Business
Alessandro des Dorides, the Chief Executive Officer of Nayara Energy, has resigned following the European Union’s sanctions that directly impact the company’s operations. Nayara Energy, a major Indian private refiner partly owned by Russia’s Rosneft, operates the Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, which processes 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The EU imposed restrictions
International
A Russian passenger aircraft carrying nearly 50 people crashed on Thursday in the Amur region, close to the town of Tynda. The Antonov An-24 aircraft lost contact with air traffic control during its approach to the airport, prompting an immediate search operation. No Survivors Found Emergency teams located the wreckage on a hillside approximately 16 […]
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Russia’s government has sharply downplayed expectations for any breakthrough in upcoming peace negotiations with Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed hopes of a miraculous agreement, saying that under current conditions, a rapid resolution is “hardly possible.” Russia insists it will continue to pursue its strategic aims regardless of talks. Civilian
International
United States Senator Lindsey Graham has issued a strong warning to countries buying discounted Russian oil, specifically naming India, China, and Brazil. He threatened to impose 100% tariffs on imports from these nations, accusing them of helping fund Russia’s war efforts by purchasing crude oil at below-market prices. “We’ll Crush Your Economy,” Says Graham Speaking […]
International
Russian President Vladimir Putin held an unexpected meeting at the Kremlin with Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The visit came amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional conflict dynamics. Discussions Focus on Nuclear and Regional Stability During the meeting, Larijani outlined Iran’s assessment of
International
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine but made it clear that any talks must align with Russia’s core objectives in the conflict. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin prefers a diplomatic resolution, but not at the cost of compromising on key goals. The announcement comes at a […]
International
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has extended a fresh proposal to Russia for a new round of ceasefire talks next week, aiming to accelerate efforts toward ending the ongoing conflict. The announcement comes as Ukraine faces continued military pressure and international calls for de-escalation. The proposal was conveyed by National Security and Defence Council
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Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has asserted that India is fully capable of meeting its energy needs even if Russian oil imports are cut off due to possible Western sanctions. Addressing concerns raised over potential secondary sanctions, Puri said India has prepared well by building a diverse and flexible sourcing strategy. Supply Diversification at […]