Donald Trump claims India will cease Russian oil imports, a move PM Modi reportedly assured. However, India's significant reliance on discounted Russian crude, making up over a third of its supply, presents a complex challenge. Abruptly stopping these purchases is difficult due to existing contracts and economic advantages, potentially impacting global prices.
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Virat Kohli's brother, Vikas, sarcastically addressed rampant misinformation and fake news circulating online. This social media post emerged amidst reports suggesting the cricketer and his wife, Anushka Sharma, were planning a permanent move to the UK, even transferring power of attorney for their Gurugram property.
Tanvi Sharma secured at least a silver medal at the BWF World Junior Championships by defeating China's Liu Si Ya in the semi-finals. She will face Thailand's Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the gold medal match, aiming to add to her earlier bronze from the Badminton Asia Junior Championships.
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A Bengaluru dermatologist, Dr. Praveen, has been arrested and remanded in judicial custody following a sexual harassment accusation by a 21-year-old patient. The woman alleges the doctor made inappropriate advances and forced her to undress during a private consultation. Protests erupted outside the clinic after the incident. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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Congress MP Pappu Yadav claims the BJP-led NDA is sidelining Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He stated that only the Congress party will offer Kumar the respect he deserves. Yadav believes Kumar will not remain with the NDA after the upcoming Bihar elections. Bihar is scheduled to vote in November.
Russia has criticized the Trump administration's new sanctions on its oil firms, stating they are counterproductive to peace efforts in Ukraine and that the nation is immune to such restrictions. President Trump expressed frustration over a lack of progress in diplomatic talks with Vladimir Putin, hoping the sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil would be short-lived.