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File photo NEW DELHI: The petroleum ministry on Friday increased the allocation of commercial LPG to states by 20% to meet additional demand from industrial units such as steel, automobile, textile and chemicals.With this increase, the total allocation of commercial LPG has now reached 70% of pre-conflict levels.In a letter to chief secretaries of states...

NEW DELHI: Govt on Friday dismissed reports circulating on social media about a possible lockdown amid concerns over energy supplies due to the conflict in West Asia, with Cabinet ministers Amit Shah, Hardeep Singh Puri and Nirmala Sitharaman terming the claims mere “rumours” and ruling out any such move.Home minister Shah accused opposition parties of...

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor NEW DELHI: Defence and security cooperation represents the most strategically significant area of collaboration in India-US ties, said US ambassador to India Sergio Gor underlining the importance of the deepening defence ties with a new 10-year framework and enhanced defence industrial cooperation, science and technology collaboration, and operational coordination.In...

Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi CHENNAI: There is no space or room for nuclear weapons in Iran’s doctrine, said Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the representative of Iran’s supreme leader in India. In an interview to TOI, Ilahi, who worked closely with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and is a good friend of Khamenei’s son and present supreme leader...

PM meeting CMs on West Asia crisis NEW DELHI: With the war in West Asia set to enter its fifth week and with no early sign of resolution, PM Modi asked states Friday to ensure the confidence of people remained strong as there are adequate stocks of essential commodities.While he focused on preparing for prolonged...

Tiger Woods faces another scary car crash before Masters decision as Vanessa Trump and Kai Trump’s details surface (Image via Getty) Tiger Woods was involved in another car accident on Friday afternoon in Florida, and the news quickly raised concern among fans. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on Jupiter Island...

File photo NEW DELHI: The Centre stepped in to shield consumers and oil companies from the impact of high crude prices — which have surged 62% this month over Feb for Indian refiners — and slashed excise duty, a move that will leave a Rs 1.3 lakh crore hole for the exchequer.With fuel retailers, including...

File photos Elon Musk participated in a phone call on Tuesday between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, an unusual instance of a private citizen joining a discussion between two heads of state during an ongoing geopolitical crisis, reported New York Times.The inclusion of Musk, confirmed by US officials, comes months after...

Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry. Image via: Ayesha Curry/ Instagram Ayesha Curry is no stranger to the internet’s microscope, but her latest headline has sparked a particularly fierce debate. After a recent appearance on the “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson” podcast, a specific quote went viral: “Very disrespectful on my part.” While many...

Sabrina Carpenter’s bold stance resurfaces as Shaquille O’Neal battles fake DM rumors.(Image via Getty Images) Shaquille O’Neal, the NBA legend, has found himself in a mess after he was accused of sending inappropriate texts to popular pop star Sabrina Carpenter.This news has sparked panic among fans as many troll Shaquille O’Neal for allegedly pursuing Sabrina...