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Petrol, diesel losses: What oil firms are losing amid Hormuz supply squeeze

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

The Middle East crisis continues to choke energy supplies across the world and push crude prices higher, swinging around $100 per barrel mark. However, even though input costs for energy continue to rise, fuel prices remain unchanged in India, pushing state-run oil marketing companies under mounting losses.Losses are estimated at around Rs 18 per litre...

Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo V30 Pro: How the two affordable premium Android phones compare

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

Samsung recently expanded its mid-range A-series with two new smartphones — Galaxy A55 and A35. The more expensive Samsung Galaxy A55 starts at Rs 39,999 and is the first mid-range Smartphone from Samsung to come with 12GB RAM. However, the 12GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 45,999. The smartphone features a Full HD+ display,...

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Markets bet on U.S.-Iran deal despite Hormuz Strait blockade

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

Tourists walk past the U.S. Capitol and are reflected in the window of a parked ambulance on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 14, 2026. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. Markets appear to think a deal between...

Scrambling for financial support: Pakistan eyes Eurobonds, in talks with China & Saudi Arabia after UAE refuses debt roll over

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

On the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan remains capable of meeting its debt obligations. (AI image) With its finances severely strained, Pakistan is scrambling for options to replace the $3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates and stabilise its foreign exchange reserves. The country...

Delimitation bill has provision for EC to conduct exercise in Pak-occupied J&K | India News

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

NEW DELHI: In a move that aligns with New Delhi’s consistent position that Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) is an integral part of India, the Delimitation Bill, 2026 incorporates a provision authorising Election Commission to conduct delimitation of J&K constituencies that are currently under occupation by Pakistan whenever they “cease to be so occupied”.The elected...

Real cost of owning a car in India! 5-year breakdown of Petrol vs Diesel vs EV

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

The conversation around car ownership in India is often reduced to a simple question: should you buy petrol, diesel, or electric? But the real answer lies not in the sticker price, but in the total cost of ownership over time. When you factor in fuel, maintenance, insurance, and resale value, the equation changes dramatically. To...

UP hikes minimum wages across categories amid Noida protest: What workers will now earn

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved an interim hike of around 21% in minimum wages for workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad, following large-scale protests by thousands of factory workers in Noida. The fresh minimum wage structure introduced across worker categories, will be taking effect retrospectively from April 1. The agitation, which had...

Jim Cramer says the market rally shows why you can’t bail on stocks

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors who fled the market during recent volatility may be grappling with a familiar realization that the worst-case scenarios driving their decisions never materialized. “What we have is a rally that appears to be based on nothing,” said the “Mad Money” host on Tuesday. “But in reality, it’s based on the...

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Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, CSI 300

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

An electronic stock board inside the Kabuto One building in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Toru Hanai | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Wednesday, tracking overnight gains in U.S. stocks, as oil prices fell amid rising hopes of a diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict. A White House official told CNBC...

Middle East crisis: Millions around the world could be pushed into poverty, flags UNDP

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

What began as a conflict between the US, Iran and Israel, is now sending ripples far beyond the Middle East, spilling across the global economy. According to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) the crisis risks pushing nearly 8.8 million people into poverty, with South Asia accounting for the largest share. The...