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Dr Fereidun Fesharaki forecasts continued gasoline sector growth for a decade, with EV impact in 2030s. Oil complex peaks in mid-2030s, then stabilizes. Global demand remains steady by 2045 despite evolving factors like technology and geopolitics. Dr Fesharaki says: We are looking at $90 to $95 a barrel by the end of this year. And next year, maybe a little bit lower, $75, $85.

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Lok Sabha polls a contest between 'brand Modi' and 'brand virodhi': BJP's Ajay Alok

The prime minister's declared target of 370 seats will be helped by a record tally in southern states and West Bengal, Ajay Alok told PTI, giving an explicit breakdown of seats the BJP will win in states that have traditionally not been its strongholds.

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Vedanta to raise Rs 2,500 crore through debt securities

The fundraise will take place through the issue of non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis. The billionaire Anil Agarwal-led company did not mention what the proceeds will be used for.

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HDFC Bank's Q4 deposits up 7.5%, Macquarie report says 'fantastic outcome'

HDFC Bank witnessed robust deposit growth of 7.5% in Q4 FY24, amounting to Rs 1.6 lakh crore. However, the share of low-cost deposits decreased to 38%. Despite this, the bank's shares surged by 2.8%. The bank's merger with HDFC impacted the CASA ratio, yet it reported strong retail and wholesale deposit growth.

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What heat waves spell for India: Impact on RBI, biz, food & GDP

Weather experts warn of increasing heat waves in India, impacting daily life, business, and economy. With hotter temperatures forecasted, power demand is expected to rise, putting pressure on power generation and potentially leading to power cuts. Heat waves can also disrupt food production, impacting prices and rural demand, affecting GDP growth.

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Delhi court directs ED to supply copy of chargesheet to accused in DJB money laundering case

The ED has alleged that bribe money generated from corruption in a contract issued by the DJB was ‘passed on’ as election funds to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi.

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9 dead, over 1000 injured in deadly Taiwan earthquake, rescue operations underway

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Taiwan Wednesday, the strongest in 25 years. Around two dozen of almost 50 hotel workers who had been misplaced have now been located.

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'Upset' with Congress view on Ram Mandir & wealth creators, party spokesperson Gourav Vallabh joins BJP

In letter to Congress president, Prof Vallabh had said he disagreed with party’s silence on 'people speaking against Sanatana' & that ground level connect of party was 'completely broken'.

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Sweeping cell, watching films, 2 slices of bread & tea for breakfast — 'dazed' Kejriwal's life in Tihar

While the Delhi CM can step out of his cell for walks, he cannot talk to other inmates, so a part of the courtyard is cleared whenever he steps out, say prison officials.

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Sacked Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam says party structure destroyed by ‘5 power centres’

The former MP from Maharashtra was expelled for ‘indiscipline, anti-party statements’ after he criticised party’s seat-sharing formula with Sena (UBT) in Mumbai.

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CBFC gives Bade Miyan Chote Miyan U/A certificate. Check out modifications, run time, other details

The CBFC has asked the team of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan to make certain modifications to the film. 14 seconds of visuals were blurred in three different scenes. | Bollywood

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Full story at Hindustan Times

Woman has bizarre meltdown on Spirit Airlines flight, wails ‘all I care about is freedom’: Watch

A woman had a bizarre meltdown on a Spirit Airlines flight while police tried to remove her, a video of which is now viral on social media

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World's youngest billionaire is a 19-year-old college student. 5 points about Livia Voigt

Livia Voigt has taken the youngest billionaire title from Italian teen Clemente Del Vecchio who is just two months older than her. | Trending

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Gourav Vallabh joins BJP hours after resigning from Congress: 'Can't raise anti-Sanatan slogans'

Gourav Vallabh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, hours after resigning from the Congress. | Latest News India

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'NDA will win all 40 Bihar seats': PM Modi campaigns for ‘little brother’ Chirag Paswan in Jamui