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New Delhi: At least seven people lost their lives and five others were injured after a massive avalanche struck the Srinagar–Leh Highway on Friday, trapping several passenger vehicles under heavy snow and debris. The avalanche occurred on the Zojila Pass on the Ladakh side of the route. Following the incident, traffic on the highway was completely halted as rescue teams rushed to the spot to assist victims and clear the blocked road. Authorities immediately launched large scale rescue and clearance operations. Teams from the Border Roads Organisation along with local police personnel began removing snow and debris while…

New Delhi: Two Indian flagged carriers have received clearance to depart the Persian Gulf as the ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to intensify, according to government sources. Officials said the vessels will be escorted by the Indian Navy after they cross the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, which has been at the centre of the conflict. Sources indicated that Iran allowed Indian flagged tankers to pass through the waterway, facilitating their safe movement. The developments come as hostilities involving Israel, Iran and the United States continue to escalate across the region. The conflict, which has now entered…

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has released the second supplementary electoral roll list in West Bengal as part of the ongoing revision of voter records ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. According to officials, the updated list was published late on Friday night and made available booth wise on the Election Commission’s official website. However, authorities did not disclose details regarding the total number of inclusions or deletions in the latest list. An official from the commission confirmed that the second list had been uploaded but declined to provide further details. Some sections of the website…

New Delhi: The Government of India has announced that fuel duty rates will be reviewed every 15 days after reducing the special additional excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each. Following the revision, the total central excise duty now stands at Rs 11.9 per litre for petrol and Rs 7.8 per litre for diesel. Officials clarified that the duty reduction will not immediately affect retail fuel prices. Vivek Chaturvedi said the move is intended to offset losses faced by oil marketing companies due to rising crude oil prices and disruptions in global supply. The surge…

New Delhi: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has operationalised India’s first Port of Refuge, creating a dedicated system to support vessels facing maritime emergencies and improving the country’s coastal safety infrastructure. The initiative introduces a structured framework that allows ships in distress to seek shelter at designated locations where conditions can be stabilised while protecting human life, cargo and the environment. A Port of Refuge is defined by the International Maritime Organization as a safe location where damaged or troubled vessels can receive assistance and prevent further risk at sea. The project has been launched through a…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence India has signed defence contracts worth Rs 858 crore to strengthen the country’s air defence capabilities and support the maintenance of key naval aircraft. One agreement valued at Rs 445 crore has been finalised with Rosoboronexport for the procurement of advanced air defence missiles for the Indian Army. The deal involves the acquisition of the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System. According to officials, the system is designed to strengthen India’s multi layered air defence network by providing protection against a range of aerial threats, including aircraft, drones and cruise missiles. The procurement…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of states and union territories to review India’s preparedness in light of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and their potential impact on the country. The meeting focused on assessing possible disruptions to supply chains, energy availability and essential commodities as the conflict in the region continues to evolve. The Prime Minister stressed the need for coordinated efforts between the Centre and the states to effectively manage any emerging challenges. Highlighting the importance of collective action, Modi urged states to function…