Dowry deaths severe blot on society: SC
New Delhi: Observing that dowry deaths are a severe blot on the society, the Supreme Court has said that despite legal prohibitions, this practice continues to result in the unnatural death of thousands of women. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi made the observation while cancelling a man’s bail in a dowry […]
Airlines facing big challenges; ‘hope we see better days’: DGCA chief
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is trying to promote ease of doing business for airlines to help them grow and flourish as well as taking steps for passenger rights, its chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai said on Thursday. There are big challenges for airlines, including taking longer routes and higher operational costs […]
LPG supply to be cut off if households refuse PNG switch where available: Govt order
New Delhi: The government has mandated that cooking gas LPG supply to households will be discontinued if consumers fail to switch to piped natural gas where such connectivity is available, under a new order aimed at accelerating gas network expansion and reducing reliance on a single fuel. As India grapples with an LPG shortage due […]
SC asks states to ensure NIA courts complete trial of UAPA cases in one year
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked 17 states, including Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra, to endeavour that dedicated NIA courts complete trials in UAPA cases in one year. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the states may set up dedicated NIA courts where there are more than 10 […]
Govt says fuel stocks adequate, warns against panic buying
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday said India has adequate stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG, and that all refineries are operating at high capacity despite disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz situation. In an update on fuel availability, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said petrol pumps […]
RBI advises proactive steps to limit impact of West Asia crisis
Mumbai: India needs to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia and take proactive measures to limit the impact of spillovers, as the country is dependent on crude oil imports, the Reserve Bank’s bulletin said on Monday. The March bulletin, however, noted that India’s foreign exchange reserves remain adequate to provide a cushion against […]
‘Iran-Us peace talks’
Oil prices ease, stocks jump after Trump says Iran is talking with US New York: Relief is ripping through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Oil prices are easing, and stock prices are jumping on Wall Street following […]
CBSE announces assessment scheme for Class 10 board exams cancelled in Middle East
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a detailed assessment scheme for Class 10 exams in the Middle East region which were cancelled amid escalating West Asia conflict, according to officials. The exams were cancelled following a critical review of the prevailing situation across Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia […]
Middle East war: IEA suggests carpooling, less air travel, speed curbs to ease oil shock
New Delhi: Reducing highway speed limits by at least 10 km/h, switching to electric cooking, avoiding air travel where alternatives are possible and increasing car sharing — these are among the recommendations made in a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to ease the economic impacts on consumers from oil market disruptions stemming […]