India-Flagged LPG Tanker ‘Green Sanvi’ Safely Crosses Strait of Hormuz, Two More Await Transit

New Delhi — India-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi has successfully crossed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, becoming the seventh Indian vessel to safely navigate the sensitive waterway amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

According…

Three killed in conflict between Human-Elephant in Ramgarh

Ramgarh — Three people lost their lives after a herd of wild elephants entered villages in the Gola block of Ramgarh early Friday morning, triggering panic among local residents.

Two of the victims, Dheeraj Bhuiyan and Jugal Bhuiyan,…

ECI seeks report from Bengal Police on withdrawal of security cover for tainted leaders

Kolkata — The Election Commission of India has sought a status report from the West Bengal Police on the implementation of its directive to withdraw state-provided security cover for tainted political leaders, regardless of party affiliation.

Supreme Court takes serious exception to attack on judicial officers in West Bengal

New Delhi — The Supreme Court of India on Thursday strongly condemned an incident in West Bengal’s Malda district where judicial officers deployed for work related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were allegedly…

Rs 5 lakh bounty Naxal sub-zonal commander surrenders in Jharkhand’s Latehar

Latehar — In a significant development for anti-Naxal operations, Surendra Lohra alias “Tiger”, a sub-zonal commander of the banned Maoist outfit Jharkhand Janmukti Parishad (JJP), surrendered before police in Jharkhand’s…

Seven aides of Aman Sahu–Prince Khan gangs arrested in Bokaro; key accused injured in encounter

Bokaro — In a major crackdown on organised crime, police in Jharkhand’s Bokaro have arrested seven operatives linked to the interstate gangs of Aman Sahu and Prince Khan, officials said on Thursday. The gangs are accused of running…

Supreme Court denies bail to ex-Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam, orders fast-tracked trial

New Delhi — The Supreme Court of India on Thursday refused to grant bail to former Jharkhand Rural Development Minister Alamgir Alam and his private secretary Sanjeev Lal in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged tender commission…

Jharkhand HC questions police inaction on woman’s allegations against NRI brother

Ranchi — The Jharkhand High Court has expressed concern over serious allegations made by a young woman against her brother living abroad and questioned the police for not acting on her complaint. The court directed authorities to take prompt…

Rupee logs biggest one-day gain in 12 years as RBI tightens speculation curbs

New Delhi — The Indian rupee recorded its sharpest single-day rise in more than a decade on Thursday after the Reserve Bank of India stepped up measures to curb currency speculation, including extending restrictions to offshore derivatives markets.

Trump tells oil-dependent nations: Buy from US or protect Hormuz yourselves

Washington — Donald Trump urged countries dependent on Middle East oil to take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, blaming Iran for disruptions that have pushed up global fuel prices.

In a televised address, Trump said…