India's state-owned refiners are scrutinizing oil contracts following US sanctions on Russian firms Rosneft and Lukoil. While India has significantly increased Russian oil imports due to discounts, refiners are verifying supplies don't directly originate from sanctioned entities.
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Tragedy struck on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway as a private bus caught fire, claiming 19 passengers and a biker. The inferno erupted after the bus rammed a motorcycle, dragging it for 300 meters. Trapped by a jammed exit and sealed windows, survivors bravely broke free. Authorities are expediting DNA profiling for victim identification.
A viral video shows the difficulties of walking on Indian footpaths. Content creator Caleb Friesen struggled with a baby stroller in Bengaluru, encountering numerous obstructions. His post humorously ranked these obstacles, placing pedestrians last. The video has sparked conversations about footpath accessibility across Indian cities. Friesen aims to raise awareness about these issues.
British content creator Sam Pepper sparked outrage after a video showed him allegedly firing firecrackers at children, injuring one. He later admitted to the accidental injury during Diwali festivities, stating a girl sustained a cut above her eyebrow. Social media users condemned his actions, with reports of platform suspensions following the incident.
Delhi's Diwali festivities ringing in this year brought an unexpected surge of noise, with several monitoring stations recording decibel levels well beyond what is legally acceptable. Even with a green cracker initiative and allotted hours for bursting, the decibel meter was pushed to its limits, particularly from 9 pm until 11 pm, spilling over into the night across many regions.
The United States is imposing significant sanctions on Russia's top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, due to President Putin's perceived lack of honest engagement in peace talks with President Trump. This action follows the collapse of ceasefire discussions and the cancellation of a planned Trump-Putin summit, signaling US frustration over the stalled peace negotiations.
Dhanteras, the auspicious start to Diwali, calls for mindful shopping. Experts suggest buying gold, silver, new utensils, and idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh to invite prosperity. Conversely, avoid sharp objects, iron items, and anything broken, as these are believed to attract negative energy and hinder good fortune. Embrace the festive spirit with wise choices.
Political tensions escalated in Kashmir after the BJP secured a Rajya Sabha seat with support from legislators outside the party. While National Conference leadership denied cross-voting allegations, party president Farooq Abdullah revealed the BJP had approached them for a seat prior to the polls, a claim refuted by Sajad Lone.
In Jammu and Kashmir's first Rajya Sabha election post-Article 370 abrogation, the BJP secured an unexpected victory for one of the four seats, garnering 32 votes. This win, despite the party's assembly strength, has led to allegations of cross-voting and a "fixed match" from opposition leaders.
SpaceX's first employee, Tom Mueller, is launching Impulse Space to target the Moon with a new lunar lander. His company aims to fill a gap in NASA's lunar programs by offering a midsized cargo delivery option, with missions potentially starting as early as 2028. Mueller sees the Moon as an opportunity, unlike SpaceX's Mars focus.
This is where the comparison to Suu Kyi becomes instructive. Suu Kyi’s global reputation was built on non-violence and patient moral authority; her fall from grace came only after she took power and failed to live up to those ideals, most notoriously by defending Myanmar’s army amid the Rohingya genocide. Machado’s scrutiny, by contrast, is coming now — before she has even had a chance to govern.