The Congress has strongly criticised the US government's temporary waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil, raising concerns about continued 'American blackmail' and its impact on India's energy policy.
It now has become clear that he will have to quit his post.
Jemimah Rodrigues scored a fifty, but India were bowled out for 198 against Australia on the first day of the day-night Test. Australian pacers Sutherland and Hamilton caused significant damage. India fought back with early wickets, leaving Australia at 96 for three at the close of play.
A 61-year-old man and his son died after their CNG-fitted car crashed into a garage and caught fire in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Police suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
The United States is facing growing discontent from its Gulf allies after several countries in the region complained that they were not given advance notice of the US-Israel strike on Iran that triggered widespread retaliatory attacks, according to media reports.
Kapil Dev believes the Indian team management should continue to support Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup final, despite his inconsistent performance in the tournament. He also praised Bumrah and Samson for their key contributions.
Two men have been arrested and a juvenile apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 35-year-old man to death and seriously injuring another following a drunken brawl in Delhi's Burari area.
A suicide bombing at a checkpost in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has resulted in one death and 19 injuries, including security personnel. The attack, claimed to be targeting civilians by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has prompted a security response and condemnation from the Chief Minister.
Ravi Shastri praises Sanju Samson's defining innings, highlighting his calmness, composure, and class under pressure in a crucial knockout contest.
In a region increasingly shaped by competition and coercion, such collaboration strengthens security without confrontation, builds capacity without dependency and promotes order without domination, points out Dr Kumar.
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup after tearing his ACL and outer meniscus in a LaLiga defeat against Getafe, the club confirmed.
A drunken youth's disturbance in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, escalated into stone pelting at police, resulting in injuries and property damage. Authorities are investigating the incident and appealing for calm.
From winning hearts as the fierce little warrior in the Hindi TV serial Jhansi Ki Rani to returning to cinemas with Kerala Story 2, Ulka Gupta is showing us she's not just evolving as an actor, her style game is levelling up too.
'No civilian deserves to live in fear. No civilian deserves to be caught up in a war which is destabilising the entire region.'
A look back at Ajit Pawar's visit to Gulmandi market in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where he sampled local snacks and interacted with shopkeepers.
Villagers in Latehar district, Jharkhand, resisted a police investigation into the obstruction of a ground survey by a coal mining unit, citing the Panchayats Extension to the Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act.
From winning hearts as the fierce little warrior in the Hindi TV serial Jhansi Ki Rani to returning to cinemas with Kerala Story 2, Ulka Gupta is showing us she's not just evolving as an actor, her style game is levelling up too.
Three people, including a child, drowned in separate incidents in Odisha while bathing after Holi celebrations.
An auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly hacked to death with an axe by a man near a court in Odisha's Ganjam district over suspicion of an extramarital affair.
'India should understand that we are not going to make the same mistakes with India that we made with China 20 years ago.'
Lakshya Sen defeated Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus to reach the men's singles quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships.
An auto-rickshaw driver in Agra, India, died from severe burns after allegedly being doused in petrol and set on fire by a woman and her accomplices, according to police reports.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of a journalist, overturning a previous conviction by a special CBI court.
A 27-year-old tech professional in Bengaluru allegedly committed suicide after an astrologer predicted marital problems, leading to distress and the tragic event.
Lakshya Sen defeated Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong to reach the men's singles quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships.
Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are reportedly part of an Indian consortium set to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.
A Mumbai court granted bail to a businessman whose minor son was involved in a fatal car accident. The court cited a lack of evidence suggesting the father knew his son had taken the car.
By appearing to privilege ideological affinity over strategic balance, India risks eroding the trust painstakingly built across West Asia. Once the perception takes hold that India's friendship is conditional and transactional, rebuilding credibility will be difficult, warns Amberish K Diwanji.
Swift and global banks are launching a new system to make international payments faster and cheaper for small businesses and consumers, starting with major global markets.
If The Kerala Story 2 manages even decent collections now, profits will start coming in from the second week itself.
An associate of foreign-based gangster Rohit Godara has been arrested for allegedly firing at a car carrying lawyer Deepak Khatri, who is associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The arrest occurred after the accused was deported from Thailand.
A BJP MLC in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a complaint alleging he was held under 'digital arrest' by individuals posing as Mumbai ATS officers.
D Gukesh ended his winless streak with a victory at the Prague International Chess Festival, while Aravindh Chithambaram finished joint second. Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan won the tournament.
Finn Allen's record-breaking century powered New Zealand to a dominant victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final, securing their place in the final.
Two people were killed in a violent clash in Ferozepur after a minor argument between children escalated. Police are investigating the incident.
A 45-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, after being struck by an unidentified vehicle while delivering milk on his motorcycle.
Passenger vehicle (PV) sales growth in India is expected to moderate to 3-5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in financial year 2027 (FY27) due to a high base and preponed replacement demand, according to a report released by India Ratings and Research on Thursday.
At least six people, including four minors, drowned in separate incidents across Odisha while bathing after celebrating Holi, police reported.
A 22-year-old man was beaten to death in Mumbai following a petty dispute. Police have arrested three suspects and are investigating the incident.
'Each generation has gone through the hardships and the fruit of labour can't taste sweeter than this.'
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