Tuesday, March 19TRUSTED FEARLESS INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL NEWS PORTAL

Business

Business

India Purchasing More Oil From The US As Stricter Sanctions Impact Russian Supply: Report

Indian oil refiners are purchasing more oil from the US as the sanctions obstruct trade with Russia, media reports stated. The country’s oil refiners are on the path to buying the most American crude in nearly a year as rigid sanctions from the US forced the firms to find other sources of supply apart from Russia.  Public firms including Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Indian Oil Corporation, with private refiner Reliance Industries Ltd, collectively purchased nearly 7 million barrels of April-loading crude from the United States in the current month till now, reported Bloomberg citing traders who wished to remain anonymous.  Kpler noted that this would mark the largest monthly volume seen since May. Notably, India’s buying of crude from Russia increase...
Business

Iceland Volcano Spews Lava In Fourth Eruption Since December. IN PICS

The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) stated that the eruption began at 8:30 PM (GMT), with the fissure estimated to be about 3 kilometres long. (Photo: Getty)Magma had been accumulating underground on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital Reykjavik since the last eruption in February, prompting authorities to warn of an imminent eruption. (Photo: Getty)The lava flows from a volcano in southwest Iceland that had lit up the night sky a bright orange on Saturday and smoke was seen billowing. (Photo: Getty)The eruption marked the seventh occurrence on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021, before which geological systems had been dormant for approximately 800 years. (Photo: Getty)Volcanic outbreaks in the Re...
Business

Indian-Origin Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Maintenance Worker In Singapore

A 20-year-old Indian-origin man pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an Indian maintenance worker in Singapore. According to a PTI report, Sree Kanth Murugan, who works in the hospitality industry, last year sexually assaulted the worker when he was asleep before running away after the victim woke up.  The report stated that another charge of molestation would be taken into consideration for sentencing Sree. The 34-year-old worker, whose identity has been protected, was sleeping at the void deck of a housing block where Sree lived, PTI reported citing a report by Today newspaper.  Court Held On Probation & Rehabilitative Programme District Judge Carol Ling called for probation and reformative training suitability reports before her judgement on May ...
Business

Elon Musk Opens Up On Ketamine Use, Claims He Is ‘Almost Always’ Sober

Tesla CEO Elon Musk opened up about his use of medication and its potential impact on his companies, which include an impressive portfolio of Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter), and more. In a recent interview with journalist Don Lemon, Musk, known for his eccentric style of addressing queries, spoke about concerns surrounding his alleged drug use, shedding light on his habits and their relation to his social media activity. During the conversation, Musk admitted to using ketamine, a medication primarily utilised as an anaesthetic in hospitals, to combat depressive episodes. He emphasised that he holds a legitimate prescription for the drug and consumes it sparingly, approximately “a small amount once every other week or something like that.” “There are...
Business

Breaking News Live: PM Modi To Hold Roadshow In Palakkad On Tuesday

Breaking News LIVE: Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world. LS polls: PM Modi To Hold Roadshow In Palakkad On Tuesday In a bid to garner support for the NDA candidates in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a roadshow here on Tuesday, party sources said here.  The roadshow is scheduled to commence at 8.30 am from Kottamaidan anchuvilakku, proceeding towards the Head Post Office in the town, they said.Ahead of Modi's roadshow, the BJP is scheduled to host a bike rally in the town today evening.Modi's Palakkad roadshow follows his recent participation at a public meeting in Pathanamthitta town on March 15, where he rallied support for NDA candidates contesting in the southern Kerala c...
Business

Pak airstrikes in Afghanistan: US urges Islamabad to exercise restrain

Washington, Mar 19 (PTI): The United States urged Pakistan to exercise restraint in its counter-terrorist offensive in Afghanistan, hours after Islamabad said it carried out airstrikes on Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) affiliated militants in the neighbouring country.Speaking at a press conference on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the US also urges the Taliban, which rules Afghanistan, to ensure that Afghan soil is not used for launching terror attacks.Earlier on Monday, Pakistan said it carried out airstrikes on TTP militants in Afghanistan, amidst a war of words between the two neighbours over a spate of recent terror attacks in restive Pakistani cities.Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) said that rebels belonging to TTP's Haf...
Business

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba Likely To Embark On Maiden India Visit Since War

