Indian refiners have stepped up purchases of Russian crude as they lock in supplies for the coming month, with around 60 million barrels secured, according to people aware of the developments. The move comes as disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict continue to affect global oil flows.The cargoes have reportedly been contracted at…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday exchanged pleasantries and talked briefly at an event, a rarity in the otherwise cold and indifferent equation between them. It is not often that Rahul joins ministers and high functionaries like Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to…
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri meets Marco Rubio NEW DELHI: US secretary of state Marco Rubio is set to visit India next month following a “productive” meeting with foreign secretary Vikram Misri in Washington, where both sides reviewed key aspects of the bilateral partnership, including trade, defence and the Quad.Misri, currently on a three-day visit to…
Oracle has started laying off employees across its global offices, with workers receiving termination emails at 6AM from “Oracle Leadership” informing them their roles had been eliminated. Teams like RHS, SVOS, and NetSuite IDC were among the first hit. The job cuts could hit 20,000 to 30,000 people—roughly 18% of Oracle’s workforce—as the company looks…
Nodirbek Yakubboev’s ‘Namaste’ gesture to India’s Harika Dronavali (Photo Credit: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: A light and heartwarming moment grabbed attention at the Grenke Freestyle Open when Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavali extended her hand to resign, but Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev responded with a polite “Namaste” instead. Both players smiled and walked away, making it…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal government on Monday extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in the state till July 1.Essential services will continue operating following protocols, the chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.West Bengal’s Covid-19 tally rose to 14,61,257 on Sunday as 3,984 more people tested positive for the infection, while 84 fresh fatalities pushed the state’s coronavirus…
It’s a good week to be part of the BTS ARMY. Just as videos from Day 1 of BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ world tour went viral online, fans of V aka Kim Taehyung, were not only treated to videos of the star’s epic stage performance, but also his acting return. The hunk officially made his long-awaited return…
The Madhya Pradesh Police has started the online application process for Constable (Band) recruitment 2026. Candidates who are interested can apply online through the official MP Online portal.According to the official notification, the recruitment is being conducted to fill 679 Constable (Band) posts across the state.Important dates Online application start date: April 5, 2026 Last…
Responding to Trump’s withdrawal threats, Starmer emphasised NATO’s mutual security benefits and the need to strengthen it. Discussions also covered the fragile Iran conflict and restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday said Nato is firmly “in America’s interests,” as he issued a strong defence of the…
DMK MP Kanimozhi on Thursday targeted the NDA during a campaign in Madurai, saying people in Tamil Nadu were not ready to vote for the BJP-led alliance and were instead backing the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA). Campaigning for DMK candidate Bhoominathan in the Madurai South constituency, she said voters would support those who could protect…