While Russian exporters continue loading crude onto vessels, refineries show reduced willingness to transfer the cargo to their storage facilities. (AI image) Donald Trump’s latest sanctions on Russian crude oil firms appears to have had the intended impact – at least as of now. Refiners are reportedly unwilling to pick up Russian crude oil from…
Australia vs India (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) The BCCI has announced the India A squad for the upcoming three unofficial one-day matches against South Africa A. Young cricketer Tilak Varma has been appointed as the captain, with Ruturaj Gaikwad serving as vice-captain for the series. However, names of cricketing stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and…
Chetan Bhagat faces criticism for writing from a male perspective but defends his mature storytelling. He values simplicity to connect with readers and receives support from Gulzar, who praised his writing. Several of Bhagat’s novels have been adapted into successful Bollywood films, including ‘3 Idiots’ and ‘Kai Po Che!’. Chetan Bhagat, renowned as one of…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday stepped in to resolve the dispute between Panjab University students and the administration over a controversial affidavit required for academic registration and the recent notification on changes to the university’s governance structure. Acting on student representations, the ministry of education directed the vice chancellor to withdraw the affidavit requirement…
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday gave an update on the ongoing India-US trade talks amid persisting tensions, as India deals with 50% tariffs. The union minister indicated that while discussions on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) are “going on very well,” there remain “many sensitive and serious issues” that will require additional…
Rishabh Pant scored 90 runs during the recent India A vs South Africa match. (PTI Photo) Rishabh Pant has been named in India’s squad for the Test series against South Africa, beginning November 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Test is part of a two-match series, which will then go to Guwahati. The…
Actor Celina Jaitlyonce penned one of the most heartwarming tributes to her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. In light of recent reports about her brother’s alleged detention in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since September 2024, let’s take a throwback look at a touching Raksha Bandhan post she…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo/ANI) NEW DELHI: Assam chief ministerHimanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday invoked the Ramayana during a campaign rally in poll-bound Bihar, drawing a parallel between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lord Ram and his brother Laxman. In contrast, Sarma said Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi…
Watchdog FATF hails ED’s asset recovery efforts NEW DELHI: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) acknowledged India’s efforts in recovering public assets lost to financial crimes, highlighting a money laundering case where land confiscated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was identified for the construction of a new airport that would serve the public.The acknowledgment comes…
File photo of the Afghanistan cricket team. (AFP Photo) New Delhi: While having a sense of humour might not command a lot of value in an average job opening, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) clearly holds the trait in high regard. That and the ability to “use current Microsoft Office products.“The ACB has mentioned having…
