New EU Russia curbs may bolster Indian oil refiners' reliance on traders
Indian private refiners, benefiting from discounted Russian crude, face challenges due to new EU sanctions banning imports of refined products made from Russian oil. Reliance and Nayara Energy, major exporters to Europe, will need to reroute supplies and rely on traders. The sanctions may increase fuel prices for Europe, while Indian state refiners are less affected.
SC orders eateries, hotels on Kanwar Yatra route to comply with licensing, refuses to stay QR code directive
The top court said it was not going into the other issues of displaying the name of the hotel or dhaba owner and the QR code as Tuesday is the last day of the Kanwar Yatra.
President Droupadi Murmu accepts Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation as Vice President, says Rajya Sabha Chair
President Droupadi Murmu has accepted Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President, effective immediately. Dhankhar, citing medical reasons, stepped down on Monday. His tenure, which began in August 2022, was set to end in August 2027.
Indian Army receives first batch of Apache helicopters from US, hails ‘milestone moment’
The first batch of Apache attack helicopters has arrived in India and will be deployed at Jodhpur, enhancing the Indian Army's operational capabilities in the region.
Gita Gopinath quits IMF, to step down in end-August — Why is she leaving International Monetary Fund? What's next?
The move gives the US Treasury a chance to recommend a replacement at a time Trump is reshaping global economy.
‘There are far deeper reasons for his resignation’: Jairam Ramesh questions Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation as vice-president
As per rules of the Constitution, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh will take over the duties of RS Chairman starting Tuesday till a new Vice-President is elected
Trump turns to old grievances as Jeffrey Epstein questions linger
President Donald Trump also released thousands of documents on Martin Luther King Jr, prompting his daughter Bernice King to tweet: ‘Now, do the Epstein files’
Timing of DOJ decision to release Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files 'raises eyebrows'
The Trump Administration releases thousands of records on Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination against the wishes of the King family. NBC News Justice Reporter Ryan Reilly discusses the Justice Department's decision to release files and possibly divert attention from the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Ex-cop convicted of excessive force in Breonna Taylor case gets 33 months
Brett Hankison, the Kentucky police officer who blindly fired 10 bullets into Breonna Taylor's home in 2020 during a botched raid, has been sentenced to nearly three years, her family's lawyer said Monday.
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Gang leaders and fake passport dealers to be named in smuggling sanctions
Government steps up crackdown on anyone involved in assisting illegal migration to UKCorrupt foreign officials, including police officers who profit from people smuggling, face being banned from the UK and having their assets frozen.David Lammy, the foreign secretary, has announced a sanctions regime that from Wednesday will target anyone involved in assisting illegal immigration. Continue reading...
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World Health Organization condemns Israeli attacks on facilities in Gaza
The UN agency accused Israeli forces of attacking a building housing its staff and their families in Deir al-Balah.
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Sizewell C nuclear power plant costs rise to £38bn
Households will pay £1 a month towards the construction of the UK's second new nuclear power plant.
Gazan doctor held in 'inhumane' conditions in Israeli jail, says lawyer
An Israeli undercover force has “abducted” Marwan al-Hams, a senior Gaza Health Ministry official, in Rafah.
Is August trade war escalation on - or will Trump chicken out?
Trump's tariffs have had a limited impact on the global economy so far, but analysts fear the worst is yet to come.
Notorious Ecuador gang boss extradited to the US
Notorious Ecuadorian gang leader Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar - known as Fito - will face court in the US after being extradited, his lawyer has said.
China starts building world’s biggest hydropower dam
1.2tn yuan project has broken ground in Tibet, premier says, despite fears of downstream nations India and BangladeshConstruction of the world’s biggest hydropower megadam has begun, China’s premier has said, calling it the “project of the century”.The huge structure is being built on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, in Tibetan territory. Continue reading...
Russia launches 42 drone stikes on Ukraine overnight, hours after agreeing to Istanbul peace talks - Europe live
Here are the key events on day 1,244 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
WHO says Israeli forces attacked residence and detained staff; IDF shelling kills 12 in tent encampment - Israel-Gaza war live
Video captured the moment an Israeli strike hit a residential building housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.