counting centre.

    In Puducherry, though smaller, the contest remains significant. The BJP-led NDA is looking to consolidate its position, while the Congress-DMK alliance aims to regain ground. With one of the highest voter turnout percentages in the country, the electorate has sent a strong signal of engagement.

  • May 4, 2026 07:55

    Festive mood at KPCC HQ as UDF exudes confidence

    At KPCC headquarters in Thiruvanthapuram , shamianas arranged and in a mood of extra self-confidence sweets including payasam and firecrackers arranged. A festive atmosphere is being created with KPCC chief Sunny Joseph expected soon.

  • May 4, 2026 07:49

    Keralam Assembly Election 2026: Security tightened outside Thiruvananthapuram’s Mar Ivanios College ahead of vote counting

    Security has been tightened outside the Mar Ivanios College campus in Thiruvananthapuram as counting for the Keralam Assembly Elections 2026 is set to begin shortly.

    Visuals from the counting centre showed Election Commission officials and party workers arriving early, with elaborate arrangements in place for counting votes of all constituencies in the district.

    Counting for all 140 Assembly seats will commence at 8 am, starting with postal ballots, followed by EVM counting from 8:30 am. Authorities confirmed that round-wise updates will be available in real time on the ECINET platform and the Election Commission portal.

    Notably, the state recorded a voter turnout of 78.27 per cent in the single-phase polling held on April 9.

  • May 4, 2026 07:47

    Karnataka bypoll results: Congress faces test in Bagalkot, Davanagere South

    Karnataka bypoll results: Congress faces tough test in Bagalkot, Davanagere South

    Karnataka bypolls in Bagalkot and Davanagere South see tight Congress-BJP contest, with local factors and leadership dynamics shaping results due May 4.

  • May 4, 2026 07:46

    Counting day begins across five states amid tight security

    May 4 Verdict day: Counting begins at 8 am across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Keralam and Puducherry

    The stage is set for the counting of votes in the 2026 Assembly elections across four key states, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Keralam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, with counting set to begin at 8:00 am on Monday.

  • May 4, 2026 07:33

    EC launches QR code photo ID system to secure counting centres

    As a first-time initiative, the Election Commission of India has introduced a QR code-based Photo Identity Card system through ECINET with the objective of preventing unauthorised entry into counting centres. At the third and innermost security checkpoint, entry will be permitted only upon successful verification through QR code scanning, the EC said.

  • May 4, 2026 07:21

    Assembly elections 2026 live: Counting of votes set to commence to offer the verdict in 4 states and 1 union territory

  • May 4, 2026 07:19

    Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Vote counting begins at 8 am

    Follow our live updates here

  • May 4, 2026 07:13

    May 4 Verdict day: Counting begins at 8 am across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Keralam and Puducherry

    The stage is set for the counting of votes in the 2026 Assembly elections across four key states, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Keralam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, with counting set to begin at 8:00 am on Monday.

    The process will commence with the counting of postal ballots at 8:00 am, followed by EVM counting from 8:30 am. Round-wise results will be updated in real time on the ECINET platform and the official Election Commission portal.

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Bitcoin surpasses ,000 as Asian stocks near record highs

Bitcoin surpasses $80,000 as Asian stocks near record highs


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Bitcoin rose above $80,000 for the first time in more than three months as Asian stocks approached record highs. 

The original cryptocurrency climbed as much as 1.9% Monday morning in Singapore to $80,393, its highest level since Jan. 31. Other tokens including Ether also rose. 

The rally came as MSCI’s Asian equities gauge neared an all-time high set in February, just before the US-Israel war on Iran began, after stronger-than-expected corporate earnings from technology companies last week kept the sector buoyant. 

Markets are digesting mixed messages over Iran. US President Donald Trump said the US would begin guiding ships not involved in the conflict through the Strait of Hormuz, but a senior Iranian official warned that Tehran would consider any US interference in the Strait a ceasefire breach, according to an AFP report. 

Bitcoin reached a record of over $126,000 in October last year, before a months-long swoon that dragged it down to about $60,000 in February. The token has gradually regained some ground from there, driven in part by improved institutional demand. US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw $630 million of net inflows on Friday, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. 

