NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said the people of Ladakh had been seeking only “to start a dialogue or to resume talks” with the Centre, days after his release from Jodhpur Central Jail following the revocation of his detention under the National Security Act.In his first public remarks since his release, Wangchuk…
NEW DELHI: The All India Trinamool Congress on Tuesday announced its list of candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. Party supremo and chief minister Mamata Banerjee declared that the party will contest 291 of the 294 seats in the state. The remaining three seats in the Darjeeling hills will be contested by Anit…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday said that the energy crisis in India still remains a matter of concern amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, it assured consumers not to panic over LPG supplies.During an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments, Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the ministry of petroleum and natural gas,…
The IPS officers were transferred as ordered by the Election Commission of India. NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday ordered the transfer of 19 senior police officers in West Bengal, marking the third consecutive day of such reshuffles in the poll-bound state.The poll body replaced the ADG/IGPs of the south and…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that there is “no rationality” in a provision of the Social Security Code 2020, calling it “contentious.” The provision limits maternity leave for adoptive mothers to those who adopt children under three months of age.The top court has declared Section 60(4) of the Code on Social Security,…
Veteran actress Navnindra Behl, who’s best known for her role in Ishqbaaaz, passed away at the age of 76. Her untimely demise was confirmed by her son, filmmaker Kanu Behl. He shared an emotional post on his Instagram handle and mourned the late actress’ demise. Ishqbaaz co-star Nakuul Mehta has now shared an emotional note…
Representative image (AI-generated) Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the island nation grapples with possible shortages following the US and Israel’s war with Iran.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake speaking at an emergency meeting with senior officials on Monday, said, “We must prepare for…
As the Middle East conflict enters its third week, rising tensions are pushing global oil prices higher. Crude from the Middle East has seen the sharpest spike, becoming the world’s most expensive oil as disruptions to key supply routes continue. According to a Reuters report, S&P Global Platts assessed cash Dubai crude at $153.25 per…
“Light will triumph over darkness, good will triumph over evil”: Israeli PM Netanyahu wishes ‘happy holiday season’ to Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video on Monday wishing Iranians a happy Nowruz, the Persian New Year, even as Israel continues its war against Iran alongside its ally, the United States.In recent years, Netanyahu…
Oil prices extended their gains as the Middle East conflict intensifies and Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruption, fueling fears of supply disruptions in global markets. On Tuesday, Brent crude futures rose by $2.48, or 2.5%, to $102.69 per barrel at 0058 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude advanced by $2.42, or…