Betul (Goa): Reliance Industries Ltd, India’s biggest buyer of Russian crude oil, has not bought any barrels from Kremlin in January so far, while state-run refiners have stepped up imports prompted by discounts hitting some USD 7 per barrel, almost triple the level seen in mid-2025. Reliance, which was touted as the world’s biggest buyer…
New Delhi: India ushered in its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand display of its cultural diversity, economic growth, and military prowess that included missiles, warplanes, newly-raised units and lethal weapon systems used during Operation Sindoor. President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen,…
New Delhi: Actor R Madhavan, who was among 131 individuals recognised with Padma Awards 2026, said it’s not just an award for him but a responsibility, and he will carry the honour with “dignity, sincerity, and a deep sense of commitment”. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, for his contributions to…
Patna: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday said that the state administration’s top priority is to provide one crore government jobs and other employment opportunities by 2030. The governor, after unfurling the national flag on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, addressed a gathering at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan. He also took the salute…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashoka Chakra, to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS). The President presented the award to Shukla at the Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path, the centrepiece…
New Delhi: India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand display of its military might on the Kartavya Path, which included missiles, newly raised units, elite marching contingents, and various indigenous weapon systems that were used during Operation Sindoor. President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and President of the European Commission,…
Washington: US Senator Ted Cruz has accused President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and White House trade adviser Peter Navarro of delaying a proposed trade agreement with India, according to purported leaked audio recordings cited in an Axios report. In phone calls with donors, the Texas Republican is heard saying he has been “battling”…
New Delhi: The national capital woke up to clear skies and a chilly morning on Republic Day, with the city’s primary weather station, Safdarjung, recording a low of 4.2 degrees Celsius, down more than two notches from the previous day. In Ayanagar, the mercury settled at 3.6 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was 4.3 degrees…
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer unfurled the national flag here to commemorate the Republic Day celebrations. The southern state is celebrating the Republic Day for the first time in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati at Nelapadu village. Following the flag hoisting, the Governor inspected the march past of various contingents.
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has awarded 56 individuals, including Adil Hussain Shah, a victim of the Pahalgam terror attack, who lost his life while trying to save tourists in April 2025, officials said on Sunday. The recipients come from various backgrounds and have been honoured for their significant contributions in different fields, as…
