State-owned NMDC Ltd. on Wednesday reported a 44.3% year-on-year increase in iron ore production to 5.15 million tonnes (MT) in June, while sales rose 11.2% to 3.98 MT. On a sequential basis, however, production declined 3% from 5.31 MT in May, while sales slipped 1.5% from 4.04 MT. Chhattisgarh drives production Chhattisgarh remained NMDC’s largest…
India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, received around 2.70 million barrels of Russian oil per day in June. Russia has begun importing gasoline by sea from India as it seeks to ease fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure, two industry sources told news agency Reuters on Wednesday.The shortages have spread across…
India, EU advance cooperation on sustainable ship recycling; 3 Indian yards ready for EU recognition NEW DELHI: India and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in sustainable ship recycling, with both sides expressing confidence over the progress made in facilitating the inclusion of Indian ship recycling facilities under the European Union…
Naomi Osaka of Japan (AP Photo) LONDON: Court No. 2 sits at one end of the All England Club, a few hundred metres from the players’ facilities. For Naomi Osaka, that simply meant a longer runway. The four-time Grand Slam champion arrived on Wednesday in a downsized kimono-inspired look, accessorised with an obi that trailed…
Before becoming one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated stars and a style icon of the 1970s, Zeenat Aman had imagined a very different future for herself. Despite being the daughter of celebrated screenwriter Amanullah Khan, best known for writing Mughal-e-Azam, Zeenat says she neither grew up around Hindi films nor aspired to become an actor….
Wipro ADRs fell more than 13% on Wednesday, extending recent losses as investor sentiment remained weak amid concerns over the company’s earnings outlook and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on traditional IT services. The stock has been under pressure following weak quarterly earnings and cautious management guidance, with broader concerns building around slowing demand…
Birth tourism a threat? Trump admin could not substantiate it Following the verdict by the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship, President Trump has publicly stated that he will ask Congress to legislate on the issue.This is not an entirely new idea. Republican lawmakers have already introduced the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, sponsored by Lindsey…
EU, India have adjusted to new global order: EU Ambassador Herve Delphin NEW DELHI: The European Union and India have adjusted and recalibrated their approach to a rapidly evolving global order shaped by multiple geopolitical and economic shocks, ambassador of the delegation of the European Union to India, Herve Delphin, said on Wednesday, as he…
Stephen Miller Says U.S. Should ‘Take a Hard Look’ at Banning Pregnant Tourists The Trump administration is considering tighter restrictions on pregnant foreign travellers entering US, with White House deputy dhief of staff Stephen Miller saying officials will take “a hard look” at the idea following the latest Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship.Speaking to…
The inaugural Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup has thrown up plenty of entertainment so far. Heavyweight names Germany and the Netherlands have been eliminated by Paraguay and Morocco, while co-hosts Canada and Mexico have sealed their spot in the next round, as have contenders and favourites France and Brazil. The giant-killings, though,…
