India’s crude basket: More Middle East, less Russia; after Trump’s sanctions, what’s next for Moscow’s oil shipments?

India has transformed its crude sourcing strategy, reducing Russian crude barrels while increasing its Middle Eastern shipments. Though Moscow still has a share in New Delhi’s oil inflows, the volumes are down due to compliance risks. Data from analytics firm Kpler shows that in the first three weeks of January 2026, the country imported about…

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5 places in India experiencing intense snowfall and what travellers should know

It is the first snow of 2026 in northern Uttarakhand after ages. Auli, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Mussoorie, Chakrata, and Munsiyari are all covered in thick snow. These are iconic hill destinations combining spirituality, adventure and scenic beauty. What to know before: Some roads may be blocked Carry heavy winter clothing and gear Emergency services…

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Railway Budget 2026 expectations: 5 ways to drive an important growth engine for the Viksit Bharat vision

While investments in infrastructure creation of track and rolling stock have been significant, average train speeds have remained 50–52 kmph for mail/express passengers. By Dhruv Gadh and Nitin KumarThe transport and logistics sector serves as the backbone for India’s Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. As our national carrier, the railways connect remote places, while providing a…

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Riddhima Kapoor Sahni’s 20-year-old bridal look proves why classic red lehenga never goes out of style

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni celebrated 20 years of marriage by sharing a throwback wedding video. The clip featured emotional family moments and highlighted her timeless bridal look, a classic red Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla lehenga adorned with intricate embroidery. Her regal jewellery and Ranbir Kapoor’s festive sherwani also added to the memorable occasion. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni…

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T20 World Cup controversy: ‘Pakistan misguided Bangladesh’ — India’s World Cup-winner calls it a ‘big opportunity for Scotland’ | Cricket News

Former India all-rounder Madan Lal has publicly supported the International Cricket Council’s move to replace Bangladesh with Scotland at the 2026 T20 World Cup, calling the decision justified and timely. Lal also suggested that external influence played a role in Bangladesh’s withdrawal and said the switch would open doors for Scotland, while warning that Bangladesh…

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