Pakistan is poised to receive its first-ever US crude oil shipment later this year, marking a significant trade agreement following tariff discussions. Cnergyico, Pakistan's largest refinery, has finalized a deal with Vitol to import 1 million barrels of American oil, aiming to diversify its procurement sources and reduce reliance on Middle Eastern suppliers.
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Prime Minister Modi suggested that Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari were silenced by the Congress leadership regarding Operation Sindoor, despite their prior involvement in all-party delegations. Modi implied pressure from a single family within Congress was preventing them from speaking truthfully about Pakistan's role in terrorism.
The UK's stringent new age verification laws for online pornography, aimed at protecting minors, have triggered a massive surge in VPN usage as users seek to bypass the restrictions. These regulations require adult content websites to implement robust age checks, leading to privacy concerns and industry pushback.
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Yuzvendra Chahal has finally addressed his divorce from Dhanashree Verma, revealing it was a gradual decision. He admitted they hoped things might improve, maintaining a public image while privately struggling. Chahal cited conflicting careers and inability to spend quality time as key factors, highlighting the emotional toll and eventual decision to part ways.
The findings were part of the CAG’s report on State Finances for the year 2023–24, which was tabled in the state assembly on Thursday.