"India's Efforts to Secure Affordable Russian Oil Amid Tightening Sanctions" India’s state-owned refiners are expediting payments for Russian crude oil to complete transactions before expanded US sanctions take effect. These refiners now settle payments within two days instead of the usual five, aiming to secure discounted Russian oil while navigating an increasingly restricted global trade environment. The urgency stems from Washington's announcement of stricter sanctions targeting Russia’s oil industry, which are set to take effect next month. Refiners are keen to ensure transactions are completed during the “wind-down” period allowed for pre-sanctioned cargoes. At least 4.4 million barrels of Russian oil are en route to Indian ports like Jamnagar, Chennai, Paradip, and Visakhapatnam. Among these shipments is the tanker Mercury , carrying over 1 million barrels of Russian Urals crude, expected to arrive in Paradip soon. This vessel loaded its cargo in mid-December ...
Social media's impact on the lives of young people has been a topic of intense discussion in recent years. Its widespread use has brought both positive and negative consequences, with concerns growing about how it might be worsening the lives of the youth. This blog will delve into the various ways in which social media can have detrimental effects on the well-being and development of young individuals. The advent of social media platforms has transformed the way young people interact, communicate, and perceive the world around them. While these platforms have provided unprecedented opportunities for connection and self-expression, they have also given rise to a host of challenges that are exacerbating the difficulties of growing up in a digitally connected society. Comparative Self-esteem and Body Image- One of the most prominent negative impacts of social media on youth is the cultivation of comparative self-esteem. Young individuals are bombarded with carefully curated images o...