Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi (PTI image) Russia on Tuesday clarified that it has not received any official communication from India indicating that New Delhi plans to stop buying Russian oil, pushing back against claims made by US President Donald Trump following the announcement of a new India–US trade deal.The Kremlin’s clarification came a day after...
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Delhi man collapses on road, passerby tries to steal phone instead of helping; victim dies
Man Collapses in Outer Delhi at Dawn, Passerby Attempts Theft Instead of Help NEW DELHI: A man collapsed unconscious on a road in Outer Delhi’s Ranhola area on Saturday morning, but instead of receiving immediate help, a passerby allegedly attempted to steal his belongings before fleeing. The man later died, and police are now searching...
‘PM under pressure’: Rahul Gandhi links Adani, Epstein to India-US trade deal
NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday intensified his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, linking the India–US trade deal to what he called “two pressure points”.Also read: ‘Our Prime Minister compromised, sold our nation,’ alleges Rahul outside ParliamentHe alleged that the Prime Minister was “under pressure” because of cases...
The loss that roared like a win: When India pushed Australia to the edge in Adelaide 1978
The Adelaide Oval stadium. (Image: X) Eight defeats and a draw — that was India’s record in Tests Down Under when they embarked on another tour of Australia in late 1977.India had been touring Australia since independence, playing their first Test there in November 1947, which they lost by an innings and 226 runs. The...
‘Our Prime Minister compromised, sold our nation’: Rahul Gandhi outside Parliament after LS snub
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a broadside against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, accusing him of being “compromised” and selling out India’s hard-earned progress in the recently announced trade deal with the US.While talking to reporters outside Parliament, the Congress leader claimed that the Prime Minister signed the trade deal with the US...
From H’wood to hard reality: How a modern ‘Fire Sale’ would actually work; can India survive it?
For years, the idea of a nation being digitally paralysed in a single, sweeping blow belonged to the realm of Hollywood thrillers. Films like Die Hard 4.0 turned cyber catastrophe into spectacle — a lone antagonist triggering blackouts, gridlock and financial collapse at the push of a button. At the time, such scenarios were dismissed...
Ishan out, Sanju in: India spinner announces playing XI vs USA in T20 World Cup
Yuzvendra Chahal opted for Sanju Samson over Kishan, even though Samson has been struggling for runs. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Despite enjoying a stellar run in the recently concluded T20I series against New Zealand, in-form left-hander Ishan Kishan failed to make it into spinner Yuzvendra Chahal’s preferred playing XI for India’s T20 World Cup...
Epstein Files: The conspiracy theory about Stanley Kubrick’s death
Every few years, Stanley Kubrick dies again. Not in reality — in the imagination of the internet, which keeps resurrecting him as a martyr every time it rediscovers Eyes Wide Shut and decides the film was not art, not allegory, but a warning.This latest revival arrives via a viral X thread built around a familiar...
From tariffs to tailfins: India to scale up US arms and aircraft purchases
Driving the newsIndia has committed to significantly scale up purchases of US petroleum, defence systems, and commercial aircraft under a newly announced trade deal that US President Donald Trump framed as a tariff-slashing, $500 billion boost for American exports.Trump unveiled the agreement on Monday, saying the US would lower tariffs on Indian goods from 50%...
‘Effort to win trophies will continue’: Rohit after being conferred Padma Shri
Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) Former India captain Rohit Sharma expressed gratitude after being conferred the Padma Shri, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, describing it as a special moment for himself and his family while reaffirming his commitment to winning matches for India.Terming the recognition a very special moment, Rohit thanked the Government of...
