Jaishankar said on X he raised Global South’s concerns about energy challenges, fertiliser supplies and food security in the session on global governance. “The uncertainties arising from the conflict in West Asia only make a stronger case for more resilient trade corridors and supply chains,” he said. Jaishankar said on X India’s FTAs with the
Noida International Airport opens March 28. The government is building new roads to connect the airport. These projects will make travel easier from Delhi and nearby districts. Some roads are complete, others are expected by 2027. A high-speed rail corridor is also proposed. Until then, the Yamuna Expressway will be the main route.
A birthday party in Faridabad turned violent when a dispute over music led to a group of youths assaulting a man, his daughters, and their friends. The complainant reported being attacked and robbed of valuables after intervening to protect his children. Police have registered an FIR and are examining CCTV footage.
A study published in Science Advances by Baylor College of Medicine has uncovered a hidden brain pathway that helps explain how metformin lowers blood sugar, offering fresh insight into a medicine used for over six decades. For years, metformin was believed to act mainly on the liver and gut. The new research shows it also
The bill — introduced in Lok Sabha on Friday — proposes to amend Section-11 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act that at present provides for six months’ jail or with Rs 5,000 penalty or both. As per the proposal, the fine would be 5% of land value for every year of occupation
“Our supreme leader issued a fatwa. He said nuclear weapons are forbidden, haraam. So, we don’t have it. We don’t want to have it. We are not looking for it,” said Ilahi. Ending the war in West Asia depends on countries that started it, he said. He dismissed Pakistan’s claim that it was mediating between
While he focused on preparing for prolonged disruption of supply lines, Modi also conveyed assurance about the country being in good stead, saying “efforts…in recent years to strengthen India’s economic and supply systems have proved beneficial”. In his virtual meeting with CMs — except those of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry where
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, on Friday afternoon. Early reports from witnesses suggest he appeared fine, but officials have not confirmed his condition yet. The incident is under investigation. The timing is important as Woods is expected to decide soon on playing in the Masters.
The windfall tax will also help the Centre partly offset the impact of the excise duty cut. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs chairman Vivek Chaturvedi said the windfall tax on exports will result in a gain of about Rs 1,500 crore in the first fortnight while the govt will have to forgo over
Adilabad district in Telangana faces the highest LPG prices in South India at Rs 999 per cylinder, significantly impacting household budgets. This surge, attributed to local taxes and steep transportation costs, highlights a growing urban-rural divide in fuel affordability. Across southern India, prices remain lower, with variations influenced by geography and logistics, creating sustained financial
