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From grounded 'vote flights' to a massive dip in returning NRIs, the 2026 election is becoming a battle of who can best manage a global crisis from a local seat As Kerala prepares for a high-stakes single-phase assembly election on April 9, the shadow of the West Asia conflict is looming large over the ballot box. For a state where the "Gulf connection" is the literal lifeblood of the economy, the current instability in the Gulf is doing more than just denting remittances -- it is actively resh ...Read More >
PM Modi accused the Congress of creating unnecessary panic and harming India's foreign relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack at Congress over its statements on the ongoing West Asia conflict, accusing the party of putting Indian lives at risk, particularly those from Kerala working in the region. Addressing a rally in Keralam, he warned that comments made by opposition leaders could have serious consequences for Indians living in conflict-hit areas. He ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar received a call on Sunday from Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi as the tensions in the Middle East continue. "Received a call from Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation," said Jaishankar. While the specific details of the call have not been released, the Iran Embassy in India also confirmed the call saying that the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and the regional, international situation. "Seyed Abba ...Read More >
Khawaja Asif's remarks came in response of Rajnath Singh's warning ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Khawaja Asif threatened India with a swift, calibrated response to military actions * Asif warned war between two nuclear states is inconceivable with drastic consequences * Rajnath Singh said India destroyed terror hideouts in Pakistan after 2025 Pahalgam attack Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Islamabad: Pakistan's Defence Minister K ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global rating agency Moody's Ratings slashed India's economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6 per cent from 6.8 percent earlier, saying the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate growth momentum and raise inflation risks as well. "While inflation remains contained for now, geopolitical risks have tilted the inflation outlook to the upside," Moody's said in its credit opinion report on India, while projecting inflation to average 4.8 per cent in FY27, up from 2.4 per ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- India announced Saturday it has resumed oil imports from Iran for the first time in seven years, as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts global energy supplies. The move marks India's first public confirmation since 2019, when it halted Iranian oil purchases after US sanctions waivers expired. "Amid Middle East supply disruptions, Indian refiners have secured their crude oil requirements, including from Iran; and there is no payment hurdle for Iranian crude imports," the Mini ...Read More >
The oil marketing companies (OMCs) on March 26 fixed rates for petroleum products that are at a discount of up to ₹60 per litre to their imported cost. In a first since fuel price deregulation, Indian state-run oil marketing companies will pay refineries a discounted price for petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and kerosene to limit mounting losses from a self-imposed freeze on retail fuel prices, sources said. The oil marketing companies (OMCs) on March 26 fixed rates for petroleum ...Read More >
New Delhi: There appears to be no immediate end in sight to the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The exchange of missile and drone attacks from both sides has plunged the Middle East into turmoil, resulting in a severely deteriorated situation across the region. Meanwhile, markets worldwide also appear to be feeling the impact. Since the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, a decline has been observed in gold prices. In this context, the question arises: what could be t ...Read More >
Facing renewed pressure on the rupee and heightened global uncertainties amid the ongoing conflict in the West Asia, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is widely expected to keep policy rates unchanged in its upcoming monetary policy review and keep the stance unchanged, according to a poll of ten economists. External Shocks The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to announce its decision on April 8. At its last meeting, the six-member body had unanimously retained the repo rate at 5.25% ...Read More >
The oil marketing companies (OMCs) on March 26 fixed rates for petroleum products that are at a discount of up to ₹60 per litre to their imported cost. In a first since fuel price deregulation, Indian state-run oil marketing companies will pay refineries a discounted price for petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and kerosene to limit mounting losses from a self-imposed freeze on retail fuel prices, sources said. The oil marketing companies (OMCs) on March 26 fixed rates for petroleum p ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Autorickshaws and cars running on Liquified Petroleum Gas queued up before the gas stations in certain parts of the state on Wednesday owing to shortage in supply. The government said the problem was only with the LPG stations of private oil companies and not the state-owned oil companies. "I am trying for LPG for my autorickshaw for the past four hours, but I am not getting it anywhere. All my stock is getting exhausted in search of gas," Abdul Kareem said at an RT Nagar-based LPG ...Read More >
Mandya: Auto drivers in Mandya are facing severe difficulties as an ongoing shortage of LPG has disrupted operations at local auto fuel bunkers, impacting their daily livelihoods. Several fuel bunkers across the city have remained closed for days, with "No Stock" boards displayed outside, leaving drivers unable to refuel their vehicles and continue regular operations. Many drivers, who depend entirely on daily fares to sustain themselves and operate vehicles purchased on loans, have expressed ...Read More >
