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New Delhi: The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol has warned that the global economy is facing a major threat due to the energy turmoil due to the escalating Middle East tensions. The IEA chief said the current situation in West Asia poses serious...

New Delhi: The Congress Sunday announced its fifth and final list of seven candidates for the Assam Assembly elections. With this, the party has declared candidates for 101 of the 126 seats in the state Assembly. The Central Election Committee (CEC) of Congress has selected...

Chennai: Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who is overseeing the BJP's election affairs in Tamil Nadu, is set to arrive in Chennai March 23 for key discussions aimed at finalising seat-sharing arrangements within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). His visit comes at a critical juncture, with...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday reviewed with senior ministers the situation related to crude, gas and other petroleum products, and power and fertiliser sectors in view of the evolving West Asia situation. Government sources said the focus of the meeting was on ensuring...

Chandigarh: Police detained the top Opposition leader and used water cannons to disperse protesters as they tried to force their way through barricades here Sunday to 'gherao' Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence during a joint stir to demand the arrest of former minister Laljit...

Chennai: In a significant setback to the DMK-led alliance ahead of the Assembly elections, Tamil Nadu Vazhvurimai Party (TNVP) founder-leader T. Velmurugan  Sunday announced his decision to exit the coalition, citing dissatisfaction over seat-sharing arrangements and the state government’s inaction on key social justice demands....

Bengaluru: The Congress party Sunday finally announced its candidates for the by-elections to two Assembly segments in Karnataka, despite an ongoing intense internal conflict. In an official statement, party General Secretary and MP K.C. Venugopal announced the names of Umesh Meti and Samarth Mallikarjun for...

Mumbai: HDFC Bank emerged as the biggest loser among India’s most-valued companies last week, with its market valuation plunging by over Rs 56,000 crore, even as the broader stock market remained largely flat with a negative bias. India’s equity markets witnessed a cautious week, with...

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday announced that assured minimum facilities and comprehensive voter assistance will be provided at all polling stations for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states and one Union Territory. The poll body had earlier March 15, declared...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone in Indian politics by becoming the longest-serving head of an elected government in the country. With this, PM Modi has surpassed Pawan Kumar Chamling, who held office as Chief Minister of Sikkim for 8,930...