New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba is likely to pay a brief visit to India later this month, in his first trip to the country after beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict over two years back. The visit is in the process of being finalised and if everything goes according to plan, Kuleba will be in New Delhi by the end of March, people familiar with the matter said. The Ukranian foreign minister is set to hold wide-ranging talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar besides meeting a number of senior officials, they said. Kuleba is expected to seek India's support for a peace summit that is being planned in Switzerland within the next couple of months. In New Delhi, Kuleba and Jaishankar are expected to co-chair a meetin...
Business

US: Indian Student Dies In Boston, ‘Initial Investigations Rule Out Foul Play’, Consulate General Says

An Indian student, Abhijeeth Paruchuru, passed away in Boston, United States. The Consulate General of India in New York confirmed the news, expressing deep sadness over the demise. According to the Consulate, initial investigations have ruled out any foul play in Paruchuru's death. Paruchuru's parents, based in Connecticut, are in direct contact with detectives regarding the incident, as per PTI's report. The Consulate General of India in New York stated, "The consulate rendered assistance in documentation and transportation of his mortal remains to India." They also mentioned that they are staying in touch with local authorities and the Indian-American community regarding the matter. Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of Mr. Ab...
Business

3 Children Among 8 Killed As Pakistan Attacks TTP Targets In Afghanistan, Taliban Lodges Strong Protest

Pakistan on Monday said it carried out airstrikes on the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Afghanistan, amidst a war of words between the two neighbours for a spate of recent terror attacks in restive Pakistani cities. The Taliban, who rules Afghanistan, said over eight civilians, including three children, were killed in the airstrikes carried out by Pakistan and summoned the charge d'affaires of Pakistan’s embassy in Kabul to lodge a strong protest. Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO), in a statement, said that rebels belonging to TTP’s Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group were hit after the outfit claimed responsibility for the attack on Saturday at an army outpost that resulted in the killing of seven soldiers, including two officers, according to PTI...
Business

‘Tiger Triumph-24’: India-US Tri-Service Exercise For Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief Begins

A bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and the US, named 'Tiger Triumph-24', commenced on Monday on the Eastern Seaboard and will continue until March 31. The exercise, aimed at developing interoperability for conducting HADR operations and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for seamless coordination, involves participation from various branches of the armed forces of both countries. According to a statement from the Indian Navy and the Ministry Of Defence, Indian Navy Ships with integral helicopters and landing crafts embarked, Indian Navy aircraft, Indian Army personnel and vehicles, Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters, along with the Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT), will be p...
Business

PM Modi Congratulates Putin On Re-Election As Russia’s Prez: ‘Look Forward To Working Together’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Vladimir Putin on Monday for his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. In a message shared on social media, PM Modi wrote, "Warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. Look forward to working together to further strengthen the time-tested Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the years to come." Warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. Look forward to working together to further strengthen the time-tested Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the years to come.…&#...
Business

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Said To Be Engaged In Spy Satellite Project For US Intelligence Agency

SpaceX, the space company owned by Elon Musk, is undertaking a clandestine project to build a network of spy satellites in collaboration with a US intelligence agency, as reported by Reuters based on source inputs. The network, known as Starshield, is being developed under a classified $1.8 billion contract signed in 2021 with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), which manages spy satellites. This initiative underscores the deepening relationship between SpaceX and national security agencies, highlighting the company's expanding role in intelligence and military projects. The Starshield network, once operational, is expected to greatly enhance the US government's ability to detect potential targets worldwide rapidly. ALSO READ: India Paves Way For T...
Business

Israel Launches Operation In Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital, Says ‘Used By Senior Hamas Terrorists’

The Israeli military on Monday announced that it had launched an operation at Gaza's primary medical facility, Al-Shifa Hospital, stating that the site was being utilised by high-ranking Hamas militants, news agency AFP reported. In a statement, the military stated: "Soldiers are presently engaged in a targeted operation within the vicinity of Shifa Hospital." "The operation is based on intelligence information indicating the use of the hospital by senior Hamas terrorists," the statement was quoted by AFP in its report.  #UPDATE The Israeli army announced Monday an operation is under way in Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, saying the complex is being used by senior Hamas militants.Soldiers "are currently conducting a precise operation in the area of the S...
Business

Kundali Bhagya: Shocking! Nidhi commits suicide because of Preeta, Will Karan also leave her?

<p>Watch Saas Bahu aur Saazish (SBS) on ABP News daily at 2:30 PM to know what's happening in Indian television and bollywood industry with Aditi Arora Sawant. Presenting you the latest updates and daily dose of entertainment in the form of star cast interviews, gossips, updates of reality shows, behind the scenes, twist in serials. Join the non stop entertainment with Saas Bahu aur Saazish for all the cool and juicy news.</p> Source link