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Oil Prices Fall After Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterms

Oil prices dropped on Friday after a sharp rise the previous day, following President Trump's statement that the U.S. would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. Brent crude fell 1.3% to $102.90 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate dropped 1.4% to $89.50. Despite the decline, prices remain high due to ongoing shipping risks in the Persian Gulf and disruptions in U.S. offshore production.

HT World·

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US Probes Harvard, Yale, MIT Over J-1 Visa Misuse

The Trump administration is investigating nine top US universities, including Harvard, Yale, and MIT, for allegedly misusing J-1 visas to employ foreign researchers at lower wages. Vice President JD Vance accused these institutions of undercutting American workers. The US Department of Labor has issued subpoenas and plans to form a visa fraud strike team to probe potential violations.

Firstpost World·

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Suvendu Adhikari Claims BJP Gains Muslim Support in Rejinagar, Nandigram Bypolls

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that BJP received significant Muslim voter support in the Rejinagar and Nandigram Assembly by-elections. He claimed BJP secured about 60% of Muslim votes in Rejinagar and 80% in Nandigram. BJP led by large margins in both seats, with 1,06,513 votes in Nandigram and 55,583 in Rejinagar. Adhikari said minorities now see BJP as an ally and want to support the government.

News18··West Bengal

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Amazon Data Center Clears Greenery Near Mumbai Home, Residents Protest

Amazon is building its largest data center near Thane, close to Mumbai. Residents who bought homes in the area are protesting, saying the project has destroyed the surrounding greenery. They complain that the land now looks barren and fear the data center will cause disruptions to their local facilities and living conditions.

News18Hi Business··Thane

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BJP Retains Nandigram, Wins Muslim-Dominated Rejinagar in West Bengal Bypolls

In West Bengal bypolls, BJP retained Nandigram with a record margin and won the Muslim-majority Rejinagar seat. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that Muslim voters from both constituencies supported BJP candidates. The party's strength in the 294-member Legislative Assembly has increased to 209 seats.

The Hindu··West Bengal

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Supreme Court Raises Compensation for Rajasthan Laborer in 28-Year Case

The Supreme Court increased compensation for Rajasthan contract laborer Kallu Khan from 5 lakh to 7.5 lakh rupees after a 28-year legal battle. The court upheld that Khan was not reinstated after termination but deserved higher compensation considering the long legal process and potential additional service. The ruling by Justices Ujjal Bhuiyan and Atul S. Chandurkar clarified this increase is specific to the case and not a precedent.

Amar Ujala·

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