New Delhi: A Liberian-flagged vessel “manned by Indian nationals” laden with crude oil from Tanura port in Saudi Arabia has reached Mumbai port through the Strait of Hormuz, the Mumbai Port Trust has learned.The Shenlong Suezmax tanker, said to be carrying about 135,335 tons (about 1 million barrels) of crude oil, departed from a Saudi … Read more
NEW DELHI: DMK Rajya Sabha MPs have asked the government to introduce a legislation providing for suspension of judges facing serious charges against strong evidence, while stressing that impeachment is a complex process.Wilson said on Thursday’s “Zero Hour” program, “We must legislate a mechanism to suspend judges facing serious accusations based on solid evidence without … Read more
Jammu: A joint team of security forces busted a terrorist hideout and seized an improvised explosive device (IED) in a remote forest area of ​​J&K’s Rajouri district, officials said on Thursday.Troops discovered the hideout of Thanamandibadi Behak during a cordon and search operation and discovered the explosives. The object was tested and found to be … Read more
New Delhi: Public concerns are growing over possible shortage of LPG and other fuels, but the Center has assured that there is no reason to panic. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil supplies during the ongoing US-Israeli war. The government says citizens should avoid panic booking and save fuel during these uncertain … Read more
An Indian passenger was welcomed by his family when he arrived at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat on a flight from Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. (Press Trust photo) NEW DELHI: As the Israel-Iran war escalates, Indian missions in West Asia including Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates are trying … Read more
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday played down the country’s energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict between joint US-Israeli forces and Iran. Speaking at the NXT Summit, the Prime Minister indirectly targeted those “trying to create panic” and claimed they were exposing themselves to the public by doing so.“We have to work … Read more
Hardeep Singh Puri speaks in Lok Sabha during budget session of Parliament Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri India remains prepared to deal with disruptions in global energy supplies triggered by conflicts in West Asia, it told the Lok Sabha on Thursday, assuring lawmakers that domestic fuel supplies and power generation … Read more
BENGALURU: ISRO on Thursday said it successfully conducted a sea-level thermal test of its CE20 cryogenic engine with a thrust of 22 tonnes at the ISRO Propulsion Complex on March 10.The CE20 engine powers the upper cryogenic stage of the LVM-3 launch vehicle. The latest tests were conducted using a nozzle protection system and a … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Center has proposed amending drug rules to stop repeated viral testing of drugs made from human plasma, saying the original plasma used to make these products is screened for infections like HIV and hepatitis before production begins.These drugs include albumin, intravenous immune globulin (IVIG), and clotting factors such as factor VIII and … Read more
New Delhi: All-India delegation of Trinamool Congress MPs seeks appointment with President Draupadi Murmu She was briefed on the welfare initiatives taken by the West Bengal government, but the request was rejected due to “lack of time”, news agency PTI reported.According to PTI sources, a senior TMC leader wrote to the President on March 9, … Read more