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Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 Royal Enfield launched its first electric motorcycle, named the Flying Flea C6, in India at a starting price of Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom). With battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), the electric motorcycle costs Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This launch represents a significant advancement in the company's entry into the electric vehicle segment. Moreover, this event will pave the way for the future electric motorcycles that the brand has already announced. Flying Flea C6: R ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday welcomed the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran announced by both sides and expressed hope in unimpeded freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, deescalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. ...Read More >
In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it has consistently advocated for de-escalation, stressing that "dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict." The government underscored the broader humanitarian and economic impact of the conflict, noting that it has caused "immense suffering" and disrupted global energy supplies and trade networks. India reiterated its long-standing position that peaceful resolution through diplomatic chan ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Ministry of Petroleum, in a press conference on Wednesday, said that there is sufficient availability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and other fuels such as petrol and diesel despite tensions in West Asia, and the government has ensured consistent supply throughout the crisis by prioritising domestic consumers for the supply of LPG. During the inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, General Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, added that commerc ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 52 paise to close at 92.54 against the US dollar on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced the suspension of military strikes against Iran for two weeks, and the Reserve Bank kept the key benchmark rate unchanged with a neutral stance. Forex traders said investor sentiment got a boost after Governor Sanjay Malhotra assured that the steps taken on forex do not constitute a structural change. Moreover, confidence was exuded in the health of ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) of India has ordered a 25 per cent cut in landing and parking charges at major airports across the country to airlines to help them tide over the financial crisis arising out of the West Asia crisis. This move came after the government asked for temporary support to airlines hit by rising costs linked to the Iran conflict. IndiGo and Air India has raised the issue of reduced charges, Reuters reported. The reduced charges will only be ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 47 paise to close at 92.59 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced the suspension of military strikes against Iran for two weeks, and the Reserve Bank kept the key benchmark rate unchanged with a neutral stance. Forex traders said investor sentiment got a boost after Governor Sanjay Malhotra assured that the steps taken on forex do not constitute a structural change. Moreover, confidence was exuded in ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: India has welcomed the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing optimism that the move could ease tensions and open the door to long-term stability in West Asia. In a statement issued on April 8, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it hopes the pause in hostilities will contribute to lasting peace in the region. Reiterating its consistent stance, India stressed that dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation remain the most effective ways to resolve on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The announcement of a ceasefire, between the US and Iran, along with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, will provide immediate relief to exporters by easing shipping disruptions, FIEO said on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran. Iran agreed to allow safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire, triggering sweeping market moves across oil, equities and currencies. "The ceasefire an ...Read More >
New Delhi: The announcement of a ceasefire, between the US and Iran, along with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, will provide immediate relief to exporters by easing shipping disruptions, FIEO said on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran. Iran agreed to allow safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire, triggering sweeping market moves across oil, equities and currencies. "The ceasefire and reopening o ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global crude oil prices on Wednesday plunged sharply up to 20 per cent, after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran that includes a pledge to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz -- the narrow waterway at the heart of the world's most acute energy crisis in decades. The international benchmark Brent crude futures shed nearly 16 per cent or $17.39 to $91.88, hitting an intraday low, while US WTI crude declined almost 20 ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 50 paise to 92.56 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced suspension of military strikes against Iran for two weeks. Forex traders said the two-week ceasefire announcement triggered a wave of outsized bargain buying amongst the risk assets as Asian Stocks, Dow futures, Gold and Silver all rallied while Brent Oil fell below USD 100 to USD 96 per barrel. The rupee in accordance surged to 92.56 levels, w ...Read More >
With the West Asia conflict entering its fifth week and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz triggering economic and energy instability, the Indian Navy on Thursday (April 2, 2026) flagged off INS Sunayna as the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, reinforcing its commitment to regional maritime security and cooperation. The offshore patrol vessel, carrying Indian Navy personnel along with representatives from 16 friendly foreign countries, was flagged off by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth ...Read More >
Major ports under the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during the financial year 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, and registering a strong year-on-year growth of 7.06%. The achievement highlights improved operational efficiency, robust trade recovery, and sustained momentum in the maritime sector, according to the Ministry. It also reflects "the impact of ongoing reforms and strategic investments aimed at modernising por ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Another India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Green Sanvi, transited east of the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data, making it the seventh Indian vessel to clear the maritime chokepoint safely amid the West Asia conflict. The vessel used a designated corridor through Iran's territorial waters to navigate the strategically sensitive waterway. The tanker is estimated to be carrying around 44,000 tonnes of LPG, roughly equivalent to ...Read More >
