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 within a year.Officials said that when the Road Transport Ministry notified the FASTag annual pass, it mentioned the provision for annual price adjustment. The pass has been a huge success with more than 5.2 million motorway car users subscribing to the annual pass since August 15th.“The increase is in line with the formula for highway tolls across the country, which are revised every year. People who have recharged before this month can buy it by paying Rs 3,000,” an official said.
UK Post Office scandal: Indian-origin woman wrongly imprisoned while pregnant still awaits justice 15 years later
More than 15 years after she was wrongfully imprisoned for being pregnant in the UK Post Office Horizon IT scandal, Indian-origin former deputy postmaster General Seema Misra is still waiting for full compensation and says the fight has claimed more than two decades of her life.Mishra, who ran a post office in West Byfleet, Surrey, was jailed in 2010 after being accused of causing financial differences due to a glitch in Horizon accounting software. Her conviction was quashed in 2021, but the final resolution of her compensation claims remains pending.“To be honest, it took me 21 years,” Misra told the BBC, recalling the ordeal that began almost immediately after she and her family bought the post office in June 2005. “We had problems on day one and then legal proceedings started in 2008.”According to the BBC, accountants and lawyers are still working on the final details of her compensation claim.
“The land of two laws”
Misra said reparations for all victims remained important, but she stressed it was even more important to hold those responsible for wrongful prosecution accountable.“At the moment it seems there are two laws in the land,” she told the BBC. “One law applies to ordinary people like me and you, and another law applies to people in authority.”She also objected to the use of the word “compensation.” “All we want is our own money,” Mishra said.Her case is one of hundreds linked to the worst miscarriage of justice in British legal history. A flaw in the Horizon accounting system developed by Japanese IT company Fujitsu has led to thousands of deputy postmasters being wrongly accused of theft or fraud.
MPs point to ‘serious structural flaws’
A report by the UK Parliament’s Business and Trade Committee found that the victims’ compensation process continues to suffer from “serious structural flaws”, including delays, administrative errors and undervalued settlement offers.Commission chairman Liam Byrne said justice was coming “too slowly” for many victims who had struggled for years to clear their names.MPs also heard evidence that some initial compensation payments under the Horizon Shortage Scheme were significantly increased following appeals – in some cases rising from hundreds of thousands of pounds to more than £1 million.The report notes that despite ongoing government efforts, thousands of claimants are still awaiting full compensation.
Victims recount delays
Another former postmaster, Jo Hamilton, who ran a branch in South Warnborough, Hampshire, told the BBC her own compensation process had taken more than three years and involved high legal fees.“The attorney fees were definitely more than what I actually got,” she said.Due to her husband’s failing health, Hamilton initially accepted 80% of the claim and later received the remaining amount. She has since started speaking out for other victims who are still waiting for reconciliation.“If the claims are realistic, why don’t they just pay them?” she criticized the ongoing delays.
Fujitsu has not yet paid compensation
The parliamentary report also highlighted that Fujitsu had yet to fund a compensation bill of nearly £2 billion, despite acknowledging a “moral obligation”.Byrne said taxpayers should not bear the full cost of the scandal when the company continues to benefit from public contracts.To date, more than 11,500 claimants have received payments totaling approximately £1.48 billion through three redress schemes: Horizon Shortfall, Group Action Orders and Horizon Convictions Redress.The Post Office said 87% of eligible Horizon Shortage Scheme claimants had received a compensation package, with around £882m paid out through the scheme.A spokesperson said: “We are processing applications as quickly as possible to provide solutions for applicants.”‘We never expected this to happen in a democracy’ Despite what authorities say is progress, Misra said the system still feels unchanged.“We never thought these things would happen in a democracy,” she told the BBC.She added that those affected know the legal battle will be lengthy, but not this long.For Misra and many others caught up in the Horizon scandal, the fight is no longer just about money, but about proving that justice will eventually come to those who have been wronged.
