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More tariffs on countries buying Russian oil can damage Moscow’s economy, bring Putin to table: US official

More tariffs on countries buying Russian oil can damage Moscow’s economy, bring Putin to table: US official

The Trump administration has imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil on top of the 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs announced earlier, bringing the total duties imposed on New Delhi to 50 per cent, with effect from August 27. New York: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday warned that Russia's economy would 'collapse' and bring President Vladimir Putin to the table if Washington and the European Union impose more secondary sanctions on countries that buy crude oil from Moscow. Will bring President Putin to the table In an interview with NBC…
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A far, green country once more: The renaissance of Sri Lankan tourism

A far, green country once more: The renaissance of Sri Lankan tourism

In Vinland Saga, they speak of a faraway place, โ€œa warm and fertile land, untouched by slave-raiders nor the flame of warโ€ โ€” where even the weary might find peace. Tolkien wrote of a similar โ€œfar, green country,โ€ glimpsed on the edge of the world. As the plane slipped below the clouds, I thought of both. Sri Lanka stretched out in shades of green that seemed to multiply the longer I looked. A beautiful unbroken sweep of deep, restless, and endless green, cut only by the blue breath of the Indian Ocean and clouds brushing the horizon. From up here,…
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PM Modi takes last row seat at BJP MPs’ ‘Karyashalla’ in Delhi

PM Modi takes last row seat at BJP MPs’ ‘Karyashalla’ in Delhi

In a surprise gesture , Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a seat in the last row during the two-day BJP MPs workshop, demonstrating his humility as an ordinary BJP MP.The workshop started on Sunday at the Balyogi Auditorium in the Parliament complex to provide basic training to MPs in voting procedures for the Vice Presidential election, scheduled to take place on September 9. ย  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with MPs of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) attended the 'Sansad Karyashala' on Sunday, a two-day workshop organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the MPs to share their…
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Kareena Kapoor slays in silver saree at Birmingham event

Kareena Kapoor slays in silver saree at Birmingham event

Excitement gripped Birmingham as Bollywood icon Kareena Kapoor Khan made a stunning appearance at a store launch event on Saturday. Soho Road remained abuzz with frenzied activity as fans turned out in hundreds to catch a glimpse of the diva. ย  The 44-year-old actress made a stunning appearance in a custom Manish Malhotra saree with intricate silver sequins work, leaving fans in awe. She completed her iconic look with a chic halter-neck blouse, diamond earrings and matching bangles, dark eyes, and shimmery lips. The actor wore her hair in loose waves that added a dreamy, romantic touch to her sultry…
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Mohammad Nawaz creates history with hat trick in tri-series final against Afghanistan

Mohammad Nawaz creates history with hat trick in tri-series final against Afghanistan

Mohammad Nawaz took a hat trick in the tri-series final against Afghanistan as he weaved his magic with the ball. Nawaz has become just the third Pakistani player to have taken a hat-trick in the format. New Delhi: Mohammad Nawaz wreaked havoc against Afghanistan in the tri-series final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium as he took a hat trick in the clash on Sunday, September 7. Nawaz put the Afghanistan batters in major trouble with his brilliant bowling outing in the defence of 141.ย  Nawaz has become the third Pakistani bowler to have taken a hat trick in T20I cricket,…
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Pakistan register biggest T20I win over Afghanistan, clinch tri-series ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan register biggest T20I win over Afghanistan, clinch tri-series ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan clinched the tri-series in the build-up for the Asia Cup that gets underway on September 9. The Men in Green made light work of the Afghanistan team with a record-breaking 75-run win at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. New Delhi: Pakistan put up a brilliant show in their preparations for the Asia Cup 2025 as they steamrolled Afghanistan for a huge 75-run win in the final of the tri-series that also featured the UAE. Two days ahead of the tournament, the Men in Green put up a strong performance with Mohammad Nawaz picking up a hat-trick and a five-wicket…
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India breeze past South Korea to clinch Asia Cup 2025, qualify for World Cup 2026

India breeze past South Korea to clinch Asia Cup 2025, qualify for World Cup 2026

India breezed past South Korea in the final of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 with a 4-1 win. Dilpreet Singh scored twice as India won the Asia Cup for the fourth time. New Delhi: India defeated South Korea in the final of the Hockey Asia Cup with a dominating performance at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium. The Indians produced their top game to win the Asia Cup final 4-1. With this victory, India have also qualified for the Hockey World Cup 2026. India unleashed their top game against the Koreans, who are the most successful team in the history of the…
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England break India’s ODI world record, register biggest win in format against South Africa

England break India’s ODI world record, register biggest win in format against South Africa

England thrashed South Africa in the third ODI as they shattered India's world record in the clash at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. The Three Lions earned a consolation win after having lost the ODI series against the Proteas. New Delhi: England have shattered India's ODI world record with their huge win over South Africa in the third ODI of the home series. The Three Lions defeated the Proteas by a record margin of 342 runs in the dead rubber at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, as they shot the Proteas out for just 72. England have shattered India's world record for…
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Sincaraz meet at Flushing Meadows as tennis sees two new stars post the Big Three

Sincaraz meet at Flushing Meadows as tennis sees two new stars post the Big Three

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have swept all the previous seven Grand Slams and are set to add another one to their cabinet as the 'Sincaraz' rivalry takes center stage in tennis. There is a lot at stake in New York for the US Open final New Delhi: Never before in the Open Era of tennis, two same players have met each other at three consecutive Grand Slam finals in a single season. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have gone miles ahead of the rest of the pack in taking over the reins from the tennis' Big Three. The US…
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Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz H2H record ahead of US Open 2025 final meeting

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz H2H record ahead of US Open 2025 final meeting

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz meet each other in another Grand Slam final as New York is set to witness the two stars in the US Open 2025 summit clash. Sinner and Alcaraz have met each other 14 times with Alcaraz enjoying an upper hand over the Italian. New Delhi: It's 'Sincaraz' time again as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz meet each other in another final of a Grand Slam. The two emerging stars have seemingly taken the baton from the Big Three and are looking to dominate the sport with their dominating performances. Sinner and Alcaraz now meet each…
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