New US sanctions on major Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil are likely to lead India to halt crude oil procurement from Russia, which constituted over 36% of its imports this year. Indian refiners are reviewing documentation to ensure compliance, with upcoming orders expected to shift to alternative sources.

Akasa Air flight from Bengaluru to Delhi was delayed for hours after a drunk passenger started an argument with another traveller.

Born on July 25, 1925, Dr. Eknath Chitnis, a close associate of Vikram Sarabhai, helped build India’s first space programme and selected Thumba for the Rocket Launching Station