Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil: How Reliance, Nayara Energy earnings will be hit explained

S President Donald Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil are expected to hit India’s Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy, reducing crude supply and raising refining costs for Indian refiners. (Image: AI Generated)

US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sanctions on two of Russia’s largest oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil is set to hit India’s refining sector, particularly Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Nayara Energy, which rely heavily on discounted Russian crude. According to industry experts, these sanctions could reduce Reliance’s EBITDA by ₹3,000–3,500 crore, as Indian […]

20 Dead in Kurnool Bus Fire Tragedy; CM Naidu Takes Stock of Situation from Dubai

Flames engulf a passenger bus on a highway near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, in the early hours of Friday. The devastating fire claimed at least 20 lives as the vehicle traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru burst into flames after a collision. (Image: AI Generated)

A devastating fire engulfed a private bus in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district in the early hours of Friday, killing at least 20 passengers and leaving several others injured. The Kaveri Travels bus, carrying 41 people, was on its way from Hyderabad to Bengaluru when tragedy struck near Chinna Tekur village. According to preliminary investigations, the […]

Twin Challenge: After India, Afghanistan Moves to Curb River Flow to Pakistan with New Kunar Dam

A view of the under-construction dam on the Kunar River in Afghanistan, with Afghan flags marking the site symbolizing Kabul’s move to restrict water flow to Pakistan amid rising regional tensions. (Image: AI Generated)

Pakistan’s water troubles are mounting, as Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has begun constructing a dam on the Kunar River, a move that could significantly cut the water flow to Pakistan. The decision follows escalating tensions along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border and mirrors India’s earlier move to suspend parts of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror […]

Will US Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies Be Effective, and Why Is Trump Imposing Them Now?

Donald Trump has announced US sanctions on oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil in response to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. (PC: Reuters)

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, signaling a significant shift in President Donald Trump’s approach toward ending the war in Ukraine. This marks the first major punitive action against Russia since Trump returned to office in January. What Has Been Announced The sanctions, announced by […]

BJP Mocks Mahagathbandhan Over Press Meet Poster Featuring Only Tejashwi Yadav

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s image featured prominently on the Mahagathbandhan press conference poster in Patna, sparking BJP’s criticism over the absence of Congress and Rahul Gandhi. (PC: ANI)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday mocked the Mahagathbandhan alliance after a press conference poster prominently displayed only RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, sidelining Congress and Rahul Gandhi. BJP spokesperson Shehzaad Poonawalla took to X, saying, “Joint PC? But only one picture… Rahul Gandhi and Congress ka ‘samman chori’… Showed Congress and Rahul his place?” […]

Couple Found Dead in Bengaluru Home; Police Suspect Suicide After Domestic Dispute

Police cordon off a rented home in Bengaluru’s Jigani area where a young couple was found dead after a suspected suicide pact. (Image: AI Generated)

A young couple living together in Bengaluru’s Jigani area near Anekal were found dead in their rented home on Monday evening, police said. The deceased have been identified as Seema Nayak (25) and Rakesh Nayak (23), both hailing from Odisha. According to officials, Rakesh was employed with a private security firm, while Seema worked at […]