Raj Thackeray entered the Shiv Sena Bhavan after 20 years. It’s the same place where he once held sway.

The political churn in Ladakh has taken a new turn with the formal launch of the Voice of Buddhist Ladakh (VBL), a socio-political platform that is expected to recalibrate the region’s engagement with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

A US-led takeover of Venezuela’s oil sector could significantly benefit India, potentially recovering nearly $1 billion in long-pending payments and reviving crude production from fields operated by Indian firms. With US sanctions eased, ONGC Videsh Ltd could restart operations at the San Cristobal oilfield, boosting output and allowing for the recovery of dues.