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New Delhi: India finds itself navigating a complex energy dilemma, caught between continuing purchases of Russian crude oil and facing potential tariffs from the United States. As global geopolitics increasingly influence energy trade, India’s oil imports have become a focal point of strategic concern. Following signals from Washington that countries importing Russian crude may face severe restrictions, India’s energy strategy has come under scrutiny. While the U.S. has offered Venezuela as an alternative crude supplier to India, Prime Minister Donald Trump has also threatened 500% tariffs on nations, including India, that continue buying Russian oil. Additionally, a 25% tariff on trade with Iran, where India is a major partner, has also been announced. U.S. Pressures India Over Oil ...

New Delhi: North India continues to reel under severe cold and dense fog, with temperatures plummeting close to freezing in several districts of Rajasthan and Haryana. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are also experiencing harsh winter conditions. The Meteorological Department has issued a rain warning for three northern states, adding to the chill. People have been advised to stay cautious as temperatures are expected to drop further. Additionally, a severe cold wave alert has been issued for 17 districts. In Delhi, temperatures may dip to 2°C, accompanied by winds blowing at 10–15 km/h in the morning. Rain and Snow Alert in Himachal, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh The Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall and snow over the coming week in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, ...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Central Government and the Election Commission, seeking a response on a petition challenging the validity of a law that grants lifetime immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs) from civil and criminal action for acts performed while in office. Supreme Court Bench Seeks Examination Hearing the petition, a bench led by Chief Justice Suryakant remarked, “We would like to examine this matter closely and are issuing notice.” The petition challenges a specific provision in the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Tenure) Bill, 2023, which purportedly protects the CEC and ECs from legal accountability for official ac...

New Delhi: In the midst of ongoing tariff disputes, India has received a positive signal regarding U.S.-India relations. Sergio Gaur, the new U.S. Ambassador to India, has indicated that President Donald Trump is expected to visit India in the near future. Trump and Modi’s Strong Friendship Ambassador Gaur highlighted the close relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated that their friendship is genuine, emphasizing, “I have traveled extensively with President Trump and can personally vouch for the depth of their bond. True friends may disagree, but they ultimately resolve differences.” Referring to Trump’s previous visit to India, Gaur said, “President Trump spoke fondly of India and his deep friendship with the great Prime Minister. I expect ...

A new study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has highlighted a serious health concern in India: delayed hospital admission for stroke patients. According to the study, approximately 38% of stroke patients reach a hospital more than 24 hours after the onset of symptoms, significantly affecting treatment outcomes and survival rates. Key Findings from the ICMR Study High Mortality and Disability: The study found that 28% of patients die within three months of a stroke, while around 30% suffer severe disability. Study Scope: Data was collected from 34,792 stroke patients across 30 major hospitals in India. The research was published on January 7, 2026, in the International Journal of Stroke. Lead author Dr. Prashant Mathur is from ICMR’s National Centre for Disease In...

India suffered a significant setback in its space programme on Sunday as the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission failed to achieve its objective, despite a successful lift-off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This was the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) first mission of 2026, and it was considered strategically crucial for national security and advanced Earth observation. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed that while the launch vehicle performed normally during the initial phases, problems emerged toward the end of the third stage, ultimately leading to deviation from the intended flight path. What ISRO Chief Said Addressing the media, ISRO Chief V. Narayanan said:“Today, we attempted the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission. PSLV is a four-stage launch vehicle with two so...