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Conflict posing unprecedented challenges for India, PM Modi tells Parliament

NEW DELHI: Talking in Parliament on Monday about the “unprecedented challenges” being faced by India because of the West Asia conflict, PM Modi underlined the country’s opposition to attacks on citizens and energy and transport infrastructure, and said strikes on commercial ships and obstacles to international trade are unacceptable.Modi said that as far as diplomacy...

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Megan Thee Stallion opens up on feeling like a burden amid Klay Thompson romance

Megan Thee Stallion breaks silence on feeling like a “burden” amid her romance with Klay Thompson.(Image via Getty Images) Megan Thee Stallion, the six time Grammy winner, has turned heads with her high profile relationship with the Dallas Mavericks’ star player, Klay Thompson.Ever since the two went public about each other, they have often spoken...

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2 India-flagged tankers clear Hormuz; Iran denies taking ransom

NEW DELHI: Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying around 92,600 tonne of cooking gas, crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening. The ships – Jag Vasant and Pine Gas – are likely to reach ports between Thursday and Saturday, the shipping ministry said.With this, four Indian-flagged vessels have sailed through the conflict-hit choke point...

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PM Modi: India has strategic petro reserves of over 53 lakh tonne

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Monday said govt was making all efforts to ensure uninterrupted supply of petrol, diesel, gas and fertilisers, and protect people from hardships amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.Addressing LS, Modi said steps over the past decade to diversify energy sources, along...

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Your next LPG refill could be of 10kg instead of regular 14.2kg

NEW DELHI: With LPG availability remaining critical, oil marketing companies may resort to delivering underweight cylinders for more equitable distribution of cooking gas.While petroleum ministry officials dismissed reports suggesting OMCs may start selling 10 kg gas in 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders, calling them “highly speculative”, refiners confirmed such a proposal was pending before govt....

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Fuel frenzy in Gujarat: Thousands rush to petrol pumps across cities amid shortage rumours

Rumours fuel scramble at petrol pumps in Gujarat AHMEDABAD/ RAJKOT/ SURAT/ VADODARA: Rumours of a fuel shortage sent thousands of motorists scrambling to petrol pumps across the city on Monday evening, creating long queues, traffic snarls, and frayed tempers.While chaotic scenes played out at pumps in Shivranjani, SG Highway, Bodakdev, Thaltej, Gulbai Tekra, and Paldi,...

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Parl panel calls for comprehensive ‘gender-sensitive’ law to combat cybercrime

NE DELHI: Reflecting on the sharp increase in cybercrime against women and children over the years, a parliamentary committee has recommended that the govt should initiate structured and time-bound examination for formulation of a “comprehensive and gender-sensitive cybercrime legislation”.In its report on “Cyber Crimes and Cyber safety of Women” presented in Parliament on Monday, the...

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From piggy banks to gold, Kashmir rallies for Iran

BUDGAM: Donations piled high. Emotions ran higher. At an Imambara in Budgam — a town about 15km southwest of Srinagar — cash, gold and heirlooms spilled across a table Monday, as residents turned up in a steady stream to give for Iran.Money in thick stacks lay beside gold earrings, bangles, rings and a gold biscuit....

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