India delivered a pointed rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, rejecting Islamabad’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir and accusing it of repeatedly using international forums to advance what New Delhi described as misleading narratives. The exchange unfolded during deliberations on the Annual Report of the UN Security Council, where India...
E85 has been priced at Rs 82.12 per litre in Delhi, making it exactly Rs 20 cheaper than regular E20 petrol currently sold in the city. To avoid confusion at fuel stations, E85 dispensers will feature dedicated branding and distinct labelling. The introduction of E85 represents a major milestone in the government’s strategy to increase...
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said Oil India Limited (OIL) has reported presence of natural gas in Sri Vijayapuram-3 an exploratory well located 15 km off the east coast of the Andaman Islands at a water depth of 355 metres. In a post on his X handle, Puri...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on World Environment Day inaugurated 18 “Namo Oxygen Parks” across the national capital, marking a major step in the government’s efforts to strengthen urban green infrastructure and improve air quality in the city. The initiative is aimed at expanding Delhi’s green cover and creating dedicated ecological zones that can function...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved a significant enhancement in the financial powers of the armed forces. Image Credit: ChatGPT Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved a significant enhancement in the financial powers of the armed forces, a move aimed at strengthening operational preparedness, speeding up procurement and boosting indigenous defence manufacturing. The...
India and the U.K. are well-positioned to construct a new future-oriented and mutually beneficial partnership on the back of their newly firmed-up comprehensive trade deal and the defence industrial roadmap, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday (June 4, 2026). Highlighting ‘remarkable developments’ in the bilateral ties in recent months, the External Affairs Minister...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today visited Max Hospital in Saket, to meet those injured in the Malviya Nagar fire incident yesterday. She interacted with the injured and their family members and also reviewed the ongoing treatment with the attending doctors and directed officials to extend all necessary assistance. An ex gratia of 10 lakh...
Delhi residents can expect a welcome break from the humid weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and light rainfall The weather in Delhi is expected to take a dramatic turn over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for June 4...
DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. He took the oath while holding a copy of the Constitution of India. A video showed him bowing down to the people ahead of the ceremony. He also received the blessings of seers who arrived at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday to attend...
The political crisis within the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress deepened, with signs of a widening rebellion raising fresh questions about the party’s unity in the state Assembly. A day after being expelled from the TMC, rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee was named the new Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly after a group...