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…
Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee recovered 88 paise from its all-time closing low to 87.93 against U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (October 15, 2025), on easing dollar index after the U.S. Fed indicated more rate cuts in the current year. Forex traders said all decline in crude oil prices and…
Taylor Swift’s gift to Teyana Taylor for her new album has sparked online speculation. Fans believe the gesture is a subtle jab at Travis Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, who previously spoke negatively about Teyana’s ex-husband, Iman Shumpert. This has reignited a past feud, with Swift’s act drawing attention to celebrity entanglements. Taylor Swift may have…
US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) confirmed that he has authorised the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct a “covert operation” in Venezuela, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Trump made the rare admission during a Q&A session at the Oval Office after being asked about a New…
India is mainly paying in roubles for Russian oil, but has started payments in the Chinese currency yuan, Russia’s deputy PM Alexander Novak said on Wednesday. “I am aware that such payments have started. I believe the percentage is small at present because payments are largely made in roubles,” Novak was quoted as saying by…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (agency image) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has shared his views on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma‘s future in ODI cricket, including their potential involvement in the 2027 World Cup, as the duo prepares to return for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19. This marks…
A simple glass of fenugreek (methi) water each morning may not seem like much, but this age-old home remedy carries quiet strength. Traditionally known for healing digestion and balancing blood sugar, fenugreek has now caught the attention of modern nutritionists, too. Its seeds, tiny, bitter, and golden, are packed with fibre, antioxidants, and natural compounds…
JAISALMER: The death toll in the tragic fire accident involving a sleeper bus, travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, rose to 21 on Wednesday. Ten-year-old Yunus succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur earlier this morning. Four other patients remain on ventilators in a critical condition at the hospital.The govt, meanwhile,…
Today calls you to soften the pressure you put on yourself. You may feel like proving something to others or even to yourself. But the truth is, your energy speaks louder than any grand gesture. Being fully present in a moment can do more than ticking off tasks or showing constant results. People notice your…
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured 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. “You know, you can’t do it immediately. It’s a little bit…
