India in touch with Iran to secure safe passage for its merchant vessels through Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi: India is in touch with Iran to secure safe passage to around 28 Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz that has been partially blocked by Tehran following its escalating conflict with the US and Israel, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The issues relating…
Fuel panic spreads: Queues at pumps, LPG outlets while govt denies shortage
New Delhi: People queued up at petrol stations and domestic LPG outlets amid panic buying across the country over a perceived paucity of fuel, even as the government told Parliament on Thursday that there was no shortage of petrol, diesel and kerosene due to the West Asia crisis and it was not the time for…
Rijiju hits out at Rahul for not speaking on LPG issue in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for speaking in Lok Sabha on “various other issues” but not on the subject of LPG, on which he wanted a discussion. After Gandhi’s speech in the House, Rijiju told reporters that the Congress has not learnt any lesson after…
Lok Sabha functions under rules, no member has privilege to speak beyond framework: Birla
New Delhi: The House functions strictly according to rules and no member has the privilege to speak at any time and on any subject, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asserted on Thursday, a day after a resolution seeking his removal from office was defeated. Birla said the Chair does not belong to any individual, but…
Rahul Gandhi’s soul will be at peace if China, US and Russia attack India: Nishikant Dubey
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s soul will be at peace when China, Russia and the US attack India, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said on Thursday while accusing the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha of being involved in a conspiracy to “break” India. “He seems to want the prime minister to abuse Donald…
PM asking people not to panic but is himself panicked for different reasons: Rahul
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over reported LPG shortage, saying the PM is asking the people not to panic but is himself panicked for “completely different reasons”. Gandhi alleged that the prime minister is panicked because of the Epstein files issue and the Adani Case…
Andhra milk contamination: Death toll rises to 13, seven undergoing treatment
Rajamahendravaram (Andhra Pradesh): The death toll in the suspected milk adulteration incident in East Godavari district has risen to 13, while seven persons continue to receive treatment at hospitals in Rajamahendravaram, an official said on Thursday. Health department officials said the cluster of cases was first noticed on February 22 after several elderly residents were…
IAF officer found hanging at Raipur residence; probe on
Raipur: An Indian Air Force (IAF) officer has allegedly committed suicide at his residence in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur, police said. Wing Commander Vipul Yadav, 39, was posted in tasks related to anti-Naxal operations. His domestic help found him hanging with a rope from the ceiling fan inside his room at his residence in Vidhayak Colony…
India cosponsors UNSC resolution condemning ‘egregious’ attacks by Iran against GCC nations, Jordan
United Nations: India co-sponsored a resolution in the UN Security Council that condemned the “egregious” attacks by Iran against Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan and demanded immediate cessation of all attacks by Tehran while denouncing its threats of closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The 15-nation Security Council, currently under the presidency of the…
HCA Elections: Will the Apex Council Finish the Unfinished Task?
By Special Correspondents As the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) prepares to conduct polling for the lone remaining post of Treasurer on March 15, a crucial and uncomfortable question resurfaces: will the HCA finally complete the unfinished task entrusted to it by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, based on the recommendations of the Single-Member Committee? At the…
