FASTag annual pass price is Rs 3,075 from April
New Delhi: The annual FASTag fee for private cars will increase by 2.5% to Rs 3,075 from April 1. Currently, the annual pass costs Rs 3,000 and allows cars to travel through 200 toll plazas without interruption. The pass can be recharged multiple times…
‘India is our friend’: Iranian envoy hints at safe passage of Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz
NEW DELHI: Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fatali said on Friday that Indian ships would soon be able to move safely amid tensions affecting sea lanes in the region, stressing the strong ties between the two countries.Responding to a question on…
Improving relations: Neighbors seek emergency fuel, India expresses goodwill
Several countries in the subcontinent have turned to India for additional fuel as ongoing conflicts in the Middle East limit energy supplies from the Persian Gulf.This comes after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed, leaving several countries in…
Cybercrime against women and children: Government urges law enforcement and child protection IT firms to demand stronger response
New Delhi: Highlighting the growing challenge of cyber crimes against women and children, Home Minister Govind Mohan on Friday urged law enforcement agencies to ensure prompt and coordinated response to such cases while urging information technology (IT)…
RSS plans to scale up Shakha, expand outreach to mark centenary
India’s LPG crisis: How countries are coping with supply disruptions caused by Iran war and Hormuz crisis
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Shortage: Long queues continue to form outside LPG refilling stations and reservation centers as concerns over LPG shortages mount due to the ongoing Middle East conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran.Iran has blocked…
“Some of the actions have been proven to be inappropriate”: Oppn proposes impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar; 193 MPs sign notice
CEC Gyanesh Kumar (file photo) New Delhi: The opposition on Friday filed notices in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. They claimed there had been “favoritism” in favor of…
Evening News Report: Govt urges calm on LPG supplies; Oman attack kills 2 Indians, injures 10
The government is urging citizens not to panic buy liquefied petroleum gas as tensions in West Asia disrupt global energy routes and raise supply concerns. US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is “about to surrender”, escalating…
Iran-Israel-US 'triangle trap': Decoding India's stance amid rising Middle East tensions
Is New Delhi recalibrating its approach to West Asia? The question has resurfaced after India’s notably cautious response to the latest escalation involving Iran. When the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, triggering…
‘No need to queue outside LPG dealers’: Avoid panic buying, says govt
People queued up outside gas agencies to refill LPG cylinders amid reports of a nationwide LPG shortage in Kolkata on Friday. (Ani photo) NEW DELHI: The government on Friday held a joint inter-ministerial briefing for the third consecutive day to address…