US, India Near Deal on Critical Minerals Pact: Ambassador Sergio Gor

New Delhi— The United States and India are close to finalising an agreement on critical minerals that could significantly strengthen strategic cooperation and supply chains between the two countries, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Friday.

Jharkhand CM Flags Off 1,485 Police Vehicles, Lays Foundation for 12 High-Tech Police Stations

Ranchi — In a move aimed at strengthening law enforcement and modernising the police force, Hemant Soren, Chief Minister of Jharkhand, on Friday flagged off 1,485 new vehicles for the state police and laid the foundation stones for 12 modern…

Jharkhand Cabinet Clears Rs. 22-Crore Tier-I Driving Training Institute for Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur: In a major step toward improving road safety and developing skilled drivers, the Government of Jharkhand has approved the establishment of a Tier-I Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) in Jamshedpur. The proposed institute…

Iran allows India-flagged tankers through Hormuz

New Delhi/Tehran, March 12 : In the deepening cris of and oil and gas,   Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran decision came  following talks between External Affairs…

Iran sets three conditions to end conflict — recognition of rights, reparations, and security guarantees

New Delhi: As the military confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran enters its third week, Tehran has outlined three key conditions for ending the conflict — recognition of its rights, payment of reparations, and firm guarantees…

Indian rupee Hits Record Intra-Day Low of 92.36 Against US Dollar

MUMBAI, March 12: Amid ongoing among Iran-Israel and US, India rupee slide to record low level.

 The Indian rupee fell sharply on Thursday, sliding by 35 paise to touch a record intra-day low of 92.36 against the US dollar in early trade.…

Govt to provide Rs 30,000 crore LPG subsidy to oil PSUs in FY26

New Delhi: The Government of India has approved Rs 30,000 crore in compensation for FY 2025–26 to public sector oil companies for supplying LPG at subsidised rates, Parliament was informed on Thursday.

The subsidy will be provided to…

Jharkhand HC Summons Top Officials Over ‘Toxic Air’ Crisis in Dhanbad

Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday took serious note of worsening air pollution and alleged illegal mining in Dhanbad, questioning the district administration’s response to the situation.

Hearing a public interest litigation…

Jharkhand ACB Arrests Police Officer, Panchayat Secretary in Separate Bribery Cases

Ranchi: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jharkhand on Thursday carried out two separate trap operations in Koderma and Gumla districts, resulting in the arrest of a police sub-inspector and a Panchayat secretary for allegedly accepting bribes.

Over 100 Villagers Sick After Suspected Food Poisoning at Wedding Feast in Palamu

Palamu: More than 100 people in a village in Jharkhand’s Palamu district fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated food at a wedding feast, prompting the administration to rush medical assistance to the area.

The incident occurred…