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Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction

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Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction

NCP leader Ajit Pawar. | Photo Credit: ANI With Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar skipping campaigning during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election, speculation is rife about the rebel NCP faction being in turmoil. Mr. Ajit, who canvassed vigorously in the third phase and went through … Read more

Oil prices dip as markets debate hit from Middle East turmoil

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Oil prices dip as markets debate hit from Middle East turmoil

Oil prices edged down slightly on Tuesday after gaining more than 4% in the previous session as markets weighed the potential for supply disruptions as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continued. Brent crude fell 18 cents, or 0.2%, to $87.97 a barrel at 0017 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate … Read more