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‘Never seen Daniil Medvedev playing like this… unreal tennis’: Carlos Alcaraz after losing to Russian at Indian Wells | Tennis News

‘Never seen Daniil Medvedev playing like this… unreal tennis’: Carlos Alcaraz after losing to Russian at Indian Wells | Tennis News

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2 min readMar 15, 2026 11:46 AM IST Carlos Alcaraz experienced his first defeat of 2026, thanks to a 6-3, 7-6(3) loss at the hands of Daniil Medvedev. The world number one was on a 16-match unbeaten tear, and was eying a third title at Indian Wells. But the seven-time Grand ⁠Slam ​champion was stunned by Medvedev, who the Spaniard said was playing “unreal” tennis. “I just have to give credit to Daniil. I think he just played an amazing match. Since the start of the match until the end of the match, he was playing unreal, I’ve got to say. I have never seen, to be honest, Daniil playing like this,” Alcaraz said after his semi-final defeat. The Spaniard continued: “He completely deserves the win today. He completely deserves to get through and play a final here. All I can say is just congratulations to him.” Earlier in the tournament, Alcaraz had grumbled about feeling like he was taking on Roger Federer in every game. This year, Alcaraz has already won titles at the …

How a viral Flying Squirrel move made Russian wrestler Bozigit Islamgereev an internet sensation | Sport-others News

How a viral Flying Squirrel move made Russian wrestler Bozigit Islamgereev an internet sensation | Sport-others News

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One moment, wrestler Rakhim Magamadov saw his opponent flying over him, and the next instant, Bozigit Islamgereev had disappeared from his sight, though a heavy load (~86 kg) was dragging him down by the waist lock. Magamadov’s eyes registered the shock of the heavyweight ghost somersaulting over his shoulder. His flailing hands, left clasping at thin air, told the entire story. Unless someone had eyes on the back of their head, they were completely blindsided and not in any control in the next few seconds, as Magamadov was taken down by the acrobatic rival for 4 full points. The move was called Flying Squirrel by the Americans, but the Russian made it an Instagram sensation on Tuesday. The moment from the U23 European Wrestling Championships has since gone viral, transcending wrestling fandoms even. Just like American junior wrestler Ellis Coleman back in 2011, Russian Islamgereev was trailing 5-8 with just 7 seconds left, against Magamadov of France in the semifinals of the competition in Zrenjanin, Serbia. Years of losses and frustration in American high school …

‘Shared Assessments On West Asia Conflict’: Jaishankar On Phone Call With Russian Counterpart Lavrov | India News

‘Shared Assessments On West Asia Conflict’: Jaishankar On Phone Call With Russian Counterpart Lavrov | India News

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Last Updated:March 11, 2026, 18:50 IST EAM S Jaishankar also spoke to European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot about the ongoing West Asia conflict EAM S Jaishankar (L) said he and Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov (R) shared their assessments on the Iran war. (Image: AFP/File) External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said he spoke to Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov about the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Jaishankar, who also spoke to European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot, said he had a “good” conversation over the telephone with Lavrov. He said the two of them shared their assessments on the Iran war, while also taking stock of bilateral cooperation between India and Russia. “A good telecon with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia. Shared our assessments on the West Asia conflict and related diplomatic efforts. Also took stock of our bilateral cooperation agenda,” Jaishankar said in a post on X. First Published: March 11, 2026, 18:50 IST News india ‘Shared Assessments …

Congress slams Centre over US ‘permission` remark to purchase Russian oil

Congress slams Centre over US ‘permission` remark to purchase Russian oil

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The Congress on Wednesday lashed out at the Centre, questioning their silence after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the US had “permitted” India to temporarily purchase Russian oil. Leavitt also added that this decision came as India has been a “good actor” and previously stopped buying sanctioned Russian oil.” Congress focused on the words “permitted and good actor” used by the White House spokesperson, cornering Centre over what they say is a “blatant insult to our sovereignty and dignity.” “White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the United States has PERMITTED India to accept Russian oil and calls Indians GOOD ACTORS. Read that again, PERMITTED, GOOD ACTORS,” Congress said in a post on X. “Why is the Government of India not objecting to this blatant insult to our sovereignty and dignity? Instead of defending India`s honour, Prime Minister Modi chooses to remain conspicuously silent,” the party added. The Congress further demanded answers from the BJP-led government alleging its silence on this matter. “So the country must ask: What is he afraid of? …

White House on ‘allowing’ India to resume Russian oil purchase| India News

White House on ‘allowing’ India to resume Russian oil purchase| India News

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The White House, on Tuesday, once against stated its reasoning behind “allowing” India to purchase Russian oil. Speaking to reporters, press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the decision, which has approved by US President Donald Trump and US Treasury Department comes as “our allies in India have been good actors”. HT Image “We came to this decision as our allies in India have been good actors and had previously stopped buying sanctioned Russian oil.so as we work to appease this temporary gap of oil supply on the world because of the Iranians, we have temporarily permitted India to accept Russian oil She added that the US approved this decision as this Russian oil coming to India was “already at sea” and will “not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Skeptical about US waiver for Russian oil purchases, says Norway’s deputy FM| India News

