Hague again rejects government demand for women quota, seeks post-poll all-party meeting
Congress President Hager (file photo) Congress president hints at support for center launch in 2029New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote to the Modi government rejecting the Centre’s new proposal to convene a meeting to…
PM Modi to meet chief ministers today on preparedness for conflict in West Asia
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers, excluding those from polled countries, to review preparedness and plans to deal with the fallout from conflicts in West Asia amid concerns over energy supplies.Official sources…
No shortage of oil, gas, no restrictions imposed: Govt
NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday ruled out imposing curbs on petrol and diesel sales, claiming there was no shortage of oil and gas and refineries were limiting additional imports.The Indian government calls India an “oasis of energy…
Scindia: India has begun the leap from 5G to 6G
New Delhi: India’s Communications Minister has begun the leap from 5G to 6G Jyotiraditya Scindia said Thursday.“Processes on global technology standards and interoperability are being rolled out today. This work is being done by the International…
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…