As global oil markets reel from sharp price spikes triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict, the Indian government has opted to absorb a substantial fiscal burden rather than pass on the full impact to consumers, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday. Framing the decision as a policy trade-off, Puri…
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing war in West Asia and ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, India may consider setting up a protection and indemnity (P&I) club for shipping lines and vessels. Addressing the media on the developments, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary, ministry of ports, shipping and waterways, said his ministry is in…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified on the reports of a five-day delay in signing Ayatollah Khamenei’s condolence book, saying the Indian government signed the condolence book the first day it was opened. In a press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Let me clarify that the Foreign Secretary signed the condolence book…
As many as 40 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers arrived in India from the West Asia region as of March 5, 2026. A total of 7,205 passengers were carried, taking the cumulative passenger arrivals to 14,992, the government said on Friday. In a press release on Friday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said it…
While tensions in the Middle East have been rising following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, actor Vivek Oberoi, who is in Dubai, shared a message calling for calm and unity, urging people not to spread panic during the crisis. In a post on of the UAE. Their fearless defense keep every resident safe and…
Nikhil Gupta: There has been a big twist in the case of conspiracy to murder America-based pro-Khalistan activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta confessed to his crime in a New York court on Friday. The US Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York has confirmed this. what is the whole matterNikhil Gupta, 54,…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The tricolor hoisted on the Red Fort is prepared in Hubli, Karnataka. Khadi cloth is made by workers of a village in Balakot. Karnataka Khadi Village Industries Joint Federation (KKGSSF) makes this tricolor. This is the only organization in the country which has got…
The Bombay High Court has been hearing suo motu cases on air pollution for the last several years. Recent hearings highlight the real problems at the root of our AQI crisis. We do not have the data needed to meaningfully identify the sources of pollution and the measures currently in place are not being implemented…
The central government on Friday came down heavily on Elon Musk’s The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) cited X’s “failure to observe statutory due diligence obligations” under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and other applicable laws. The notice asked for the report on the specific technical and organizational steps adopted or proposed for…
Last year, the government had taken many steps regarding economic reform. Some rules will be implemented this year also. Regarding this, the government has decided to implement new GST rates on tobacco products from February 10. GST will be 18% on beedis and 40% on tobacco products. 18% GST rate will be applied on beedis…
