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US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil are having a softer financial impact on Indian refiners than initially feared, with wider discounts on Russian crude nearly offsetting the expected drop in volumes. Indian state-owned and private refiners have halted cargoes from the two sanctioned firms and are instead sourcing from non-sanctioned suppliers. Recent tenders for January…
Urvil Patel. (Photo/Screengrab) NEW DELHI: CSK batter Urvil Patel recorded the second-fastest T20 century by an Indian in Gujarat’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 match against Services at Hyderabad’s Gymkhana Ground on Wednesday, showcasing flamboyance of the highest order. Urvil smashed an unbeaten 119 off 37 balls in an explosive innings, hitting 12 fours…
Gujarati cinema is experiencing an unprecedented surge with Ankit Sakhiya’s ‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’. This modest Rs 50 lakh film has defied expectations, amassing Rs 76.55 crore and becoming the highest-grossing Gujarati film ever. Its remarkable journey, fueled by exceptional word-of-mouth, has positioned it as the 36th biggest Indian hit of 2025, proving a…
NEW DELHI: The supply-demand and price appreciation for luxury housing in India’s top seven cities has continued to outpace the same for affordable segment, according to property consultant ANAROCK. Luxury homes (costing over Rs 1.5 crore) in Delhi NCR, Mumbai MMR, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai have risen 40% since 2022, while affordable housing is…
NEW DELHI: A Nepali woman was arrested on Tuesday at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly attempting to travel to Oman using a forged Indian passport.The woman approached the immigration counter last week to board a flight to Muscat. She identified herself as Kajal and presented an Indian passport that listed her place…
With Vande Bharat sleeper trains, newer versions of Amrit Bharat Express, passengers can hope for better travel experience in the coming years. Train travel in India is a vibe, with Indian Railways transporting millions of passengers. With the launch of the Vande Bharat Express trains a few years ago, Indian Railways has aimed to change…
The decision to study abroad often begins with excitement. For many Indian students, it is also a step into a life they have never seen before. Neeharika, a Master of Science Business Analytics student at Durham University, United Kingdom, describes her own turning point in a way that feels familiar to many. “It’s the moment…
NEW DLEHI: China on Tuesday denied allegations that an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was harassed or detained at Shanghai airport, insisting that its border checks were conducted strictly “in accordance with laws and regulations.” The statement came even as India lodged a strong diplomatic protest.The woman, Pema Wangjom Thongdok, a UK-based Indian passport holder,…
Household spending habits in India are undergoing a clear transformation, with families moving away from basic essentials and channelling more money into asset-building purchases, according to a new survey by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. As per news agency ANI, the report shows that categories such as Personal Goods and Cooking &…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, right, and former cricketer and commentator Anil Kumble. (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Anil Kumble criticised the batting performance after India conceded a 288-run first-innings lead to South Africa in the second Test on Monday, while former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn praised the visitors for controlling…
