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A female Russian photographer at the centre of a scandal over painting an elephant bright pink is 'facing death threats'. Julia Buruleva, 47, has been hit by a storm of protest following the animal's death four months after her controversial shoot. She insists the Indian elephant expired from 'old age' - but admits she was warned her project was contentious when she sought 'half naked' local models to pose in pink in the stunt. The Russian woman has now launched - with mixed results - an onli ...Read More >
The forest department official said the matter would be investigated. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Julia Buruleva faced backlash after pink-painted elephant photoshoot in Jaipur went viral * The shoot featured a model atop a pink-painted elephant at an abandoned temple in Rajasthan * Buruleva claimed organic paint was used and the elephant was unharmed during the shoot Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Art photographer Julia Burule ...Read More >
SINGAPORE: India's diesel exports to South-East Asia surged to the highest in more than seven years in March, shipping data showed, as traders pivoted supply to cover short positions and refiners cashed in on higher profits in Asia caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The surge in exports could boost spot sale margins for Indian refiners who have purchased large volumes of prompt Russian crude to replace Middle East supply disrupted by the conflict. About one million metric tonnes (7.4 ...Read More >
Singapore: India's diesel exports to Southeast Asia surged to the highest in more than seven years in March, shipping data showed, as traders pivoted supply to cover short positions and refiners cashed in on higher profits in Asia caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The surge in exports could boost spot sale margins for Indian refiners who have purchased large volumes of prompt Russian crude to replace Middle East supply disrupted by the war.About 1 million metric tons (7.45 million barre ...Read More >
Jaipur, Mar 31 (PTI) A controversy has erupted after images of an elephant painted bright pink during a photo shoot in Jaipur by a Russian artist were circulated widely online, triggering criticism and raising concerns over animal welfare. The pachyderm died last month, her owner has confirmed, while officials said the photo shoot had no connection with her death. The photos and videos, originally shared in December 2025 by photographer Julia Buruleva, recently gained traction on social media, ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): Large industrial investments need to be complemented by strong growth in the MSME sector to ensure that economic gains reach common citizens, industrialist and DMK manifesto committee member Suresh Samantham told ANI, highlighting the importance of linking big industry with smaller enterprises. "The manifesto talks about bringing in huge investments for large industries, around Rs 18 lakh crore. But if these investments have to reach the common peop ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, Dec 5 (Maxim News): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stating that he has had "very informative and useful conversation" with the Indian leader since arriving in New Delhi on Thursday evening. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp "Thank you very much for the invitation and for yesterday's very good evening, with our friendly yet at the same time informative and very useful conver ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita to Russian President Vladimir Putin, CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah on Friday stated that the PM wants to make the country a Hindu nation, hence feels the necessity to showcase what he considers to be the foundation of Hindutva. Speaking to IANS, Hannan Mollah said, "Whoever has something will give that. If you have tea, you will offer tea; if you have coffee, you will serve coffee. He has th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Indian agricultural exporters are among the winners from U.S. President Donald Trump's exemption of dozens of food items from his reciprocal tariffs regime, which some analysts say could help to revive lost demand. Trump on Friday removed tariffs he had imposed on more than 200 food products, including beef, as consumer concerns mount over rising U.S. grocery prices. Unlike EU and Vietnamese suppliers facing 15-20% duties, Indian exporters of tea, coffee, spices and cashew nuts wer ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India on Friday acknowledged that the number of Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army has risen to 44 due to recruitment in recent months, and said it has taken up the matter with Russian authorities to end the practice. The Indian side is in touch with Russian authorities to ensure the speedy release of Indian nationals currently serving with the Russian military, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told a weekly media briefing. Indian officials had earlie ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's largest oil refiner and fuel retailer, IndianOil, on Monday said it will comply with international sanctions, without referring to the latest US curbs on Rosneft and Lukoil -- two of the largest Russian crude exporters."We will abide by all sanctions imposed by the international community," company chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney said but declined to specify whether IndianOil will stop buying discounted Russian crude.IndianOil is the second Indian refining entity after private ...Read More >
In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The U.S. and India are close to a possible trade deal that would reduce tariffs on Indian exports to about 15% to 16% from the current 50%, according to the Mint. In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The bilateral trade agreement could be announced when President D ...Read More >
Singer-actor Rishabh Tandon, known as Faqeer, has reportedly passed away from a sudden heart attack on October 21, 2025. Tandon, who had a decade-long break from music to care for his family, returned in 2020. He was married to his Russian wife, Olesya Nedobegova, whom he met while she was working as a line producer on his digital series. Rishabh Tandon, singer-actor popularly known as Faqeer, has reportedly died after suffering a sudden heart attack, media reports suggest. Tandon, who was also ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Gold prices tanked to Rs 1,25,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid weak trends in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,32,400 per 10 grams on October 18. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity slumped to Rs 1,25,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had settled at Rs 1,31,800 per 10 grams on Saturday. In the local bullion market, silver prices also tumble ...Read More >
