India’s love for Russian oil continues? State refiners pick non-sanctioned crude at higher discounts; but will Moscow remain top supplier?

Indian refiners are now securing non-sanctioned Russian crude at attractive discounts, with some deals fetching $5 per barrel below Dated Brent. This strategic shift follows US sanctions on major Russian oil firms. While overall imports remain controlled, select companies are resuming purchases, navigating evolving sanctions and ongoing trade discussions with Washington.

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Taylor Swift drops new ‘The Eras Tour: The Final Show’, confirms the ‘Tortured Poets Department’ setlist

Taylor Swift is bringing her monumental ‘Eras’ tour to the big screen with ‘The Eras Tour: The Final Show,’ featuring the complete ‘Tortured Poets Department’ set and all new songs. A teaser trailer has been released, building immense fan excitement. Following the film, a docuseries, ‘The End of an Era,’ will offer behind-the-scenes glimpses of…

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CBSE issues detailed SOPs for Class 10, 12 practical exams: Strict timelines, geo-tagged photos, no change in marks allowed

CBSE has issued new rules for Class 10 and 12 practical exams for the 2025-26 academic year. Schools must conduct exams within strict deadlines. Marks upload must be done the same day. Class 10 practicums are school-based. Class 12 will have external examiners and observers. Batch sizes are capped, and geo-tagged photos are mandatory.

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Maharashtra NEET PG round 1 selection list released: Check direct link to download here

The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the NEET PG 2025 Round 1 provisional selection list, marking a key step in the revised state counselling process. A total of 5,788 candidates have been shortlisted under the state quota and must follow updated deadlines, financial rules and reporting protocols. The streamlined two-round schedule covers seat matrix publication,…

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Nagpur University: First woman vice-chancellor in 102-year history

Nagpur University has appointed Manali Makarand Kshirsagar as its first woman vice-chancellor, a historic moment since its 1923 inception. An alumna with a PhD in computer science, Kshirsagar’s selection by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat marks a significant step towards inclusive leadership. Her five-year tenure, commencing Wednesday, signals a new era of academic reform for the…

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