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‘Putin’s war machine’: Trump adviser Peter Navarro defends tariffs with fresh ‘India-Russia oil maths’ jibe

‘Putin’s war machine’: Trump adviser Peter Navarro defends tariffs with fresh ‘India-Russia oil maths’ jibe

In a series of 'X' posts, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro explained how the India-Russia oil mathematics works, saying New Delhi is using dollars to buy discounted Russian crude. He said American consumers buy Indian goods while India keeps out US exports through high tariffs barriers. Washington: Defending US President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Thursday (local time) launched another fierce attack on India, saying imposing the levies is not just about the 'unfair trade', but cutting the financial lifelines extended by New Delhi to Russian President Vladimir…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty flat amid positive global cues, Nifty FMCG gains 1.58%

Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty flat amid positive global cues, Nifty FMCG gains 1.58%

Sensex, Nifty Today: In early trade, 1,505 stocks in the Nifty pack were trading in the green, while 871 were trading in the red. Seventy-seven stocks remained unchanged. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session in the red on Friday, August 29, 2025, despite positive global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex shed 69.74 points to start the session at 80,010.83; the Nifty fell 34.2 points to open at 24,466.70. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 80,080.57 and the Nifty 50 at 24,500.90. Similarly, the broader indices also traded in the red in…
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Mandeep Singh leaves Tripura after just one season, captained in all formats in 2024-25

Mandeep Singh leaves Tripura after just one season, captained in all formats in 2024-25

Mandeep Singh has announced his decision to leave Tripura after spending just one year. He joined the team to earn more opportunities in all three formats. Notably, he captained in the domestic season. However, ahead of the next season, he announced the decision to leave. New Delhi: Veteran domestic cricketer Mandeep Singh has parted ways with the Tripura cricket team after just a single season. He leaves the team ahead of the 2025โ€“26 Indian domestic season. The 33-year-old batter, who took on the role of captain across all formats during his stint, confirmed his departure via an Instagram post. "Thank…
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Poland: F-16 fighter jet crashes during Radom Air Show rehearsal, pilot killed

Poland: F-16 fighter jet crashes during Radom Air Show rehearsal, pilot killed

A Polish F-16 crashed during an airshow rehearsal in Radom, killing the pilot and damaging the runway, which led to the cancellation of the August 30โ€“31 Radom Airshow. Warsaw (Poland): A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during a rehearsal for an airshow in Radom, central Poland, on Thursday, killing the pilot. Following the tragedy, organisers announced that the Radom Airshow scheduled for the weekend had been cancelled. The jet went down on the runway at around 1730 GMT, causing damage, according to reports. Government spokesperson Adam Szlapka confirmed the pilotโ€™s death on X, adding that defence minister Wล‚adysล‚aw…
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Amit Shah, JP Nadda slam Congress over โ€˜abuseโ€™ of PM Modiโ€™s mother

Amit Shah, JP Nadda slam Congress over โ€˜abuseโ€™ of PM Modiโ€™s mother

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah called upon Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to issue an apology. The demand for an apology stemmed from what they described as "abuses" directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother during a rally in Bihar. In a video message shared on his official X account, JP Nadda expressed strong condemnation, stating, "The so-called โ€˜Vote Adhikar Yatraโ€™, where the joint platform of the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) was used to abuse the late mother of Prime…
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Alejandro Garnacho set to join Chelsea after fallout with Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim

Alejandro Garnacho set to join Chelsea after fallout with Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim

Alejandro Garnacho will part ways with Manchester United in the upcoming days as his transfer to Chelsea is almost imminent. The London club will release Christopher Nkunku, who is set to join AC Milan. The move will alow Chelsea to complete Garnacho signing. London: Chelsea are set to complete the high-profile signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a deal that marks a significant moment in both clubs' transfer windows. The 21-year-old Argentine international had been told by United head coach Ruben Amorim to find a new club at the end of last season, and he now makes the…
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Neil Bhoopalam on theatre, comedy and performing The Horse at Kamani Auditorium

Neil Bhoopalam on theatre, comedy and performing The Horse at Kamani Auditorium

A still from The Horse | Photo Credit: Neville Sukhia Neil Bhoopalam is one of those actors who has always managed to make his presence felt on stage. Whether it was as the endearing Kaffee in A Few Good Men or as Alexander Ivanov, the dissident who speaks against the regime in the dark, yet funny Every Good Boy Deserves Favour. After regaling the Mumbai audience with The Horse, a political farce which is part of Aadyam Theatre, Neil hopes to recreate the same magic in the capital as well.Directed by Sunil Shanbag, The Horse has been adapted from a…
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After Insta divorce, Dubai princess engaged to French Montana

After Insta divorce, Dubai princess engaged to French Montana

A year after ending her first marriage through a public post on Instagram, Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, is engaged to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. Mahra is the daughter of Dubaiโ€™s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. ย  The "Unforgettable" rapper, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, popped the question to Mahra during Paris Fashion Week in June, shortly after he walked the runway for the first time for the 3.Paradis Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2026 show. ย  According to reports, French, 40, and Mahra, 31, were first linked in October 2024, when the latter shared…
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Amid concerns over Trump’s health, US V-P JD Vance says he is ‘ready to serve’ as President

Amid concerns over Trump’s health, US V-P JD Vance says he is ‘ready to serve’ as President

79-year-old Donald Trump is the oldest person to be sworn in as the President of the US. During his inauguration for the second term in office in January this year, Trump was 78 years old. Washington: Amid concerns over US President Donald Trump's health, his deputy, JD Vance, said on Thursday (local time) that he is to serve as the President of the United States in case a 'tragedy' strikes. However, the 41-year-old reiterated that Trump is in 'incredibly good health' and he has 'incredible energy'. 79-year-old Trump is the oldest person to be sworn in as the President of…
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India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29: What’s its significance, theme and history?

India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29: What’s its significance, theme and history?

India celebrates its National Sports Day on August 29, after the birth anniversary of legendary Hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. Several athletes and public representatives will encourage the citizens will promote the theme throughout the day. New Delhi: India observes National Sports Day on August 29, commemorating the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. He is widely hailed as one of the greatest field hockey players in history. Born in 1905, Dhyan Chand's unmatched skills on the field brought India immense pride, especially during its golden era of Olympic dominance from 1928 to 1936. His influence extended far…
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