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Pro-Iranian digital activist group Handala claims credit for the incident, potentially marking the first known major cyber disruption of an American organisation since joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in a post on X earlier this week that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the latest developments in the conflict and that both sides agreed to remain in touch. He did not mention the vessels
The probe covers sectors, including steel, aluminum, automobiles, batteries, electronics, chemicals, machinery, semiconductors, and solar modules
Though retail prices are yet to feel the heat and bigger companies are absorbing the pain, about 2,000 smaller bottled water makers have increased rates for their resellers by around 1 rupee per bottle
Industry representatives report that export orders are being stalled, with shipments either stuck locally or at ports, particularly to Gulf and European markets
Global financial markets have been under pressure as the US-Iran war stoked fears of an oil supply shock, elevated inflation and an uncertain economic outlook.
As government prioritises domestic supply, industries and restaurants struggle with shortage
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps intensifies its maritime blockade in Persian Gulf
We have not started the seat-sharing negotiations with our allies. We will inform once the process starts, Palaniswami added
The economies subject to these investigations are Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, the European Union, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam
The directives serve as a precaution against potential effects of smoke resulting from the inferno
More than 20 million barrels of crude oil pass daily through the narrow channel separating the Iranian coast from Oman
The chatbot offers nine service categories, including payment of traffic challans, cybercrime assistance, mobile phone verification and blocking lost phones
Officials clarified that restrictions have been imposed on the distribution of LPG cylinders to commercial establishments such as hotels and restaurants in order to ensure adequate availability for domestic use
This move marks the largest-ever coordinated strategic oil release, surpassing the 182.7 million barrels released during the Ukraine war in 2022, highlighting the severity of supply shocks and market uncertainties
Modi also inaugurated Rs 5,650 crore projects to create thousands of jobs for youth, underscoring development and infrastructure improvements, including new airport terminals
Congressional concern is rising over depleted military stocks, prompting Trump to meet defence contractor executives to ensure resupply.
Trout farmers say the intensive use of pesticides and fungicides in apple orchards has led to the pollution of streams that supply fish ponds
Initiative looks to integrate animal welfare with the countrys climate, public health, and economic development agenda
The firm recently secured a contract from PUB, Singapores National Water Agency
The move comes ahead of India and Germany closing in to finalise more than Rs 72,000 crore deal for TKMS to build six advanced, air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines in India
Aheesas flagship product, VIHAAN-I, is a RISC-V network 28nm SoC (System on Chip) targeting broadband and optical access networks, and is backed by MeitYs Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme
Centre was also examining additional measures to strengthen online safety for children and women, and curb misleading advertisements on digital platforms
Deal wins stood at 14 in February, rising from 12 in January, after declining steadily from 18 in September to 10 in December
The price of the red metal has dropped below $13,000 a tonne after soaring to $14,500 in January
The CBI said that Varshney was apprehended as he tried to flee the country from Mumbai
The Prime Minister was addressing a public gathering at the NDA convention in Kochi ahead of the Assembly polls
Leading brands are confident of partially passing on the increase in raw material costs to consumers
Animated movie reimagines the epic as 75thanniversary tribute to Chinmaya Mission
The Central government has invoked the Act to secure cooking gas to crores of households. Lets break it down to understand what the shortage means for Indians and what the latest orders from the government is
Mojtaba has not been seen since, nor has he given any statement since becoming supreme leader on Monday
The decision follows the Supreme Courts 2018 Common Cause judgment, which recognised passive euthanasia and the right to die with dignity as part of the fundamental right to life under Article 21.
AP Government is in touch with Petroleum Ministry to ensure adequate supply
The company will invest 42 crore to establish the new facility in Bharuch
The diesel supply loss associated with the Strait of Hormuz disruptions is about 3 to 4 million barrels per day, or roughly 5% to 12% of total global consumption
During the conversation, Jaishankar conveyed Indias deep concern over the developments and emphasized the need for stability in the region to protect energy security
PM Modi leads high-level parley to shield consumers from fuel and LPG shortage
Players are beginning to curtail menus, reduce operational hours and fear shutting down
The project will significantly boost the Chennai ports cargo handling capacity
Notably, the BJP and the CPI(M) on Monday urged the Election Commission to conduct the Assembly polls in fewer polling phases.
The Red Sea is impacted. As a result, the exports will have to be routed via Cape of Good Hope. This will increase logistics cost, insurance, etc., said Vinnie Mehta, Director General, ACMA
The park spans approximately 2 mn sq ft will house Aerospace & Defence, IT/ITES, and Data Centres
Exports of electronics components are are mainly dependent on the air route and import is largely via the sea, said a Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association official
The Q3 FY26 (OctoberDecember 2025) Flexi Staffing Employment Trends Report shows the industry grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year compared with Q3 FY25
According to Charugundla Bhavani Suresh, Founder and Managing Director, Truzon Solar, both players had invested in the company reflecting their confidence in the organisations long-term vision and its contribution to Indias clean energy transition.
The new hub will serve as a center for developing next-generation AI solutions across agentic AI, generative AI, data engineering, and intelligent automation.
The Chief Minister directed the officials to develop the state as an integrated strategic material hub and to properly utilise valuable minerals such as beach sand while providing value addition wherever necessary, according to a release.

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