India eyes diversification of crude oil sources; Piyush Goyal says would ‘love’ high-quality coking coal from US

Goyal said India can produce goods in areas where US manufacturers may not be competitive. India is looking to diversify its sources of crude oil, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said. Goyal’s comments assume significance in light of the India-US trade deal joint statement which lowers tariffs on Indian exports to 18%. The Donald Trump…

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Barun Sobti: ‘Men have a problem with stronger women’: ‘Kohrra 2’ star Barun Sobti calls out patriarchy in the film industry and real life |

Barun Sobti stars in ‘Kohrra Season 2’ as a cop under a female boss (Mona Singh), highlighting men’s struggles with women in authority—a real issue, even in films. ‘Kohrra Season 1’ boosted his career; he’s also in ‘Asur’, ‘Raat Jawaan Hai’, and films like ‘Tu Hai Mera Sunday’. Barun Sobti is back with ‘Kohrra’ Season…

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Unbeaten but Unconvincing: India sweep group stage 4-0 — Tougher tests await in Super 8 | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with captain Suryakumar Yadav the wicket of Netherlands’ Michael Levitt during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Netherlands in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: It’s been four games and four wins but India are yet to have a complete performance with the…

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Salim Khan health update: Doctors clarify that legendary Sholay and Deewar writer was not in critical condition as reported |

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning after suffering a haemorrhage. Hospital officials confirmed that he was brought in around 8.30 am by his family physician, Dr Sandeep Chopra, following a sudden deterioration in his health.According to an official statement issued by the hospital, Salim Khan was admitted under…

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‘Custom of the Country’ cast adds Leo Woodall opposite Sydney Sweeney – Reports | English Movie News

Get ready for a fresh interpretation of a literary classic as Leo Woodall joins forces with Sydney Sweeney in a film adaptation of Edith Wharton’s ‘Custom of the Country.’ Sweeney embodies the character of Undine Spragg, an enterprising Midwestern woman with her sights firmly set on conquering New York’s elite society. Leo Woodall will star…

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‘Funds will be unlocked for infra’: BCCI president Mithun Manhas on J&K cricket after historic Ranji run | Cricket News

Jammu and Kashmir cricket team (X-Mithun Manhas) New Delhi: Having served as the head of the ad-hoc committee to run the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) till last September, BCCI president Mithun Manhas said that the cricket infrastructure in the state will grow faster once the state association is approved by the government. “Everything…

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Rajpal Yadav seeks smoking rooms in jail after interim bail in Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case: ‘Like KBC, prisoners deserve lifelines’ |

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Rajpal Yadav till March 18 in the Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. The actor issued his first statement after being released from Tihar Jail, thanking the entire nation and members of Bollywood for supporting him during the legal battle.According to PTI, Rajpal also urged prison authorities…

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Shadab Khan hits back at Mohammad Yousuf and Shahid Afridi: ‘We have beaten India once in World Cups, unlike our ex-cricketers’ | Cricket News

TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has hit back at former Pakistan captain and batting legend Mohammad Yousuf and Shahid Afridi, who have claimed that the country’s cricket is currently in its “darkest period” and said players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi should no longer be considered for the shortest format.“Criticism is…

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National Pension System: Not just a tax-saving tool — new rules, retirement benefits & more explained

For millions of salaried professionals and self-employed Indians, financial concern is not just job loss or market volatility — it is securing a safety net in retirement.Unlike most government employees who are covered under pension schemes, most private sector workers today must build their own retirement fund. This has made the National Pension System (NPS),…

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