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India declines Russian LNG under sanctions, talks continue on permitted cargoes, sources say
Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters India has declined Russiaโs offer to sell it โliquefied natural gas, subject to U.S. sanctions, despite a shortfall driven by โMiddle East tensions, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter, leaving โ a tanker bound for India in […]
Business World U.S.-Iran ceasefire on โlife supportโ, says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the reporters at the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (May 11, 2026) said the ceasefire with Iran was at its โweakestโ […]
World Thailand’s former PM Thaksin released from prison
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released early from prison on Monday (May 11, 2026), raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight. The 76-year-old telecoms billionaire served eight months of a one-year prison sentence for corruption and will […]
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NDA leaders felicitate PM Modi as he trumps Nehru’s tenure record โ Firstpost
Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday felicitated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 years in office and becoming Indiaโs longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday felicitated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 […]
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โLet the oil flowโ: What Trumpโs possible peace deal with Iran, Strait of Hormuz opening mean for India
Letโs take a look at what a possible US-Iran peace deal signing and Strait of Hormuz opening mean for India. (AI image) โShips of the World, start your engines,” US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, announcing an imminent peace deal with Iran and […]
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Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay 2026 livestream: How to watch World Cup for free
TL;DR: Live stream Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. Group H in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is likely to be dominated by Spain and […]
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West Indies beat Sri Lanka, clinch T20 series
Sherfane Rutherford produced a composed unbeaten half-century, reaching the milestone in the final over, as West Indies sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and deciding Twenty20 International. The hosts completed the chase with two balls remaining to clinch the series […]
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Goa to host 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship
Approximately 350 bridge players representing 16 nations from across the Asia-Oceania region will vie for honours at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship, scheduled to take place in Goa from June 21 to 27. ย Bridge Federation of India (BFI) President Prasad Keni said Goa […]
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Women’s T20 World Cup: Deepti relishes pressure conditions
Seasoned all-rounder Deepti Sharma has said she thrives under pressure in major ICC tournaments after producing a match-winning display in Indiaโs opening fixture of the Womenโs T20 World Cup against arch-rivals Pakistan. After a relatively quiet run in recent series against Australia, South Africa and […]
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Deepika scores brace as India beat USA 3-2
The Indian women’s hockey team produced a spirited comeback to defeat the USA 3-2 in its opening Pool A encounter of the FIH Nations Cup on Monday, making a winning start to the tournament. Deepika starred for India with two goals, while Navneet Kaur also […]
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Biggest FIFA World Cup unfolds in all-new avatar
With just a couple of days to go for the FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the debate over who will lift football’s most coveted trophy is already gathering momentum. ย Defending champions Argentina remain among the favourites, while European heavyweights […]
Sports Coal market reform: Government notifies rules for setting up coal exchanges
In a step towards introducing market-based coal trading, the government on Tuesday notified rules for setting up coal exchanges aimed at improving price discovery, boosting transparency and modernising the country’s coal supply chain.The ministry of coal on Tuesday said the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 have […]
Business Gukesh can take a leaf out of Praggโs book: Vishy
The legendary Viswanathan Anand hailed R Praggnanandhaaโs highly competitive style of play, and urged the struggling world chess champion, D Gukesh, to take a leaf out of the book of the newly-crowned Norway Chess champion to script a turnaround. ย Praggnanandhaa recently became the first […]
Sports China’s exports jump 19.4 per cent in May, driven by tech and EV demand
China’s exports grew at a faster-than-predicted pace in May, supported by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, electric vehicles and other technology-related products, even as geopolitical tensions and elevated energy prices weighed on global trade.Data released by China’s customs agency on Tuesday showed exports rose 19.4 […]
Business Strait of Hormuz closure: Why high oil prices may be a temporary shock only – explained
The disruption has resulted in a temporary supply bottleneck driven by logistics issues rather than a permanent reduction in oil production. (AI image) Oil prices may average at around $87 per barrel in 2026 as the reopening of Strait of Hormuz in the coming months […]
Business NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for June 9, 2026
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the […]
Technology PM Modi celebrates 12 years in office, highlights big policy moves โ Firstpost
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 12 years in office. He described the period as one dedicated to โtrust, development and public welfareโ while highlighting key achievements of his government Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 12 years in office. He described the […]
Politics Fitch trims India’s growth forecast to 6.4% as Middle East turmoil clouds outlook
This financial year, Indiaโs economic numbers might lose some points to the ongoing Middle East chaos. The conflict has dented consumer spending, as households are feeling the pinch of rising costs.Global analytics firm Fitch Ratings on Tuesday cut its FY27 GDP forecast for the country […]
Business From ‘Baazigar’ on Prime Video to ‘Life In A Metro’ on Netflix, where to watch actress’ films on OTT โ Firstpost
Shilpa Shetty made her debut with Abbas-Mustanโs Baazigar in 1993. She shared the screen space with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has had an extraordinary career spanning decades. Her journey has been marked by constant hunger to reinvent and complete dedication […]
Entertainment ITR filing FY 2025-26: What is Form 16 and where do you get it from? Top things salaried taxpayers should know
Letโs understand what is Form 16, what does it tell the taxpayer, and where can employees get it from: (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: The tax returns filing season is here and ahead of the July 31, 2026 deadline, taxpayers are compiling important documents […]
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