20 Indian-flagged vessels, 540 seafarers in Persian Gulf under close watch: Govt

New Delhi — The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Saturday said 20 Indian-flagged vessels carrying 540 Indian seafarers remain in the western Persian Gulf and are being closely monitored.

The ministry said necessary measures…

C. P. Radhakrishnan urges IIM Ranchi graduates to prioritise ethics over shortcuts

Ranchi — C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday called upon graduating students of Indian Institute of Management Ranchi to uphold ethical values in their professional lives, stressing that true success goes beyond financial achievements.

Addressing…

C. P. Radhakrishnan visits Ulihatu, pays tribute to Birsa Munda

Ranchi — Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday visited Ulihatu, the ancestral village of tribal icon Birsa Munda, and paid homage to his memory.

He offered floral tributes at Birsa Munda’s statue and later met his descendants…

27 gas cylinders stolen from delivery tempo in Mumbai; probe underway

A major theft has been reported in Mumbai’s Charkop area of Kandivali West, where unidentified persons allegedly stole 27 LPG cylinders from a delivery tempo amid concerns over a cooking gas shortage. 

According to the Mumbai Police,…

Storm alert over festive skies

Jamshedpur: Jharkhand is set for a spell of unstable weather over the next few days, with the Meteorological Department flagging rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across several districts. 

A yellow alert has been issued,…

Ram Navami Procession Under Watch in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur - In Jamshedpur, where Ram Navami celebrations have reached its  peak, the weather on Saturday (March 28) could turn tricky during the immersion procession. 

The city is expected to witness cloudy skies, brief spells of…

Commercial LPG shortage strains Jamshedpur economy

Jamshedpur: The ongoing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has intensified across the city, severely affecting businesses, essential services, and industrial operations. Supply from Bharat Gas and Hindustan Petroleum has come to a complete halt,…

Centre Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by Rs 10 per Litre

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each in a bid to cushion the impact of rising global oil prices. Following the revision, excise duty has been brought down to Rs 3 per litre on petrol and…

India’s Pragmatic Middle East Policy Strengthens Strategic Ties with Israel

Washington: India’s balanced and pragmatic approach to the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East is expected to further strengthen its strategic partnership with Israel, according to a report by the US-based think tank Middle East…

Centre Boosts Commercial LPG Supply to 70% Amid Shortage

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday raised the allocation of commercial LPG cylinders to 70 per cent of demand, up from 50 per cent earlier, to ease pressure on industrial and commercial users affected by supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.