Crude imports from Saudi hit highest level New Delhi: Crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia have hit their highest levels since Nov 2019, clocking nearly 1-1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) in Feb, and overtaking Russia temporarily to emerge as the biggest supplier to India.According to data shared by Kpler, a global data and analytics…
The Pakistan government has overturned the two-year ban imposed on national hockey team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt, calling the action taken by the country’s hockey federation “illegal and unconstitutional”.The ban had been announced by Tariq Bugti shortly before he stepped down as president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation. Butt had criticised the federation over mismanagement…
The public feud between Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu has stretched over several years, beginning around 2019 with sharp social media exchanges and personal remarks. From being called a “sasti (cheap) copy” by Kangana’s sister Rangoli Chandel to being labelled a “B-grade actress” and “she-man,” the back-and-forth became a prominent talking point amid the nepotism…
Bathinda: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested an Indian-origin semi-truck driver with roots in Punjab after he allegedly jumped a red light and caused a three-vehicle pile-up that killed a 64-year-old man at Hendricks County in Indiana on Feb 18. Sukhdeep Singh (25) is the fourth Indian-origin person and third Sikh immigrant to…
US ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks during the signing ceremony of the Pax Silica Declaration between India and the US on sidelines of Global AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Video Grab) NEW DELHI: US ambassador to India Sergio Gor doubled down on US claims that India has committed to…
Sam Billings of Oval Invincibles lifts The Hundred 2025 trophy (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) MUMBAI: More than 50 Pakistan players (men and women) have registered for The Hundred auction, which will be held at Piccadilly Lights in London on March 11 (women’s competition) and March 12 (men’s competition). “The auction list includes more than…
Musician Anoushka Shankar recently denied claims that sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma was a disciple of her father, the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar. While praising his talent, she maintained that her father was never formally his guru.Now, Rishab has responded with an official statement and shared photographs with the late maestro, asserting that he was indeed…
Army chief Gen General Upendra Dwivedi called on Vice Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations, Australian Defence Force, at the Joint Operations Command. NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, during his Australia visit from Feb 16 to 19, engaged extensively with the senior leadership of Australian defence forces to review ongoing bilateral engagements…
MUMBAI: Nearly three years after splitting from its Silicon Valley parent Sequoia Capital, Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia) has raised $1.3 billion for a clutch of funds to bet on startup founders building in India and the broader APAC region. The capital will be deployed across three funds–India seed, India…
Sawai Man Singh stadium (Special Arrangements) JAIPUR: In a significant development resolving the prolonged standoff over venue safety and liability concerns, Rajasthan Royals officials, led by chairperson Ranjit Barthakur, have met with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The discussions have resulted in a mutual consensus, paving the way for the franchise to host a…
