NEW DELHI: The government has directed oil refineries to increase the production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and divert the additional output for domestic household use in view of geopolitical disruptions affecting fuel supplies, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announceed on Monday.The move comes amid constraints in LPG availability due to global supply pressures,...
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Ohio State president Ted Carter resigns amid relationship controversy
Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned all of a sudden, citing “inappropriate relationship” and the university’s Board of Trustees accepted the resignation in an emergency board meeting on March 7. Carter told trustees in advance of that meeting that he had an inappropriate relationship with “someone seeking public resources to support her personal business.”...
Fuel shortage fear grips Pakistan: Sharif orders school shutdown, four-day workweek
Pakistan on Monday announced a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption, including temporary school closures, reduced government fuel allowances and a four-day workweek for public offices, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens energy supplies.Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said the measures were being introduced to conserve fuel and manage...
Anthropic sues Trump administration over Pentagon blacklist: All details
Anthropic, the maker of Claude AI, has taken the Trump administration to court. The AI company has filed a lawsuit on Monday (March 9) to block the Pentagon from placing it on a national security blacklist – a designation that is reserved for those organisations, or countries, that pose national security threat. This is already...
From apology to choosing Mojtaba Khamenei: The growing rift between Iranian leadership
As the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran enters its second week, Iran’s leadership is showing visible signs of internal strain, even as officials continue to publicly reject calls from Washington for an “unconditional surrender” and vow to continue fighting.The divisions have come into sharper focus after the death of Iran’s supreme leader...
PM Modi speaks with Nepal’s newly elected youth leader Balendra Shah, Rabi Lamichhane
File photo NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Nepal’s newly elected leader Balendra Shah, who is set to become the Himalayan nation’s youngest Prime Minister.“Had warm telephone conversations with Mr. Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Mr. Balendra Shah, Senior Leader of the RSP,” wrote PM Modi...
From Shahed drones to B-2 bombers: 10 weapons shaping the US-Iran war
The ongoing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has rapidly evolved into one of the most technologically complex missile and drone battles in modern military history. Ever since the start of hostilities on February 28, Iran has launched more than 500 ballistic missiles and over 1,000 drones across the Middle East, according to...
Samson, Bumrah lead four Indians in ICC T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament
India’s Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Four members of the title-winning India national cricket team — Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah — have been selected in the official Team of the Tournament for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after India secured a record third title.Leading...
Craving sugar constantly? Endocrinologist explains causes and control tips
Sugar cravings can be a window into your body’s underlying issues rather than merely a sign of indulgence. When your blood sugar levels fluctuate or hormones like insulin and cortisol are in disarray, those sweet cravings can intensify. Additionally, if you’re missing out on essentials like protein, fiber, or healthy fats, you’re more likely to...
Two Akanksha Singhs, one UPSC rank: Ghazipur candidate confirmed at 301
NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday clarified that Akanksha Singh from Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur is the candidate who secured rank 301 in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, following confusion over two candidates with the same name claiming the same rank.The clarification came after media reports and social media posts suggested...
