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'India cutting back completely': Trump reiterates Russian oil claim; hopes for ‘complete deal’ with China

US President Donald Trump claimed India is significantly reducing Russian oil imports, even suggesting a complete cutback. This comes as Trump prepares to meet China’s Xi Jinping amid trade tensions. However, India has consistently denied these assertions, prioritizing its national interests and stating no such commitment has been made. Source link

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NFL star dragged into Mafia-led NBA poker scandal over $1M cheating claim

NBA coach Chauncey Billups and other athletes are implicated in a massive FBI gambling bust. Agents uncovered a high-tech cheating ring, allegedly backed by mafia families, that defrauded players of over a million dollars in a single night. Advanced technology, including marked cards and modified shuffling machines, was reportedly used in the scheme. Source link

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Kotak Mahindra consolidated net profit for Q2FY26 drops by 11%; at Rs 4,468 cr – details

Kotak Mahindra Bank’s consolidated net profit for Q2FY26 saw an 11% decline due to higher provisions, despite continued credit and deposit growth. CEO Ashok Vaswani remained non-committal on reports of interest in acquiring IDBI Bank, emphasizing the bank’s focus on scaling through both organic and inorganic avenues. The bank evaluates opportunities based on strategic fit, […]