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The generous use of oil in Indian cooking leads to greasy chimney filters, diminishing their effectiveness. Fortunately, several staple kitchen items can naturally degrease these filters. A simple solution involves using dish soap with hot water. For tougher grease clumps, a mixture of baking soda and vinegar works wonders. Consistent cleaning stops grease buildup, ensuring…

In the first quarter of the year, India’s crude oil import bill surged by twenty-six percent compared to last year, reaching forty-nine billion dollars, up from thirty-nine billion. Despite an eighteen percent drop in import volumes, rising oil prices, fueled by ongoing conflicts, significantly impacted costs. Russia emerged as India’s primary crude supplier, contributing over…

US-Iran war: Brent crude futures rose 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $83.48 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate futures rose 85 cents, or 1.1%, to $78.84.