India once defied pressure to buy Russian oil. So why did it need a US waiver now?

Updated: Mar 09, 2026, 17:05 IST IST When US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced “a temporary 30-day waiver” allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude cargoes “already stranded at sea”,…

Sivakarthikeyan confirms ‘Seyon’ shoot: Sivakumar Murugesan’s directorial to hit floors in April | Tamil Movie News

Sivakarthikeyan has confirmed that shooting for his upcoming film ‘Seyon,’ produced by Kamal Haasan, will commence in April. The actor shared this exciting update during a recent temple visit. He…

Gautam Gambhir responds after MS Dhoni’s viral ‘Coach Sahab smile looks great on you’ post | Cricket News

File Pic: Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: India’s historic T20 World Cup triumph not only thrilled fans worldwide but also triggered a rare social media moment involving two…

Sanah Kapur recalls why Supriya Pathak was hesitant about her acting career: ‘Iss profession ka joh frustration hai…’ | Hindi Movie News

Sanah Kapur revealed her mother, Supriya Pathak, initially opposed her acting career, fearing the profession’s pressures and emotional toll. Pathak encouraged other career paths, like teaching. Despite reservations, Sanah pursued…

Navya Naveli Nanda on the BEST advice from grandmother Jaya Bachchan: ‘If we start looking at what people expect of us…’ | Hindi Movie News

In a world rife with comparisons, Navya Naveli Nanda stands firm in her belief that empowerment is rooted in personal choices. She passionately urges young women to defy the relentless…

Oman announces early release of salaries for public and private sector employees ahead of Eid Al Fitr 2026 | World News

Oman orders early March salary payments for public and private sector employees ahead of Eid Al Fitr/Representative Image With Eid Al Fitr 1447 AH approaching, authorities in Oman have directed…

Kuwait: Civil Service Commission exempts stranded government employees from work duties amid travel disruptions | World News

Kuwait exempts stranded government employees from work duties, counting absence as working time amid regional travel disruptions/Representative Image Kuwait has announced special relief for government employees who are currently stranded…

James Van Der Beek’s daughter Emilia and wife Kimberly remember late actor on first posthomous birthday: ‘Missing you’ |

Remembering James Van Der Beek on what would have been his 49th birthday, his family poured their love into special tributes. Daughter Emilia delivered an emotional video, revealing her ongoing…

Pan-India I-T survey targets 70 restaurants in tax evasion probe | Hyderabad News

Pan-India I-T survey targets 70 restaurants in tax evasion probe HYDERABAD: The income tax (I-T) investigation wing on Sunday launched a pan-India survey of around 70 restaurants as part of…

Los Angeles Lakers claim huge victory over New York Knicks in star-studded night as Martin Lawrence and several other celebrities cheered with crowd | NBA News

Austin Reaves and Karl-Anthony Towns. Image via: Caroline Brehman/ AP The Los Angeles Lakers delivered one of their strongest performances of the season Sunday afternoon, defeating the New York Knicks…