‘Putin might help them’: Trump hints Russia might help Iran
president Donald Trump Said Friday he trusts Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin Help Iran confront the United States and Israel.Trump made the comments during a radio interview with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, a week after the president lashed out at Fox News reporter Peter Doocy for questioning him at the White House about reports of Russian aid to Iran.Kilmeade asked Trump on Friday: “Do you think Putin is helping them?”Trump responded: “I think he might help them a little bit, yes.”“I guess he probably thinks we’re helping Ukraine, right?” Trump continued.“Yes, we are helping them too,” Trump said, referring to Ukraine, which has been at war with Russia since an invasion in early 2022.“So he [Putin] You know, China would say the same thing,” Trump told Kilmeade.“It’s like, ‘Hey, to be fair, they did it and we did it,'” Trump said. “They do it and so do we.”Trump spoke by phone with Putin on Monday.U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff told CNBC on Tuesday that during that call, “the Russians said they would not share” the intelligence with Iran.“So, you know, we can take their word for it,” Witkov said that day. “We hope they don’t share.”
2nd ODI: Sadaqat’s heroics help Pakistan beat B’desh, series 1-1
Maz Sadakat (Institutional photo)
New Delhi: Pakistan national cricket team defeated Bangladesh by 128 runs through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the second ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday to level the series at 1-1 in the three-match series.The star of the match was Maaz Sadaqat who excelled with both bat and ball. He started with a quick knock of 75 off 46 balls and later came back to take three wickets to seal the victory for Pakistan.
With strong contributions from several batsmen, Pakistan were bowled out for 274 in 47.3 overs. Sadaqat and Sahibzada Farhan got the visitors off to a good start, adding an opening partnership of 103 runs in 13 overs. Farhan scored 31 while Salman Agha followed with 64 and shared a score of 109 with Mohammad Rizwan who scored 44 runs.Chasing the target, Bangladesh got off to a bad start. Tanzid Hasan scored 1 and Saif Hassan scored 12 and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was dismissed for a duck by Shaheen Shah Afridi as the home team managed 27 for 3 in 6.3 overs. At that time, a sudden thunderstorm and hail forced the players to leave the stadium for about two hours.When play resumed, the target was revised to 243 in 32 overs under the DLS method. Litton Das tried to fight back with an attacking 41, hitting several boundaries and hitting 2 sixes, while Towhid Hridoy made 28.However, Bangladesh soon collapsed once Litton was dismissed LBW by Sadakat. Haris Rauf and Sadaqat took 3 wickets each to bowl out Bangladesh for 114 runs in 23.3 overs to give Pakistan a comprehensive victory.
Iran cyber attack: Experts warn Stryker attack is ‘first in a wave’; data centers may be targeted
one cyber attack An attack on a major U.S. company has sparked new concerns among security experts, who warn it could mark the beginning of a wider cyberattack against Western organizations.
Previously, hackers launched an attack on Stryker, a medical technology company based in Michigan, causing its global network to be disrupted and thousands of employees paralyzed.
one IranA related hacking group called Handala later claimed responsibility for the attack. The group said the operation was in retaliation for a U.S. attack on a school in Minab.
Experts warn this could be the start of a larger movement
According to the “Daily Mail” report, Lee Sult, chief investigator of cybersecurity company Binalyze, said that the Stryker vulnerability may mark the beginning of a wider cyber operation against Western targets.
“The Stryker attacks appear to be the first bloodshed of nation-state and hacker activity. Iran Conflict,” he said.
“This attack confirms that Western groups are not only targeted by adversaries, but also available for shooting. More shooting is coming.”
Sirte warned that the attack on Stryker “is the first of a wave of attacks.”
The Handala group later posted on Telegram that it wiped more than 200,000 systems and stole approximately 50 terabytes of data.
The group also claims to have closed Stryker offices in 79 countries. Stryker operates in more than 100 countries around the world.
“Our major cyber operation has been a complete success,” Handala said in a statement.
The hackers described the operation as retaliation for a “brutal attack on Minab schools” and “ongoing cyberattacks on the Axis of Resistance infrastructure.”
U.S. critical infrastructure could be targeted
Frank A. Ross, who formerly served in the U.S. Department of Defense, warned that these cyber incidents may mean that hackers may start targeting U.S. infrastructure.
He said systems such as data centers, banking networks, energy facilities and other private infrastructure could be possible targets, the Daily Mail reported.
