Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices increased in the state on Tuesday after recent fluctuations in the market. The price of gold rose to ₹13,685 per gram, while one sovereign reached ₹1,09,480. The rate of 18-carat gold also went up to ₹11,310 per gram, with 8 grams priced at ₹90,480. Silver prices stood at ₹2,000 for 8 grams. Read More…
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First Iranian oil cargo since 2019 heads to India
NEW DELHI: India is set to receive its first Iranian crude oil cargo since 2019, with a shipment heading towards Gujarat. According to ship tracking data, a vessel carrying around 600,000 barrels of crude oil is en route to Vadinar port. The development follows a recent sanctions waiver by the United States, allowing limited trade Read More…
Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP-Left ‘deal’ in Kerala polls
KANNUR/KOZHIKODE: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP and the Left of having a “partnership” in the Kerala Assembly elections. He alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the ruling LDF to return to power. Addressing rallies in Kannur and parts of Kozhikode, Rahul Gandhi said the Congress-led UDF is fighting both the Read More…
Landslide blocks Jammu-Srinagar highway, restoration work underway
SRINAGAR: A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Tuesday, disrupting traffic movement. Officials said the landslide occurred in the Mehar area, leading to a complete halt of vehicles on both sides of the highway. Authorities quickly launched restoration work to clear the debris and reopen the route. Read More…
Case filed against actor Vijay for poll code violation
CHENNAI: A case has been registered against Vijay for allegedly violating the election code of conduct. The case was filed by the Chennai Police based on a complaint from Election Commission officials. According to officials, the violation took place during a roadshow from Perambur to Kolathur. Police said the case has been registered under five Read More…
Centre assures no fuel shortage, urges public to avoid panic
NEW DELHI: The central government on Monday clarified that there is no fuel shortage in India and supplies remain stable across the country. Officials said petrol pumps and LPG outlets are operating normally with adequate stock. The assurance comes amid concerns linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The government urged people not to believe Read More…
Omar Abdullah calls for ceasefire in West Asia,
JAMMU: (Mar 30) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for an immediate ceasefire in the West Asia conflict. He said the violence must end quickly and stressed the need for peace. Abdullah also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi can play a key role in resolving the crisis. He noted that India’s Read More…
Modi Discusses West Asia Peace, Bilateral Ties with Dutch PM
Narendra Modi on Monday held a phone conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and regional issues. The two leaders discussed expanding cooperation in key sectors such as semiconductors, green hydrogen, trade, and defence. They also exchanged views on the situation in West Asia, with Modi stressing the need for Read More…
India Free from Naxalism, Says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
Amit Shah on Monday said India has become free from Naxalism, stating that the top leadership and central structure of Maoist groups have been largely dismantled. Replying to a debate in the Lok Sabha on efforts to curb Left-Wing Extremism, he said the government has achieved major success in ending the long-standing violence. Amit Shah Read More…
Mumbai Man Duped of ₹1.57 Crore in ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud
A 69-year-old retired man from Andheri was cheated of ₹1.57 crore in a “digital arrest” cyber fraud, police said on Monday. According to officials, the victim was contacted in December by fraudsters who accused him of circulating obscene content and threatened legal action. The scammers allegedly posed as police officers and even staged a fake Read More…