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Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz strait
Washington, US President Donald Trump threatened to “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants within 48 hours if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as he said Washington…
US ‘Pyxis Pioneer’ at New Mangalore Port with 16,714 tonnes of LPG
Mangaluru, Amid the global supply chain crisis, a cargo ship, 'Pyxis Pioneer', carrying a major consignment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), arrived at New Mangalore Port on Sunday, boosting supply…
High-level meet held to review oil, gas supply amid West Asia tensions
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation in the petroleum, crude oil, gas, power, and fertiliser sectors, with a focus on…
Woman devotee killed as ropeway in Chhattisgarh temple snaps midway
Raipur/Mahasamund, March 22: A woman devotee was killed in a tragic accident at the Khallari Mata Temple in Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh and 16 other devotees were injured after a ropeway trolley…
India reiterates Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance till ‘terror epicentre’ Pakistan mends ways
United Nations, India has reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will be held in abeyance till “the global epicentre of terror” Pakistan mends its ways. Pakistan “must uphold the…
Indian rupee crosses 93 against US dollar for 1st time
Mumbai, The Indian rupee dropped to a record low on Friday to against the US dollar, amid global supply chain disruptions due to escalating Middle East conflict. The domestic currency…
No price hike on regular petrol, all efforts underway to secure LPG supplies: Govt
New Delhi, The government on Friday said there has been no price increase on regular petrol for consumers and the hike is limited to the premium fuel category, which accounts…
Premium petrol prices hiked by over Rs 2, no change in regular fuel rates
New Delhi, Oil marketing companies on Friday increased the price of premium petrol by around Rs 2 per litre from March 20, amid rising global crude prices triggered by escalating…
Chhattisgarh Assembly passes anti-cheating bill; offenders face 10-year jail, ₹1-crore fine
Raipur, March 20: The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Friday unanimously passed the Chhattisgarh Public Recruitment and Professional Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2026. The legislation aims to eliminate paper…
War can’t erase Iran’s nuclear know-how: IAEA Chief
Washington, Military action has badly damaged Iran’s nuclear programme, but it cannot wipe out the knowledge, materials, and industrial capacity that could allow Tehran to rebuild, International Atomic Energy Agency…