Portugal beat Croatia 2-1, honor Diogo Jota as Ronaldo makes World Cup history

Russia sourcing Indian gasoline through traders amid Ukraine-driven fuel shortages

Russia has been procuring gasoline from India through international trading intermediaries to address fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes on its energy infrastructure. Nayara Energy, an Indian refiner in which Russia's Rosneft holds a significant stake, has been identified as a key supplier in this arrangement. Indian officials have clarified that no direct government-to-government sales are taking place, though they acknowledge that indirect sourcing via trading firms is occurring. The development comes in the wake of earlier reports highlighting large volumes of gasoline shipments moving from India to Russia. The situation underscores the complex web of energy trade relationships that have emerged following the conflict in Ukraine.

PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next week

Pratitee Bordoloi wins India's sole medal at 2026 FIDE World Youth Chess Championship

Thirteen-year-old chess prodigy Pratitee Bordoloi has become India's only medallist at the 2026 FIDE World Youth Chess Championship. The Assamese youngster, who shares her birthday with legendary grandmaster Garry Kasparov — exactly 50 years apart — has drawn attention for her remarkable rise in competitive chess. Pratitee is also an accomplished mathematics Olympiad participant, reflecting a strong academic foundation alongside her chess career. Her success has been attributed to analytical sharpness, disciplined training, and a balance of humility and competitive drive.

Jaylen Brown slams Celtics for 'lack of respect' after trade to 76ers

Jaylen Brown publicly criticized the Boston Celtics one day after his trade to the Philadelphia 76ers was finalized. Speaking on a Twitch livestream, Brown expressed frustration over what he described as a lack of respect during the trade process. He specifically called out Celtics president Brad Stevens for his communication throughout the negotiations. Boston received Paul George and four draft picks in the deal, ending Brown's decade-long tenure with the franchise. Brown's time in Boston included a 2023-24 NBA championship before the trade brought his run with the team to a close.