New Delhi: India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, spent 2.5 billion euro on buying crude oil from Russia in September, 14 per cent less than the previous month, a European think tank said. India remained the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in September behind China, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and…
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday released its first list of 57 candidates for next month’s state assembly elections. The NDA ally announced the list amid objections from several leaders, including party MP Ajay Mandal, over ticket distribution. JD(U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha said the selection of candidates was…
Hospet (Karnataka): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday underlined the need to restore the monuments in Hampi, the capital city of the erstwhile Vijayanagara kingdom. Speaking to reporters after offering her obeisance to Lord Virupaksha at Hampi in Vijayanagara district, Sitharaman hailed the legendary ruler of the Vijayanagara kingdom, Krishna Deva Raya. “I am…
New Delhi: India’s vegetable oil imports jumped 51 per cent to 16.39 lakh tonnes in September from a year earlier, driven by a surge in crude palm oil shipments, while refined oil imports dropped to zero for the first time since 2021, an industry body said on Wednesday. Total vegetable oil imports, comprising both edible…
Koppal (Karnataka): In a statement seen as reaffirming his commitment to a full five-year term, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday rejected speculation of a “political revolution” in the state in November, calling it a ‘delusion’. He had reiterated last week that he would serve the full term, saying he has been CM for 2.5…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali. Allowing the joint request of the Centre and Delhi government, a bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran relaxed the ban on green firecrackers. It asked the Central Pollution Control Boards…
Patna: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Wednesday announced that he will not contest the Bihar assembly polls, a decision, he claimed, was taken by the party for its greater good. In an exclusive interview with PTI, the former political strategist also said that a “tally of less than 150 seats” for Jan Suraaj…
New Delhi: Goa’s agriculture minister and former chief minister Ravi Naik passed away on Wednesday after a cardiac arrest. The 79-year-old minister suffered cardiac arrest in his hometown, 30 km away from Panaji. He was rushed to a private hospital in Ponda town, where he was declared dead around 1 AM. PM Narendra Modi took…
As the nation remembers Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary today, our e-paper pays tribute to the visionary scientist, teacher, and people’s president who continues to inspire generations. – Editor Pre-Independence India was blessed with Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, and a true people’s leader. Post-Independence, the country was fortunate to…
New Delhi: India’s possible sourcing of uranium from Mongolia and steps to boost bilateral defence ties figured in talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on Tuesday. The two sides inked 10 agreements to enhance cooperation in key sectors such as digital solutions, exploration of mineral resources and quick impact…
