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Three years after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United States and European Union still import billions of euros worth of Russian energy and commodities, ranging from liquefied natural gas to enriched uranium. Vladimir Putin-led Russia continues to fight Ukraine(Reuters) India this week lashed out at what it called Western double standards, after facing renewed threats from US President Donald Trump over its surging purchases of Russian crude oil. Also read | Trump reacts to India citing US trade with Russia amid tariff threat: ‘Don’t know…’ Here are the main commercial ties that the US,…

Published on: Aug 6, 2025 10:09 AM ISTWednesday marks the 13th day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab)Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: The Congress moved a motion in both Houses of Parliament, seeking a discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar. The development came days after the Election Commission made the draft voter roll data public, leaving out over 65 lakh voter enumeration forms. The move drew backlash from the Opposition, which accused the poll panel of working at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre….Read MoreIn the adjournment motion notice…

Coastal escapes like Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carpinteria charm with their ocean views and easygoing vibes.Healdsburg and Lodi are ideal for wine lovers looking for tasting rooms and vineyard views.Towns like Mammoth Lakes, Ojai, and Guerneville offer peaceful getaways filled with outdoor adventure and creative energy. California’s marquee cities—Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego—tend to steal the show. These cities are home to some of the best food, cultural attractions, and vibrant communities in the nation, but the Golden State delivers something even more rewarding for those who veer off the major freeways: small towns filled with abundant charm. From artist…

US President Donald Trump Wednesday, while talking about the tariff threats directed at countries purchasing energy from Russia, said he had “never said a percentage” when asked about his proposal to impose duties as high as 100 per cent. “We’ll be doing quite a bit of that,” Trump said during a press conference, adding, “We’ll see what happens over the next fairly short period of time.” “I never said a percentage, but we’ll be doing quite a bit of that. We’ll see what happens over the next fairly short period of time. But we will see what happens… We have…

The announcement, likely maintaining the status quo, on Tuesday comes after the MPC meeting from August 4 to 6. (Express photo)RBI Repo Rate Cut, RBI Monetary Policy Meeting August 2025 Today Live Updates: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to announce its monetary policy — the third bi-monthly one for FY26 — today. Experts are of the view that the RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-led committee may keep the repo rate unchanged after slashing it by a bigger-than-expected 50 basis points (bps) in June. With a total cut of 100 bps between February and June…

The first step is not to panic! But it is easier said than done. As more people get diagnosed with this chronic lifestyle condition, a question that crosses one’s mind is what one should do immediately after being diagnosed with diabetes. We reached out to experts to help us with practical tips that can help manage the condition.Dr Aarti Ullal Physician and diabetologist, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai said, “Being diagnosed with diabetes can feel overwhelming, but taking the right steps early can make a big difference in managing the condition.” Dr Vijay Negalur, HOD, diabetology, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, told indianexpress.com…

KolkataAug 6, 2025 09:16 IST First published on: Aug 6, 2025 at 08:28 IST Share Allaying concerns about a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, countering the Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) narrative on language and culture, and an emphasis on women’s security and other issues will be the BJP’s focus as it heads towards the crucial Assembly elections in West Bengal next year. West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, the party’s national general secretary in charge of the state, Sunil Bansal, and other senior leaders met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Monday to apprise him of the…

India’s Future Tour Programs (FTP) for till 2027: Shubman Gill’s debut series as a Test captain finished on high after India beat England by six runs in the Oval Test of the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, levelling the five-match Test series 2-2. It was a valiant effort from pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna on Days 4 and 5, which helped India square the series. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a fine century in the second innings and put on a healthy partnership with nightwatchman Akash Deep to overhaul England’s first innings lead and set a strong base for a high-scoring total.…

In 2012, Nobel Prize–winning physicist Frank Wilczek was riding a wave of curiosity. He had spent his life thinking about the deep symmetries of nature — how things repeat, balance, and conserve. One day, while playing with equations, he had a wild idea: what if crystals could repeat not just in space but in time?He called this strange, hypothetical object a time crystal. At first, the idea sounded so strange that even other physicists raised eyebrows. How could something just keep ticking forever without using energy? Wouldn’t that break the fundamental laws of physics? Wilczek himself later admitted: “I thought…

The National Park Service manages most of the US World Heritage sites, including Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park (pictured above). Some are concerned that stepping away from UNESCO risks losing international support and funding as the NPS struggles with domestic budget and staffing cuts. Maridav/GettyHow will this affect travel to the US?The US withdrawal is set to take place on December 31, 2026, and the US will remain a full member of UNESCO until then. An active membership in UNESCO is not a requirement for having a site listed, and the 26 existing World Heritage sites in the US will…