India is owning up strongly its continued purchase of discounted Russian crude oil, even as the United States is getting ready to impose steep tariff penalties over the trade. Speaking to Russia’s state-run TASS news agency, Indian Ambassador to Moscow Vinay Kumar said that the Indian companies will keep buying oil “from wherever they get … Read more
Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district was struck by twin disasters on Tuesday as powerful cloudbursts hit Sukhi Top and Dharali, developing devastating flash floods that led to destruction of homes, shops, and roads, which all got swept away creating chaos and panic among the people. After a cloudburst wreaked havoc in Dharali village, located just a kilometre … Read more
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for July 24 across several parts of three states which are Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, warning of extremely heavy rainfall and the risk of flash floods. The alert comes at a time when there’s an ongoing spell of intense monsoon activity that has already led … Read more
Gold prices went lower on early Thursday trade as the US dollar became stronger and easing global trade worries pressured the yellow metal. On the other hand, silver is holding tight, continuing its recent uptrend, supported by steady industrial demand and investor interest in safe-haven assets. As of 9:05 AM, MCX Gold (August 5 futures) … Read more
The tragic crash of Air India Flight AI 171 on June 12, 2025, which shocked the whole country with at least 260 deaths, including 19 on the ground, is now making headlines again following the surfacing of a detailed preliminary investigation report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, … Read more
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again garnered political attention by praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, who also happens to be the opponent party BJP’s leader, on the global stage, calling his energy, dynamism, and diplomatic engagement “a prime asset for India.” Tharoor’s remarks came in a news article where he talked about India’s … Read more