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China says three ships crossed Strait of Hormuz, thanks relevant parties
Beijing: China on Tuesday, March 31, said three of its ships carrying oil supplies have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and thanked relevant parties for facilitation and coordination. After coordination with relevant…
- World
Sri Lanka raises electricity tariffs, issues strict energy conserving guidelines
Colombo: Sri Lanka has decided to increase electricity prices with effect from April 1, the power authorities said. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman KPL Chandralal said on Monday…
- Middle East
Iran’s new Supreme Leader status is unclear, no one has seen him: US
The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the status of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, remains unclear, uncertain who is in control. “We don’t even know he’s…
- Hyderabad
Telangana Assembly adopts resolution to address escalating West Asia war
Hyderabad: Led by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, the Telangana Legislative Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution addressing the escalating conflict in West Asia. The House noted that the war in the…
- Middle East
Internet shut down in Iran enters its second month
Iran’s nationwide internet shutdown has entered its second month, as reported by the monitoring group NetBlocks. ⚠️ Update: It has now been over 720 hours since #Iran fell off the global internet…
- World
Love my legacy to be made as great peacemaker: Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he would love his legacy to be made as a great peacemaker as he stopped eight wars, including the one between India and Pakistan last…
- Middle East
Indian among two killed in UAE by debris of intercepted missiles, reports say
Dubai: An Indian national was among two killed in UAE on Thursday, March 26, when debris of missiles intercepted by the country’s air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi,…
- World
Japan starts releasing state oil reserves to blunt impact of West Asia tensions
Tokyo: Japan began releasing 30 days’ worth of oil from state reserves on Thursday, March 26, to cushion the impact of the West Asia conflict on its economy, as concerns over supply…
- India
Private fuel retailer Nayara hikes petrol, diesel prices
New Delhi: Nayara Energy on Thursday, March 26, increased petrol and diesel prices, becoming one of the first fuel retailers in India to pass on the recent rise in global crude oil…
- India
India’s emergency oil stockpile covers less than 10 days of demand: Report
India’s strategic crude oil reserve can cover just 9.5 days of demand at full capacity, with current stock levels showing the buffer is substantially lower in reality, according to a reply to…
- Hyderabad
TGSRTC offers 30 pc discount on Metro Deluxe, AC buses amid fuel pump rush
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) announced on Wednesday, March 25, a 30 per cent fare reduction on its Metro Deluxe and AC Metro bus services, as panic buying at petrol…
- India
No fuel shortage, say oil firms; urge public to avoid panic buying
New Delhi: State-owned oil companies on Wednesday, March 25, said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country, urging citizens not to believe rumours circulating on social media…
- India
Modi, Trump discuss Middle East crisis; all-party meet on March 25
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, March 24, spoke to the United States President Donald Trump, focusing on the crisis in the Middle East, US envoy Sergio Gor said. “President…
- News
Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi for comparing West Asia crises to COVID
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, March 24, attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his COVID-19 reference in his statement to Parliament on the West Asia situation, saying he has…
- News
China braces for fuel shortage; hikes gasoline, diesel prices
Beijing: China has increased retail fuel prices as part of preparations for a fuel crisis amid apprehensions that the US-Israel-Iran war may prolong, leading to shortages of gasoline and diesel. China’s top…
