Sufficient supply of cooking gas, no need for queues: Gujarat govt amid West Asia crisis
Ahmedabad: There is sufficient supply of cooking gas in Gujarat and oil marketing companies have ensured home delivery of cylinders, the state government said on Friday amid the West Asia crisis. In a release, the BJP government in the state said technology-based arrangements have been made to ensure cylinders can be delivered conveniently to homes….
PM Modi speaks to King of Bahrain; condemns attacks on energy infra in West Asia
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain and while discussing with him the current situation in West Asia, condemned attacks on the energy and civilian infrastructure in the region. During his telephonic conversation with the King of Bahrain, the prime minister reiterated the importance…
India adopts balanced approach for energy security amid West Asia crisis: EAC-PM chief
New Delhi: India is carefully balancing the objectives of reliable energy with transition to cleaner sources for sustainable growth, a policy approach that helps ensure its energy security amid the West Asia crisis, EAC–PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Friday. Addressing the ISID-WIDER conference, the Chairman of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister…
BJP Dubs Telangana Budget “Big Zero”
Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP on Friday launched a scathing attack on the state budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Batti Vikramarka, terming it “the most disappointing budget ever” and accusing the Congress government of failing to honour its key promises. In a press statement, the State BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge…
SC grants regular bail to accused in Rs 730 cr AP liquor policy scam
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted regular bail to Muppidi Avinash Reddy, a key accused in the multi-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor policy scam. The case involves alleged large-scale irregularities and a structured kickback network that operated between 2019 and 2024. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul…
TMC makes 10 pledges in poll manifesto: ‘Duare Chikitsa’ camps, Rs 500 hike in Lakshmir Bhandar
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress released its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly polls on Friday, making 10 pledges that encompass widening the ambit of existing welfare schemes, stronger healthcare outreach and infrastructure development. Unveiling the manifesto, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said these commitments would serve as the guiding map for the government once…
West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Australian counterpart Wong
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held a high-level telephonic conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to deliberate on the deteriorating security situation in West Asia and review strategic developments in the Indo-Pacific. In a post on X, the EAM expressed satisfaction with the bilateral engagement, stating he was “very pleased…
People of Kerala ready for change: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: People of Kerala are ready for change, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday, as he pitched for a UDF government in the state. “Team UDF is Team Keralam,” he said in a post on X. “Each candidate reflects the voice, the aspirations and the trust of the people of Keralam. This is…
Himanta files nomination from Jalikbari constituency
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filed nomination papers on Friday, seeking re-election from the Jalukbari constituency for the sixth term in a row. Sarma was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, son Nandil Biswa Sarma, BJP’s Gauhati Lok Sabha MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi and Guwahati Mayor Mrigen Sarania. Before reaching the Kamrup…
Union minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat, caller traced to Bengal’s Murshidabad
New Delhi: Union minister Jayant Chaudhary allegedly received a death threat from an unknown caller, triggering a review of his security and a police probe based on a complaint lodged in the matter, officials said on Friday. Police said the caller has been traced to Murshidabad in West Bengal. Chaudhary, the minister of state (Independent…
