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Last Updated:March 21, 2026, 11:41 IST Two Indian LPG carriers – Pine Gas and Jag Vasant – are currently positioned near Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The ships are stranded close to the Strait of Hormuz. (Image for representation: AFP) Even as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut for many countries, two Indian-flagged liquefied…
Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 5:15 PM IST The Petroleum Ministry announced no plans to hike petrol and diesel prices despite global oil market volatility. LPG prices rose by Rs 60 in March 2026, impacting budgets. Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. (Image: PTI/File) As global oil markets continue to…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 09:46 IST Several US allies have declined outright, after Trump urged about seven countries to deploy warships to help secure Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route disrupted during the Iran war. US Eyes Multinational Escort Mission In Strait Of Hormuz. (Photo: Reuters) After a muted response from allies to a…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 08:46 IST Donald Trump on Sunday urged several countries, including close allies such as France and the United Kingdom, to help secure the strategic waterway and keep it “open and safe”. US Eyes Multinational Escort Mission In Strait Of Hormuz. (Photo: Reuters) Iran Hormuz Strait: The United States is planning to…
Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 12:28 AM IST The government dismissed concerns regarding agricultural shortages while detailing the complexities of navigating a fractured BRICS consensus Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. (File pic/MEA) In a comprehensive briefing on India’s strategic preparedness, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has dismissed concerns regarding agricultural shortages while…
Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 5:29 pm IST While you wait for your refill—which typically takes about 2.5 days from booking to delivery—small changes in cooking habits can extend a ‘low’ cylinder for several extra days If you suspect your cylinder is nearly empty, don’t rely on ‘shaking’ it, which can be dangerous and inaccurate. Representational image…
Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 4:51 PM IST The Merops first caught the attention of global military strategists during its extensive use by Ukrainian forces to counter the ‘swarm’ tactics of Russian-deployed munitions The arrival of the Merops in West Asia signifies the end of the era where total air superiority belonged solely to the side…
Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 10:35 PM IST Dr Mittal said that whatever supplies are available are being picked up, and a diversification of supplies is also underway Praising the UAE government for its handling of the conflict situation, Dr Mittal said that the expat community, in its conversations with the Indian Embassy, has expressed confidence…
Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 8:40 PM IST India has stressed that discussion and diplomatic engagement remain the most effective way to resolve conflicts amid the ongoing war in West Asia. EAM S Jaishankar (R) with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani (L). (Reuters/File) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks over the phone with…
Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 10:09 IST The Israeli strikes are intended to cripple military logistics, civilian transport, power generation and regime stability in Iran’s political heartland. Strikes on Tehran Oil Facilities Aim to Cripple Iran’s Fuel Network. (Photo: Reuters) A CNN-News18 intelligence report said that the recent Israeli strikes on major oil facilities around Tehran…