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US Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia, Iran; India could face tariff pressure over oil
India will not automatically face tariffs if the legislation becomes law. The US Senate on Friday passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a sweeping bipartisan sanctions package aimed at tightening economic pressure on Moscow and Tehran while targeting countries that continue to finance Russia’s war effort through energy purchases.Read…
India counters China’s ‘map war’, assigns official names to 27 Arunachal sites | India News
Several of the newly marked locations hold strategic importance because of their proximity to the LAC NEW DELHI: India has formally identified 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard names on the official map of the country, a move that comes amid China’s repeated attempts to rename places in the border state.The government said…
NEET paper leak: CBI claims NTA experts breached ‘secrecy pact’, face life term, Rs 1 cr fine | Delhi News
Criminal breach of trust by a public servant under Section 316(5) of the BNS carries the maximum punishment of life imprisonment. NEW DELHI: Three National Testing Agency (NTA) subject experts accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case breached their “obligation of secrecy” and circulated confidential question papers despite signing confidentiality undertakings, the CBI has…
Manchester City reject Barcelona’s opening offer for Rodri amid transfer uncertainty | Football News
Manchester City’s Rodri . (AP Photo) Manchester City have turned down Barcelona’s opening bid for Rodri, with the Premier League club refusing to entertain an offer of around £38.5 million for the Spain international as questions continue over his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium.According to the BBC, Barcelona have intensified their pursuit of the…
Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran officials ‘would not be surprised’ if Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei dies soon: Report
Mojtaba Khamenei in ‘extremely critical condition’, may die soon, Iranian sources say Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s health has come under renewed scrutiny after IranWire, citing two sources close to President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration, reported that senior officials are increasingly concerned about his condition.According to IranWire, Khamenei has not met any cabinet members since the…
Education, jobs, inflation: CJP launches petition asking PM Narendra Modi to address India’s youth | Delhi News
The CJP also announced its National Working Committee, appointing Abhijeet Dipke as its national convener NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Friday launched an online petition urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his Independence Day address to speak directly to India’s youth and outline the government’s roadmap on education, unemployment and the…
Food for thought: Global food prices rise in July as cereals, sugar turn costly
Global food prices rise in July as cereals, oils and sugar get costlier Plates around the world got a little pricier in July. Prices of cereals, vegetable oils and sugar rose during the month, while meat and dairy prices fell, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.The FAO Food Price…
US judge compares Meta to ‘public nuisance,’ orders $567m payout over child harm
US judge has ordered Meta to pay $567m in a New Mexico child safety case, ruling that Instagram and Facebook exposed children to harmful content and sexual exploitation Meta has been ordered to pay another $567 million by a US judge over allegations that its social media platforms exposed children to harmful content and failed…
Pok Protest: ‘Exercise restraint, act according to law’: US urges Pakistan amid PoK crackdown
United States on Friday urged the Pakistan government to exercise restraint amid its ongoing crackdown on citizens following violent protests.Speaking to news agency ANI, a US state department spokesperson urged Pakistani authorities to create conditions for free and fair elections that can be conducted peacefully.“As with electoral proceedings around the world, we urge officials to…
Mahua Moitra: ‘Why fear eggs in politics?’ SC tells Mauha freedom fighter took bullets to chest | India News
With the bench indicating that it would not grant relief, Mahua Moitra’s counsel withdrew the petition. (File photo) NEW DELHI: “You are a member of Parliament. Having taken the plunge into politics, you fear eggs? When our freedom fighters have taken bullets on their chest?” the Supreme Court remarked on Friday while refusing to entertain…

