NEW DELHI: India’s weekly LPG imports fell to 265,000 tonnes in the week to March 19, from 322,000 tonnes on March 5. West Asia inflows declined to just 89,000 tonnes in the week to March 19, the lowest share since Jan 2026, according to S&P Commodities At Sea (CAS).The report, however, added that alternative regional…
Targeting of commercial shipping, endangering crew members, impeding free navigation and attacking civilian maritime infrastructure is unacceptable, said the Indian govt, stressing amid the escalating W Asia conflict, India’s energy security and trade are critically dependent on the safe and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Addressing a session of the International Maritime Organisation…
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ has garnered a strong opening, crossing Rs 50 crore despite mixed reviews. The action-comedy, directed by Harish Shankar, faced a Day 2 dip but continues to draw crowds, especially in Telugu regions. However, early piracy has emerged as a significant challenge for the film. Pawan Kalyan and Raashii Khanna’s latest…
Mangaluru: Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath said that the demand of diploma engineers with regard to the Model Building Bylaw (MBBL) has been recognised.The MLA stated that when the state govt implemented the MBBL, it adopted the 2017 notification in the eligibility and capability rule, which limited those with a diploma in civil…
Bengaluru: In a bizarre turn of events, a 24-year-old woman who was married in a single-day arrangement has allegedly gone missing from her husband’s house — triggering suspicion, confusion, and claims of deception.The incident has occurred at Gownicheruvupalli village under Batlahalli police limits in Chintamani taluk, around 100km from Bengaluru. A complaint about his missing…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (File photo) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday criticised the United States’ communication regarding the ongoing regional conflict, comparing Washington’s messaging to the discredited briefings of the Vietnam War era.In a post on X, Araghchi said, “Americans haven’t forgotten how, even as hundreds of US soldiers were…
NEW DELHI: Feeling the pinch of a surge in global crude prices, oil marketing companies on Friday increased the retail price of 95-octane premium petrol by nearly Rs 2 a litre and jacked up the rates of industrial diesel by Rs 22 a litre.At the same time, IndianOil, the country’s largest fuel retailer vowed to…
NEW DELHI: Govt has intensified action against online gambling and betting platforms, blocking around 300 websites and applications in the latest round. The move is part of the enforcement drive that has gathered pace after the passage of the Online Gaming Act last year, which laid down a clearer framework to curb unlawful real-money gaming…
In the wake of a phenomenal box office success, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ celebrated with an exclusive screening for its dedicated cast and crew. An endearing video revealed the comedic exchanges between the actors and heartfelt acknowledgments from director Aditya Dhar and producer Jyoti Deshpande. ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ continued its strong run at the box office…
AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: As the cricket world gears up for IPL 2026, one of the tournament’s most iconic “bromances” is back in the spotlight. AB de Villiers, the legendary South African batter and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart, has made a candid admission regarding his first…
