60 million barrels of Russian crude booked by Indian refiners amid global supply strain

60 million barrels of Russian crude booked by Indian refiners amid global supply strain

Indian refiners have stepped up purchases of Russian crude as they lock in supplies for the coming month, with around 60 million barrels secured, according to people aware of the developments. The move comes as disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict continue to affect global oil flows.The cargoes have reportedly been contracted at…

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'Historic step': After Uttarakhand, Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code Bill | India News

‘Historic step’: After Uttarakhand, Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code Bill | India News

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 making the state the second in India after Uttarakhand to implement a uniform legal framework governing personal laws.With the passage of the legislation, Gujarat joins Uttarakhand in adopting a common set of laws related to…

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Strait Of Hormuz: 'Lack of permission': Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Strait Of Hormuz: ‘Lack of permission’: Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has turned back a Pakistan-bound container vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a “lack of permission” and failure to comply with maritime protocols. According to Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, the vessel identified as SELEN was intercepted and forced to turn back after it…

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Homebuyers’ interests must be protected in real estate insolvency: Supreme Court directs COC to record reasons for major decisions

Homebuyers’ interests must be protected in real estate insolvency: Supreme Court directs COC to record reasons for major decisions

The Court emphasized that creditors invoking the IBC must do so with a genuine intent to pursue revival of the corporate debtor. (AI image) The Supreme Court on 15.01.2026, clarified the scope of admission of insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), holding that once the existence of financial…

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Amid US-Iran war, Nayara plans 35-day shutdown for maintenance; 8% of India's refining capacity may take a hit

Amid US-Iran war, Nayara plans 35-day shutdown for maintenance; 8% of India’s refining capacity may take a hit

The company had postponed maintenance work at its 20 million tonnes-per-year Vadinar refinery in Gujarat. (AI image) Russia’s Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy is planning to halt operations for around 35 days starting early April, a move that could temporarily take nearly 8% of India’s refining capacity offline and tighten domestic fuel availability, according to people familiar…

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Who is Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr? The hard‑line commander now shaping Iran’s security after Larijani’s death

Who is Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr? The hard‑line commander now shaping Iran’s security after Larijani’s death

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr (left) and Ali Larijani (right) (Images/Agencies) After the death of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) chief Ali Larijani in a US-Israeli airstrike, the Islamic Republic has named Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as his successor. The country’s power has now shifted to a figure with deep roots in both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…

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Dhurandhar 2 Full Movie Collection: 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' box office collection day 7 [LIVE]: Ranveer Singh starrer chases Rs. 700 crore gross milestone |

Dhurandhar 2 Full Movie Collection: ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ box office collection day 7 [LIVE]: Ranveer Singh starrer chases Rs. 700 crore gross milestone |

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ featuring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar has cemented its status as an all-time blockbuster, crossing the monumental Rs. 900 crore gross milestone worldwide in its first week. Despite a massive 3-hour and 49-minute runtime, the espionage thriller has maintained an iron grip on the domestic market, fueled by strong word-of-mouth…

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