"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 ...
In a proud ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan, President Droupadi Murmu awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award to standout athletes for their remarkable performances in 2023. Among the recipients were cricket sensation Mohammed Shami, archers Ojas Pravin Deotale and Aditi Gopichand Swami, and wrestler Antim Panghal. Mohammed Shami, the star Indian pacer, emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup, securing 24 scalps and setting new records. In an exclusive statement before the ceremony, Shami expressed his joy, emphasizing the significance of the Arjuna Award in his career. "I am happy that I have been nominated for this award. It is like a dream for me to get this award because my whole life I have seen many people receiving this award," said Shami. Para-archer Sheetal Devi Aditi Swami, known for her outstanding performance in last year's Para Asian Games, also received the prestigious award. Sheetal's remarkable victory in the women's...