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India revises aviation turbine fuel rules, allows blending of ethanol, synthetic hydrocarbons

NEW DELHI: India has cleared the way for blending ethanol and other synthetic hydrocarbons into aviation turbine fuel (ATF), but has not fixed any...

No talks till blockade ends: Iran draws hard line as ceasefire tensions simmer in Hormuz

DUBAI: Iran has made it clear that any fresh round of negotiations with the United States will hinge on one key step – lifting...

IRGC seizes two cargo vessels crossing Hormuz Strait without ‘necessary permits’

One was headed to Gujarat NEW DELHI: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Wednesday claimed to have seized two cargo vessels, the MSC...

Mohammad Nawaz reportedly under PCB probe after positive drug test

LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is currently under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after returning a positive test for recreational drug use,...

Wasim Khan to step down as ICC general manager

NEW DELHI: Wasim Khan is set to step down as the ICC’s General Manager, Cricket, bringing an end to his four-year stint in the...

First Anniversary: Memorial erected in Pahalgam to 26 victims of terror attack, security beefed up

If we choose not to visit, that would be wrong, say tourists Pahalgam: A memorial has been erected in the hill resort of Pahalgam as...

When boundaries of humanity are crossed response is decisive: Army

New Delhi: On the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army on Tuesday reaffirmed its resolve to fight...

US, Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end

Islamabad: Two regional officials said Tuesday that the United States and Iran have signalled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in...

Police attach Rs 55 lakh properties of two drug peddlers

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday have attached properties worth over Rs 55 lakh belonging to two alleged drug peddlers from Baramulla and...

RBI adopts cautious ‘Wait and Watch’ approach amid Middle-East crisis

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra, commenting on the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, said, “We are, therefore, in a...

Over 700 citizens accuse PM of model code violation over Apr 18 national address

NEW DELHI: A group of over 700 “concerned citizens”, including academics, activists and former bureaucrats, on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “blatant...

India projected to lead growth at 6.4%: UN ESCAP

NEW DELHI: Even as the Iran conflict disrupts global energy flows, India is expected to remain the fastest-growing major economy in the Asia Pacific...

Amit Shah attacks TMC for ‘neglecting’ Gorkhas

Promises fast-track solution for Bengal hills if BJP wins NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday made a high-stakes election promise, declaring that...

O’Brien alleges ‘coordinated targeting’ of Mamata Banerjee by Centre, agencies

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien on Tuesday intensified his attack on the Centre and several institutions, alleging a concerted attempt to target West...

Passport row: Gauhati High Court reserves order on Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea

GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a plea for anticipatory bail filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection...

Iran’s FIFA World Cup 2026 participation in doubt amid US tensions

TEHRAN: Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 remains uncertain, with Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali confirming that a final decision will depend...

CM Abdullah assures action

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a road accident in Udhampur...

Kashmir commuters suffer as transporters protest Smart City bus expansion

Srinagar: Commuters across the Kashmir Valley faced a harrowing time on Monday as private buses and inter-district cabs remained off the roads in protest...

Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran days before a tenuous ceasefire...

EU hosts Gaza peace conference as it seeks greater sway in Middle East

BRUSSELS: More than 60 nations sent representatives to Brussels Monday for talks with Palestinian representatives on stability, security and long-term peace in Israel, the...

Silence Enables The Trade: Why Social Boycott Of Drug Peddlers Is A Necessary Tool

In traditional societies like J&K, social acceptance holds immense value. Communities must refuse to engage in business with traffickers, avoid social functions, and deny...

India, South Korea deepen strategic ties with focus on tech, trade, Indo-Pacific cooperation

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday held extensive bilateral talks in New Delhi, committing to...

Hormuz Strait firing incident:  India in touch with Iran to secure safe passage for ships

NEW DELHI: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Monday said that India is in touch with “Iran and others” to secure...

Issue was not women’s reservation but Modi preservation: Congress slams govt

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday said the striking down of the Modi government's delimitation push in the garb of women's quota was a...

NSA Ajit Doval holds high-level talks with Saudi leadership in Riyadh

Discusses regional issues RIYADH: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval paid an official visit to Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Sunday and held a series...

We can’t have fishing inquiry, says SC on allegation of addition of voters in WB

NEW DELHI: "We can't have a fishing inquiry," the Supreme Court said on Monday after it was mentioned that five to seven lakhs voters...

Hormuz flashpoint rattles Dalal Street

Sensex, Nifty slide as oil surges towards $100 MUMBAI: Dalal Street opened the week on a cautious note, with benchmark indices slipping in early trade...

World Athletics’ Integrity Unit designates India as country having ‘extremely high’ risk of doping

MONACO: India was on Monday designated as a country with an "extremely high" risk of doping by World Athletics after topping the list of...

Atiqa Mir zooms to P2 in Italy for highest finish by an Indian in WSK history

LONATO (ITALY): Racing prodigy Atiqa Mir keeps scaling new heights and on this occasion, the 11-year-old recorded the highest-ever race finish by an Indian...

PCB bans Shanaka from PSL for one year

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a one-year PSL ban on Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka. Shanaka, after initially being named in the...

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