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Civil Aviation ministry 'closely monitoring' situation in West Asia

New Delhi, March 12 -- The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and its impact on flights operating between India and several countries in the region, officials ... Read More


Saudi crude vessel docks in Mumbai; first India‑bound tanker via Strait of Hormuz since US‑Iran war

Iran War, March 12 -- A Liberian-flagged vessel carrying over 135,000 metric tonnes of Saudi crude has docked in Mumbai - the first India-bound tanker to clear the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran w... Read More


Not 'a litre of oil' to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran

New Delhi, March 12 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it will not allow "a litre of oil" through the Strait of Hormuz as the closure of the key Gulf waterway continues to roil gl... Read More


OBC 'Creamy Layer' not just about income: SC

New Delhi, March 12 -- The Supreme Court has ruled that 'creamy layer' status for reservation of OBCs cannot be decided solely based on parental income and treating similarly placed employees of priva... Read More


TMC writes to Prez seeking appointment

Kolkata, March 12 -- Trinamool Congress has written to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, seeking an appointment next week when a delegation of 15 party MPs is expected to meet her at Rashtrapati... Read More


PM hits out at those creating panic on LPG

New Delhi, March 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at those trying to create panic on the LPG situation in India, and said they are not only exposing themselves before the people ... Read More


Nabanna makes attendance compulsory on March 13

Kolkata, March 12 -- The West Bengal government has taken a stringent stand to counter the strike or bandh called by several organisations on March 13, making attendance virtually compulsory for all g... Read More


Abhishek's question prompts Centre to admit fall in net FDI inflows in recent years

Kolkata, March 12 -- In response to questions by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee, the Union government has apparently acknowledged in Parliament that net foreign direct investment (FDI) ... Read More


Bengal issues SOP to tackle LPG crisis, curb diversion

Kolkata, March 12 -- The Bengal government on Thursday issued a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure smooth LPG supply and prevent illegal diversion amid the growing LPG crisis in the... Read More


'Bengal loves those who love Bengal': Mamata welcomes new Governor

Kolkata, March 12 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday welcomed newly sworn-in Governor R N Ravi with a pointed message that "Bengal loves those who love Bengal," even as the swea... Read More