New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday chaired a video conference with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors to review India’s preparedness in light of the evolving situation in West Asia and its potential impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and supply chains. Expressing confidence that India will overcome the challenge by working together as “Team India”,...

Jajpur: A 35-year-old man and his pregnant wife died and their minor daughter suffered critical injuries when a vehicle rammed into their scooter in Odisha's Jajpur district Friday, police said. The accident took place near Sankharidiha village on National Highway No. 16 under the Dharmasala police station limits. An unidentified vehicle hit the scooter from behind and...

Washington: President Donald Trump said US forces have “totally won the war” against Iran, asserting that Tehran’s military capabilities were largely destroyed, as he granted a 10-day window for negotiations before further action.​ Speaking in a phone interview, Trump said the US military campaign had neutralised Iran’s ability to wage war.​ “We’ve already won the war. Militarily,...

Srinagar: Seven people were killed and five others injured after multiple avalanches hit the Srinagar-Leh national highway Friday, officials said. The avalanches hit the stretch between Zero Point and Minimarg in the afternoon, leaving several vehicles trapped under the debris, they said. The officials said a rescue operation was immediately launched after the incident and efforts were...

Washington: U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency, the Treasury Department announced, marking the first time a sitting president’s name will be printed on American banknotes.​ The move comes as the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, also known as the Semiquincentennial.​ In a statement, the U.S. Department of...

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New Delhi: The Parliament Friday approved the Finance Bill 2026 with the Rajya Sabha returning it to the Lok Sabha by a voice vote, completing the legislative process to provide the legal backing for the proposals of the Union Budget 2026-27 to kick in during the new financial year beginning from April 1. The Lok Sabha passed...

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday said the Centre’s decision to slash excise duty by Rs 10 on petrol and diesel was aimed at protecting citizens from the impact of rising global crude oil prices, asserting that the government has chosen to absorb the burden rather than pass it on to consumers. Addressing the media,...

Frankfurt: Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important artery for oil shipments. The move could cement Tehran's de facto chokehold over the crucial waterway and formalise its ability to keep its own oil flowing to China. Iranian communications to the United Nations maritime authority and...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's opposition BJD Friday demanded that the state's BJP government slash the VAT on petrol and diesel, asserting that reducing the central excise duty on fuel is not enough to mitigate the people's suffering. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) also said that it is not clear whether consumers will benefit from the central government's decision to...