On the gas crisis arising due to the Middle East war, the Central Government said that in the last two weeks, 1.25 lakh new connections have been given to PNG. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that in the last 3 days, 5600 LPG customers shifted to PNG. He said…
“Amid reports of LPG carriers being stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring safe passage for LPG cargoes bound for Indian shores remains critical, especially given the Iran government’s indication that non-US and non-Israeli vessels will be permitted transit and the strength of India-Iran diplomatic engagement. However, as the route continues to pass through an…
A second Indian-flagged LPG tanker arrived in the country early Tuesday after safely crossing the conflict-affected Strait of Hormuz amid a cooking gas shortage triggered by the Middle East conflict. The tanker Nanda Devi docked at Kandla port in Gujarat at about 2:30 am, according to Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an American citizen who is seen internationally as a dangerous military trainer and ‘hit-man’. His name is Matthew VanDyke. It is being told that Matthew VanDyke runs an organization named ‘Son of Liberty International (SOIL), which is notorious for training extremist and militia groups around the world. Those…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Political activities have intensified in the state regarding the assembly elections to be held in Assam. Congress’s ally Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has released the first list of its candidates on Tuesday (March 17, 2026). In the first list released by the party, the…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The ongoing tension in the Middle East and Iran’s war with America and Israel have had a major impact on global energy supply. Along with many countries of the world, India too has not remained untouched by this problem. The effect of this war…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The impact of the ongoing war in Iran and the geopolitical tension arising from it is now clearly visible on the global energy market. The sharp rise in crude oil prices has increased the concern of big energy importing countries like India. India imports…
Hard Rock Cafe outlets in India will continue operating for now, franchise partner JSM Group said on Tuesday, rejecting claims that the restaurants were shutting down following the termination of its partnership with Hard Rock International. The Mumbai-based company expressed “deep shock” over what it described as a “unilateral, illegal and entirely misconceived announcement” by…
India on Tuesday condemned Pakistan for its brutal airstrike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, which killed hundreds and injured many others. It said Islamabad was attempting to portray a mass killing as a legitimate military operation. New Delhi called on the international community to ensure those responsible are held accountable, expressed condolences…
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which issues reports on the state of religious freedom around the world, has been at the center of international diplomacy, human rights discussions and geopolitical debates for the last two decades. Many countries including India have rejected its reports as biased. USCIRF, which monitors international religious…