Optimism that a US deal may be reached on a key stablecoin yield provision, potentially clearing a path for sweeping crypto legislation to move forward in the Senate, has also lifted traders’ spirits, according to Richard Galvin, executive chairman at DACM, a crypto investment firm. It’s “early days,” he added, but $80,000 “has been a big psychological barrier.” 

Caroline Mauron, co-founder at Orbit Markets, said a decisive break above $80,000 for Bitcoin would provide “further positive momentum to the asset class.” 

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Global oil supply deficit of 4.8 mbpd may ease through demand destruction: report

Global oil supply deficit of 4.8 mbpd may ease through demand destruction: report


A global oil supply deficit of around 4.8 mbpd has emerged due to disruptions in West Asia and restricted flows through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a PL Capital report.

A supply deficit of around 4.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) in the global oil market is expected to be absorbed through demand destruction amid ongoing disruptions in West Asia, according to a report by PL Capital.

The report said the conflict in West Asia has tightened global oil supply, leading to higher prices and increased volatility. The disruption of crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in a supply loss of nearly 15 mbpd.

Partial offsets fail to bridge supply gap

However, part of this loss has been offset by strategic releases of about 400 million barrels (mb) by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the use of alternative export routes bypassing Hormuz, which account for around 6.2 mbpd. Despite these measures, a gap of about 4.8 mbpd remains in the market.

It stated, “Supply deficit of 4.8mbpd needs to be compensated…. Against a supply balance of ~4.8mbpd, such expected demand destruction will partially rebalance market dynamics further, putting a downward pressure on crude prices”.

Demand destruction to rebalance markets

The report noted that this imbalance is expected to be addressed through demand destruction as higher oil prices begin to weigh on consumption globally.

Early signs of demand slowdown are already visible. The IEA expects global oil demand to contract by around 1.5 mbpd in the second quarter of 2026, with a sharper decline of about 2.3 mbpd in April 2026, compared to industry estimates of around 4.0 mbpd.

Regional impact and policy response

The demand slowdown is initially expected to be concentrated in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. However, as supply tightness continues and prices remain elevated, the demand destruction is likely to spread across other regions as well.

The report added that governments in oil-consuming countries may introduce policy measures or mandates to curb consumption, which could further contribute to rebalancing the market over time.

Outlook positive for oil marketing companies

The report said that as demand destruction continues and helps rebalance the market, it could eventually put downward pressure on crude prices.

In this context, PL Capital said it remains positive on oil marketing companies (OMCs) such as Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.

It noted that a decline in crude prices driven by demand destruction is expected to improve marketing margins for these companies, although this could be partly offset by softer fuel demand volumes.

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993 रुपये बढ़ने के बाद आज दिल्ली में कितनी है कमर्शियल गैस सिलेंडर की कीमत, चेक करें रेट

993 रुपये बढ़ने के बाद आज दिल्ली में कितनी है कमर्शियल गैस सिलेंडर की कीमत, चेक करें रेट


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  • कॉमर्शियल एलपीजी सिलेंडर 993 रुपये महंगा हुआ, दिल्ली में कीमत 3071.50 रुपये.
  • घरेलू एलपीजी सिलेंडर की कीमतों में कोई बदलाव नहीं किया गया.
  • 5 किलोग्राम वाले एफटीएल एलपीजी सिलेंडर 261 रुपये बढ़ाए गए.
  • रेस्टोरेंट और छोटे व्यवसायों के लिए संचालन लागत बढ़ने की संभावना.

LPG Cylinder Rate Today on May 4: ईरान में जंग और इससे मिडिल ईस्ट में बढ़ते तनाव के चलते एनर्जी की कीमतों में गजब का उछाल आया है. इस बीच, बीते शुक्रवार को LPG की दरों में भी भारी बढ़ोतरी की गई. 19 किलोग्राम वाले कमर्शियल LPG सिलेंडर की कीमत 1 मई से 993 रुपये बढ़ा दी गई है. इससे दिल्ली में एक रेगुलर 19 किलोग्राम वाले LPG सिलेंडर की कीमत 3071.50 रुपये तक पहुंच गई.

