Despite Trump's claim that India has ceased oil imports from Russia, government sources confirm that Indian refiners continue to purchase Russian crude, driven by economic factors like price and logistics.
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the ceasefire announcement made by US President Donald Trump. She questioned the government's accountability and accused them of prioritizing politics over public interest. Gandhi Vadra referenced Operation Sindoor and the understanding reached between India and Pakistan to end the conflict.
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Abhimanyu Easwaran's wait for his Test debut extends beyond 961 days, despite multiple call-ups and team tours. While 15 other players have debuted since his initial selection, Easwaran remains a reserve, witnessing leadership changes and younger players being preferred. His patience is being tested, having been part of major Test series without getting a chance to play.
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's romantic film 'Saiyaara' continues its successful box office run, earning Rs 6.50 crore on its 14th day, bringing the total domestic collection to Rs 280.50 crore. Despite facing competition from new releases like 'Kingdom', the film is holding strong, although experiencing a dip in daily collections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Varanasi visit, dedicated Operation Sindoor's success to Lord Vishwanath, highlighting India's firm stance against terrorism. He criticized opposition parties for questioning the operation's timing and mourning the destruction of terrorist bases in Pakistan. Modi emphasized India's growing defense capabilities, noting that missiles made in Uttar Pradesh will deter future Pakistani misadventures.
India's National Education Policy 2020 is showing promising early results, particularly in foundational learning for primary students, where reading and arithmetic skills have seen significant gains, especially in rural areas. Higher education is also experiencing growth, with increased enrollment across various demographics, including women and marginalized communities. However, the policy faces implementation challenges and political resistance, hindering the widespread adoption of some... Expand
An Ohio couple, Lindsey and Tim Pierce, celebrated the birth of their son from an embryo frozen for over 30 years, potentially a record. They opted for embryo adoption after struggling with infertility. The embryo was donated by Linda Archerd, who had frozen it in 1994 during her IVF treatment.
During a Lok Sabha debate on terrorism, Amit Shah accused Congress of shielding Pakistan, citing P. Chidambaram's remarks questioning Pakistan's involvement in attacks. Shah blamed Congress for Pakistan's creation and the failure to reclaim PoK, criticizing Nehru's ceasefire decision and Indus Waters Treaty.
India dominated the morning session on Day 3 at The Oval, reaching 189 for 3 at lunch, fueled by Akash Deep's surprising 66 and Jaiswal's unbeaten 85. Tensions rose as Crawley and Pope confronted Jaiswal, seemingly frustrated by his perceived time-wasting. With a lead exceeding 100 and a flat pitch, India aims to capitalize on England's bowling shortage.