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Israel notified US ahead of strike at world’s largest gas field: Report

Israel carried out a strike on South Pars gas field in the Pesian Gulf on Wednesday after informing the United States in advance, though Washington did not participate, according to a Associated Press sources familiar with the matter.The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they could not confirm whether the United States administration supported...

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4 burst crackers outside jail ‘to mark birthday of goon’ in Thane; 3 held

Representative Image KALYAN: Khadakpada police in Kalyan have arrested three persons for allegedly bursting firecrackers outside Adharwadi jail to celebrate the birthday of a purported goon who has been lodged in the prison. One of the accused is absconding, police officials said.Police sources said Rohit Jagdale, Kshitij Bhagat, Akash Khadse and another person set off...

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After 2 attempts, govt fails to divest IDBI Bank

NEW DELHI: Ten years later and after two attempts, govt has failed to privatise IDBI Bank, the perpetual problem child, leaving potential bidders fatigued and raising questions over the process as well as future disinvestment plans.It wasn’t the first time that the Centre tried to exit IDBI Bank, with the plan first announced by former...

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War forces rethink on travel insurance cover and limits

MUMBAI: The conflict in West Asia is prompting both underwriters and policyholders to reassess the efficacy of travel insurance in addressing geopolitical risks, one of the more persistent uncertainties in recent years.Early signals are visible in claims behaviour. “We have received travel inconvenience claims i.e. flight cancellation, trip cancellation/ interruption, accommodation extension etc. We have...

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Bahrain tells residents to take shelter as Middle East conflict escalates

Why Are Sirens Blaring in Bahrain? Residents Urged to Seek Shelter Amidst Escalating Iran vs US-Israel War Panic and urgency gripped Bahrain as warning sirens echoed across the country, with authorities issuing an immediate advisory urging residents to seek shelter. The alert, issued by the Interior Ministry, called on citizens and residents to remain calm...

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Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 59 MPs; PM says no full stops in politics

<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-129665545,imgsize-69944,width-400,resizemode-4/modi-pm_ani.jpg" alt="Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 59 MPs; PM says no full stops in politics" title=" File photo ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo NEW DELHI: As the Rajya Sabha bid farewell to 59 MPs, PM Narendra Modi told retiring members there is no full stop in politics, while praising the service of senior MPs...

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Qatar gas hub hit by missile, fire erupts at key LNG facility

Missile Attack on Qatar Gas Facility Sparks Fears of Global Energy Crisis Amid Iran vs US-Israel War A missile attack on one of Qatar’s most critical gas facilities, the Ras Laffan complex, has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and global energy markets, marking a dangerous escalation in the ongoing Iran vs US–Israel war. The...

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FCRA amendments to fix validity of foreign contributions

<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-129665434,imgsize-81106,width-400,resizemode-4/money_ians.jpg" alt="FCRA amendments to fix validity of foreign contributions" title=" Representative image ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Representative image NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, proposing to bring clarity in respect of prior permissions by enabling the govt to prescribe the validity period within which foreign contributions may...

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