Fertiliser ministry seeks doubling of Rs 1.71 lakh crore FY27 subsidy allocation

The fertiliser ministry has sought a 100% increase in the fertiliser subsidy budget for FY27 as the West Asia conflict drives up global fertiliser prices and import costs, according to government sources, PTI reported.Sources said the Department of Fertilizers has approached the Finance Ministry seeking a doubling of the fertiliser subsidy from the budgeted Rs…

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Women’s T20 World Cup: England make it two wins in a row with rain-hit victory over Ireland | Cricket News

England beat Ireland by 4 wickets (Pic credit: T20 World Cup’s X handle) Hosts England maintained their winning momentum in the Women’s T20 World Cup with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Ireland in a rain-affected Group B clash at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday.After crushing Sri Lanka by 87 runs in their opener,…

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Asian Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets retreat after record highs as oil surge, Iran tensions weigh on sentiment

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets slipped on Thursday after briefly hitting record highs, as rising oil prices and uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks dampened investor sentiment.Japan’s benchmark index surged past a historic milestone before reversing course. The Nikkei 225 briefly crossed the 60,000 mark for the first time, touching 60,013.98, but later fell…

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Hollywood stars Joaquin Phoenix, JJ Abrams, Denis Villeneuve among 1,000 celebs to sign open letter against Paramount-Warner studio merger eal |

An open letter signed by hundreds of Hollywood heavyweights was published Monday opposing a deal that would see the historic Warner Bros. studio swallowed by rival Paramount.Actors including Joaquin Phoenix, Ben Stiller, Kristen Stewart, Adam McKay, Alan Cumming, Alyssa Milano, Boots Riley, Bryan Cranston, Cynthia Nixon, Damon Lindelof, David Fincher, Denis Villeneuve, Elliot Page, Glenn…

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Women’s T20 World Cup: Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s century powers England to record-breaking win over Sri Lanka | Cricket News

Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Image credit: T20 World Cup) NEW DELHI: Danni Wyatt-Hodge smashed an unbeaten century as hosts England began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the tournament opener at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.Wyatt-Hodge’s magnificent knock helped England post a record-breaking 219/1 –…

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World War II ace pilot Richard Bong’s missing fighter plane “Marge” found deep in Papua New Guinea Jungle after 80 years of mystery | World News

PC: Vintage Aviation News The remnants of a fighter jet, which belonged to one of the greatest fighter pilots of World War II, Richard Bong, are believed to have been found in Papua New Guinea. The plane, called “Marge,” disappeared in March 1944 after an engine malfunction while flying over the area that is currently…

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‘Superman’ actress Valerie Perrine passes away at 81 after a battle with Parkinson’s for 15 years |

The beloved actress Valerie Perrine, famed for her iconic role as Miss Teschmacher in the classic film ‘Superman,’ has passed away at 81 after battling Parkinson’s disease for 15 years. An Oscar nominee, Perrine’s remarkable career was filled with esteemed performances and strong character portrayals. Her friend shared the heartbreaking news, recalling her unwavering positivity…

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