Skeptical about US waiver for Russian oil purchases, says Norway’s deputy FM| India News

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New Delhi: Norway is skeptical about a US sanctions waiver that permits India to continue buying oil from Russia amid the intensifying conflict in West Asia, Norwegian deputy foreign minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik has said, adding the conflict should be settled through diplomatic means as it is having “dire effects” on regional security and trade flows, Norwegian deputy foreign minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik has said. (Agency) Kravik said in an interview with HT that most global problems cannot be discussed or resolved without participation of India, which has become more important as a trade and investment destination following the free trade agreement signed by the The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which brings together Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Q. The Iran-US war has come very close to India with the sinking of an Iranian ship. How does Europe and Norway view these developments? A: The last thing the Middle East needed now is another war and this is a war between the US, the world’s most formidable military power, and Israel, a very robust …

‘India Has Been A Great Partner’: Why US Dialled New Delhi To Purchase Russian Oil Waiting At Sea | India News

‘India Has Been A Great Partner’: Why US Dialled New Delhi To Purchase Russian Oil Waiting At Sea | India News

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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 12:24 IST The US asked India to buy Russian crude oil on ships and redirect it to Indian refineries to ease supply concerns amid the West Asia conflict, said US officials. Photo for representation. (Image: PTI File) The United States has urged India to purchase Russian crude oil already loaded on ships and redirect it to Indian refineries to ease concerns over supply disruptions and rising prices amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. Follow US-Israel-Iran War LIVE In an interview with CNN on Sunday, Wright said he and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had spoken to Indian authorities about acquiring Russian oil cargoes currently waiting to be unloaded at Chinese refineries. “India has been a great partner through this. I did call up the Indians, as did Treasury Secretary (Scott) Bessent, and said there’s a whole bunch of oil floating, waiting to unload at Chinese refineries,” Wright said. “Instead of having it wait six weeks to unload there, let’s just pull that oil forward, have it …

‘We Don’t Take Orders’: Kamal Haasan Slams US Over Russian Oil ‘Permission’ Remark | India News

‘We Don’t Take Orders’: Kamal Haasan Slams US Over Russian Oil ‘Permission’ Remark | India News

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Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 11:32 IST The government has maintained that India’s energy supplies remain secure despite disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict. Actor-politician Kamal Haasan and Donald Trump Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has criticised the United States after a senior official said Washington, DC, had given India “permission” to purchase Russian oil following disruptions to global supply chains caused by the West Asia conflict. Haasan said India does not take orders from other countries. The Rajya Sabha MP and Makkal Needhi Maiam leader addressed the US President in a social media post. “Dear Mr. President, We, the people of India, belong to a free and sovereign nation. We no longer take orders from distant foreign shores. Please mind your own business to the best of your abilities,” he wrote on X. “Mutual respect between sovereign nations is the only foundation of lasting global peace. We wish your country and its people peace and prosperity,” Haasan added. This comes after Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary and an aide of Trump, has said the US has …

‘Mind your own business,’ Kamal Haasan tells Donald Trump after US gives 30-day waiver to India for Russian oil purchase

‘Mind your own business,’ Kamal Haasan tells Donald Trump after US gives 30-day waiver to India for Russian oil purchase

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Kamal Haasan penned an open letter to US President Donald Trump, telling him to mind his ‘own business’. The actor-politician said that India is a free nation which no longer takes ‘orders’. This statement comes after the United States on Friday announced it was granting a 30-day “temporary” waiver to Indian refineries to continue their purchase of Russian energy. Kamal Haasan wished ‘peace and prosperity’ for America and its people. What Kamal Haasan said Taking to his X account on Saturday evening, Kamal penned an open letter to Donald Trump. It read: “To The President of the United States of America @POTUS Dear Mr. President, We, the people of India, belong to a free and sovereign nation. We no longer take orders from distant foreign shores. Please mind your own business to the best of your abilities. Mutual respect between sovereign nations is the only foundation of lasting global peace. We wish your country and its people peace and prosperity. Kamal Haasan – A Proud Indian Citizen Founder, Makkal Needhi Maiam.” About the 30-day waiver …

BJP calls US waiver on Russian oil a success of Modi’s strategic diplomacy

BJP calls US waiver on Russian oil a success of Modi’s strategic diplomacy

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After the US announced that it is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, the BJP on Friday termed the development a success of the “strategic oil diplomacy” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said it’s a “big egg on the face of anti-India Rahul Gandhi and the Congress”. The BJP also accused the Congress and Gandhi of creating panic by spreading “fake news on oil shortage”. “Rahul Gandhi and Congress hate seeing India act with strategic restraint and strategic clarity under Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said post on X. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …