Oil Politics
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Hares and hounds: How India bought Russian oil without angering the US
Russia is now India’s top oil supplier.
Nachiket Deuskar
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Covid-19: Crude oil soars 5% after producers agree to ‘historic’ production cut to support prices
The OPEC+ cartel agreed to start with a cut of 9.7 million barrels per day in output from May 1 to June 30, followed by gradual relaxation until April 2022.
Scroll Staff
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OPEC agreement to cut oil production hits roadblock as Mexico opts out
Crude oil prices fell sharply on Friday after the deal did not go through.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Why BJP leaders’ comments on study about Muslim population in India are misleading
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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Ambitious tourism plans for Lakshadweep ignore limited availability of freshwater
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Crude oil prices fall sharply as Saudi Arabia, Russia postpone meeting about pact to cut production
The prices of West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude traded over $3 lower before slightly recovering.
Scroll Staff
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Crude oil prices fall the most since start of 1991 Gulf War as Saudi Arabia-Russia price war begins
Saudi Arabia slashed its prices and said it would release its hoarded supply into a market affected by falling demand because of the coronavirus epidemic.
Scroll Staff
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Donald Trump’s Iran oil sanctions may severely damage India’s economy (and the world’s)
The United States has announced it will not renew the exemptions given to eight countries, including India and China, that enable them to buy Iranian oil.
Nafis Alam, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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India says it is prepared to deal with US decision to end waivers on oil imports from Iran
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the Centre will continue to work with partner countries to secure India’s energy interests.
Scroll Staff
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Scroll Investigation: The curious case of Russian oil deals that benefited Essar, hurt ONGC
The transactions involve Kremlin-controlled Rosneft.
M Rajshekhar
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In Assam, Oil India Limited workers rise in protest against the entry of private companies
The protests have a strong subtext of sub-nationalism, evident in the active participation of several Assamese groups.
Arunabh Saikia
The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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As Qatar exit reiterates, OPEC has long been a divided house with little sway over global oil rates
OPEC has often been held back by division, disagreement and divergent interests.
Gregory Brew, The Conversation
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Oil prices rise nearly 1% as key producers decide to reduce supply from January
The quantum of reduction decided by OPEC members was larger than what the markets had expected.
Scroll Staff
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Qatar to withdraw from Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in January
The Gulf nation has been a member of the oil producers’ cartel since 1961.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra’s dream run ends in quarter-finals
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena open season – All you need to know
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli stars as Bengaluru beat Punjab to stay in hunt for playoff spot
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav stars in fifth T20I as visitors sweep series
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: In Olympic year, Neeraj Chopra keen to lay down the marker