Just like the SPR creates storage reserves, there is now a need to create another SPR- Strategic Pricing Reserves. (AI image) By Col Rajeev Agarwal (Retired), Senior Research Consultant, CRFWith the signing of the MoU by President Trump and President Pezeshkian on 16 June and the operationalisation of the Roadmap of 60 days, there is…
Mallika Sagar will be a familiar and significant presence when the IPL 2026 auction unfolds on Tuesday, December 16. For many fans, her presence in the room has become part of the modern IPL auction experience. Yet behind that composed exterior lies a journey that is both unusual and groundbreaking. Born in Mumbai in 1975,…
Wake up with a clear mind, lady! The planets are here for you as you deal with career decisions, romantic encounters, or just some “me time” to recharge your batteries. Take the good stuff, walk with confidence, and take full control of your day. You possess the charm to turn it into a fantastic one!…
Mexico’s Raul Jimenez celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) The 2026 FIFA World Cup got off to a dramatic start in Mexico City as co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in…
This day calls for a soft heart, even when you feel like protecting yourself. You don’t need to force your way through anything. A gentle yes spoken with clarity is more powerful than a loud no shouted in defence. Today, notice where your fear is making you resist things that actually feel right. Not every…
We value speed and simplicity. Traditional harmoniums require space, regular tuning, and care, which can feel like a lot in a fast-paced digital lifestyle. Web harmoniums, on the other hand, are instantly accessible. You just open your laptop, launch a browser, and start playing. There is no setup or maintenance involved, making the entire experience…
LDL works like trucks unloading cholesterol right into artery walls. HDL steps in as the cleanup team, hauling it back out. When LDL climbs past 100 mg/dL and HDL drops below 40 mg/dL for men or 50 for women, plaque wins out. Triglycerides topping 150 mg/dL alongside low HDL stir up real danger. They tie…
TOI Correspondent from London: A British man has admitted raping a Sikh woman “who he thought was Muslim” at her home.John Ashby (32), of no fixed abode, admitted charges of rape, robbery, strangulation and racially/religiously aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday.He changed his plea to guilty on the second…
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has rolled out stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) norms for cryptocurrency exchanges, making live selfie verification and geographical tracking mandatory during user onboarding, according to guidelines issued on January 8, PTI reported. Under the updated framework, crypto exchanges are classified as Virtual Digital Asset (VDA)…
Lucknow Super Giants’ skipper Rishabh Pant and teammates. (ANI Photo) LUCKNOW: Lucknow Super Giants return to the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday needing more than a win — what they need is a course correction. LSG have lost four of their first six matches, including a 54-run defeat to Punjab Kings in their previous outing, and…
NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) moon rocket with the Orion spacecraft slowly rolls back towards the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Nasa on Thursday unveiled an updated launch schedule for its Artemis II mission, saying the agency is “on…
India plans to reduce direct imports of Russian crude from late November following the introduction of new US sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, which come into effect on November 21. Analysts expect Indian refiners—responsible for over half of the country’s Russian crude used in petrol and diesel production—to comply with the sanctions.According to maritime intelligence…
Ankit Batra, the Vedic priest who officiated Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha’s wedding, has revealed some interesting details about the ceremony. He shared that Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann danced during the baraat and even carried Raghav on their shoulders. Parineeti had also secretly recorded a song as a surprise for Raghav. Parineeti Chopra and…
Sai Sudharsan has made a light-hearted comment on the fact that there will be ‘tea’ before ‘lunch’ in the Guwahati Test. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Team India and South Africa are preparing for an unusual practice in the second Test in Guwahati, where play will begin 30 minutes early and the traditional break sequence will be…
KOLKATA: The anxious wait to know whether they are eligible to vote or not is set to end on Monday for 27.2 lakh people in Bengal — out of around 60 lakh under adjudication — after Election Commission publishes the first supplementary voters’ list.Around 8.6% of 7 crore people — close to 60 lakh —…
America is digging deeper into its emergency oil reserves as the fallout from the war with Iran continues to squeeze global energy supplies. Since the conflict began, the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has lost about 50 million barrels, as the Trump administration seeks to offset supply shortages and ease pressure from rising fuel prices. These…
For Libra Ascendant, Jupiter’s move into Cancer in 2026 is one of those transits that can change the tone of life in a visible way. Cancer is your 10th house, the house of career, status, recognition, authority and karma. It is also Jupiter’s exaltation sign, so the planet becomes very strong here.That sounds promising, and…
![‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office collection day 31 [LIVE]: Can Ranveer Singh film rake in Rs. 118 crore to beat ‘Pushpa 2’s collection?](https://vknewstoday.in/wp-content/uploads/1776679957_photo.jpg "‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office collection day 31 [LIVE]: Can Ranveer Singh film rake in Rs. 118 crore to beat ‘Pushpa 2’s collection?")
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ box office collection Day 33 live tracking shows the film reaching a total India net of Rs. 1,115.85 crore. After a strong Day 32 collection of Rs. 5.20 crore, the Ranveer Singh and R. Madhavan starrer has hit a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,756 crore. Directed by Aditya Dhar, this spy…
Representative image (AP Photo) With just a month to go for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over millions of fans across Asia, raising a critical question — will nearly one-third of the global population be able to watch football’s biggest spectacle?Swathes of football-crazy regions, including India, China…
Two pilots were killed after a Sukhoi‑30MKI fighter aircraft crashed during a training mission in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, the Indian Air Force said on Friday. GUWAHATI: Two pilots were killed after a Sukhoi‑30MKI fighter aircraft crashed during a training mission in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, the Indian Air Force said on Friday. The twin-engine…
