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MUMBAI: Maharashtra govt on Friday introduced a bill with stringent provisions to prevent religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or marriage if it involves inducement, coercion or deceit, joining other BJP-governed states that have enacted ‘freedom of religion’ laws. The Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, tabled in the legislative assembly for debate sets a prison term…
MUMBAI: Even as tensions continue to disrupt shipping routes in the Persian Gulf, two crude oil tankers have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are heading towards Indian ports, offering a measure of relief on energy supplies. The Liberian-flagged tanker MT Smyrni is expected to arrive at Mumbai port on Saturday carrying about 1.4…
Death, black marketing, theft, hotels overcharging, restaurants shutting down causing job losses – shortage of LPG cylinders due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US and Israel is upending lives and livelihood in a multitude of ways across the country. Domestic LPG cylinder prices are being blackmarketed at double the rates – Rs…
SRINAGAR: Vinai Kumar Saxena took oath as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh Friday, succeeding Kavinder Gupta. Prior to this appointment, Saxena served as the LG of Delhi.The oath of office and secrecy was administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun…
India’s imports of urea from China have climbed to their highest level in three years during the current fiscal, even as fertiliser shipments from Russia have also increased sharply, according to government data tabled in Parliament on Friday.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Fertilisers Anupriya Patel said India imported…
Honor of Kings is now available in India. With this launch, Tencent is expanding the reach of the multiplayer online battle arena title to one of the world’s largest mobile gaming markets. The release follows the rollout of the game’s new Flow Update, which introduces a new hero, gameplay adjustments, in-game events and additional customisation…
Hyderabad: State-run miner NMDC Limited on Friday said it has become the first mining company in India to produce 50 million tonnes of iron ore in a single financial year, reaching the milestone just before the close of FY 2025-26.The Hyderabad-based Navratna CPSE under the ministry of steel said the achievement marks a major step…
Team India Women’s hockey team (Photo by @Media_SAI on X) NEW DELHI: The India women’s national field hockey team reached the final of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 after defeating Italy women’s national field hockey team 1-0 in a closely fought semi-final at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Stadium on Friday.The…
India’s Preeti Pal (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) India produced a commanding performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, finishing the competition with a remarkable medal tally as Preeti Pal stole the spotlight with a dominant sprint display on the final day.Double medallist at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, Preeti delivered another impressive performance by clinching gold…
Several countries in the subcontinent have reached out to India seeking additional fuel as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East curtails energy supplies from the Persian Gulf.This comes after the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has left several countries in South Asia with limited stockpiles and few alternative supply routes.While addressing…
