Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil firms: Will India’s state-run refiners continue imports? Why experts see limited impact

India’s state-run oil refiners are expected to continue importing Russian crude through intermediary traders despite fresh US sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, two of Russia’s largest oil companies, industry sources told PTI. The sanctions target firms accused of helping fund the Kremlin’s “war machine” in Ukraine.The sanctions, announced this week, cover companies that…

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NBA gambling scandal: Who are the players charged in the Mafia-linked gambling case | NBA News

A major scandal has rocked the basketball world after federal indictments revealed that current and former NBA players, including a Hall of Fame coach, were allegedly tied to Mafia-linked gambling rings. The unsealed court documents expose two interconnected criminal networks involving illegal poker operations, sports betting manipulation, and financial fraud totalling tens of millions of…

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Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s fans get glimpse of AI tech to be used to dub film for multi-lingual release |

We are still a year away from the release of Nitesh Tiwari‘s big screen epic ‘Ramayana‘, and to make that wait a little more bearable, Namit Malhotra’s production company, DNEG, has released a special video for fans. Unlike the usual clips, teasers and posters, this one features the first-ever video demonstrating how AI tech will…

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How to know if a diamond is natural or lab grown

Every diamond, whether mined or man-made, should come with a grading certificate from a recognised authority. For Indian buyers, the most trusted names include GIA (Gemological Institute of America), IGI (International Gemological Institute), and SGL (Solitaire Gemmological Laboratories). If you look at the certificate, it’ll mention whether the diamond is natural or lab-grown. It also…

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‘It’s a hit list for people’: How Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA Professor Watchlist is impacting academia

Since its inception in 2016, Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) Professor Watchlist has sought to expose college professors who, the organisation claims, discriminate against conservative students or promote leftist ideologies in the classroom. The list, which has grown from fewer than 200 names to over 300 professors from more than 100 institutions, has recently returned to…

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Yadavs, Muslims & Bhumihars: How parties are solving Bihar’s caste equations – candidate lists decoded | India News

NEW DELHI: As Bihar gears up for the assembly elections, the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the opposition Mahagathbandhan have cornered each other over issues such as development, migration, and unemployment. However, it all appears to have boiled down to the perennial theme of caste-based politics, with every party fine-tuning its manifesto and candidate list…

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Comedian grills ‘socialist’ Zohran Mamdani for eating at posh sushi restaurant in NYC: ‘Money for me, not for thee’

Mamdani dining with his wife at NYC sushi joint (Photo: X) New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani once again came under fire, this time from comedian and podcaster Michael Rapaport, who took aim at him for eating at one of Manhattan’s priciest sushi restaurants, questioning the socialist’s “working class” image.Rapaport posted a photo…

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How OnlyFans beat Nvidia and Apple to become the world’s most revenue-efficient company | Business

OnlyFans has officially outpaced global tech titans to claim the title of the world’s most revenue-efficient company, according to data from financial and marketing analytics firm Barchart. The UK-based content subscription platform, best known for enabling creators from fitness trainers and musicians to adult performers to monetise exclusive content directly from fans, generates an astonishing…

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R Ashwin’s three-word post after India’s series defeat against Australia sets social media on fire; What does it mean? | Cricket News

R Ashwin posted a cryptic post on X after India’s loss to Australia (Images via AP, Getty Images) Three years after his iconic “leave” against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stirred social media on Wednesday with a cryptic post that fans believe carried a deeper…

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‘Kantara Chapter 1’: Rishab Shetty calls filmmaking ‘the thrill of calling shots’ in NEW BTS stills |

Rishab Shetty shared BTS moments from ‘Kantara Chapter 1,’ praising its storytelling and success. He revealed the intense shoot almost cost him his life multiple times. Produced by Hombale Films, the film features Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, exploring the mystical forest’s timeless legend with authentic Indian traditions. Rishab Shetty shared behind-the-scenes moments from…

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