“When the Iranians know very well that they can’t compete militarily with us in the United States, they’re going to look for asymmetric responses,” Ross said.
“An attack on U.S. infrastructure could be one of these asymmetric vulnerabilities.”
He added that much of America’s infrastructure is run by private companies, which often approach security differently than government national security organizations.
“You want private sector companies to understand the evolving threats and start hardening critical systems such as data centres, banking networks and their network infrastructure,” Ross told MailOnline.
“But it costs money. When I was working on cyber issues in government, we often didn’t make the investment we needed because there were always other budget priorities.”
“We have improved the security of critical infrastructure since 9/11, but it’s still not 100 percent.”
The cyber operation came as the United States and Israel launched a massive military offensive against Iran, killing the country’s top leader and several senior officials.
‘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 whether Iran would allow safe travel to India, Fatali said the development may be evident soon and reiterated that India remains an important partner for Tehran.
“…Yes, because India is our friend. Within two or three hours you will see it. We believe that Iran and India share common interests in the region…”The comments come as tensions rise in the Middle East, with growing concerns about shipping routes and energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.Separately, Dr. Abdul Majeed Hakim Elahi, Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader to India, also discussed discussions on allowing Indian ships to transport energy resources.“In fact, there has been some discussion about this and I believe India will benefit from oil, gas and other resources. But I think the full solution is that world leaders have to come together. They should go to the United States and convince President Trump that this war is an unjust war against civilians and must stop. They should also put pressure on the Zionist regime to stop this war. We did not create this war, we did not start this war, we did not start this war… We are ready to share our blood on earth, but we are not ready to sell our dignity. “His comments suggest Tehran expects international diplomatic efforts to push for an end to the ongoing conflict in the region.The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints for oil and gas shipments, and any disruption to shipping in the region would cause concern among major energy importers including India.
President Marco Rubio in 2028? Calshe predicts Secretary of State ahead of J.D. Vance, Gavin Newsom | World News
There’s a joke going around the internet that goes like this: “Marco Rubio knows he has to be the new ____.”The whitespace varies based on the date. Sometimes the internet names him the next pope, sometimes it names him the manager of Manchester United, and sometimes it even names him the ayatollah of Iran. Like all good memes, it exaggerates a simple fact: Rubio keeps emerging as the guy expected to fill the next big role in Washington’s increasingly chaotic politics.Now, the meme may have received its biggest promotion yet.In the wonderful world of political prediction markets, Marco Rubio has quietly emerged as the early favorite to win the 2028 U.S. presidential election. Traders on the platform like Kalshi have recently pushed Rubio’s odds above several high-profile rivals, including Vice President J.D. Vance and California Governor Gavin Newsom.It’s ridiculously early in the election calendar. With the next presidential election still years away, the battle for Republican succession after Donald Trump is just beginning. Yet prediction markets, which allow people to bet on political outcomes, are already pricing in the future.Right now, the Internet’s favorite “next thing” appears to be inching closer to the most important job in American politics.
what happened
Prediction markets operate like a stock exchange for political events. Traders purchase contracts based on outcomes such as election winners, policy decisions, or geopolitical developments. The price of a contract reflects the market’s estimate of the likelihood of an event occurring.Among markets predicting the winner of the 2028 US presidential election, Marco Rubio recently climbed to the top of the list on Kalshi. His contract briefly surpassed that of other major politicians, putting him ahead of contenders in both parties.Rubio’s rise is particularly notable because speculation in the space remains high. No major candidates have yet officially announced their intentions to win the White House in 2028, but traders are already betting on who might end up in the White House.Prediction markets are not polls. They don’t measure voter preferences. Rather, they reflect the collective judgment of people who are willing to risk money on what they think will happen.Still, these judgments can sometimes capture emerging political narratives before they manifest in traditional polls.
Why Rubio?
