Not a single word of condemnation of US-Israel assault, just ‘dialogue-baazi’: Cong on PM’s statement
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning the continued US-Israeli air assaults on Iran as it slammed his statement in the Lok Sabha on the West Asia crisis, calling it “a master class in self-boasts, cowardice and partisan dialogue-baazi”. Expressing concern over the prime minister’s “invocation of Covid”…
Demographic shift may alter Bengal poll maths; BJP win must for Hindus to remain majority: Sukanta
Kolkata: Union minister Sukanta Majumdar claimed that “rapid demographic changes” under the TMC’s rule in West Bengal could soon turn Hindus into a minority in several districts, making it “very difficult” for candidates belonging to the community to win elections in the future. In an interview with PTI, the former state BJP president said the…
No proposal for complete loan waiver for farmers: Sitharaman
New Delhi: There is no proposal of a complete loan waiver for farmers under consideration with the central government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament on Monday. However, she said, the government has taken several measures to strengthen the economic conditions of the farmers, including timely and adequate credit through Kisan Credit Card (KCC), wherein…
West Asia situation ‘worrisome’, having adverse impact on economy, people: PM Modi in LS
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia “worrisome” as it is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and the livelihoods of people. Making a statement on the prevailing situation in West Asia in the Lok Sabha, Modi also said that the security of Indians…
Air Canada Express Flight AC8646 Hits Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport While Taxiing, 2 Dead
New York: A major aviation incident unfolded at New York’s LaGuardia Airport after Air Canada Express flight AC8646 (Jazz Airline Flight 646 from Montreal) collided with a Port Authority emergency vehicle on runway 4 shortly after landing. According to the latest update, all 60 passengers onboard are safe and were evacuated onto the tarmac. However,…
Stock markets dive as Middle East conflict, crude oil prices continue to dent sentiment
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty dropped sharply in early trade on Monday as the Middle East conflict entered its fourth week, driving crude oil prices higher. A massive bearish trend in global equity markets and relentless foreign fund outflows also made investors jittery. The 30-share BSE Sensex dived 1,555.62 points, or 2 per cent,…
PNG supply to restaurants, eateries in Maharashtra increased by 20 pc: Minister
Mumbai: The supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to commercial establishments in Maharashtra has been increased by 20 per cent, state Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal has said, offering relief to restaurants and eateries. The government has decided to ease PNG distribution to businesses, the minister said on Sunday. “From March 23, until…
Delhi power rates may rise in April as govt prepares to clear discom dues
New Delhi: The electricity rates in the city are likely to rise from April as the Delhi government is preparing for disbursal of pending dues of over Rs 38,000 crore to the three power discoms, officials said on Sunday. The government is, however, planning to subsidise the hike in power tariff to cushion the impact…
Relentless Rise: Modi’s Defining Era
In the rough and tumble of Indian politics, longevity is never accidental—it is earned, tested, and repeatedly validated by the people. In that sense, the journey of Narendra Modi stands as one of the most consequential political sagas of modern India. As of March 2026, Modi has become India’s longest-serving head of government, clocking an…
Iran threatens to ‘completely close’ Strait of Hormuz if Trump attacks power plants
Tehran: IRGC warning: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it will “completely close” the Strait of Hormuz if the US targets Iranian energy infrastructure. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strait is not closed, but ships are hesitant due to insurance concerns over the US-initiated war. He added, “Freedom of Navigation cannot exist without…
