India’s imports of Russian crude reached a record high in June. (file PTI photo of Russian oil tanker) Russia is one of the few countries in the world that stands out for being one of the biggest exporters of crude oil and also among the largest refiners. But, four years after Moscow’s war with Ukraine...
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Why is Chhattisgarh government asking farmers to adopt DSR method for paddy cultivation | Explained
The story so far: In an advisory issued for Chhattisgarh’s farmers on July 3, 2026, the State government has placed a special emphasis on prioritising Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) over the traditional transplanting method. The advice comes against the backdrop of the uncertainty of rainfall due to El Niño, a climate phenomenon that tends to...
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‘I feel the time has come’: Iyer’s captaincy questioned after England series loss
Shreyas Iyer (X-BCCI) India’s new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has come under increasing scrutiny after suffering defeats in his first two series in charge. Appointed skipper ahead of the tours of Ireland and England, Iyer is still searching for his first victory as captain, with India’s back-to-back series losses raising questions over his tactics and...
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60 bullets fired, 4 gangsters dead: Encounter that exposed Deepak Nandal’s crime empire
Deepak Nandal, the gang’s leader, operates from outside the country and is known for his involvement in extortion and contract killings across northern India GURGAON: Around 40 rounds echoed through the dead of the night as Haryana Police engaged in a fierce gun battle with suspected members of the notorious Deepak Nandal gang in Gurgaon.By...
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‘Critical 3rd parties’: UK puts Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle under oversight
The UK government on Friday designated Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as “critical third parties”, bringing their cloud service operations under direct regulatory oversight to safeguard the country’s financial system.The designation, which takes effect on July 13, covers Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd, Google Cloud EMEA Ltd, Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL and Oracle Corporation UK...
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Hours after return to Twitter, Zuckerberg gets business proposal from product head
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to X (formerly Twitter) after nearly three years to announce the public launch of Meta’s new Muse Spark 1.1 AI model. However, it was not just the AI announcement that caught users’ attention. Hours after Mark Zuckerberg’s post, X’s Head of Product Nikita Bier publicly replied with a business proposal,...
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Just 3 shots a year: Questions you must ask doctor before switching to cholesterol injections
4 min readNew DelhiJul 10, 2026 03:56 PM IST Injectable cholesterol-lowering therapies are gaining attention as an option for people whose cholesterol levels remain stubbornly high despite medication. Unlike cholesterol-lowering tablets, however, these injections are not meant for everyone. In a recent Instagram post, Delhi-based cardiologist Dr Naveen Bhamri explained that these treatments are recommended...
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‘We will definitely sort it out’: BCCI to review Team India immediately after England tour
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia; and Team India in England NEW DELHI: India’s disastrous white-ball tour of the United Kingdom has prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to announce a detailed review of the men’s T20I team, with secretary Devajit Saikia confirming that the side’s performances will come under the scanner immediately...
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‘Polygamy practitioners to lose govt jobs’: Assam’s budget proposes strict rules
Assam budget proposes welfare ban, dismissal for those practising polygamy The Assam government on Friday proposed dismissing government employees found guilty of practising polygamy, according to the state Budget presented by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah.The Budget also proposed barring people practising polygamy from availing benefits under state-run welfare schemes“Speaker Sir, in order to promote...
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Science should reach society with integrity and transparency: Soumya Swaminathan
The challenge before scientists and researchers is to ensure that science reaches society with “integrity, transparency and compassion”, said Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF). She was virtually delivering the convocation address at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, on Friday (July 10, 2026). “The challenge before us is...
