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Prior to the outbreak of the conflict, the Gulf region supplied roughly 40% of India's crude oil imports. After the war began on February 28, inflows from the region declined sharply.

Iran drew their World Cup opener 2-2 with New Zealand but faced immediate travel disruptions. Coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed frustration, stating the team was forced to leave the US for Mexico post-match, hindering recovery. Captain Mehdi Taremi also highlighted visa issues for delegation members, calling for FIFA's assistance amidst ongoing logistical challenges.

A tentative US-Iran deal signals an end to a 100-day conflict impacting global oil. While prices dipped, analysts warn full recovery of Strait of Hormuz flows will take weeks, possibly months, due to shipping bottlenecks and ongoing mine clearance. Producers await lasting peace assurances before fully resuming output, with full normalization expected gradually.

Though RTE and RTI were among the main planks on which AAP acquired political salience at national level, the PIL by Jagmohan Singh Raju said RTE Act’s mandate for a quota of 25% for children belonging to weaker and disadvantaged sections of society in schools remained largely unimplemented in state.

The image appears in the opening chapter, “History of Arts”, of Madhurima, NCERT’s new class IX arts education textbook. In the version carried in the textbook, the torso of the figurine appears visually altered compared to photographs of the original artefact, with shading used across the upper body that obscures anatomical details visible in the sculpture.

The absence of a dedicated statutory mechanism creates uncertainty over liability, quantum of compensation, timelines for relief, claims procedures and access to justice. It requested govt to establish a statutory ‘Ground Victims Compensation Framework’, introduce strict liability provisions so victims only need to establish the injury, death or property damage resulted from an aircraft accident, provide mandatory interim compensation within a prescribed period, prescribe minimum compensation standards, etc.

Two-way trade, which first crossed $1 billion in 2024, reached $1.8 billion last year, with Indian exports of roughly $1.52 billion dwarfing imports of $284 million. That Modi chose this moment to visit Slovakia, becoming the first Indian prime minister to do so in 33 years, says as much about New Delhi’s reading of a fractured Europe as it does about Bratislava.

After a bilateral meeting between Modi and his counterpart Robert Fico, the two sides announced over a dozen outcomes, including a joint working group on counterterrorism, a letter of intent for promoting defence cooperation and an MoU on labour migration. Modi is on a two-day visit to Bratislava and will return to France on Tuesday for the G7 summit.

Nearly four decades ago, Haryana govt had acquired more than 1,500 acres of land at Panchkula for Sectors 24 to 28 and sold the plots to individuals. Later, various authorities one after the other increased the compensation payable to farmers for their land over the next decade. Intimating plot buyers earlier, Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) sent additional demand notices to them for a corresponding increase in plot prices.

Earlier, road transport ministry rolled out the scheme for additional payment for increase in bitumen prices by updating it every month. Prices of bitumen used in highway projects have increased from Rs 49,000 per tonne on Feb 28 to Rs 80,000 a tonne on June 1. “The new policy will be out soon. Highway agencies will pay the differential amount between the base rate and prevailing price of bulk diesel,” said an official.

Dhaka Monday summoned Indian charge d’affaires Pawan Badhe to convey “strong displeasure” over the alleged treatment meted out to Zahed, a policy and strategy adviser to PM Tarique. Zahed had arrived in Delhi Sunday evening, on a regular Bangladeshi (green) passport with a SAARC visa, leading an official Bangladesh delegation for a meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.

The latest remarks by a US official sequencing developments that led to the attack seemed aimed at reassuring Indian authorities that US forces had not acted in a reckless manner in launching strikes on Settebello and two other foreign-flagged ships in the past week. However, the US is yet to express any regret for the deaths of Indian mariners.

India had in April too welcomed a temporary ceasefire announced by both sides, notwithstanding the fact that it had been brokered with help from Pakistan. On this occasion, Pakistan said after the announcement by both Trump and Iran that it would host in Geneva this week the signing of the agreement, which is expected to formally mark the end of the conflict that started on Feb 28.

Brent crude slipped to nearly $83 per barrel Monday, a significant development for India, which imports nearly 88% of its crude oil requirement. The rate at which Indian refiners procure crude, was recorded at $86.77 per barrel Friday, the latest available price, and is expected to decline following the fall in global energy prices.

Meanwhile, Union home secretary Govind Mohan reviewed the preparedness of state govts for the NEET(UG) retest with a special focus on student convenience, security arrangements, and the integrity of the process. He directed states and central agencies to ensure that security protocols are strictly followed. NTA said it is working towards resolving all issues, including refunds. Till Monday morning, over four lakh aspirants had downloaded their admit cards.