Three Indians among crew on Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by US off Venezuelan coast
The Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera, which was seized by the United States (US) forces on Wednesday in the North Atlantic, consisted three Indians among the crew. The vessel, which was linked to Venezuelan oil shipments, had a multinational crew that includes Indians, Russians and Ukrainian nationals.
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Tilak Varma ruled out of first three New Zealand T20Is after undergoing surgery for abdominal issue
Star India batter Tilak Varma has officially been ruled out of the first three T20Is of the upcoming multi-format white-ball series against New Zealand. It is worth noting that the Men in Blue are slated to take on the Black Caps across three ODIs and five T20I matches. Ahead of the series, India will be without the services of Tilak Varma for the first three T20Is. It is interesting to note that Tilak underwent surgery for an abdominal issue and is currently in recovery.
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Yastika Bhatia ruled out of WPL 2026 due to injury, Gujarat Giants share heartfelt video ahead of new season
In a major blow for WPL (Women’s Premier League) franchise Gujarat Giants, 25-year-old wicket keeper batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the upcoming edition of the tournament. It is worth noting that Bhatia was roped in by Gujarat Giants for Rs 50 lakh.
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Begging bowl to selling jets: Pakistan Defence Minister’s ‘miracle plan’ to ditch IMF draws mockery
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has become a laughing stock over his latest remarks about Islamabad’s “strategy” to get rid of IMF loans. This time, Asif has made a claim that might leave even economists stunned. He said that demand for Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jet is increasing “like a storm” after Operation Sindoor, and that Pakistan will become so capable that it will no longer need to beg the IMF for financial assistance.
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‘Determined to learn from this mistake’: Harry Brook issues apology for nightclub incident on New Zealand tour
Star England batter Harry Brook has been a major talking point in the media throughout the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series. One of the biggest talking points about Brook came from an incident that happened before the Ashes. The star batter was involved in a confrontation with a nightclub bouncer on the eve of an ODI during England’s New Zealand tour ahead of the Ashes.
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Prince Narula finally breaks silence on viral ‘arrest’ video, reveals truth behind the clip
Prince Narula, actor and former Bigg Boss contestant, has finally reacted to his ‘arrest’ video that has been going viral since morning. A clip circulating on social media showed Narula being held by cops and taken away.
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Lindsey Graham: US Senator who once called Trump a jackass, now brings bill seeking 500% tariff on India
US President Donald Trump has greenlit a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, a move that would give him what lawmakers describe as significant leverage over nations such as India and China to curb their imports of discounted crude from Moscow.
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Why Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu called PM Modi: Key points from their discussion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone on January 7, exchanging warm New Year greetings and extending wishes of peace and prosperity for the people of both nations. The official release from the Prime Minister’s Office said that the leaders discussed ways to strengthen the India-Israel strategic partnership, grounded in shared democratic values, mutual trust, and a forward-looking vision.
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US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a 2 week chase – how this move could heighten tensions with Russia
The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Marinera, in the North Atlantic Ocean after tracking the vessel for more than two weeks, amid reports that Moscow had attempted to shield the ship by deploying naval forces as an escort.
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Jana Nayagan’s release date postponed, Thalapathy Vijay’s movie’s distributor announces
Amid the ongoing row over certification delays, Thalapathy Vijay’s much-awaited film Jana Nayagan has been postponed. Distributors of the film in Europe and Malaysia confirmed the development in a post on X on January 7. The film was originally scheduled to release on January 9.
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