Govt said the wider sourcing network is aimed at reducing India’s dependence on any single country, region or transit route. India has sharply widened its energy import base, sourcing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 15 countries, up from six, and crude oil from 41 countries, compared with 27 earlier, as per govt’s statement to Rajya…
Bodhana Sivanandan and Shreyas Royal Indian-origin teenagers Bodhana Sivanandan and Shreyas Royal have made a major mark on British chess after winning the women’s and open titles at the 2026 British Chess Championships in Coventry.Bodhana, just 11, became the youngest-ever British women’s champion after beating 14-year-old Ireland-based talent Trisha Kanyamarala in a tense rapid-chess playoff.Her…
Today, feelings of warmth and a sense of responsibility might encourage you to respond positively to requests from clients. An old customer could reach out to inquire about your services, while a relative might seek your assistance. Don’t forget to clearly outline your fees, and later, enjoy a quiet evening fostering your personal relationships. Remember…
Zineb, 25, had watched her father work in the shop throughout her childhood (Photo credit: Zineb Lazraq / SWNS) For 34 years, Rachid Lazraq ran his shoe shop in Shoreditch, East London, building a business around a loyal customer base. But as the neighbourhood changed, so did his customers. Rising rents, gentrification and the arrival…
Competitive Exam explainers | Indian economy India’s foreign exchange reserves are often discussed when the rupee comes under pressure, global oil prices rise, or financial markets turn volatile. But the headline figure alone does not tell the full story. Forex reserves are a pool of external assets held by the country’s monetary authority that provide…
Elon Musk’s billboard pictured on the day of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) Elon Musk may have slipped below the trillion-dollar mark, but his fortune has hardly slowed down. Between 2025 and 2026, the world’s richest person added $319.5 billion to his wealth.In July 2026, Musk’s net worth stood at $725.1 billion, compared with $405.6…
Orangutan competing in group stage of PMWC at Esports World Cup 2026 GodLike Esports and Orangutan became the first Indian teams to qualify for the PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) Grand Finals at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris.The PMWC group stage saw Orangutan and GodLike Esports both securing their places in the finals…
These birth dates are based on Vedic numerology and astrology. Rahu is one of the prominent shadow planets in Indian astrology. These beliefs also suggest that people born on certain dates possess traits like ambition, unconventional thinking, curiosity, and a strong desire to make a difference in life.In numerology, Rahu is generally connected with number…
DIY: Don’t throw away empty candle jars! 5 smart ways to reuse them at home That pretty glass jar left behind once your favourite scented candle burns down to nothing doesn’t have to end up in the bin. Candle jars, especially the sturdier ones that come with premium or gifted candles, are often too good-looking…
The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to Tabu against the unauthorised use of her name, image and other personality attributes, directing online platforms to remove obscene and pornographic content targeting her.In an order passed on August 6, Justice Jyoti Singh instructed intermediaries including Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Google, X, Reddit, eBay and GoDaddy…