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Crude Diplomacy Debacle

Good morning. India’s bargain-hunting for discounted Russian oil—saving $3.7 billion since 2022—has drawn ire from Trump’s camp, accusing Delhi of bankrolling Putin’s war. Meanwhile, India’s shrugging it off like a shopper at a geopolitical outlet mall: “Neutrality saves rupees, and we’ve got bills to pay.” Caught between cheap crude and Western frowns, it’s a high-stakes game of price tags vs. principles. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 80599.91 -0.72% ▼ NIFTY 50 24565.35 -0.82% ▼ NASDAQ 20650.133 -2.24% ▲...

Good morning. A tragic case in Delhi takes a suspicious turn as police backtrack on their ‘gas cylinder explosion’ theory following an Odisha student’s death from burns. What began as a domestic accident claim now smolders with allegations of harassment and possible foul play, leaving authorities scrambling to rewrite their script—and the public demanding answers hotter than the initial flames. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 80599.91 -0.72% ▼ NIFTY 50 24565.35 -0.82% ▼ NASDAQ 20650.133 -2.24% ▼ USD to INR...

Good morning. Donald Trump cheers reports of India ditching Russian oil like a fan applauding a rumor, but New Delhi’s energy shopping cart remains murky. Once scooping up discounted crude post-Ukraine sanctions, India’s pragmatism often overrides geopolitical pressure. With officials silent, the "good step" may just be wishful thinking—proving that in global oil chess, the queen still follows the price tag. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 80599.91 -0.72% ▼ NIFTY 50 24565.35 -0.82% ▼ NASDAQ 20650.133 -2.24%...

Good morning. Trade relations take a twist as the U.S. slaps a 25% tariff on Indian imports starting Friday, plus a penalty for India’s Russian oil purchases. It’s like a double whammy for India, caught between boosting U.S. production and navigating sanctions. Looks like diplomacy just got a lot more expensive! MARKET ▲ SENSEX 81481.86 0.18% ▲ NIFTY 50 24855.05 0.14% ▲ NASDAQ 21129.674 0.15% ▲ USD to INR 87.65 0.00% ▲ Larsen And Toubro 3665.10 4.85 ▼ Tata Motors 668.45 -3.45 Data is provided...

Good morning. TCS, the IT giant, is handing out pink slips to 12,000 employees this year, leaving many wondering what’s next. While the company cites restructuring for market demands, specifics on support for those affected remain hazy. As the tech industry tightens its belt, all eyes are on whether TCS will live up to its reputation for employee care. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 81463.09 -0.88% ▼ NIFTY 50 24837 -0.90% ▲ NASDAQ 21108.316 0.24% ▲ USD to INR 86.457 0.00% ▲ Cipla 1532.50 3.00 ▼ Bajaj...

Good morning. The devastating collapse of a Rajasthan school during heavy rains has left a community shattered, exposing cracks in both the walls and the system. Families mourn their lost children, while authorities scramble to ensure such tragedies don’t repeat. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 81463.09 -0.88% ▼ NIFTY 50 24837 -0.90% ▲ NASDAQ 21108.316 0.24% ▲ USD to INR 86.457 0.10% ▲ Cipla 1532.50 3.00 ▼ Bajaj Finance 913.75 -4.71 Data is provided by Yahoo Finance. *Stock data as of market close. NATION...

Good morning. Mumbai’s monsoon drama took a wild turn when an Air India plane skidded off a rain-soaked runway, prompting the IMD to issue a yellow alert. With heavy showers predicted for Thane and Raigad, brace for possible waterlogging and traffic chaos—essentially, a real-life soap opera, but with more puddles. Stay dry out there! MARKET ▲ SENSEX 82340.43 0.17% ▲ NIFTY 50 25115.55 0.10% ▲ NASDAQ 20974.174 0.38% ▲ USD to INR 86.3175 0.16% ▲ Eternal 302.95 11.50 ▼ Shriram Finance 644 -1.78...

Good morning. PM Modi is touching down in the UK this week, with a Free Trade Agreement and boosting bilateral ties topping the agenda. India’s growing tech and pharma sectors could get a major boost, while climate change and cultural swaps are also on the table. It’s a Cup of Tee that could brew a stronger future for both nations. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 81757.73 -0.61% ▼ NIFTY 50 24968.4 -0.57% ▲ NASDAQ 20895.656 0.05% ▲ USD to INR 86.3 0.20% ▲ Wipro 266.95 2.44 ▼ Axis Bank 1099.30 -5.22 Data is...