Practical constraints limit the scale at which Indian refiners can replace existing supplies with oil from the United States or Venezuela. US crude is typically light and sweet, meaning it has lower sulphur content, while many Indian refineries are configured to process medium-grade crude.
The FAA has imposed a 10-day flight restriction over El Paso International Airport and parts of southern New Mexico due to "special security reasons." All flights are grounded, with the federal government warning of potential deadly force against any aircraft violating the restricted airspace. Officials expressed surprise and lack of clear information regarding the unprecedented shutdown.
South Africa secured a dramatic victory over Afghanistan in a nail-biting Super Over contest. The match required two tie-breakers after regulation time ended level. Afghanistan fought hard, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz performing exceptionally. However, South Africa ultimately prevailed, advancing to the next stage of the tournament.
Actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered to Tihar jail in a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. Following his emotional plea about financial struggles, several Bollywood personalities, including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Varun Dhawan, have stepped forward to help clear his debt. His manager expressed optimism for his release soon, with a bail hearing scheduled for tomorrow.
In a significant political shift, Mumbai has appointed Ritu Tawde from the BJP as its new Mayor, with Sanjay Ghadi from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena stepping in as Deputy Mayor. This pivotal moment ends a near four-year period of administration rule after the BMC elections on January 15, 2026.
The Court observed that nothing was recorded to indicate force, coercion or inducement and medical evidence did not substantiate charges of sexual assault.
The ICC–PCB standoff over the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup clash ended after the Emirates Cricket Board general secretary Mubashshir Usmani played a key behind-the-scenes role in easing tensions. Usmani’s intervention helped align the ICC, PCB and BCB, paving way for Pakistan to reverse their boycott and agree to play the February 15 fixture in Colombo.
Stefon Diggs’ ex partner was spotted at Super Bowl LX cheering with their baby, drawing attention as rumors swirled about trouble between Diggs and Cardi B. Fans noticed Cardi left after the halftime show and later unfollowed Diggs on Instagram. The contrast between family support in the stands and online silence fueled intense breakup speculation.
