India sources crude from 41 nations, LNG from 15 to cut energy dependency

Sonia Gandhi's memoir on Pranab Mukherjee's PM ambition draws rebuke from his daughter

Sonia Gandhi has written in her memoir that Pranab Mukherjee hinted at his long-held wish to become prime minister during a 2010 conversation, and she says she was left shocked. Mukherjee's daughter, Sharmishtha, has responded sharply, questioning Sonia's reaction. She argued that aspiring to the country's top post was not wrong for her father. The memoir also revisits Sonia's 2004 decision to turn down the prime minister's job.

Rishabh Pant set to depart for New Zealand after Wednesday match simulation

Rishabh Pant, a key member of India's Test squad, is scheduled to leave for New Zealand on Thursday. Before departing, he is required to take part in a mandatory match simulation session at the Centre of Excellence on Wednesday. The development is seen as a positive for India's Test team. The article provides no further details on the reasons for the timing or the tour itself.

'Merger can't happen without us': CM Fadnavis after NCP leaders meet Sharad Pawar

China Mulls Solar Export Curbs: Could Indian Rooftop Solar Become Pricier?

India has made notable advances in manufacturing solar modules. However, the article notes that growing manufacturing capacity does not by itself mean the country has become self-reliant in the sector. The source article raises the question of whether Chinese export restrictions could push up costs for rooftop solar in India. The provided text is brief, so further details on the restrictions and their timing are not available here.