The government has urged citizens not to panic buy LPG as tensions in West Asia disrupt global energy routes and raise supply concerns. US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is “about to surrender”, escalating rhetoric as the Middle East conflict intensifies. Two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured in an attack in Sohar,…
NEW DELHI: Highlighting the growing challenge of online crimes against women and children, home secretary Govind Mohan on Friday exhorted the law enforcement agencies to ensure prompt and coordinated response to such cases while also urging the information technology (IT) intermediaries to adhere to all legal provisions meant to secure the digital space for women…
Death, black marketing, theft, hotels overcharging, restaurants shutting down causing job losses – shortage of LPG cylinders due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US and Israel is upending lives and livelihood in a multitude of ways across the country. Domestic LPG cylinder prices are being blackmarketed at double the rates – Rs…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar (File photo) NEW DELHI: The opposition on Friday submitted notices in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. They alleged “partial conduct” in favour of a particular political party and cited six other “charges.“According to sources, the charges also relate to his…
NEW DELHI: Jayalalithaa’s long-time aide and expelled from AIADMK, VK Sasikala on Friday announced the name of her new political party — All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam — and said its symbol will be a “coconut tree farm”, as the political ground heats up in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, where multiple stakeholders are eyeing…
SRINAGAR: The Ladakh administration on Friday appealed to the Leh Apex Body to reconsider its proposed March 16 procession in the Union Territory, and said it was committed to a dialogue.LAB, which along with Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has been demanding statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, had last…
LPG gas shortage: Long lines continue outside LPG refilling stations and booking centres as fears of a shortage grow amid the ongoing Middle East conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran.As a retaliatory measure for the February 28 US‑Israel strikes that sparked the conflict, Iran has blocked the strategic Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over…
NEW DELHI: The cost of FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles will increase by 2.5% to Rs 3,075 from April 1. At present, the annual pass costs Rs 3,000, which allows cars to cross 200 toll plazas without stopping. The pass can be recharged multiple times in a year.Officials said the provision for annual revision…
Supreme Court of India turned down plea on mandatory period leave. (AI image for representation) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide policy granting menstrual leave to women students and employees, observing that mandating such a provision could unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes…
Workers unload LPG cylinders into carts for supply to houses amid reports of a nationwide shortage of LPG, in Patna NEW DELHI: With the availability of LPG remaining strained, govt on Friday urged nearly 60 lakh households to switch to piped natural gas (PNG) to ease pressure on domestic cooking gas cylinders. It also appealed…