New Delhi: Moody's Ratings has slashed India's economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent earlier, saying the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate growth momentum and raise inflation risks. In its credit opinion report on India, Moody's said prolonged disruptions, particularly LPG shipments due to the conflict, would lead to near-term household shortages, higher fuel and transport costs, and spillovers to food inflation through India's reliance on imp ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to check cooking gas black marketing, the state government has imposed strict restrictions on LPG availability in the open market. Gas will no longer be sold freely, and refilling of 5 kg cylinders has been completely stopped. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra made the announcement, attributing the decision to disruptions in gas supply caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East. The conflict has led to a sharp rise in open-market gas price ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): Auto drivers in Mandya are facing severe difficulties as an ongoing shortage of LPG has disrupted operations at local auto fuel bunkers, impacting their daily livelihoods. Several fuel bunkers across the city have remained closed for days, with "No Stock" boards displayed outside, leaving drivers unable to refuel their vehicles and continue regular operations. Also Read | 'To My Colleagues in AAP, Picture Abhi Baaki Hai': Raghav Chadha Defends Punjab ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 5 (PTI) A family from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly swindled of more than Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of "black magic" and promised them divine remedies through elaborate rituals and pilgrimages, police said on Sunday. The Kasarvadavali police district on April 2 registered a first information report (FIR) against Manjunath Shetty, a resident of Andheri in neighbouring Mumbai, based on the family's allegations that they were manipulated into paying th ...Read More >
Indian stock market: The Indian stock market ended on a lower note for a sixth straight week, slipping by nearly half a per cent amid heightened volatility driven by a blend of global and domestic uncertainties. The holiday-shortened week started on a weak footing, as rising US-Iran tensions and a surge in crude oil prices dampened sentiment, leading to widespread selling. On Thursday, the market closed FY26 on a subdued note, with the Sensex declining 1,635 points (2.22%) and the Nifty slippi ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): Auto drivers in Mandya are facing severe difficulties as an ongoing shortage of LPG has disrupted operations at local auto fuel bunkers, impacting their daily livelihoods. Several fuel bunkers across the city have remained closed for days, with "No Stock" boards displayed outside, leaving drivers unable to refuel their vehicles and continue regular operations. Many drivers, who depend entirely on daily fares to sustain themselves and operate vehicles ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) Leading FMCG makers reported resilient growth amid a stable demand environment in the March quarter of FY26, posting a healthy revenue expansion, even though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East markets remained a concern. The makers, such as Marico, Dabur and AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar), have reported growth in both volumes and value, driven by pricing actions, category momentum and resilient domestic consumption, and growth from international markets e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) State-owned Coal India Ltd plans to offer 25.62 million tonnes of coal through online auction in the current month, a move expected to mitigate the impact of energy supply shocks on industries amid the West Asia crisis. The disruptions in LNG, LPG and crude oil supplies from the Middle East have increased demand for coal, driving up its import prices. Coal India had offered 32.532 million tonnes of coal through e-auction in March against 20.5 million tonnes in February t ...Read More >
Rajnath Singh any "misadventure" from Pakistan would invite an "unprecedented and decisive" action. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan of unprecedented action if terror attacks repeat after Pahalgam incident * He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, national security has been strengthened * He also said does not hesitate to take action against it on both sides of the border Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beep ...Read More >
Prices at petrol pumps for diesel car owners have been left unchanged. New Delhi: State-run oil marketing companies have raised the price of industrial diesel by Rs 28.22 per litre, an increase of more than 25 per cent, with the new rate set at Rs 137.81 per litre. The adjustment was made on Wednesday, by companies including the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. According to internal communication seen by NDTV Profit, it applies to high-speed diesel, known as HS ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday ordered action under the H.P. Tenancy and Land Reforms Act in the controversial Chester Hill land case in Solan district. The Revenue Department, in its fresh order, has withdrawn its earlier objections to the inquiry report submitted by the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) (SDM), Solan. It has also directed the Deputy Commissioner, Solan, to initiate fresh proceedings under Section 118 of the H.P. Tenan ...Read More >
Maldives typically sources most of its fuel from Oman. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India is supplying fuel to Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka under commercial agreements * Maldives has requested petroleum supplies from India for short- and long-term needs * Maldives usually sources fuel from Oman, but Middle East disruptions affect supply routes Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Maldives is seeking fuel su ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda on Saturday asserted that Assam is witnessing a "strong pro-incumbency atmosphere" and expressed confidence that the party will return to power for a third consecutive term in the upcoming assembly election, citing development and improved law and order over the past decade. Speaking to ANI, Panda said, "There is a very strong pro-incumbency atmosphere here; Assam has seen a lot of ...Read More >
Anuppur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): Several people are feared trapped under debris after a four-storey building collapsed in Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday evening, with rescue operations currently underway. Following the incident, panic gripped the area as local residents rushed to the spot and began engaging in relief efforts. The administration has reached the site and initiated rescue operations to locate and evacuate those feared trapped. Also Read | India Buys ...Read More >
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): At least four people were killed and 18 others rescued after a traveller vehicle carrying 22 passengers met with an accident near Sojha in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, officials said on Saturday. According to Deputy Commissioner Anurag Chander Sharma, the incident occurred after the vehicle fell off the road. "As per information received by the Police Control Room Kullu, a traveller vehicle met with an accident near Sojha after falling off ...Read More >
Jiribam (Manipur) [India], April 5 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday travelled via National Highway-37 to reach Jiribam district, in a first since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, marking a significant political and administrative outreach to the region. Khemchand Singh arrived in Jiribam at around 1:30 pm, accompanied by state BJP president A Sharda Devi and eight MLAs as part of a three-day visit to the district, located about 217 km from th ...Read More >
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