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"China, India share far more common interests than differences": Chinese FM to outgoing Indian Envoy Rawat

Beijing, March 27 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasised that China and India share far more common interests than differences as he met with outgoing Indian Ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar ... Read More


Shia cleric Syed Kalbe Jawad Naqvi leads protest at Asifi Masjid in Lucknow

Lucknow, March 27 -- A protest, led by Shia cleric Syed Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, was staged after Friday prayers at the Asifi Masjid in Lucknow as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate. "In Saudi Arab... Read More


India has adequate fuel stocks, commercial LPG restored to 70%: Petroleum Ministry

New Delhi, March 27 -- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Friday reiterated that India has sufficient stock of crude oil, petrol and diesel, while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of LNG and... Read More


"Strait of Hormuz has been closed": IRGC Navy dismisses Trump's claims, warns of "harsh response" to any movement

Tehran, March 27 -- The naval arm of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a defiant response to claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz. ... Read More


NBCC sees no impact from West Asia crisis; expands housing projects and global footprint

New Delhi, March 27 -- State-owned NBCC (India) Chairman and Managing Director KP Mahadevaswamy on Friday said the ongoing West Asia crisis has had no impact on the company's projects so far, while hi... Read More


Court grants 45 days more to NIA to complete investigation in Delhi blast case

New Delhi, March 27 -- Patiala House Court has extended the period of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation in the Delhi blast case. The NIA sought a further extension of 45 days to co... Read More


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma conducts campaign rally in Lakhimpur ahead of polls

Lakhimpur, March 27 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday conducted a campaign rally in Lakhimpur ahead of the state Legislative Assembly elections. Earlier in the day, CM Himanta Bis... Read More


JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah hopes for West Asia conflict to "get over soon"

Srinagar, March 27 -- Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed hopes for the ongoing West Asia conflict to "get over soon." "I pray that the war gets over soon an... Read More


Excise duty cut to help oil companies absorb losses, prevent fuel price hike: Petrol Dealers Association's Ajay Bansal

New Delhi, March 27 -- The recent reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel will mainly help oil companies absorb their losses and prevent an immediate rise in fuel prices, said Ajay Bansal, Presi... Read More


"Government has looted ordinary people": Manickam Tagore slams fuel duty cut

New Delhi, March 27 -- Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over its decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of... Read More