President Trump stated he discussed trade and energy with Indian Prime Minister Modi, who assured him India would limit oil purchases from Russia. This comes as Trump pressures Moscow to end the Ukraine war, with India being a major buyer of Russian crude. United States President Donald Trump said he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, with their conversation focused largely on trade. "Let me extend our warmest wishes to the people of India. I just spoke to your Prime Mini ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed he held a conversation with Donald Trump on Wednesday. The US president stated they discussed trade as both countries negotiate a potential deal to mend strained relations. Bilateral ties deteriorated in August when Trump increased tariffs on Indian exports to the United States to 50%. US officials had accused India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine through purchases of discounted Moscow oil. Trump mentioned the phone call with Modi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Rishabh Tandon, known for crooning numbers such as Yeh Ashiqui and Phir Se Wahi Zindagi, reportedly passed away aged 32 in New Delhi after suffering a heart attack. As per reports, the singer-actor was in the National Capital to celebrate Diwali with his family. A former team member confirmed the demise and that his family members are in shock, stated a report. The singer, who resided in the Lokhandwala Complex in the Andheri West area of Mumbai, is survi ...Read More >
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India will stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying "massive" tariffs if it did not do so. "I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he's not going to be doing the Russian oil thing," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. Asked about India's assertion that it was not aware of any conversation between Modi and Tr ...Read More >
Oil markets are trying to make sense of claims from Donald Trump about whether India and China will continue to purchase Russian oil, offering the latest example of how the president is willing to intertwine energy, trade, and geopolitics. This past week has seen Trump repeatedly claim that India is soon set to buy "no oil" from Russia, which, earlier in the week, Indian officials declined to confirm. Trump was unbowed, saying Friday at the White House, "They've already de-escalated." Equally ...Read More >
By Jarrett Renshaw and Nidhi Verma WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India has halved its purchases of Russian oil, a White House official said, but Indian sources said no immediate reduction had been seen, as President Donald Trump's administration presses New Delhi and other nations to buy less Russian crude. Russian oil is a main irritant for Trump in prolonged trade talks with India - half of his 50% tariffs on Indian goods are in retaliation for those purchases. His administration says Mosc ...Read More >
Kedia Advisory - Crude oil yesterday settled lower by 1.68% at 5,145 as investors reacted to concerns over a potential supply surplus and renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasted that the global oil market could face a surplus of up to 4 million barrels per day in 2026, significantly higher than earlier estimates, amid rising output from OPEC+ and sluggish demand growth. The ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute, with both nations imposing ne ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Friday evening, marking the fourth quake to hit the country in less than a month and the second quake to hit the country in less than 12 hours. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred 47 km north-northwest of Khandud at 12:15 UTC (5:45 pm IST) at a depth of 43 km. No immediate damage or casualties were reported from Afghanistan. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Meets Egyptian FM ...Read More >
A Russian expat living in Bengaluru has triggered a heated social media debate after revealing she pays her househelp Rs 45,000 a month -- a figure some users claim exceeds entry-level salaries at major IT firms in India. Yulia Aslamova, who shared her views in a viral Instagram reel, said her approach to hiring domestic help is rooted in professional respect and long-term growth. "My biggest pride and honor in life is that there hasn't been a single person who resigned from me until I let them ...Read More >
Lucknow: Enforcement Directorate's Lucknow unit filed prosecution complaint against YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT season 2 winner Elvish Yadav and three others under Prevention of Money Laundering Act before a special court in Gurgaon. Court will take cognisance of charges, after which both accused will be summoned. ED also named Chandigarh-based company Sky Digital and its owner as a co-accused in the case.Rs 1 crore assets of Elvish Yadav and his aide Fazilpuria were attached. The duo had used li ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a dramatic turn of events, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge-sheet implicating popular YouTuber Siddharth Yadav -- better known as Elvish Yadav -- and singer Rahul Yadav, alias Fazilpuria, in a money laundering case linked to the illegal use of protected wildlife in online content. The charge-sheet, submitted on October 13 to a special PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court in Gurugram, names four accused: Elvish Yadav (28), Fazil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) The BJP on Thursday slammed the Congress over Rahul Gandhi's remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying if he was really afraid of Donald Trump, the US president would not be publicly saying "Modi is a great man" every few days just to get his attention. Hitting back at Gandhi, the ruling party also alleged that given the "record of his family" and history of the Congress, it was no surprise that the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha cannot grasp what 'India ...Read More >
Mysuru/Bengaluru: Hours after IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge Wednesday shared a video of a phone call in which an unidentified man, claiming affiliation with RSS, allegedly abused him in Hindi, home minister G Parameshwara said the govt has ordered an investigation. "We will find out who threatened the minister. We will identify the source," Parameshwara said. "A minister has the right to share his opinions. Threatening him for this is unacceptable. Action will be taken. Though tracking callers i ...Read More >
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally assured him that his country would stop buying Russian oil. The change, which has not been confirmed by the Indian government, would boost Trump's efforts to pressure Moscow to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. "There will be no oil. He's not buying oil," Trump said. The change won't take immediately, he said, but "within a short period of time." The Indian embassy in Washington ...Read More >
New Delhi: Harvard University economist Kenneth Rogoff on Wednesday said the high tariffs on several countries, including India, and the steep H-1B visa fee hike imposed by the Trump administration will hold back the US economic growth. US President Donald Trump's decision to increase the application fee for H-1B visas is expected to impact Indian nationals, who accounted for almost 70 per cent of all such visas issued in the last few years. "The new visa rules were done in a very haphazard ma ...Read More >
Mysuru, Sep 26 S.L. Bhyrappa, the renowned Kannada writer and recipient of the Saraswati Samman and Padma Shri, on Friday, was accorded final respects by Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on behalf of the Central government. Union Minister Joshi travelled to Mysuru and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's condolence message to Bhyrappa's family. He offered floral tributes on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Central government, and later pro ...Read More >
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