वहीं, घरेलू LPG ग्राहकों को राहत देते हुए कीमतों में कोई बदलाव नहीं किया गया. इसके अलावा, 5 किलोग्राम वाले फ्री ट्रेड LPG (FTL) सिलेंडर की कीमतें भी इस दिन 261 रुपये प्रति सिलेंडर बढ़ा दी गईं. कीमतों में हुई इस बढ़ोतरी के चलते देश भर में रेस्टोरेंट्स और छोटे व्यवसायों के लिए ऑपरेटिंग कॉस्ट बढ़ने की संभावना है. इससे पहले 19 किलोग्राम वाले कमर्शियल LPG सिलेंडर की कीमत अप्रैल में 196 रुपये बढ़ाई गई थी. उससे भी पहले 7 मार्च को 114.5 रुपये और 1 मार्च को 28 रुपये की बढ़ोतरी की गई थी.घरेलू ईंधन और

घरेलू ईंधन और ATF की कीमतों में कोई बदलाव नहीं

घरेलू उपभोक्ता अंतरराष्ट्रीय ईंधन की कीमतों में हाल ही में हुई बढ़ोतरी से काफी हद तक बचे रहे हैं — क्योंकि अधिकारियों ने पेट्रोल, डीजल और घरेलू LPG के 14.2 किलोग्राम वाले सिलेंडरों की खुदरा कीमतों में कोई बदलाव नहीं किया है. इंडियन ऑयल कॉर्पोरेशन ने यह भी पुष्टि की कि अंतरराष्ट्रीय एयरलाइन ऑपरेशंस के लिए थोक डीजल और ATF की कीमतों में बढ़ोतरी की गई है.

आज LPG सिलेंडर की कीमत

शहर घरेलू गैस सिलेंडर की कीमत  कमर्शियल गैस सिलेंडर की कीमत 
दिल्ली  913.0 रुपये  3071.5 रुपये 
मुंबई  912.5 रुपये  3024.0 रुपये 
कोलकाता  939.0 रुपये  3202.5 रुपये 
चेन्नई  928.5 रुपये  3237.0 रुपये 
बेंगलुरु 915.5 रुपये  3152.0 रुपये 
भोपाल  918.5 रुपये  3077.0 रुपये 
भुवनेश्वर 939.0 रुपये  3238.5 रुपये 
जयपुर 916.5 रुपये   3099.0 रुपये 
लखनऊ 950.5 रुपये   3194.0 रुपये  

 

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15 stocks to track on Monday, May 4: Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCLTech, Reliance

15 stocks to track on Monday, May 4: Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCLTech, Reliance


A flurry of corporate developments saw HCLTech deepen global partnerships, Tech Mahindra expand via acquisition, and Reliance Retail enter beauty, alongside key leadership changes, order wins, and strategic investments across energy, pharma, and infrastructure sectors.

HCLTech has announced a new extension and expansion of its Cornerstone Partnership with MetLife Stadium, including its designation as an Official AI Partner of the Stadium, the New York Giants, and the New York Jets. Building on its designation as the Official Digital Transformation Partner of MetLife Stadium in September 2022, the partnership is now entering its next phase, with HCLTech exploring integrating its AI-led capabilities to create intelligent, scalable solutions that enhance customer experiences and support smarter, safer, and more connected environments.

Tech Mahindra acquires Canada-based Avant Tech Solutions

Tech Mahindra has acquired Avant Tech Solutions (also known as Alluri Technologies), a Canada-based specialist in payments modernisation and wealth platforms. The deal will broaden Tech Mahindra’s offering across a range of areas, including real-time rail capabilities, ISO 20022 migration, wire modernisation, core payments cloud transformation, and wealth management platforms. It will also add identity and access management solutions across North America, whilst opening up potential in open banking, commercial lending, regulatory compliance, and fraud and financial crime prevention.

