Amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia has begun offering an alternative oil export route via its Red Sea infrastructure, with shipments continuing to reach key buyers including India, according to industry reports and officials. The move comes as maritime traffic through the strategic strait—through which roughly 20% of global oil supplies typically pass—has been significantly affected by the ongoing regional conflict.  Alternative route via Red SeaSaudi Arabia has long-term buyers the option to receive crude shipments through the Red Sea port of Yanbu, bypassing the Strait…

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to debut in the second half of 2026, with early leaks and industry reports to refinements in design, performance, and battery capacity. The company has not officially confirmed the device or its specifications. Launch timeline and availabilityAccording to multiple reports, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be unveiled around July 2026, in line with Samsung’s typical launch cycle for foldable devices. The smartphone is expected to go on sale shortly after its announcement, following the pattern seen with previous Fold models.  Expected price in…

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Authorities across multiple countries are preparing to observe the crescent moon that marks the beginning of Shawwal and the end of Ramadan, which determines the date of Eid-ul-Fitr in 2026. In Saudi Arabia, the Supreme Court has called on citizens to sight the Shawwal crescent moon on the evening of March 18. The official announcement will determine whether Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated the following day or after an additional day of fasting. Several Gulf nations, including the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, are expected to align their Eid celebrations with Saudi Arabia, depending on…

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India is developing an indigenous unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) named Ghatak UCAV, according to information released by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The platform is designed to strengthen the country’s future air combat capabilities through advanced stealth and long-range strike features. The Ghatak UCAV is being developed with a flying-wing design, a configuration intended to reduce radar visibility and improve survivability in contested airspace. Officials and project details indicate that the drone is being built to carry out precision strikes deep inside adversary territory while minimizing risks to human pilots.…

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Indian equity markets closed higher on Monday as benchmark indices recovered strongly after the previous session’s sharp decline. The BSE Sensex rose 938.93 points, or 1.26%, to close at 75,502.85, while the Nifty 50 gained 257.70 points to settle at 23,408.80. According to market data, the Sensex experienced significant volatility during the session. The index touched an early low of 73,949.76 in the first two hours of trading before rallying to a high of 75,805.27 later in the day. The movement represented an intraday swing of approximately 1,855 points. Market participants attributed the recovery…

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