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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it will not renew waiver allowing India to buy Russian oil

Workers on a tugboat guide the Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin as it arrives at the oil terminal in the port of Matanzas, northwestern Cuba, on March 31, 2026. (AFP) Washington will not extend sanctions waivers allowing countries to purchase Russian and Iranian energy, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday. India was a […]

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it will not renew waiver allowing India to buy Russian oil

ndia was a key beneficiary of the sanctions waivers, which attracted significant criticism by US politicians. Workers on a tugboat guide the Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin as it arrives at the oil terminal in the port of Matanzas, northwestern Cuba, on March 31, 2026. (AFP) Washington will not extend sanctions waivers allowing countries to

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Israel-Iran war LIVE: Pakistani delegation, led by Army chief Munir, reaches Iran for peace talks

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia before a possible second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks; U.S. says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), Chinese state media said, as a string of leaders

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Why Kalam Academy is the Right Choice for Your Learning Journey

From Dreams to Reality: Your Journey Begins at Kalam Academy Digital Marketing & Web Development Course in Ranchi – Learn Real-World Skills in 3 Months In today’s fast-growing digital world, having practical skills is more important than just theoretical knowledge. If you are looking to build a strong career, a Digital Marketing and Web Development

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Will vote against delimitation: INDIA bloc

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reiterates Opposition’s stance that it is not against women’s reservation, but will not allow delimitation provisions to pass Congress president Malikarjun Kharge, with the after India bloc All party meeting to discuss a united strategy regarding the Women’s Reservation Bill and parliamentary seat expansion at Kharge’s residence in New Delhi on

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Indian startup ESOP buybacks in Q1 2026 beat 2024 and 2025: $2 Bn liquidity since 2020

ESOP buybacks, liquidity, and payout programs were a common trend during 2021 to 2022, a period widely seen as a golden phase for Indian startups due to strong venture capital inflows. However, the momentum began to slow in 2023 in terms of the number of buybacks and declined further in 2024 and 2025 in terms

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Proptech startup Helium raises angel funding from Albinder Dhindsa, Kunal Shah, others

Helium, a residential rental platform focused on gated society apartments, has raised Rs 5 crore in an angel funding round from startup founders and operators including Albinder Dhindsa, Kunal Shah, Pankaj Chaddah, Mohit Gupta, Akriti Chopra, Gunjan Patidar, and Nitin Gupta.  The proceeds will be used to expand across Bengaluru and increase supply in gated

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Uber says bike taxis aren’t hurting autos, calls for clear rules

Ride-hailing major Uber has said that bike taxis are not impacting the business of auto-rickshaws in India, even as the segment faces growing resistance from driver unions and regulators. According to a recent blog post by Uber’s policy and research team, shared with various media, bike taxis and autos serve different use cases and are

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