Mumbai bears brunt of Iran-US war as chaos over delayed LPG gas supply spills over; cylinder bookings skyrocket
Many households that keep two cylinders made their way to local dealer outlets to place refill requests.
India second-largest arms importer after Ukraine; Pakistan relies heavily on China: SIPRI report
Over the past decade, India has gradually shifted its arms procurement away from Russia and towards Western suppliers such as France, Israel and the United States.
Sharjeel Imam gets 10-day bail in 2020 Delhi riots case for brother's wedding
The bail was allowed to enable him to attend his brother’s wedding and take care of his ailing mother.
Rahul Gandhi seeks discussion on conflict, fuel prices after Jaishankar makes statement: ‘Is West Asia not important?’
Fuel price and economic devastation are not important matters of discussion? These are public issues. We deem these important and want a discussion, says Congress MP.
Tharoor criticises Jaishankar statement on West Asia, seeks discussion in Parliament: ‘Unfair to MPs’
The purpose of Parliament is to take up the issues that matter to India and to have a serious discussion. Just reading a statement, without any questions, our point of view is not fair to the members of the House, says Congress MP.
EAM Jaishankar meets PM Modi to review escalating West Asia crisis
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were present at the meeting in New Delhi.
3 women from Northeast assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to racial and derogatory remarks
The Delhi Police said they have registered a criminal case and will take stict legal action against the accused.
India ramps up flights to West Asia, airlines to operate 50 flights today amid widening conflict
The ministry noted that carriers are continuously assessing conditions at other airports in the region to operate additional flights if feasible.
Centre vs Mamata Banerjee: BJP fact-checks TMC's 'President standing' photo attack on PM Modi
The row erupted after President Murmu visited Bengal on Saturday for the ninth International Santal Conference in Darjeeling.
SIR row in West Bengal: Supreme Court to consider plea on voter deletion
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions of senior advocate Maneka Guruswamy that the plea pertained to deletion of erstwhile voters from the rolls.
Delhi excise policy case: Is Kejriwal not out of the woods yet?
The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed adverse remarks made by a trial court against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and its investigating officer while discharging 23 accused in the case, including Kejriwal and Sisodia.
OPINION | Tariff volatility exposes structural weaknesses in Karnataka’s power sector
Karnataka tariff swings reveal deeper power sector problems. Discom losses remain high and rankings fall. Stable market pricing and private participation can improve efficiency and restore financial health
India ramps up Russian oil purchases, 33 million barrels set to arrive this month after US waiver
Around 33 million barrels of Russian oil are expected at Indian ports in March against 29.17 million bpd in February. So far, Indian refiners have already bought 10 million barrels
CBI summons Vijay on Tuesday for further questioning on Karur stampede
During the probe, the CBI has gathered material that needs further questioning and clarifications from the actor, the officials said. A new notice has been served to him.
How many Indians are stranded in Iran as Jaishankar raises concerns in Parliament
According to a report, most of these Indians come from Jammu and Kashmir, while some are from Uttar Pradesh and other states.
Kharge demands discussion on India's energy security, highlights hike in cooking gas price amid West Asia conflict
He moved a notice seeking a short duration discussion on "emerging challenges for India's energy security."
Three-fourths of Nifty 500 stocks trade below 200-DMA as market sell-off deepens
Nearly 75 percent, or 374 stocks, in the Nifty 500 index are trading below their 200-day moving average. Among the Nifty 50, about 66 percent, or 33 stocks, are currently below the key technical level.
Foreign investors eye UP with Rs 20,300 crore investment proposals
Officials say the proposals were received under the Uttar Pradesh FDI and FCI, Fortune Global 500 and Fortune India 500 Company Investment Promotion Policy 2023.
Some Indian students disregarded advisory to leave Iran, says Jaishankar on West Asia crisis
Every effort is being made to bring back Indians stuck in West Asia. Contacts with Iran at the leadership level are obviously difficult at this time, he says.
India allowed Iranian naval ships to dock after Tehran request: EAM Jaishankar tell Rajya Sabha
Tehran had requested permission on February 28 for three ships in the region to enter Indian ports, and New Delhi cleared the request soon after, the EAM informed.
'Focus on subjects like AI, automation needs to be increased': PM Modi
Addressing a post-budget webinar, he said the focus on subjects like AI and automation needs to be increased.
'President standing, PM sitting': Mamata hits back at PM Modi with 2024 photo; row escalates
In the photograph, dated March 31, 2024, President Murmu is seen standing while PM Modi is seated beside Advani during the award ceremony.
Iran launched attacks on several Gulf nations, says Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha
Developments in West Asia deep cause for concern for all of us. We continue to believe dialogue and discussion should be used to resolve all issue, says minister.
Trial court order discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia ‘perverse’: CBI tells Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, and 21 others on the CBI appeal challenging the trial court's order that discharged all 23 accused.
Chart of the Day | Strait to catastrophe
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has unleashed a multi-layered crisis, sending oil above $100 while threatening catastrophic ripple effects through global food production, industrial metals, and supply chains
