NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday cautioned against panic buying of fuel, warning that petrol pumps could be shut for a few days if people continue to crowd fuel stations based on rumours.Responding to reports of long queues at fuel outlets, Abdullah said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel…
From viral video to statue: Dog rescue in Kazakhstan remembered decade later Nearly a decade after a spontaneous act of kindness captured hearts online, Almaty, a city in Kazakhstan has turned that moment into a lasting tribute.In 2016, a group of strangers formed a human chain to rescue a dog trapped in a reservoir —…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual meeting with chief ministers on Friday evening to review preparedness and response plans in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict.The interaction, to be conducted via video conferencing, is aimed at ensuring coordination between the Centre and states and assessing readiness across key sectors, including…
A quick catch-up:IRGC navy commander killed: Israeli officials have claimed that Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guards naval Alireza Tangsiri has been ‘eliminated’ in a strike. Tangsiri was reportedly overseeing Tehran’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz, the critical passage responsible for 20% of the world’s energy transit. Turkish operated tanker hit: A Turkish-operated tanker carrying Russian oil…
India, Serbia hold Foreign Office Consultations in Belgrade India and Serbia held the 9th Round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Belgrade, Serbia on Wednesday. The FOC was chaired by Ambassador Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, from the Indian side and Damjan Jovic, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the Serbian…
File photo: US President Donald Trump with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy The Pentagon is considering whether to divert some weapons originally intended for Ukraine to the Middle East as the war in Iran puts pressure on US stockpiles of key munitions, The Washington Post reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Air defence interceptors among…
NEW DELHI: For the second time in exactly 10 days, a new Airbus A350 (VT-JRF) of Air India could not complete its long haul journey short due to turbulence, excessive vibration and noise in the belly hold section. The latest instance happened on Thursday when it was operating as AI 111 from Delhi to London….
Khawaja Asif (File photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif took a jibe at the United States and Israel, saying that the goal of their war against Iran has “shifted to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.”Click here for live updates“The goal of the war seems to have shifted to opening the Strait of Hormuz,…
NEW DELHI: The government has ordered railway concessions in the form of lifetime complimentary free railway travel for gallantry medal recipients, defence officials said on Thursday.They added that each recipient may be accompanied by one individual, who would also travel for free.For a posthumous recipient, their parents or spouse are eligible to avail of the…
UAE Car Insurance: Third-Party or Comprehensive? The Decision That Could Cost You Thousands As car ownership continues to rise across the UAE along with repair costs, extreme weather risks and high-value vehicles, one question keeps surfacing among residents: Should you choose comprehensive insurance or stick to basic third-party cover? The difference is not just technical,…