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Crude Oil Holds Above $90 as Hormuz Disruptions and US-Iran Tensions Persist

Oil prices continue to trade above $90 per barrel amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran relationship. Investors are closely monitoring the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, as disruptions there weigh on market sentiment. Sporadic conflicts in the Middle East have provided some upward pressure on prices, though the lack of major new escalations has prevented a sharper spike. Adding to regional tensions, the UAE has suspended its financial transactions with Iran. Markets remain cautious as the geopolitical landscape in the region continues to evolve.

UP Judge Reassigned 100 Murder Cases After Handing 22 Death Sentences in 4 Months

A district judge in Uttar Pradesh has been reassigned 100 murder cases following concerns over an unusually high rate of capital punishment awards. The judge had handed down 22 death sentences within a span of just four months. Lawyers and litigants expressed apprehension about the likelihood of the court awarding capital punishment in pending cases. District Bar Association president Pramod Tyagi confirmed the concerns raised by the legal community over the sentencing pattern.

Experts Blame Reckless AI Use in UGC-NET Question Setting, NTA Pushes Back

Controversy has erupted over the UGC-NET examination after experts alleged that artificial intelligence was used carelessly to draft question papers. A Ministry official acknowledged that the paper-setting process was carried out on an 'ad hoc' basis, raising concerns about quality control. Subject matter experts claimed the questions showed signs of AI-generated content without adequate human review or verification. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the exam, denied the allegations and defended the integrity of its question-setting process. The row adds to mounting scrutiny of NTA's examination management following recent controversies over national-level tests.