The state-run refiner is reassessing its crude sourcing strategy amid supply disruptions and soaring freight costs linked to the Iran war. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s largest refiner, plans to scale back crude oil purchases from Middle Eastern suppliers under annual contracts for the financial year 2027-28, as the prolonged Iran war continues to disrupt…
India hold England to 0-0 draw. (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India secured their place in the second round of the Women’s Hockey World Cup after holding England to a tense 0-0 draw in their final Pool D match on Thursday, surviving a late onslaught to finish second in the group.The result took India’s…
‘Madgaon Express 2’: Kunal Kemmu wants the sequel to be ‘natural extension’ of Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, and Avinash Tiwary’s friendship Actor-filmmaker Kunal Kemmu is set to reunite Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu and Avinash Tiwary for a sequel to their 2024 hit ‘Madgaon Express’. The trio will once again headline the film, which is expected to go…
Dhanteras occurs on November 6, 2026, marking a significant day for festive purchases and worship. Families prepare to honor Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari after sunset. Timing is crucial for both purchases and puja rituals to maximize benefits. Specific items are recommended for each zodiac sign, providing guidance on fortunate purchases. Caution is advised against…
General:With the Moon positioned in Cancer in your seventh house, collaboration and personal interactions dominate the day. Gaining another’s viewpoint could reveal a viable solution, but it’s best to ask for assistance rather than expect it. Take the time to talk things through before finalizing any joint plan. Meanwhile, your chart’s ruler—retrograde Saturn in Pisces…
File photo: Noel Tata and N Chandrasekaran MUMBAI: Fresh from Italy, where Tata Motors announced the acquisition of commercial vehicle maker Iveco, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran invited Mehli Mistry, the late Ratan Tata’s confidant and a trustee of the Tata Education and Development Trust, to Bombay House on Thursday.Coming just days after the two…
Aamir Khan‘s decision to leave his hair undyed comes as the actor continues to be associated with different looks for his work. Over the years, his physical transformations have frequently attracted attention whenever he has taken on a new character.Aamir Khan has decided to stop dyeing his hair and is now embracing his natural grey…
Worker confidence weakens as US hiring slows (representative image) US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, according to government data released on Friday, pointing to a slowdown in hiring as the US heads towards pivotal midterm elections.Hiring fell sharply from a revised 133,000 in…
UPI now dominates Indian merchant payments, significantly reducing card usage (AI image) Walk into almost any shop in India today, a kirana store, a pharmacy, a roadside food cart and you’ll see the same thing.A small QR code taped near the counter, and a shopkeeper who barely looks up when you scan it. Nobody asks…
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s grandnephew says ‘Fauzi’ teaser ‘ought to be pulled down, corrected and released again’ and extends ‘best wishes’ to Prabhas The teaser of Prabhas’ ‘Fauzi’ has run into a controversy. Chandra Kumar Bose, grandnephew of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, has objected to how the teaser shows historical events and has…
