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Oil prices jump by over 7%

Apr 20, 2026

Singapore, April 20: US crude oil jumped more than 7% after closure of Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 7.26% or US$ 6.56 to $94.94 per barrel in early Monday morning trading. West Texas Intermediate futures surged 7.24% to US$ 89.92
Source: Emirates News Agency

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Usha on Board as Title Sponsor For CII-IWN's First Pickleball Invitational in the Capital

New Delhi [India], April 23: With pickleball gaining traction globally and increasingly in India's urban and corporate communities, CII Indian Women Network (CII-IWN), in association with Usha, will host the Usha CII-IWN Pickleball Invitational in New Delhi on April 26 at REPPP, Mehrauli. 12 corporate teams comprising of approximately 70 participants, including business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals, will participate in a mixed team reinforcing collaboration and equal participation on court and played in a Davis Cup-Style forma t. This event showcases a significant shift in how corporate India is moving beyond traditional boardroom settings and adopting fitness as an important part of their lifestyle.

Apr 23, 2026