‘No choice’: Asian nations tap Russian oil under US waivers amid Middle East war

Representative image (AI-generated) With the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies, several Asian countries are turning to Russian oil to fill the gap caused by the Iran war.Energy-starved nations in the region are taking advantage of US sanction waivers to secure Russian crude, Bloomberg reported. The Philippines recently received its first…

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DRDO INMAS Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for graduate, diploma training posts, direct link here

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited applications for Apprentice posts at the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi. The recruitment drive offers training opportunities to graduate and diploma holders in relevant disciplines, aiming to provide hands-on experience in defence research environments.The apprenticeship will be governed under the Apprentices Act,…

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The Rise of Smart, Connected, and Safety-Driven Vehicle Accessories

This article is authored by Vishal Kaul, CEO, Uno Minda Aftermarket.India’s automotive ecosystem is undergoing a significant transformation. As one of the largest automotive markets in the world, India is experiencing rapid change fuelled by rising vehicle ownership rates, growing use of digital technologies, and greater emphasis on road safety measures. According to ICRA, automotive…

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HDFC sacks employees for AT1 bond mis-selling

MUMBAI: HDFC Bank has terminated three employees, including senior executives, after an internal probe into the alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse AT-1 bonds to NRI clients at its UAE operations. The action follows regulatory scrutiny and investor complaints. Shares of the bank closed down 2.4%, continuing Thursday’s decline following the sudden resignation of the bank’s…

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Are you reading books? Here’s what you might be protecting without realising

As reading quietly fades into a task-driven activity, students risk losing more than a habit—they lose a powerful way to steady their minds. Drawing on research and neuroscience, the story explores how reading regulates the nervous system, builds empathy, and deepens thinking, even as digital distractions and academic pressures steadily push books out of students’…

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Pakistan says it will repay remaining $1.5 billion loan to UAE by April 23 amid IMF funding hopes

Pakistan has expressed hopes to repay the remaining $1.5 billion of the total $3.5 billion loan to UAE by April 23. This comes ahead of an expected $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following recent discussions in Washington.Spokesperson for the State Bank of Pakistan, country’s central bank told PTI, “Pakistan has repaid…

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US Education Department signals policy shift in college admissions, costs, and job outcomes

Trump administration pushes shift in US higher education policies, says Education Department The US Department of Education has issued a press statement outlining key shifts in higher education policy under the Trump administration. The statement presents a strong critique of past practices in colleges and universities, particularly around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), admissions processes,…

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IGNOU June TEE revised tentative datesheet 2026 released: Direct link to download here

IGNOU date sheet 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially released the tentative date sheet for its June 2026 Term-End Examinations on the official website, ignou.ac.in. Students registered for various courses can now check the schedule and plan their preparation accordingly. The date sheet was made available as part of the university’s…

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