Mumbai: The current crisis in West Asia significantly impacts India, as the region accounts for approximately one-sixth of the country’s exports, half of its crude oil imports, and nearly two-fifths of the inward remittances, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. During his address at Princeton University on April 18, 2026, the governor…
Singapore: Countries standing up for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are sending “the right message”, the head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to threaten global shipping. Speaking to Singapore media on Monday, Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the IMO, also cautioned against…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday asserted that the Election Commission will leave no stone unturned in holding free, fair, and transparent polls in West Bengal where the first phase of voting is scheduled to be held on April 23. Interacting with officials involved in poll management, the CEC said the elections…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were on Monday prorogued by President Droupadi Murmu, two days after the House was adjourned sine die. “The Lok Sabha, which commenced its seventh session on January 28, has been prorogued by the Honourable President on April 20,” a press release issued by the Lok Sabha…
New Delhi: India is in touch with the Iranian authorities for the safety of its ships and for their safe exit through the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday. The comments by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal at an inter-ministerial briefing here on the West Asia situation came in response to…
Ahmedabad: Tilak Varma roared back to form with a magnificent maiden century in the Indian Premier League, helping Mumbai Indians break their four-match losing streak with a 99-run mauling of Gujarat Titans here on Monday. Tilak remained not out on 101 off 45 balls, reaching the milestone with a boundary off the innings’ last ball…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the India-Korea Business Leaders’ Dialogue highlighted the immense potential of the economic partnership between the two countries across diverse sectors. Modi emphasised that the focus of the dialogue remained on strengthening supply chains, supporting future-ready sectors, and creating opportunities for the youth. “The India-Korea Business Leaders’…
The collapse of the much-hyped second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad is not just another diplomatic setback—it is a stark reminder that Pakistan was never the right broker to begin with. When a nation struggling to hold its own economy together attempts to mediate one of the world’s most…
The question of women’s reservation in Parliament is deeply intertwined with the development and inclusive nature of Indian democracy. Since independence, it has been expected that all sections of society should receive equal and equitable representation in democratic institutions, but the reality is that women’s participation has remained limited for a long time. Against this…
The world faces a paradox: massive amounts of food are being wasted, while millions struggle with hunger. This is not just an irony, but a reflection of the profound flaws in our current food system. While production continues to rise, there are significant disparities in distribution, storage, and consumption, preventing food from reaching those in…
