‘As long as it’s economical’: ONGC to continue to buy Russian oil; acknowledges ‘instability’ from US tariffs

ONGC group refineries will continue purchasing Russian oil as long as it is financially viable, chairman Arun Kumar Singh said on Friday. “As long as it’s economical, we will keep buying every drop (of Russian oil) that comes to the market,” Singh told reporters, as quoted by Economic Times. Its subsidiaries Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals…

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IVF pushes 9 in 10 couples into catastrophic debt; study recommends PM-JAY cover Rs 81,332 per cycle | India News

NEW DELHI: Infertility treatment in India is driving an overwhelming financial crisis for families, with a new multi-centre study showing that nearly 90% of couples undergoing IVF are pushed into catastrophic expenditure—even in public hospitals. The analysis, conducted across five major institutions, highlights the scale of the burden at a time when infertility affects an…

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India drives 85% of transactions through UPI; DPPs boost financial inclusion: RBI Governor

India processes around 85 per cent of its digital payments via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), making the country a leading example of inclusive, secure, and scalable Digital Public Platforms (DPPs), Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said.Speaking at the “High-Level Dialogue on Forging Economic Resilience through Digital Public Platforms” organised by the RBI on the…

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‘Aadhaar no longer accepted as proof of birth’: New order in UP and Maharashtra; all you need to know | India News

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath with his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Aadhaar cards will no longer be accepted as the only birth certificate or proof of date of birth in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.“In Uttar Pradesh, Aadhaar cards will no longer be accepted as a birth certificate or proof of date…

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ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Aaditya Thackeray slams ‘favouritism’ – ‘What’s this fascination of pulling every single final in Ahmedabad?’ | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has launched a sharp attack on the International Cricket Council (ICC) for awarding the 2026 T20 World Cup final to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, accusing the global cricket body of indulging in “sudden politics of favouritism.” Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The ICC…

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Prabhas’s ‘The Raja Saab’ crosses USD 140,000 for its premiere shows in North America | Telugu Movie News

In a daring new direction, Prabhas stars in ‘The Raja Saab’, blending romantic elements with the thrills of horror-comedy, marking a significant departure from his action film legacy. However, the initial sales in North America aren’t quite living up to expectations, especially with major competition from Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ slated for Pongal release. Having worked…

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Wamiqa Gabbi begins intense 45 Day schedule with Lokesh Kanagaraj for ‘DC’- Exclusive |

Wamiqa Gabbi is on a roll, with multiple projects wrapped and new ones announced. She’s currently in Madurai for a demanding 45-day shoot for ‘DC’, a romantic action thriller where she plays Chandra opposite Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Devadas. The film, directed by Arun Matheswaran, promises intense action and requires Gabbi to master a local dialect, showcasing…

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