NEW DELHI: The petroleum ministry on Friday increased the allocation of commercial LPG to states by 20% to meet additional demand from industrial units such as steel, automobile, textile and chemicals.With this increase, the total allocation of commercial LPG has now reached 70% of pre-conflict levels.In a letter to chief secretaries of states and UTs,…
NEW DELHI: Indian seafarers navigating Strait of Hormuz are grappling with GPS disruptions, warnings of underwater mines and the absence of a clear navigation authority.Ships in the region are reporting repeated radio broadcasts over maritime channels warning vessels against transit. “Attention all ships… This is the Sepah Navy… navigation through Strait of Hormuz is forbidden……
A Politico report claimed acting ICE chief Todd Lyons is under so much stress that he required hospitalization twice in seven months. Acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons has not been keeping well because of all the pressure the administration puts on him, Politico reported citing sources who said Lyons had been…
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor NEW DELHI: Defence and security cooperation represents the most strategically significant area of collaboration in India-US ties, said US ambassador to India Sergio Gor underlining the importance of the deepening defence ties with a new 10-year framework and enhanced defence industrial cooperation, science and technology collaboration, and operational coordination.In…
Dharmendra Pradhan (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Centre will revise a contentious NCERT textbook chapter on the judiciary under the supervision of a committee led by former Supreme Court judge Indu Malhotra, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.The minister said the move follows guidance from the Supreme Court, adding that the effort aims to ensure…
Looksmaxxing streamer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, is in jail in Florida after police said he encouraged a fight between two women on his live stream. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened at an Airbnb near Kissimmee on February 2. A 19-year-old woman told deputies that she was attacked…
Rising actor Hirav Mehta is overwhelmed by the audience’s love for his impactful performance in ‘Dhurandhar’. Despite limited screen time, his portrayal as a BUF Rebel has resonated deeply. Mehta shares his invaluable learnings from industry legends like Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, highlighting their dedication and craft. Rising actor Hirav Mehta is soaking in…
CHENNAI: There is no space or room for nuclear weapons in Iran’s doctrine, said Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the representative of Iran’s supreme leader in India. In an interview to TOI, Ilahi, who worked closely with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and is a good friend of Khamenei’s son and present supreme leader of Iran Mojtaba Khamenei,…
NEW DELHI: Unlawful occupation and encroachment of govt land and public premises would attract heavy fine as well as jail — proposes the second edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill that seeks to curb this menace by linking penalty to value of land, in addition to six months prison.The bill — introduced in Lok Sabha…
A US Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself while on duty during an assignment involving former first Lady Jill Biden, officials said.The incident occurred while agents were providing security as Jill Biden was being escorted during an official movement. According to authorities, the agent’s firearm discharged unintentionally, causing a self-inflicted injury.Emergency response teams at the…
