Air India group has revised its fuel surcharge for domestic and international flights due to rising oil prices and Middle East tensions. Domestic fares will now be distance-linked, while international surcharges see steeper increases, reflecting global jet fuel price surges and increased refinery margins. These changes aim to partially offset rising operational costs for the
New Delhi is in talks with the Donald Trump administration to secure an extension of the sanctions waiver for the port, which is set to expire at the end of this month.
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has strongly criticized Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for his provocative statement targeting Kolkata. Singh warned Islamabad against repeating past mistakes, referencing the 1971 division of Pakistan. This exchange follows Asif’s threat to strike Kolkata if India launches a “false-flag operation.”
Arjun Tendulkar is impressing Lucknow Super Giants’ net sessions with his accurate yorkers, troubling top batters like Rishabh Pant. Videos of his disciplined bowling have gone viral, fueling fan calls for his inclusion. After two seasons with Mumbai Indians, the young pacer is making a strong case for selection at LSG with his consistent performance,
Assam Police searched Congress leader Pawan Khera’s Delhi residence following an FIR by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife over passport allegations. Khera had claimed Sarma’s wife held three passports, a charge denied by the BJP. The Chief Minister vowed strong action, accusing Congress of using unauthorized documents and alleging Pakistani links.
Assam Police searched Congress leader Pawan Khera’s Delhi residence following an FIR by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife over passport allegations. Khera had claimed Sarma’s wife held three passports, a charge denied by the BJP. The Chief Minister vowed strong action, accusing Congress of using unauthorized documents and alleging Pakistani links.
Seventeen India-bound ships carrying energy products, including LPG, LNG, and crude oil, are waiting west of the Strait of Hormuz. Eight Indian vessels and one foreign-flagged ship have already transited the conflict-hit strait. The shipping ministry is coordinating with the external affairs ministry to ensure the safe passage of these vessels.
A groundbreaking oral drug, N-propargylglycine (N-PPG), has shown remarkable success in preventing fatal kidney damage in mice with Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 2 (PH2). This rare genetic disorder causes excessive oxalate buildup, leading to kidney failure. The drug effectively halts stone formation and protects kidneys, offering significant hope for a new treatment and potentially reducing the
Former India opener Virender Sehwag has urged Ajinkya Rahane to respond to criticism with composure. Rahane recently reacted strongly to questions about his strike rate and Cameron Green’s bowling. Sehwag believes players should remain neutral to praise and criticism. He cited legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar as examples of handling scrutiny without public
