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FGE Says Crude Oil Demand May Have Peaked in 2025

FGE NexantECA reports that global crude oil demand may have peaked in 2025, as biofuels and natural gas liquids increasingly meet fuel needs. The 2023 Hormuz crisis disrupted Middle East oil flows, accelerating demand shifts. Road transport, responsible for 45% of oil demand, faces substitution from electric vehicles reducing gasoline and diesel use. Biofuels and ethane have grown faster than crude since 2019, with all US oil demand growth since 2010 driven by ethane.

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Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Conflict and Supply Concerns

Oil prices rose as the Middle East conflict expanded, threatening to disrupt supply recovery from the region. Doubts also emerged about US President Donald Trump’s claim of an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, adding to market uncertainty.

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Basavaraj Bommai urges Karnataka govt to challenge SC/ST quota ruling

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has urged the D K Shivakumar-led Congress government to approach the Supreme Court against the Karnataka High Court's decision striking down the 6% increase in SC/ST reservation. The BJP government under Bommai had raised SC reservation from 15% to 17% and ST from 3% to 7%, totaling 56%. Bommai cited the Justice Nagamohan Das Committee report and constitutional provisions supporting the hike.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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BJP Alleges Rahul Gandhi Assaulted Pregnant Journalist During Protest

BJP leaders accused Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of pushing and mistreating pregnant journalist Richa Parashar during an opposition protest over alleged electoral irregularities. BJP MLA Umang Bajaj said he visited the hospital after learning about the incident late Tuesday night. Bajaj, along with BJP leaders Pradeep Bhandari and Rajesh Bhatia, ensured the journalist was admitted and condemned the alleged assault.

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Uttar Pradesh Board Releases 10th and 12th Exam Timetable

The Uttar Pradesh education board has released the timetable for the 10th and 12th board examinations. Students can now check the complete schedule for their upcoming exams. This announcement provides important dates and helps students prepare accordingly for their board exams in Uttar Pradesh.

Amar Ujala··Uttar Pradesh

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West Bengal CM Suvendu says BJP support not limited to one community

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that the recent bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar proved the BJP draws support from multiple communities, including significant Muslim voter backing. BJP won Nandigram by over 1.22 lakh votes and Rejinagar by over 75,000 votes. Adhikari noted 80% of Muslims in Nandigram and 60% in Rejinagar voted for BJP, challenging the perception of BJP's support base.

The Hindu··Kolkata

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