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Crude imports from Saudi hit highest level New Delhi: Crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia have hit their highest levels since Nov 2019, clocking nearly 1-1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) in Feb, and overtaking Russia temporarily to emerge as the biggest supplier to India.According to data shared by Kpler, a global data and analytics service provider, crude imports from the West Asian country peaked at 1.3 million barrels on Feb 20 (Friday), eclipsing Russian supplies of about 1.1 mbd. Saudi Arabia has consistently held the third or fourth position in India’s crude import basket over the past couple of…

Ahmedabad: India may have ended the league phase of the World Cup unbeaten, but there are a few glitches they need to iron out before taking on much stronger sides in the Super 8 stage. India’s catching has been below par, but the most glaring shortcoming has been their batters’ failure to dominate spin, a concern that has also contributed to their home Test defeats in recent years. Two major reasons India have been bogged down by rival spinners—especially off-spinners—have been the presence of so many left-handers in the lineup and the poor form of explosive opener Abhishek Sharma, who…

Pune: Players from R B Horangee and St Felix High School delivered a dominant performance at the 4th Open National Taekwondo Championship, clinching a combined haul of 35 gold, 40 silver, and 15 bronze medals to finish first overall. The athletes excelled across multiple disciplines, including kyorugi, poomsae, speed kick, speed punch, jump kick breaking, self-defence, and hapkido, showcasing depth and versatility.The national-level championship drew over 1,300 participants from states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh. Newly elected corporator Yogesh Mulik, Narayan Galande, Shweta Galande, Kavita Galande, social worker Maruti Galande, Mahendra Garande, Sandip Jarad, Pramod Nimhan,…

Justice comes with hidden costs that those already burdened by the perpetual cycle of poverty, a cycle that shackles every step each day, feel too acutely to ignore. Rights exist. Legal aid is free for them. However, they do not have the privilege of affording the costs, both literal and opportunity-related, associated with recurring court dates. Injustice in any form hits them harder. Some remain under the dark cloud of lack of awareness about their existing rights, while others fear the consequences that may follow if they assert them.Poverty not only strips away social standing, hinders growth, and erodes health,…

US ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks during the signing ceremony of the Pax Silica Declaration between India and the US on sidelines of Global AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Video Grab) NEW DELHI: US ambassador to India Sergio Gor doubled down on US claims that India has committed to not buying Russian oil as he said Friday that President Donald Trump doesn’t want anyone to procure Russian crude as he works to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Gor also said that India was already diversifying its oil sourcing and that the US and India were…

Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani celebrates after taking a wicket (AP Photo) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that if the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction had taken place after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani could have received bids of more than ₹20 crore.Muzarabani has been in great form, taking nine wickets in three group-stage matches with an average of 7.88 and an economy rate of 5.91. How Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma are hurting India | T20 World CupBlessing Muzarabani played a key role in Zimbabwe’s big group-stage wins over Australia and Sri Lanka.…

IGNOU January 2026 admissions The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has opened registration for the Post Basic BSc Nursing programme for the January 2026 session. The programme is meant for in-service nurses and midwives who want to upgrade their qualifications through open and distance learning. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official nursing admission portal. The last date to submit the application form is March 5, 2026. IGNOU offers the course in distance mode with mandatory practical training at approved centres. There is no upper age limit for admission. The programme helps working nurses improve their academic credentials…

NEW DELHI: Hours after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised the organisation and global stature of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Youth Congress workers staged a shirtless protest at the venue on Friday against the India-US trade deal, forcing security personnel to intervene on the summit’s final day.According to officials, several Youth Congress members removed their shirts and raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam before being swiftly detained and taken away to prevent disruption of the high-profile international event attended by government officials, industry leaders and foreign delegates. Congress Paradox: Tharoor Lauds AI Summit While…

“I can do anything I want,” Donald Trump declared in his address as his first reaction to the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Friday, a major setback to his second stint in the presidency.”There are methods that are even stronger available to me,” he said in his White House address.Trump also said he was “absolutely ashamed” of the US Supreme Court justices who issued the “deeply disappointing” tariff decision.”The Supreme Court’s ruling is absolutely disappointing, and I am ashamed of certain members of the court for not having the courage to do what is right for our country,” he said.Frustrated…

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has once again made headlines with his bold predictions about India’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Just days after labelling Abhishek Sharma as a “slogger,” Amir has now targeted the entire Indian team, claiming the defending champions will not make it to the semi-finals. According to him, Suryakumar Yadav’s India, unbeaten in the last three ICC events, will fail to progress beyond Super 8s Group A. India defeated the Netherlands in their last group-stage match on Wednesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, advancing to the Super 8s without dropping a single match in…