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…
When Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980, a green and vibrant landscape turned into a desolate ash and grey wasteland. But, within the grey barrenness, scientists conducted a courageous 24-hour study: they put pocket gophers in the blast zone. More than 40 years later, this short intervention has led to phenomenal results, with this rodent…
Some days begin with a cloud and end with clear air. Today starts on the heavier side. The Moon tugs at your mood and Saturn places hurdles, so tasks that usually take ten minutes may drag.Keep your speech under control. Mercury gets sharp, and one careless line can create unnecessary trouble, especially with family or…
Ireland host Team India for a two-match T20I series later this month. Cricket Ireland has issued an official statement after days of unrest and violence in Belfast, with the governing body closely monitoring the situation ahead of India’s two-match T20I series in the city later this month.The disturbances erupted following a knife attack earlier this…
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions touched a record high in March, with both value and volume hitting new peaks, driven by festive spending and financial year-end activity, according to PTI.Data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) showed that UPI transactions totalled Rs 29.53 lakh crore in value during March, up 19 per…
NEW DELHI: Former India captain Virat Kohli, accompanied by wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, visited the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Saturday to offer prayers ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against New Zealand.After the temple visit, Kohli briefly greeted those present, saying, “Jai shree Mahakal”. Bangladesh cricket in turmoil: What it means for the T20…
Molly Ringwald is looking back on her younger days as an actress with awe. Oftentimes, many young stars have to balance acting with their everyday life and studies. From managing projects to studying and taking exams on time, there is a lot to do. While looking back at her career as a young actress, Ringwald…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday strongly rejected reports claiming that the Centre was considering imposing a cess, tax or surcharge on foreign travel to offset the fiscal impact of the ongoing conflict-linked economic pressures.Responding to the report in a post on X, PM Modi said, “This is totally false. Not an iota…
A large portion of Indian exports of these products already attract antidumping and countervailing duties in the US. India has approached the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the Donald Trump administration’s move of announcing safeguard tariffs of 25% to 55% from August 15 for quartz surface products.India approached the WTO on August 14 seeking consultations…
The first reactions to Nitesh Tiwari‘s much-awaited ‘Ramayana‘ trailer are slowly trickling in, and they are overwhelmingly positive.Ahead of the global release of the ‘Ramayana’ trailer, several filmmakers and industry insiders who attended a special screenings in New Delhi and Mumbai, have praised the film’s scale, visual effects and performances, calling it a ‘landmark moment’…
