Iran hands over Hormuz pass to India, Pakistan, Russia, China, Iraq
In what may come as a relief, Iran said it would allow India to use the Strait of Hormuz, not only clearing the way for 20 Indian-flagged cargo ships stranded to its west to pass through the chokepoint, but also raising hopes that another 18 empty LPG…
Do you take too many medicines in old age? It may be safe to cut spending
NEW DELHI: For many senior citizens, a typical day starts with taking a few pills to treat blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and heart disease. But a new global review suggests that for very frail older people, continuing all long-term medications…
SC: For requisitioned vehicles, the government pays for third-party losses
New Delhi: Supreme Court He said that if a private car requisitioned by the regional government was involved in an accident, the liability would be borne by the government rather than the insurance company.A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and NK Singh…
Army tests its new tank unit ‘Shaurya’ drone squadron
New Delhi: Drawing on the experience of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is equipping its armored regiments with a dedicated drone unit dubbed ‘Shaurya Squadron’. These units are being integrated into tank formations to support…
SC: Vague allegations have no basis in dowry case
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that criminal proceedings cannot be initiated based solely on vague and unsubstantiated allegations, quashing the dowry harassment and abuse case filed by the daughter-in-law against a septuagenarian couple in…
Nayara increases petrol prices by Rs 5/litre and diesel by Rs 3/litre
Private fuel retailer Nayara Energy on Thursday raised petrol prices by Rs 5 a liter and diesel by Rs 3 a liter, in line with a surge in global oil prices due to the war in West Asia.Nayara, controlled by Rosneft, operates nearly 7,000 gas stations out…
Vaishnaw points out harm caused by social media to children
New Delhi: IT minister acknowledges widespread concerns about adverse impact of social media on children Ashwini Vashno It has become a major issue around the world and it is time for all stakeholders to come together and agree on how to tackle the…
Election-inducing seizures exceed Rs 400 crore: European Commission
NEW DELHI: The cumulative seizure of illegal poll lures such as cash, liquor and drugs across poll-poll states/Union Territories has crossed the Rs 400-crore mark, the European Commission said on Thursday.“Since the activation of the Electronic…
Terror recruitment cases: 10 locations in 3 districts of Kashmir were attacked
SRINAGAR: The Counter Intelligence Investigation Branch (CIK) of J&K Police in Kashmir on Thursday raided 10 locations in three districts of Kashmir. Kashmir Valley and dismantled a “terrorist recruitment module” allegedly linked to…
You got the mail: Johnson & Johnson’s first female postal worker walked every day for 30 years, delivering 25 letters a day
SRINAGAR: Ulfat Bano collects about 25 letters from the district post office in south Kashmir’s Shopian every morning and sets out on foot. There was no mail van to jump into if she got tired, and no bicycle to use.The 55-year-old trudged through…