‘India never depended on any country’s permission’: Centre on US waiver on Russian oil purchase

The Centre on Saturday said India will continue to purchase crude oil from whichever source offers the most competitive prices, even as tensions persist along the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran-US-Israel war.

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Thalapathy Vijay’s wife Sangeetha seeks separation, requests interim home in Chennai

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay (popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay) is facing a legal case filed by his wife, Sangeetha Vijay. She has asked the District Court in Chengalpattu to allow her to keep living in their family home in Neelankarai, Chennai, while their divorce case is ongoing.

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Days before US hit IRIS Dena, Iran asked India to dock IRIS Lavan at Kochi: Sources

Days before US hit IRIS Dena, Iran asked India to dock IRIS Lavan at Kochi: Sources

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Badshah in trouble as Haryana Women’s Commission summons him over ‘Tateeree’ song lyrics

Rapper Badshah’s latest song Tateeree, has found itself in controversy almost immediately after its release. The song, released on March 1, has already managed to garner almost five million views. While the song is enjoying the popularity it deserves, it has also landed in trouble with several people accusing the rapper of using objectionable lyrics in the song. 

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Rohit Shetty house firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 13th accused Praveen Lonkar

In a major breakthrough in the firing case involving Rohit Shetty, the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested the 13th accused, who has been identified as Praveen Lonkar. Praveen has been remanded to Crime Branch custody till March 16 by a court after being produced before it. 

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‘Multipolarity a lasting reality, dynamics shifting in the West’: S Jaishankar at Raisina Dialogue

Global multipolarity has now become an irreversible reality due to shared historical experiences, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday, adding that dynamics have shifted among the Western allies, signalling a changing world order.

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Glenn Phillips hopes Jasprit Bumrah has an off day in T20 World Cup final, ‘He’s also a human’

Jasprit Bumrah was the difference between the two teams as India defended 253 runs against England to win by just seven runs. In a match where 499 runs were scored in 40 overs, Bumrah conceded only 33 runs in his four overs. No doubt he will be key once again in the final but New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips is hoping that India’s best bowler has an off day in the final on Sunday (March 8) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Congress delegation meets Iran’s representative in Delhi, expresses condolences on Khamenei’s death

A delegation from the Congress party on Friday visited the Iran Culture House in New Delhi and met the representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India. During the meeting, the delegation expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.

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Trump wants Kurds to join fight against Iran: Who are they and why the US needs them | EXPLAINED

As the situation in the Middle East continues to rage on with the war between the United States (US) and Iran entering day 7, President Donald Trump has backed the Kurdish fighters and said it would be “wonderful” if the ethnic group decides to join the conflict in the Gulf. 

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ICC confirms match officials for India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final on Sunday

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the match officials for the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and New Zealand. The summit clash is scheduled to take place on March 8 (Sunday) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will serve as the on-field umpires for the high-octane encounter.

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