Former national champion Dalwinder Singh has been banned for two years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after testing positive for morphine. The 29-year-old admitted to the violation, attributing the substance to pain medication following wrist surgery. However, he failed to provide supporting evidence, leading to the suspension and forfeiture of his results.
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India is carefully reviewing the impact of new US sanctions on Russian oil companies. The nation reiterated its commitment to securing affordable energy for its 1.4 billion people, prioritising national interests and diverse sourcing. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said India's been "very good" in efforts to reduce Russian oil imports.
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