NEW DELHI: India has lodged a strong protest after two India-flagged ships came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry of external affairs, on Saturday, summoned Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali over the incident.During the meeting, the foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, conveyed India’s concerns and noted the importance that India attached to the safety […]
‘They made a big mistake’: PM Modi directs ministers to expose opposition’s ‘anti-women’ stand | India News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Congress and other opposition parties will have to pay a price for not supporting the bill aimed at early implementation of women’s reservation, and asked Union ministers to expose the Opposition’s “anti-women” mindset before the public, news agency PTI reported quoting […]
$50,000 million revenue blow: What led to half a billion barrels being erased during Iran war
The nearly 50-day Iran war has wiped out more than $50 billion worth of crude oil production from global markets, with over 500 million barrels of crude and condensate knocked offline since the conflict began in late February, according to analysts and Reuters calculations.The disruption is being described as the largest energy supply shock in […]
Allahabad high court stays FIR order against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case | India News
The Allahabad high court on Saturday stayed its earlier direction ordering the registration of an FIR against Congress leader and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi in connection with an alleged dual citizenship case.The court also stated that no decision could be taken without first hearing the accused, as news agency ANI reported.A day […]
IPL 2026: Harbhajan Singh drops big take, calls Ashish Nehra ‘a football coach’ | Cricket News
Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra NEW DELHI: After a slow start to IPL 2026 with two straight losses, Gujarat Titans have turned things around with three back-to-back wins, climbing to fourth on the points table. Their recent success has been backed by strong performances on the field and steady leadership off it, especially from head […]
Indian tankers turn back amid Iran’s mixed Hormuz signals; gunfire hits other ships | India News
NEW DELHI: Mixed signals from the Iranian regime on Saturday forced Indian crude tankers to abruptly turn back, as uncertainty deepened around the vital energy chokepoint amid inconclusive US–Iran negotiations, Bloomberg reported.Confusion emanating from Tehran has left shipowners wary about the safety and status of passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Alongside Indian vessels, several […]
Dior to Louis Vuitton: Empty boutiques, unsold bags – why rich are suddenly not shopping luxury!
Global luxury sales faced a stark reality check as LVMH reported a mere 1% growth, significantly impacted by Middle East conflicts. Dubai’s luxury malls saw sales plummet 50%. Europe’s sales contracted 3% due to fewer Gulf tourists, while the US remained a bright spot. Fashion sales declined, but watches and jewelry showed resilience. Everyone expected […]
Women Quota Bill: Women reservation bill fails in Lok Sabha: Strategic move or poor planning? | India News
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government have had several firsts to its credit in the last 12 years of its rule. On Friday, it added another first to that list. However, this was one “first” which the government may not be very happy about. For the first time since 2014, when PM Modi […]
Another Indian oil tanker crosses Hormuz as Iran shuts Strait for US | India News
NEW DELHI: Another Indian crude oil tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, even as tensions around the waterway remained high. Maritime traffic data showed that Desh Garima passed through the strait, becoming the 10th Indian vessel to cross Hormuz since the war between Iran and the United States began, and the second since […]
Chasing likes, losing lives: How social media reels are fueling fatal risks among youth | Delhi News
NEW DELHI: It often starts as a few seconds meant for the camera — a stunt, a pose or a dramatic shot. But across India, several such moments are ending not in viral fame, but in tragedy. In recent incidents, a series of deaths involving teenagers and young adults has drawn attention to the risks […]