Rubio’s prominence in the market reflects a combination of political positioning and timing.As secretary of state in the Trump administration, Rubio currently has one of the most high-profile roles in the U.S. government. Foreign policy crises and diplomatic negotiations naturally put the office holder at the center of global attention, which tends to enhance perceptions of the president’s credibility.Rubio also holds an unusual position within the Republican Party.He began his career as a Tea Party conservative and established himself as part of the insurgent right in the early 2010s. After losing the 2016 presidential bid, Rubio gradually realigned his politics to align more closely with the populist direction of the Republican Party under Donald Trump.This evolution has given him a rare bridging position within the party. He retained his establishment credentials while also speaking with ease about the populist themes currently dominating Republican politics.In a party still reeling from the Trump political movement, traders believe this balancing act could be exactly what gives Rubio an advantage.
competitors
Rubio’s market leadership is far from decisive. Instead, the forecast board shows a crowded field of potential contenders.Vice President J.D. Vance frequently appears among the Republican hopefuls. Vance’s political identity is closely tied to the populist nationalism that emerged in the Trump era, making him a natural contender for the party’s post-Trump leadership.On the Democratic side, Gavin Newsom has been listed as one of the most likely candidates. As California governor, Newsom built a national profile by positioning himself as one of the most outspoken critics of Republican governance and conservative cultural politics.Other names pop up periodically. Governors, senators and political outsiders often appear in these markets as traders speculate on future possibilities.The result is less a clear-cut race than a shifting ranking of potential presidential candidates.
overall view
Prediction markets occupy an unusual place in political forecasting.Unlike opinion polls, they do not measure public opinion. Instead, they aggregate the expectations of thousands of traders who believe they have useful information about the future.Proponents argue that markets can be highly accurate because economic incentives encourage participants to absorb as much information as possible. Critics counter that hype, small trading volumes or sudden bursts of online enthusiasm can distort markets.They do, however, shed light on the stories shaping up around the next political cycle.For now, the story suggests Marco Rubio has quietly joined the conversation about America’s post-Trump future. A politician once dismissed as a failed presidential candidate is now being discussed, at least in speculative markets, as a legitimate occupant of the Oval Office.Whether such speculation can survive the harsh realities of American presidential politics is another question entirely.After all, if recent history has taught Washington anything, it’s that the path to the White House rarely follows the script anyone expected.
India wins 208 medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Preeti Pal wins double
Preeti Pal in India (PTI Photo/Salman Ali)
India put in a stellar performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, finishing with a stunning medal tally, with Preeti Pal stealing the show with a dominant sprint performance on the final day.A two-time medalist at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, Preity had another impressive performance as she won gold in the women’s 200m (tied 35th-37th). The 25-year-old from Meerut finished comfortably ahead of the rest of the field with a time of 30.26 seconds, adding to the 100m gold medal she had won a day earlier.Karina Machulskaia of Russia won the silver medal with a time of 32.22 seconds and Bina Shambhubha of India completed the podium by winning the bronze medal with a time of 32.35 seconds.India finished the tournament with a remarkable 208 medals (75 gold, 69 silver and 64 bronze), underlining the country’s growing strength in para athletics, despite relatively limited international participation in the field. The Russian team ranked second with 35 medals (15 gold medals, 14 silver medals, 6 bronze medals), and Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked third with 3 medals (1 gold medal, 2 silver medals) among the eight participating teams.Looking back on her performance since winning her second gold medal, Preity admits that she came close to achieving the target she had set for herself.“I am one microsecond away from my target for the Grand Prix. Overall, everything is going well. In four days, I will go to the Nationals and since it is the off-season, I am happy with my performance,” Preeti said after winning her second gold medal.She also revealed that her training performance showed that she is capable of running faster.“My personal best is 30.03 seconds and I’ve actually run 29.6 seconds, which is encouraging. However, I’ve noticed that I get tired as I get closer to the finish line, which hasn’t happened before. I’m currently working on improving that,” she added.India also enjoyed success in the field events, bagging all three medals in the men’s shot put F57 category. Shubham Juyal won the gold with a throw of 14.45 meters, Bhagat Singh won the silver with a throw of 13.29 meters and Priyans Kumar won the bronze with a throw of 13.07 meters. Juyal’s performance was a significant improvement on his 13.72m throw at last year’s World Para Athletics Championships, highlighting the steady rise of the Indian Army’s para-athletes.In the men’s 200m T35 event, Vinay won the gold medal with a time of 28.18 seconds, ahead of Anubhav Choudhary who won the silver medal with a time of 29.49 seconds. Hong Kong player Cui Yiu-po won the bronze medal.The Indian team once again swept its opponents in the men’s 200m T37-T44 category. Rakeshbhai Bhatt won the gold with a time of 25.20 seconds, Siddharth Manju Bellary won the silver with a time of 28.23 seconds and Ravikiran Asarelli won the bronze with a time of 31.50 seconds.The host team also dominated the men’s 800m T53-T54 competition. Manojkumar Sabapathi won the gold medal with a time of 1:57.41, Manikandan Jothi won the silver with a time of 2:11.14 and Kamalakanta Nayak won the bronze with a time of 2:20.83.
