NEW DELHI: Amid fears of a shortage in crude supplies, govt is looking to nudge refiners to divert more auto fuel and LPG to the domestic market by cutting on exports and also increase cooking gas production so that there is no disruption in local supplies.While govt and oil companies insisted there’s no shortage, refiners…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning that any vessel attempting to pass will be attacked. Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said ships trying to transit the narrow waterway would be “set ablaze”.The strait, which lies between Iran and Oman, is…
NEW DELHI: In a relief to lakhs of people stuck in West Asia since Saturday, UAE’s Emirates, flydubai and Etihad from Monday started operating a few special flights, including some to India.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) too asked Indian operators to resume flights to airspaces that are open like Oman and Saudi Arabia,…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for March 3, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Apple unveils the iPhone 17e, its most affordable model, starting at Rs 64,900 in India. This budget-friendly device boasts MagSafe wireless charging, the powerful A19 chip, and double the base storage. With a refined design and enhanced camera capabilities, it offers significant upgrades for consumers seeking value. Apple has officially launched the iPhone 17e—the most…
NEW DELHI: Over 2,000 people, including 1,600 students, were evacuated on Monday after a major oleum gas leak from a chemical unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district left dense white fumes hanging over a five-kilometre radius, officials confirmed.The leak, which occurred around 2pm at Bhageria Industries Ltd in the Boisar MIDC industrial area.Palghar district collector Dr…
Dhanush’s highly anticipated film ‘Kara’ is set for a worldwide theatrical release on April 30, exciting fans with a striking new poster. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the movie features Dhanush as a cotton farmer entangled in a revenge-driven, suspenseful thriller with a strong ensemble cast. This release marks a significant point in Dhanush’s upcoming projects….
EPFO interest rate (AI image) EPFO interest rate FY 2025-26: The central government has decided to keep the annual interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund deposits unchanged at 8.25 per cent for the financial year 2025–26, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said. The move is expected to benefit crores of workers by reinforcing their…
NEW DELHI: Two days after the US-led military mission Operation Epic Fury killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump made a striking claim about past threats to his life.“I got him before he got me. They tried twice, I got him first,” Trump said, referring to what he described as Iranian plots…
NEW DELHI: An Indian national was killed after an oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, triggering an explosion and fire onboard, Omani authorities said on Monday.According to Oman’s maritime security centre, the oil tanker MKD VYOM was targeted 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat Governorate amid rising tensions in the…