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Indian refiners jumping at chance: How Ukraine attacks on Russia’s refineries are indirectly benefiting India’s crude buys – explained

The US has responded to India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil by imposing tariffs on Indian goods. (AI image) Hit by Ukraine’s drone attacks, Russia’s oil refineries are reeling – but India has turned this crisis in Russia into an opportunity. The substantial price difference between Russian and Middle Eastern oil has attracted Indian…

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‘Cricket match hain, isko political mat banao’: Shoaib Akhtar slams India’s no-handshake stance; backs Salman Agha’s protest | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India handed Pakistan a crushing seven-wicket defeat in their Asia Cup 2025 Group A encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, but the drama off the field quickly overshadowed the on-field performance. Following a clinical bowling effort that restricted Pakistan to 127/9, Team India chased the target in just 15.5 overs,…

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Asia Cup drama: How Pakistan captain protested after India’s refusal to shake hands in Dubai | Cricket News

Pakistan team after the match in Dubai. (Pic credit: Pratyush Raj/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: India’s commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday may have looked routine on the scoreboard, but the aftermath turned the Dubai International Stadium into the stage of a diplomatic drama. Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha refused to attend…

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‘Jai Hind’: Shubman Gill dedicates India’s big Asia Cup win over Pakistan to Pahalgam victims, armed forces | Cricket News

Team India (Pic credit: Shubman Gill) NEW DELHI: An emotionally charged Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Sunday saw India cruise to a seven-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan, but the match carried meaning far beyond the scoreboard. Vice-captain Shubman Gill’s heartfelt social media post dedicating the win to the victims of the April Pahalgam attack…

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When India’s support staff shut dressing room door even as Pakistan players waited for handshake after Asia Cup clash | Cricket News

Pakistan team at the ground after the match. (Pic credit: Pratyush Raj/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: India’s emphatic seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday quickly turned into a political and sporting flashpoint after an extraordinary post-match episode that is already being dubbed “handshake-gate.“As soon as India skipper Suryakumar Yadav hit the winning six…

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Rashid Latif slams India’s handshake snub: ‘If it’s about Pahalgam, then fight a war, don’t bring it to cricket’ | Cricket News

Pakistan players greet each other after their loss in the Asia Cup against India (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: The handshake row between India and Pakistan has taken yet another fiery turn, with former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif urging his country’s cricket board to lodge an official complaint. In an explosive reaction, Latif said…

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Watch: Fired-up Gautam Gambhir turns up the heat in India’s pre-match huddle vs Pakistan

Gautam Gambhir (Screengrabs) Ahead of India’s much-awaited Group A showdown against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, head coach Gautam Gambhir made headlines with a passionate, no-nonsense pep talk that fired up his players. Known for his intensity during his playing days, Gambhir reminded the team that this clash in Dubai was not just another…

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‘Digital Swaraj Mission’: GTRI flags risks of US tech dependence; calls for India’s cloud and OS self-reliance by 2030

India must urgently develop its own sovereign cloud technology, homegrown operating systems (OS), cybersecurity, and AI capabilities to reduce its over-reliance on US systems, the India-based Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has argued, warning that current dependence poses major economic and security risks.In a report, GTRI highlighted that Indian phones, computers, defence, and government applications…

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‘Arshdeep Singh deserves to play’ – R Ashwin lambasts India’s T20I selection | Cricket News

India’s pacer Arshdeep Singh was dropped from the playing XI for India’s opening Asia Cup match against the UAE, sparking strong reactions from former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Speaking on his YouTube channel while previewing the upcoming Pakistan game, Ashwin questioned the logic behind excluding one of India’s best bowlers. Under coach Gautam Gambhir, India’s…

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Happy Birthday Suryakumar Yadav – India’s Mr. 360 and his record-breaking stats | Cricket News

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP/PTI) Indian cricket’s Mr. 360, Suryakumar Yadav, celebrates his birthday today, and the timing could not be more symbolic. India are preparing to take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup, a contest where big-match players define legacies, and SKY has the skill to rise to the occasion. Suryakumar’s journey has been…

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