Simran hopes she won’t be stripped of world medals
Meanwhile, visually impaired Indian sprinter Simran Sharma Despite her pacesetter’s suspension, she said she hopes to retain the medal she won at last year’s World Para Athletics Championships.Simran won gold in women’s 100m (T12) and silver in 200m at the championships. However, according to the list released by the National Anti-Doping Agency on October 9, 2025, her front-runner Umar Saifi was provisionally suspended for testing positive for trotasone, a banned anabolic steroid. According to reports, the test was conducted during the National Open in Delhi on September 7, 2025.According to the regulations of the International Paralympic Committee, the leader of the T12 event is classified as “athlete support personnel”, which means that the leader’s violation of doping regulations may cause the athlete’s performance to be cancelled.Simran, who is currently out injured and therefore will not compete in the ongoing Grand Prix, said she remains optimistic that her medal will not be taken away from her.“I am very hopeful that I will not lose my medal. I have worked hard for them. There have been instances where athletes were not stripped of their medals even if their guides tested positive for banned substances,” Simran said on the sidelines of the Grand Prix.She has since emerged from Saifee’s suspension and is now working with a new frontrunner in preparation for the Asian Para Games, scheduled to be held in Japan later this year.Asked when a final decision on her appeal would be made, Simran said the timeline remained unclear.“I don’t know yet, but I am continuing my preparations for the Asian Para Games. I did not participate in the first Grand Prix of the season in Dubai last month or the ongoing competition here because I want to keep my body injury-free at the Asian Para Games,” she said.
‘I’m scared to go out in Manchester right now’: British woman fined £150 for feeding pigeons to eat McDonald’s burritos
A birthday outing in Manchester ended in disbelief for Sam Ekins, 23, from Huddersfield.On March 9, Sam and her partner were sitting outside a McDonald’s in Piccadilly Gardens enjoying a burrito when a pigeon approached their table. Without thinking twice, Sam tore off a small piece of tortilla and threw it on the ground for the bird to eat.Before long, however, the move became costly.An enforcement officer approached the couple and issued Sam a £150 fixed penalty notice for littering.
“The food is gone”
Sam said the piece of food had been eaten by the pigeon before police could reach it.“The food was gone before he even got to us,” she said. “I pointed to the ground and told him there was nothing left.”The situation left her visibly shaken. Sam said the encounter was frightening, particularly because her partner was a wheelchair user and the officer was of large stature.“It was horrific. I’m short, the officer was over six feet, and my partner was in a wheelchair. I felt very vulnerable in that moment,” Aikins was quoted as saying by BBC News.
‘I thought it was just a warning’
Sam insisted she had no idea feeding birds could be considered a crime. Growing up in Southport, she said feeding birds always seemed harmless.“I didn’t think much of it. I used to feed the birds all the time,” she said. She also claimed she thought the officer was merely issuing a warning when he asked for her identification.“As soon as he got my details, that’s it. Suddenly he was fined £150.”
Limited budget
The penalties hit the couple particularly hard.Sam said they had recently moved to Huddersfield and were currently working on a tight budget while decorating their new home. Her partner is disabled, unable to work and living on benefits.“We’re basically living on one income now,” she said. “It feels unbelievable to be fined like this for feeding birds.”The pair have since launched a GoFundMe page to help pay the fine while contesting the notice.
Afraid of returning to Manchester
The experience also made Sam anxious about visiting the city again.“I’m scared to go out in Manchester right now,” she was quoted as saying by the Manchester Evening News. “I felt like I might have broken a law that I’d never heard of.
