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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has signed a significant contract with British Petroleum (BP). Under this agreement, BP will serve as the technical services provider for the Mumbai High Field, a key asset for India's energy sector. During the sidelines of the recently concluded India Energy Week, we spoke to Arunangshu Sarkar, Director of Strategy & Corporate Affairs at ONGC, about the details of this deal. Listen in...

Sri Lanka’s new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is set to present his first full-year budget on Monday, outlining economic policies and revenue goals.

Taiwan is taking bold steps to address growing trade tensions with the United States. In 2024, the island's trade surplus with the U.S. surged by 83 percent, reaching a record 64.9 billion dollars. In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on Taiwan’s semiconductor chips, the country has committed to increasing investments in the U.S. to strengthen bilateral trade relations.

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his aggressive trade stance, announcing plans to impose tariffs on imported automobiles as early as April 2. This move follows a series of tariff measures since his second term began on January 20.

Hollywood | Entertainment Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet spent Valentine's watching the latter's film at the revered Berlin Film Festival.

Astronomers worldwide are tracking a massive space rock hurtling through our solar system. The odds of Earth being hit by the asteroid, called YR4, have increased. While still far from certain, scientists are paying very close attention to the possibility of this city-killer asteroid making contact with Earth in 2032. Watch in for more details!

The Rwandan-backed 23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have entered the region's second-largest city, Bukavu. Watch in for more details!

Donald Trump's cabinet continues to expand as his pick for health secretary takes the oath. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as President Donald Trump’s health secretary on Thursday (Feb 13) after a close Senate vote of 52-48. No Democrats backed him. Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican to vote against Kennedy. Watch in for more details!

World | India News | S Jaishankar praises India's democracy, highlighting its efficiency and success in delivering outcomes through a strong electoral process.

Bollywood | Entertainment Released on Valentine's Day, the movie got a phenomenal start at the box office, becoming the highest-opening Hindi film of the year. As per Sacnilk, Kaushal's movie has amassed Rs 31 crore on Day 1.

At the Aero India event, Asia's largest aerospace expo, India and the United Kingdom have taken steps to significantly boost defense ties. Defense firms from both nations have forged partnerships across various domains.

Fresh footage has been released of the high-profile prisoner swap between the United States and Russia on Friday. Watch in for more details!

India news: Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that at the time the Indian PM met US President Donald Trump, the US authorities must have been putting shackles on our people.

: Entertainment | Bollywood Set in the 16th century, the movie takes the audience back into the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje (Vicky Kaushal), the son of Maratha King Shivaji Maharaj.

More playtime, improved focus, and happier kids? That's the potential outcome of Brazil's nationwide school cellphone ban. This video showcases the positive changes seen in Rio de Janeiro schools after the ban was implemented.

Winter storms are causing havoc across the United States, bringing heavy snow, ice, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions. From massive pileups in Oregon to flight cancellations in Washington DC and flood warnings in California, millions are feeling the impact. Take a look.

Donald Trump has stated that Europe is losing its right to freedom of speech and struggling with immigration issues. His comments come after his vice president, JD Vance, launched a harsh critique of European policies at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

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Hamas is set to release three Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip today, including one who has been held by the militant Palestinian group, Islamic Jihad. Watch in for more details!