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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being “frightened” of Donald Trump, hours after the US President claimed that the PM has “assured him that India would stop buying Russian oil”.The Congress leader said the…
The United Kingdom on Wednesday announced 90 new sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector and Indian petroleum firm Nayara Energy Limited, in a fresh bid to cut off Moscow’s wartime revenue streams.The UK’s foreign, commonwealth and development office (FCDO) said the coordinated action, taken jointly with the Treasury, was designed to “strike at the heart” of…
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised him that India will stop buying Russian oil, months after Trump imposed punitive tariffs over the purchases. “He’s assured me there will be no oil purchased from Russia,” Trump said.Responding to ANI’s question whether he views India as a reliable partner,…
Castor oil, extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, is a versatile natural remedy valued for its health and beauty benefits. Rich in ricinoleic acid, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, and vitamin E, it provides anti-inflammatory, healing, and moisturising properties. Commonly used in hair care, castor oil promotes growth, strengthens follicles, and reduces…
India’s vegetable oil imports rose sharply by 51% in September to 16.39 lakh tonnes, boosted by higher crude palm oil (CPO) shipments, even as refined oil imports fell to zero for the first time since 2021, the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) said on Wednesday.Total vegetable oil imports — including both edible and non-edible…
NEW DELHI: New Delhi: Russia remains India’s single-largest source of oil, accounting for 34% of inbound shipments in Sept, although volumes have slipped 10% in the first eight months of 2025, according to commodities and shipping markets tracker Kpler.The agency’s latest report pegs India’s crude imports in Sept at more than 4.5 million bpd (barrels…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that China is “purposefully” not buying the soybeans from their farmers, and this is the reason they are considering terminating the business with Beijing.Calling China’s deliberate work an “economically hostile act,” Trump said that they can make the cooking oil themselves and don’t need China for that. In…
India, the world’s largest importer of cooking oil, needs a predictable and transparent multi-year tariff framework for edible oils to end a decade of policy volatility that has distorted prices and discouraged investment, a new study has found.The research titled “Tariff Volatility and Stakeholder Dynamics in India’s Edible Oil Sector” — jointly conducted by the…
US agencies have imposed sanctions against eight Indian nationals and 10 companies for links with Iranian oil trade. As part of the latest round of global sanctions, the US state department’s actions were against 40 individuals, entities and vessels, while the US treasury acted against 60 entities. On the US treasury’s office of foreign assets…
The rupee strengthened by 7 paise to close at 88.72 against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by positive domestic market trends and a broad decline in crude oil prices, PTI reported. Forex traders said the central bank’s intervention also provided support, although a firm US dollar capped sharper gains.The rupee opened at 88.80 and…
