Indian refiners purchase Iranian oil, pay in yuan

New Delhi: Using the one-month window provided by a temporary US sanctions waiver, Indian refiners purchased Iranian oil and settled payments in Chinese yuan, people aware of the development said on Friday. Iran insists on payment in Chinese yuan for oil to bypass US-led financial sanctions that restrict its access to the dollar-dominated global banking…

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s leather jacket that Mark Zuckerberg once joked about sells for nearly $1 million

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s signature black leather jacket has sold for $960,000 at a Sotheby’s auction, far exceeding its estimated value and highlighting growing demand for collectibles linked to the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The jacket, which Jensen Huang wore during a 2023 event at Foxconn in Taipei, attracted 65 bids from 45 collectors before…

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No swords for Reviewing Officers, no ‘royal’ tag: Army’s new dress code drops colonial-era symbols

The Army has introduced a series of reforms aimed at removing colonial-era practices and aligning its traditions more closely with India’s identity and values.The changes are part of the newly released Army Uniforms Pamphlet 2026, which updates dress regulations across the force and promotes greater use of indigenous symbols and traditions.One of the most notable…

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‘I don’t expect forgiveness’: What DC shooter’s manifesto reveals about White House gala attack

‘This was the only way’: What DC shooter’s manifesto reveals about White House attack The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, identified as Cole Allen, sent a lengthy 1,052-word manifesto to family members minutes before launching the attack, detailing his motives, intended targets and operational plan.The message, signed “Cole ‘coldForce’ ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’…

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Green Card: US weighs $100,000 bond for some Green Card applicants abroad: What it means for Indians

Many Indian professionals spend years, and in some cases decades, waiting for green cards because of the per-country cap on employment-based immigrant visas. The Trump administration is considering requiring some green card applicants applying from overseas to post a bond of up to $100,000, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The proposal,…

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Pakistan says it will repay remaining $1.5 billion loan to UAE by April 23 amid IMF funding hopes

Pakistan has expressed hopes to repay the remaining $1.5 billion of the total $3.5 billion loan to UAE by April 23. This comes ahead of an expected $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following recent discussions in Washington.Spokesperson for the State Bank of Pakistan, country’s central bank told PTI, “Pakistan has repaid…

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