India to cut Russian oil imports in a big way? Major refiners may halt direct trade from late November; alternate sources being explored

[ad_1] India plans to reduce direct imports of Russian crude from late November following the introduction of new US sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, which come into effect on November 21. Analysts expect Indian refiners—responsible for over half of the country’s Russian crude used in petrol and diesel production—to comply with the sanctions.According to maritime…

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‘Benchmark for countries’: FATF hails India’s asset recovery efforts; notes ED’s role in returning defrauded funds

[ad_1] Watchdog FATF hails ED’s asset recovery efforts NEW DELHI: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) acknowledged India’s efforts in recovering public assets lost to financial crimes, highlighting a money laundering case where land confiscated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was identified for the construction of a new airport that would serve the public.The acknowledgment…

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US President Donald Trump re-nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA chief to strengthen partnerships and space economy |

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has officially renominated billionaire entrepreneur and astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, reversing his earlier decision to withdraw the nomination amid political concerns. Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4, is a seasoned pilot and private astronaut who has conducted multiple SpaceX missions, including the first private spacewalk. His renomination underscores…

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‘Misleading the nation’: Haryana CM Saini rebuts Rahul Gandhi’s ‘H-Files’ claim; calls Congress ‘agenda-less’ | India News

[ad_1] Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday hit back at Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi over his latest salvo at EC and the ruling BJP — “H-files” — in which he alleged massive voter fraud during the Haryana assembly elections.Speaking to…

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Centre asks PU to withdraw affidavit, plans new governance notification | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday stepped in to resolve the dispute between Panjab University students and the administration over a controversial affidavit required for academic registration and the recent notification on changes to the university’s governance structure. Acting on student representations, the ministry of education directed the vice chancellor to withdraw the affidavit…

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‘Drishyam’-style murder: Ahmedabad man missing for a year found buried under kitchen floor; wife, her lover main accused | India News

[ad_1] Representative image (AI generated) NEW DELHI: In a chilling case reminiscent of the Bollywood thriller Drishyam, Ahmedabad Police have uncovered the remains of a man who was allegedly murdered by his wife, her lover and his relatives. The body was found buried beneath the kitchen floor of his own home.The victim, 35-year-old Samir Ansari,…

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End of the road for Mohammed Shami? Veteran pacer snubbed again for South Africa Tests | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammed Shami (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s selectors have announced the Test squad for the upcoming two-match home series against South Africa, and while Rishabh Pant’s much-awaited return has grabbed headlines, the continued omission of senior pacer Mohammed Shami has raised fresh questions about his future in red-ball cricket.Pant, who sustained a foot fracture…

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