‘Russia grateful to US for talks, Ukraine conflict coming to an end’: Vladimir Putin; awaits Kyiv response on POW swap
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the Ukraine conflict was “coming to an end” and thanked the United States for facilitating talks, while stressing that the issue ultimately concerns only Russia and Ukraine.“We are grateful to US for facilitating talks, but it’s only matter for Russia and Ukraine,” Putin said. He also said, “I…
US stock market today (March 11, 2026): Wall Street steadies as oil prices climb again; investors track Iran war signals
US stocks traded in a narrow range on Wednesday even as crude oil prices resumed their upward move amid continued uncertainty over the conflict with Iran, according to an Associated Press report. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in early trading after a period of sharp volatility driven by energy price swings, while the Dow…
Hormuz supply shock: India diversifies oil basket as Middle East conflict drags on
As the Middle East conflict continues to escalate, India is rerouting its crude supply chains to secure uninterrupted fuel imports. Indian refiners are securing additional crude oil from the United States, Russia, and West Africa to maintain adequate supplies if the Middle East conflict stretches on for long, industry officials and analysts said. Refineries that…
6 UBT faction MPs form separate group in Lok Sabha, to join Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena on June 19 | Mumbai News
Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray (File photos) MUMBAI: Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs reportedly formed a separate group in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and submitted a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The six MPs are expected to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on June 19, the party’s foundation day. Sena functionaries…
Centre’s fresh CAFE 3 brew seeks to ease life for car cos
NEW DELHI: After months of haggling, the auto industry seems to have been comforted by the latest draft of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE 3) norms, which encourage the use of new technologies and target major improvements, starting April 2027. CAFE are govt-mandated norms to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide across a carmaker’s…
Joe Biden Speech: Watch: Joe Biden struggles to find stage exit after speech targeting Donald Trump
The moment came after the 83-year-old launched one of his strongest public attacks on Trump since leaving office Former US President Joe Biden appeared to briefly struggle to find the correct way off stage after delivering a sharp speech attacking President Donald Trump at the Maryland Democratic Party’s Fight Back & Win Summit on Saturday.At…
India coach ‘doesn’t know’ if Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have cleared fitness tests | Cricket News
Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Monday said he has not received confirmation on whether Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have cleared their fitness tests ahead of the ODI series against Afghanistan, but added that he has heard both players are doing well.Rohit and Hardik have been named in India’s squad…
Rohit Sharma no more automatic selection after Lord’s ODI | Cricket News
Rohit Sharma during India’s ODI series against England, with his future in the format now a subject of discussion within Indian cricket. As Rohit Sharma trudged back to the pavilion after another rusty knock of 26 off 47 balls in the second ODI against England in Cardiff on Thursday, he may have run out of…
Vayushakti 2026: IAF video shows S-400 air defence system in action — watch
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully completed the full dress rehearsal for the upcoming Vayushakti-26 exercise at Pokhran, officials confirmed on Thursday, marking a key milestone in validating all operational parameters ahead of the main demonstration.In a post on X, the IAF said, “Indian Air Force: Infallible, Impervious and Precise 1 day to…