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India to keep buying Russian oil despite Trump remarks: Report
NEW DELHI — India will continue purchasing discounted oil from Russia despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that New Delhi would halt such imports, according to multiple media reports Saturday. The New York Times, citing two senior...

“Siraj is that man for India” - Nasser Hussain compares pacer with former England star amid ENG vs IND 2025 5th Test
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has praised Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj for his relentless effort, comparing him to his former teammate Darren Gough for his ability to uplift the team when needed most. Hussain finds it impressive that...

3 important things India must do on Day 4 of the 5th ENG vs IND 2025 Test ft. using Ravindra Jadeja's bowling
The fifth Test between India and England is into its final innings at The Oval in London. In all likelihood, Day 4 of the Test on Sunday, August 3 will be the final day of cricket in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. England need 324 runs to clinch...

Where Are Triumph Motorcycles Made, And Who Owns The Company Today?
British motorcycle maker Triumph may not make it to the list of the world's largest motorcycle companies. What is undeniable, however, is that the company has cemented its position as a premium, lifestyle-focused motorcycle brand that has produced...

Microsoft becomes $4 trillion company, TCS lays off 12,000 employees, Apple’s record iPhone growth, Xiaomi and Vivo’s new phone and other top tech news of the week
This week in the world of technology, Microsoft officially joined chip maker Nvidia to surpass $4 trillion in market cap valuation. Apple posted a strong third-quarter performance for fiscal 2025, with record June quarter revenue of $94 billion,...

BD RMG to face 36.5pc tariff in US market: BGMEA
Bangladeshi-made readymade garment exports to the USA will face tariff at a rate of 36.5 per cent which includes 20 per cent reciprocal and existing 16.5 per cent tariff. The local RMG exports to its largest destination would get conditional duty...

“Teams hate dealing with the Red Sox” - MLB insider discusses how Boston’s trade silence could boost Rangers wild card advances for postseason
After failing to make the playoffs in 2024, the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers are looking to make the postseason this season. With the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros well placed to win their respective divisions, both teams' best bet of...

Canadian Open 2025 Schedule Day 8: TV schedule, start time, order of play and live streaming details | National Bank Open
Players will fight for a spot in the quarterfinals of singles on Day 8 (Sunday, August 3) of the Canadian Open 2025. The American trio of Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe headline the day's order of play on the men's side in Toronto....

Yamaha Motorcycles: Where Are They Made And Who Owns The Company?
One thing many motorcycle enthusiasts can agree on is that when it comes to bikes, few motorcycle brands can make them as good as Yamaha. You have your YZF-R1s, FZR750Rs, and TZ750s, all Yamahas that, granted, might cost a small fortune, but are...
India’s logistics cost will be down to less than 10% by December: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addressing at a programme in Mangalagiri on August 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday (August 2, 2025) expressed confidence that India’s...

On a health kick, FMCG companies chase sugar-free rush
Bengaluru | Kolkata: When over half of colas sold in India have gone low or completely sugar-free (as per PepsiCo's lead bottler Varun Beverages), can packaged food be left behind? While low-sugar or sugar-free food products may not be dominating...

India to keep buying Russian oil defying Trump
Indian officials deny policy change on Russian oil imports Trump has threatened tariffs on Russian oil buyers Russia remains India's top oil supplier, providing 35% of imports India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite US President Donald...

Hong Kong seeks to broaden its economic relationship with Oman
MUSCAT: Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China, is seeking to establish a strong business and trade relationship with GCC countries, including the Sultanate of Oman. Speaking to the Observer recently, Simon Chan, Director-General at...

Big Tech continues to hire in India even as local majors downsize
Indian IT services majors may be trimming their workforce, but for Big Tech, it’s still hiring season in India. Global giants under the FAAMNG umbrella – Facebook parent Meta, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google – have grown their India...

Tulsi to tomatoes — Delhi balconies are the site of a growing green revolution
Across Delhi-NCR, a growing number of residents from students to working professionals and retirees are nurturing green spaces in their balconies, terraces and window sills. A city constrained for space, water, clean air and soil now wants to be a...

Choose stable Rs 40K per month job or support wife's failing business? Mumbai man's dilemma goes viral: 'Been broke once ...'
A 26-year-old man from Mumbai recently turned to the online community of Reddit for guidance on a dilemma that has consumed his thoughts—whether to leave his steady job for a chance to expand his wife’s flourishing digital marketing company. The...

OPEC+ slated to increase oil output in bid to regain market share
The leading members of the OPEC+ oil cartel have placed priority on regaining market share over price stability in recent months - Copyright AFP/File Valentine CHAPUIS Pol-Malo LE BRIS Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+...

Amid clean energy push, India a green flag for climate investors
India is rapidly emerging as a key destination for climate capital, driven by rising demand for clean electric alternatives and a growing push from heavy industries towards zero-emission technologies. The country has attracted more than $2 billion...
From India to Simcoe County: Sharma keen on community
Prerna Sharma, who studied at Georgian College in Barrie, has been hired by Town of Collingwood as its new economic development manager She moved halfway across the world to pursue higher education and has now settled in Collingwood. Village Media...

How India ties into Suzuki Australia's EV plans
Suzuki Australia is gearing up for an onslaught of electrified vehicles, and it says its parent company’s Indian operations will be key to getting such cars into local showrooms. Maruti Suzuki is an Indian subsidiary of the Suzuki Motor...