‘Got India’s commitment to stop buying Russian oil,’ claims Marco Rubio at Munich conference; Jaishankar reiterates ‘strategic autonomy’

File photo: US secretary of state Marco Rubio and EAM S Jaishankar (Picture credit: AP, ANI) US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Saturday said Washington has secured a commitment from India to stop buying additional Russian oil, even as the United States continues to tighten sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine war.Speaking at the…

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Ranji Trophy semifinal: Karnataka’s star power vs Uttarakhand’s fearlessness | Cricket News

Kl Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal (PTI) Lucknow: The Ranji Trophy semifinals this season carry a refreshing mix of pedigree and possibility. While Bengal take on Jammu & Kashmir in one clash, eight-time champions Karnataka will square off against semifinal debutants Uttarakhand at the Ekana Stadium from Sunday. It is a classic matchup — decorated, seasoned…

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‘One day, you’ve to watch me play for India in a World Cup from the stands’: How Abhishek Sharma is fulfilling an old promise in Colombo | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma with his father Rajkumar Sharma and mother Manju Sharma (Special arrangement) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Before the 2018 U-19 World Cup, Abhishek Sharma pleaded with his father, Rajkumar Sharma, to get a passport and come to New Zealand to watch him play. Rajkumar Sharma refused, saying he would travel abroad only if Abhishek played…

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US schools cancel class pictures after Epstein-linked rumours spread online: Are fears over student data and safety justified or fuelled by misinformation?

US schools cancel class pictures after Epstein rumours spark student data concerns. (Getty Images) Several school districts across the US have cancelled or altered plans for annual class pictures after social media posts linked school photography company Lifetouch to a billionaire investor who had past dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.The disruption followed online claims connecting Lifetouch…

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Sukesh Chandrasekhar claims he gifted Jacqueline Fernandez an Airbus helicopter on Valentine’s Day, apologises for ‘legal troubles’ | Hindi Movie News

Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar is back in the headlines — this time for a Valentine’s Day letter and an extravagant claim. In a note dated February 14, 2026, he says he has gifted an Airbus luxury helicopter to actor Jacqueline Fernandez, while also apologising for the “legal troubles” she has faced.According to India Today, the…

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Punjabi actor Himanshi Khurana gets Rs 10 crore threat email: FIR filed against foreign-based gangster | India News

Himanshi Khurana (Image/Instagram) NEW DELHI: Punjabi actress Himanshi Khurana has filed a complaint with the Mohali police, alleging that she received an extortion threat of Rs 10 crore from a foreign-based gangster.According to police, an FIR has been registered based on the complaint submitted by the actress. Khurana informed the police that she received an…

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Cabinet clears Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive market-led city infrastructure push

The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total Central Assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore, aimed at driving market-linked urban infrastructure development and catalysing investments worth around Rs 4 lakh crore over the next five years.The fund marks a shift in urban development model away from grant-based…

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‘Eat well and go to sleep’: Suryakumar Yadav, Salman Ali Agha play ‘waiting’ game over handshake | Cricket News

Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha, right, walks past India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav after the coin toss ahead of the Asia Cup cricket match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) The question of handshake hung over the pre-match press conferences on Saturday as India captain Suryakumar Yadav…

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