Strait of Hormuz blockade persists, but India’s imports of Russian oil are down from highs seen in March – here’s why

Nearly all Indian refiners, except Numaligarh Refinery, are now importing Russian crude. (AI image) India’s imports of crude oil from Russia have dropped from the highs seen in March when the supply disruptions from the Middle East caused by the US-Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz closure prompted refiners to step up buys from…

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Govt to auction 19 critical mineral blocks in seventh tranche as focus sharpens on supply security

The government will launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic minerals on Monday, putting 19 blocks on offer across multiple states as part of efforts to strengthen domestic resource security.The move comes as India seeks to boost self-reliance in clean energy, advanced technologies, fertilisers and other strategic sectors amid global supply-chain disruptions,…

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Zeenat Aman stands by her support for live-in relationships: ‘Wouldn’t you rather have five joyous years than fifteen miserable ones?’ |

Zeenat Aman stands by her support for live-in relationships: ‘Wouldn’t you rather have five joyous years than fifteen miserable ones?’ (Image credits: Instagram) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has once again defended her support for live-in relationships, maintaining that couples should live together before making a lifelong commitment through marriage. Although her views have drawn criticism…

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Is Taylor Swift partying with THIS A-list actor? Here’s the real story behind the viral photo | English Movie News

Everyone is buzzing about a new photo of Taylor Swift hanging out with a big-name actor. As soon as the picture hit the internet, fans lost their minds, rushing to guess what was going on and sharing their own wild theories. It’s not like Taylor needed more attention, either. She’s already making headlines for her…

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UPTET registration window to open on March 27: Check steps to apply here

UPTET application 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will start the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 application form from March 27, 2026. The notification has been released on the official website. The registrations will end on April 26, 2026. Aspirants need to register themselves one time. A correction window will remain…

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‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ box office collections day 17: Pawan Kalyan film mints just Rs 3 lakhs; Sharp dip signals weak hold | Telugu Movie News

Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ is struggling at the box office, with collections plummeting in its third week. Despite a strong opening, mixed reviews have led to a significant dip in footfalls. The film’s performance indicates it’s heading towards a sub-100 crore finish, with hero elevation taking precedence over narrative freshness. Pawan Kalyan and Raashii…

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