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Modi govt 'clearly afraid' of discussion on impact of West Asia conflict o
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday claimed that the Modi government is "clearly afraid" of a discussion in both Houses of the Parliament on the situation in West Asia and its impact on India.
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Parliament Budget Session: Opposition continues to protest, alleges LPG sh
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders have continued protests in the Parliament premises over the reports of nationwide shortage of LPG gas cylinders on Thursday.
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UAE hails UNSC resolution condemning unprovoked Iranian strikes as "unifie
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UAE has led a successful UN diplomatic push, with the Security Council adopting Resolution 2817 to condemn Iran's "egregious attacks." Co-sponsored by 140 nations, the resolution demands an end to "indiscriminate strikes" and affirms the UAE's right to self-defence against threats to its
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Kuwait residential building struck by "enemy drone" at dawn
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A drone strike on a Kuwaiti residential building has caused casualties and "material damage," following revelations that a previous Iranian attack on US forces was more severe than disclosed. While "robust air defences" are in place, dozens of personnel suffered "brain trauma" and other "urg
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India joins 135 nations to back UNSC resolution condemning Iran's "egregio
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's "egregious attacks" against regional neighbours, demanding an immediate halt to hostilities and interference with maritime trade. While 13 members voted in favour, Russia and China abstained, with Tehran dismissing the move a
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Nifty down 250 pts, Sensex loses 800 pts in opening as crude surges past U
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian stock markets opened in the red on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia and again a sharp rise in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.
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LPG cylinder crisis hits restaurants in Hyderabad
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Gas shortage is hitting restaurants hard in Hyderabad. A restaurant owner said that the fuel shortage is affecting their business big time, and with wood prices allegedly skyrocketing, especially in Ramdhan, it is challenging.
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UAE air defences respond to missile threat; residents told to stay in safe
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UAE has activated air defences to intercept an Iranian missile and drone attack, advising residents to "remain in a safe location." Authorities have intercepted over 1,700 threats since the conflict began. While most were neutralised, hostilities have tragically caused six deaths and 131
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UK Maritime Organisation says 3 Merchant Vessels struck by projectiles in
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Two oil tankers caught fire near Iraq after being struck by an "unknown projectile," with UKMTO reporting all crew are "evacuated and safe." This follows a surge in maritime attacks amid regional conflict, drawing a sharp response from India and warnings from President Trump regarding the
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"Coal and LPG prices may be adversely affected": Chhattisgarh Mini Steel P
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Manish Dhuppad from the Chhattisgarh Mini Steel Plant Association warned that the situation might worsen, affecting production costs and prices.
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Bahrain warns residents to stay indoors after Iranian strike on Muharraq f
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bahrain has advised residents in several areas to "remain in their homes" and "close windows" following a major blaze in Muharraq Governorate. The Ministry described the move as a "precaution against potential effects of smoke" after Al Jazeera reported an Iranian strike on local fuel storag
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US to release 172 million barrels of oil to stabilise markets as Middle Ea
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US will release 172 million barrels of oil "beginning next week" to stabilse markets amid war with Iran. President Trump vowed to "finish the job" despite Tehran's threats to "destroy" the economy. While Trump suggests there is "practically nothing left to target," Israel claims it ha
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