Council’s response
Manchester City Council insists that throwing food on the ground – whether it’s birds or other food – is considered littering.A spokesman said if enforcement officers witnessed such an offense a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) could be issued.The council also said food waste attracts pests and damages public spaces.However, officials confirmed that Sam’s case has now been put on hold and her situation is under review.“Residents and visitors have a shared responsibility to help keep Manchester clean and green,” the spokesman said.The incident sparked a wider debate online about strict enforcement of littering rules and whether common behaviors such as bird feeding should be punished harshly.
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 South Asia with limited stocks and few alternative supply routes.MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal told a news conference that New Delhi was reviewing requests from several countries.“We have received requests from some neighboring countries for energy exports, including diesel from Bangladesh. We will consider domestic supply and production before taking any decision,” Jaiswal said.He added that similar requests had also been received from Sri Lanka and the Maldives and were being reviewed. Jaiswal stressed that any decision on supply of petroleum products would take into account India’s internal energy needs.While India has yet to approve additional fuel requests, New Delhi’s status as the world’s fourth-largest oil refiner gives it room to respond to the crisis, deepening regional ties and cementing its position as a reliable partner in South Asia.Countries seeking help from IndiaNepalNepal has asked Indian Oil Corporation to increase monthly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies amid the ongoing crisis.Kathmandu asked for an additional 3,000 tons of LPG but was told that only the amount stipulated in the contract could be delivered so far, the deputy director general of the state-run Nepal Petroleum Corporation told Bloomberg.Under existing agreements, Nepal currently receives about 48,000 tons of LPG per month from international oil companies.Nepal is completely dependent on India for its fuel supply. Panic buying in the country has led households to hoard cooking gas cylinders, prompting authorities to restrict distribution.“The weight of a normal LPG cylinder is 14.2 kg and we have decided to reduce it to 7.1 kg from today,” said Manoj Kumar Thakur.BangladeshDhaka also asked India to supply additional diesel fuel on top of the 180,000 tons per year stipulated in the existing contract. Just weeks after taking office, the Bangladeshi government faces the prospect of severe fuel shortages.Bangladesh, which imports more than 80% of its energy from the Middle East, imposed austerity measures last week, with the newly elected government closing fertilizer plants and restricting decorative lighting to save electricity.The push for extra supplies comes as New Delhi and Dhaka move to repair previously strained relations.“Considering the critical moment, we have asked them to slightly increase oil supply,” Bangladesh Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood said after meeting the Indian high commissioner in Dhaka on Wednesday.Sri LankaSri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijita Herat also held an “emergency meeting” with the Russian ambassador in Colombo on Friday to discuss oil purchases under temporary U.S. sanctions exemptions, a statement from Sri Lanka’s foreign ministry said.Sri Lanka spent $3.83 billion on fuel imports last year, with most of the cargo coming from India and Singapore, according to government data.“Sri Lanka does not have enough storage facilities to store fuel for the next few weeks, but there are enough confirmed shipments by the end of this month,” Rajakaruna, chairman of state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corp., told reporters.Ashok Malik, a partner at Asia Group in New Delhi, told Bloomberg that India has stepped in to help meet fuel needs in the past.“I believe this will win goodwill from India because all countries are struggling,” Malik said.“While India’s energy ties with its neighbors are strong, it may not be able to solve all supply challenges,” Malik added.India relies on imports for nearly 90% of its annual crude oil needs. During the crisis, the company has been looking for alternative supply routes to offset supply disruptions.New Delhi ordered some 30 million barrels of Russian oil earlier this week after receiving a U.S. waiver and has been negotiating with Iran over the safe passage of more than 20 tankers.Earlier on Thursday, a Liberian-flagged ship carrying crude oil from Tanura port in Saudi Arabia also arrived at Mumbai port via the Strait of Hormuz.The Shenlong Suezmax tanker, said to be carrying about 135,335 tons (about 1 million barrels) of crude oil, departed from a Saudi port and arrived in Mumbai on March 1, becoming the first India-bound ship to safely navigate the strategic waterway and reach the Indian coast amid fierce fighting in the Gulf.