ALSO READ | India will participate in key international talks on the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Secretary set to attend a meeting convened by the United Kingdom later today. Confirming the development, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said multiple countries, including India, have been invited amid rising concerns over maritime security in the region. "The UK side has invited several countries, which also include India, for talks on the Strait of Hormuz. From our side, the Foreign Secretary ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Friday described the evolving situation around Iran amid the West Asia conflict as a "game of shadow boxing", stating that the endgame of US President Donald Trump remains as unpredictable as the military campaign against the Islamic Republic itself. Speaking to ANI on the recent geopolitical developments in the region, Sachdev pointed to parallel diplomatic and strategic manoeuvres involving the United Nations Security Council ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) recorded cargo throughput of 91.17 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the financial year 2025-26, registering a growth of about 10.35 per cent over the previous year. The performance marks an improvement over 82.62 MMT handled in 2024-25, 81.09 MMT in 2023-24, and 73.75 MMT in 2022-23. A stakeholders' meet was held in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, VPA Chairperson M Angamuthu attributed the growth to coordinated efforts of por ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday joined UK-led talks on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The virtual gathering was attended by more than 60 countries. Speaking at the meeting, Misri noted that India was the only country which has lost its mariners at the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing conflict. India emphasises upon principles of freedom of maritime navigation India, represented by Misri emphasised upon the freedom of maritime navigation, at the UK-led meeting ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 2: India joined over 35 nations in a UK-convened summit on Thursday to discuss political and diplomatic measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since late February following US-Israel strikes on Iran. Represented by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, India participated in the virtual talks focused on restoring freedom of navigation, ensuring the safety of trapped ships and seafarers, and resuming the flow of vital commodities. The UK emphasized d ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday called for a return to diplomacy to resolve the crisis in West Asia as he represented India at a UK-hosted meeting of over 60 nations that focused on securing global shipping routes through the volatile Strait of Hormuz. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on safety of international shipping lanes in the region amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway which has sever ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Thursday called for a return to diplomacy to resolve the crisis in West Asia as he represented India at a UK-hosted meeting of over 60 nations that focused on securing global shipping routes through the volatile Strait of Hormuz. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on the safety of international shipping lanes in the region amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway, which has severely disrup ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India on Thursday at a UK-hosted summit of nearly 30 nations that focused on ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway, which has severely disrupted global oil and gas supplies. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on the safety of international shipping lanes in the region. "As far as India is concerned, you very well know that ...Read More >
New Delhi: Space missions are often about big moments, powerful launches, complex technology, and journeys into something new. But sometimes, it's the smallest, most everyday issues that remind us what life in space is really like. Shortly after the Artemis II mission's historic liftoff, an unexpected event occurred aboard the spacecraft that had nothing to do with engines or navigation, rather, it had to do with the toilet. Astronauts performed normal system checks a few hours into the missio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India on Thursday at a UK-hosted summit of nearly 30 nations that focused on ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway which has severely disrupted global oil and gas supplies. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on safety of international shipping lanes in the region. "As far as India is concerned, you very well kn ...Read More >
New Delhi: India will participate in talks convened by the UK on the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that New Delhi is also in contact with Iran to ensure the safe passage of Indian vessels through the strategic waterway. The MEA said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will represent India at the discussions, which are part of diplomatic efforts aimed at ensuring maritime security and reopening the shipping corridor. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday confirmed that India will be involved in talks, on opening the Strait of Hormuz, hosted bu UK."The UK side has invited several countries, which also include India, for talks on the Strait of Hormuz. From our side, the Foreign Secretary is attending the meeting this evening," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on X.Further insisting on safety he added, "We are in touch with Iran and other countries there to see how best we can get unimped ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2: Digital lending apps have made borrowing quicker and more convenient than before. However, comparing options before choosing a Personal Loan app is important to avoid high charges or inflexible repayment terms. Selecting a loan app without reviewing key features can lead to unexpected costs or poor customer support. This guide outlines key features to help you assess your options effectively, enabling you to choose a more secure and cost-effective borrowing option. A ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 2: Digital lending apps have made borrowing quicker and more convenient than before. However, comparing options before choosing a Personal Loan app is important to avoid high charges or inflexible repayment terms. Selecting a loan app without reviewing key features can lead to unexpected costs or poor customer support. This guide outlines key features to help you assess your options effectively, enabling you to choose a more secure and cost-effective borrowing opti ...Read More >
Bengaluru : The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has redefined the 160cc segment - setting new benchmarks as the most powerful and widely celebrated motorcycle in its class. TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a global leader in the two and three-wheeler segments, announced today the introduction of two new variants alongside the existing top variant, further strengthening the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V's position in the premium performance motorcycle segment. With this update, the Projector headlamp, All-LED Lighting an ...Read More >
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