Reliance Retail acquires Priyanka Chopra’s Anomaly brand

Reliance Retail, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has acquired Anomaly, the haircare brand founded by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, marking its latest move in the beauty and personal care segment. The company has taken ownership of the brand’s trademarks, assets, and digital properties. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Infosys appoints Nitin Paranjpe as Vice Chairman

The board of Infosys has approved the appointment of Nitin Paranjpe as non-executive Vice Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. The appointment recognises Nitin’s contribution to the Board. He brings extensive experience, including as non-executive Chairman of Hindustan Unilever Ltd and non-executive Vice Chairman of Heineken NV. As the Vice Chairman, he will support the Chairman in guiding the Board and strategic agenda.

Vodafone Idea gets relief on AGR dues

Vodafone Idea Ltd has received significant relief on its long-pending adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) cutting the payable amount to ₹64,046 crore as of December 31, 2025, from an earlier estimate of ₹87,695 crore following a reassessment.

Lemon Tree Hotels expands footprint in Nepal

Lemon Tree Hotels has announced the opening of Lemon Tree Premier, Biratnagar, marking a key expansion of its upscale footprint in Nepal. Historically known as the country’s industrial powerhouse, Biratnagar is currently undergoing a modern transformation, and Lemon Tree Premier arrives as the city’s first major branded hotel designed to meet this new momentum.

Coal India forays into renewable energy with BESS project

Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced a significant diversification into renewable energy infrastructure. The company has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from GRIDCO Limited, Odisha, for the establishment of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This project marks a strategic pivot for the coal giant as it expands its footprint into advanced energy storage solutions to support grid stability and renewable integration.

Aurobindo Pharma arm gets Health Canada nod

Aurobindo Pharma subsidiary CuraTeQ Biologics has received a Notice of Compliance (NOC) from Health Canada’s Biologics and Radiopharmaceuticals Directorate (BRDD) for Bevqolva, its bevacizumab biosimilar. CuraTeQ Biologics also has two additional biosimilar applications under review by Health Canada, Aurobindo said in a filing on Friday.

Sanofi India appoints Rahul Bhatnagar as Chairman

The board of Sanofi India Ltd has appointed Rahul Bhatnagar as the Chairman, effective from April 30. Since joining SIL’s Board in 2020, Bhatnagar has actively contributed across multiple Committees, including Audit, Nomination and Remuneration, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Risk Management. He brings extensive expertise in finance, strategy and governance.

NCC bags orders worth over Rs 1,700 crore

NCC Ltd has received four orders in April totalling Rs. 1703.27 crore (excl. GST). Of these orders received, Rs. 929.96 crore pertains to the Buildings Division, Rs 603.41 crore pertains to the Electrical Division, and Rs 169.90 crore pertains to the Transportation Division of the Company.

Bharat Forge acquires stake in Fortuna Engineering

Bharat Forge Ltd has acquired a 30% stake in Fortuna Engineering Private Limited at an equity value of Rs 129.60 crores, subject to final closing adjustments. Established in 1989, Fortuna Engineering Private Limited is a leading manufacturer of precision-machined engine components for automotive and industrial applications in India. The company supplies to major automotive OEMs in India across the passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor and off-highway segments.

Siemens secures order worth over Rs 1,825 crore

Siemens has announced receiving a new order worth over Rs 1,825 crore. The company said it has received an internal work allocation from its group company for manufacturing and supply of bogies, traction motors and gearboxes.

Deepak Chem Tech signs long-term agreement with Praxair India

Deepak Chem Tech Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deepak Nitrite Ltd, enters into a long-term agreement with Praxair India (a Linde company) to build a HyCO plant to manufacture key raw materials for DCTL’s upcoming polycarbonate manufacturing facility at Padariya, Dahej, in the state of Gujarat. Under the agreement, Praxair India will build, own and operate a dedicated on-site facility to supply key feedstocks for polycarbonate production. The arrangement establishes a reliable, long-term supply of an essential input for the project.

Shelter Pharma secures international orders

Shelter Pharma Ltd has received international purchase orders, which the Company claims mark a significant milestone in its growth journey and reflect its increasing acceptance in international markets. The development is expected to strengthen the Company’s global presence and contribute positively towards its revenue and overall business expansion.

Diffusion Engineers bags domestic order

Diffusion Engineers Ltd has secured a domestic order valued at approximately Rs 8.16 crore. The order is for the supply and maintenance of Roller Press Rolls for the cement industry.

Published on May 4, 2026



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