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‘Immediately agree to ceasefire’: US sanctions major Russian oil firms; move amid Putin’s ‘refusal to end senseless war’

The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions on two biggest Russian oil companies in a bid to pressurize Moscow to “immediately agree to ceasefire“. The move after US President Donald Trump expressed that his talks with Russian counterpart Putin remained futile over Ukraine war.“Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate…

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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Palat’ scene in ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’ was inspired by a Hollywood film, Aditya Chopra admits | Hindi Movie News

Thirty years on, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’s iconic ‘Palat’ scene, where Raj bets Simran’s love on her turning back, has a surprising Hollywood origin. Director Aditya Chopra revealed in a book that the memorable moment was inspired by a similar exchange in Clint Eastwood’s 1993 film, In the Line of Fire, showcasing a fascinating cross-cultural…

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Glow slow this Diwali! India’s peak power demand drops slightly; usage bucks usual spike trends

India’s peak power demand during Diwali this year fell slightly compared to last year, breaking the usual trend of higher electricity consumption during the festival of lights.Government data showed that the highest power supply met on Monday reached 180.14 GW, down from 182.87 GW on October 31, 2024.Typically, electricity demand spikes during Diwali as domestic…

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‘Pakistan Zindabad’: Fan shouts slogan at Shubman Gill; India captain handles it perfectly – watch | Cricket News

Shubman Gill had a rather awkward moment with a fan while walking on the street in Australia (Images via Getty Images & X/Screengrabs) Indian captain Shubman Gill was left visibly surprised during an interaction with a fan in Australia, after a video surfaced online showing a man shouting “Pakistan Zindabad” while shaking hands with him….

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India-EU FTA: Talks gain momentum ahead of Piyush Goyal’s Brussels visit; negotiations target resolution of ‘outstanding issues’

File photo: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held discussions with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on outstanding issues regarding the proposed India-EU free trade agreement (FTA). The engagement comes ahead of Goyal’s scheduled visit to Brussels next week aimed at boosting ongoing negotiations.Goyal…

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ICC Women’s World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner’s ton, Annabel Sutherland fire Australia to six-wicket win over England; maintain unbeaten run | Cricket News

Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland fired Australia to a six-wicket win over England in the ICC Women’s World Cup in Indore (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Australia extended their unbeaten run in the ICC Women’s World Cup with a dominant six-wicket win over England in Indore on Wednesday, powered by all-rounders Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner. Opting…

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