Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has rebuked Donald Trump for announcing India's decisions on Russian oil imports. Tharoor emphasized that India will make its own announcements regarding its energy policy, asserting that New Delhi does not dictate US actions. Trump had claimed India would significantly cut Russian oil purchases by year-end, citing assurances from PM Modi.
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A Diwali celebration at IIT Guwahati devolved into a dangerous 'firecracker war' between students from two hostels. The chaotic scene, with rockets and crackers launched between buildings, necessitated police intervention. The incident, captured in a viral video, saw the campus sky lit up in a manner resembling a battlefield.
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India's central bank is strategically shifting its foreign exchange reserves, favoring gold over dollar-based assets. The RBI has significantly increased its gold holdings, now exceeding 880 tonnes, while simultaneously reducing its investments in US Treasury Securities to a seven-month low.