Five Indians injured by debris of missiles intercepted in Abu Dhabi
Dubai: Five Indian nationals were injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday by the debris of missiles intercepted by the country’s air defence system, local media reported. The authorities confirmed that the incident has resulted in minor to moderate injuries sustained by six individuals of Nepali nationality and five individuals of Indian nationality, UAE’s official news…
No shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel in Kerala: Oil industry officials
Kochi: Oil industry officials said on Friday that there was no shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel in Kerala, with supplies continuing smoothly across the state. Priority was being given to essential sectors, and the public has been urged not to panic buy as deliveries remain uninterrupted, they said in a statement here. “The State…
EC slams deployment of over 2,000 cops in Bengal for security of TMC leaders, supporters
New Delhi: The Election Commission has taken “serious note” of over 2,100 police personnel in poll-bound West Bengal being deployed for the security of nearly 1,000 people linked directly or indirectly to the ruling TMC and asked the police chief to review the arrangement, officials said on Friday. Assembly polls in West Bengal will be…
PM Modi holds roadshow in Puducherry, seeks support for NDA
Puducherry: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a grand roadshow here on Friday and sought support for the AINRC-BJP alliance in the April 9 election to the territorial Assembly. The Prime Minister, flanked by AINRC founder leader Chief Minister N Rangasamy and BJP leader, Home Minister A Namassivayam, held his roadshow between the Ajanta signal point…
Siddaramaiah defends kin picks for bypolls; says ‘high command will decide’ on power-sharing
Davangere (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday defended the Congress party’s decision to field family members of two deceased MLAs in Assembly by-elections, asserting that the move follows established political practice. Addressing criticism from the BJP over alleged dynastic politics, he said the party had followed a “common practice” in selecting candidates for the…
Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway from India to China
New Delhi: A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil has rerouted mid-voyage from its previously indicated destination of India – where it would have marked the first such shipment in nearly seven years – to China. The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, is now signalling Dongying…
AAP accuses Chadha of indulging in ‘soft PR’, dodging key issues in Parliament
New Delhi: The AAP on Friday hit back at party MP Raghav Chadha, accusing him of shying away from raising issues against the Centre in Parliament and instead engaging in “soft PR”. Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that Chadha failed to toe the party’s line on several matters in Parliament and…
NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status, empowered to award its own degrees
New Delhi: The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been formally declared a deemed-to-be university, empowering it to award its own degrees, officials said. “The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), NCERT, along with its six constituent units have been declared as a deemed University under…
Navy ensures security of Indian commercial ships, oil tankers: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Visakhapatnam: Pointing out that 95 per cent of the country’s trade, including energy supplies, is conducted through sea, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday noted the Indian Navy’s indispensable role in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime threats. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of INS Taragiri here, the Defence Minister said…
UN lauds efforts by Indian peacekeepers in opening key corridor in South Sudan
United Nations: The UN has lauded efforts by Indian peacekeepers deployed in South Sudan to re-open a critical supply route impacted by floods last year, emphasising the “vital role” played by peacekeeping missions in assisting local communities. Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said amid these difficult times, there are some hopeful developments to…
