US-Israel-Iran war
- Middle East
Cost of the US war on Iran climbs to USD 29 billion: Pentagon
The Pentagon’s top budget official told Congress the Defence Department now believes the cost of Operation Epic Fury is “closer to USD 29 (billion).” Jules Hurst, the Pentagon comptroller, told Congress in…
- Middle East
Pakistan kept Iranian planes on its airbases to escape US airstrikes: report
Pakistan, which is playing mediator to end the US-Iran war, allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields to shield them from American airstrikes, CBS News reported here quoting US officials.…
- India
Modi asking people to save fuel, buy less gold evidence of failure: Rahul
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday, May 11, attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks calling for measures to be taken by citizens to overcome the challenges posed by…
- Middle East
Israel to release Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif, Thiago
Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Ávila are to be released from Israeli detention, the Global Sumud Flotilla said on Saturday, May 9, adding that they are awaiting more details. “We welcome the news…
- India
Alcoholic beverage industry seeks price hike amid rising costs from West Asia crisis
New Delhi: Alcoholic beverage makers have sought a reasonable price hike from state governments to deal with pressures arising out of rising can and bottle costs due to supply chain disruptions triggered…
- Middle East
US military leaders say ceasefire with Iran holding despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: US military leaders said Tuesday that a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect a day after Tehran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United…
- India
India’s LPG consumption slides 16 pc in April amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi: India’s cooking gas LPG consumption fell by a steep 16 per cent in April as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict hit availability for both household kitchens and…
- India
Govt says ‘burden eased’ after Cong demands withdrawal of Haj airfare hike
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday, May 3, demanded the withdrawal of the Haj Committee of India circular raising the Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 per pilgrim, alleging that under the Narendra…
- Middle East
US warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit Strait of Hormuz
Beirut: The United States is warning shipping companies they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The US Office of Foreign Assets Control…
- Hyderabad
Restaurant bills are about to get more expensive in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The next time you go to a restaurant in Hyderabad and check the menu to order, brace yourself. The prices are likely to increase. A sudden and steep hike in the price…
- India
Air India Express restarts flights to Qatar, Bahrain
New Delhi: Air India Express, whose operations have been impacted by the West Asia conflict, on Thursday resumed flights to Qatar and Bahrain, as well as additional services to the UAE, Oman…
- India
Elections winding down, oil at USD 120: Is India going to increase fuel prices?
Hyderabad: The government has said it clearly and more than once that there is no plan to raise petrol or diesel prices. But with Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala…
- India
Indian airlines warn of shutdown risk amid soaring ATF costs, seek urgent govt relief
Mumbai: Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet have told the government that the country’s airline industry is under extreme stress and on the verge of “stopping operations”, as they sought revision in ATF…
- Middle East
US appears cold to Iran proposal to end war sans N-deal, Russia backs Tehran
The Trump administration seemed unlikely on Tuesday, April 28, to accept Iran’s offer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade on the country.…
- Hyderabad
Telangana fuel supply adequate, official says, but rush continues at pumps
Hyderabad: The Telangana Civil Supplies Department on Tuesday, April 28, assured that copious fuel stocks are available in the state, even as long queues continued at some petrol pumps in Hyderabad amid…
