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New Delhi: All 24 Indian crew members aboard an oil tanker were rescued safely after a fire broke out on the vessel near the Omani coast, prompting an emergency evacuation operation in waters close to the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz. According to maritime authorities, the incident occurred while the tanker was operating in the Arabian Sea near one of the world’s most vital shipping corridors. Following reports of the fire onboard, an emergency response was initiated and the entire crew was evacuated as a precautionary measure. Officials confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries among the Indian seafarers.…

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to deploy elite CoBRA commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Manipur as security agencies respond to renewed tensions and sporadic incidents reported in parts of the state’s hill districts. The decision follows recent friction between Kuki and Naga groups in certain areas, prompting heightened vigilance and a reassessment of the security situation. Authorities believe the induction of the specialised force will strengthen efforts to maintain peace and prevent further escalation. The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action, popularly known as CoBRA, is the CRPF’s highly trained jungle warfare…

New Delhi: A US federal court has struck down the Trump administration’s controversial decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, ruling that the measure exceeded presidential authority and amounted to an unauthorised tax. The decision was delivered by a federal judge in Boston, who concluded that the fee could not be legally imposed without explicit approval from Congress. The court held that the executive branch lacked the authority to introduce what effectively amounted to a tax on H-1B visa petitions, declaring the policy unlawful and invalid in its entirety. The ruling came in response to a…

New Delhi: India’s efforts to expand its nuclear energy programme received a significant endorsement from the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), who described the country’s newly enacted Shanti Act as a positive step towards strengthening its nuclear sector and supporting future growth. The legislation, officially known as the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act, seeks to reform the country’s nuclear liability framework and create a more favourable environment for investment and participation in the sector. The reforms are expected to address longstanding concerns surrounding liability provisions while encouraging greater private sector involvement…

New Delhi: India’s longest and one of its most strategically significant road tunnels is on the verge of completion, marking a major milestone in the country’s infrastructure and border connectivity efforts. The Zojila Tunnel, being constructed through the challenging Himalayan terrain, is expected to provide all weather connectivity between Ladakh and the rest of the country while significantly enhancing military mobility in the region. The final breakthrough of the tunnel is scheduled to take place with the last blast, bringing to completion a project that has been under construction for several years under extremely demanding conditions. Built at a cost…

New Delhi: The central government has reduced the number of subsidised LPG cylinders available annually to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from nine to four, citing consumption patterns among beneficiary households and mounting pressures from rising international fuel prices. Launched in 2016, the Ujjwala scheme provides free LPG connections to women from economically weaker households with the aim of promoting clean cooking fuel and reducing dependence on traditional fuels. Beneficiaries were initially entitled to 12 subsidised 14.2 kilogram cylinders every year. The quota was reduced to nine cylinders last year and has now been further lowered to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party MLA Venzy Viegas has urged the Goa government to immediately introduce and pass the Goa Maritime Board Bill, arguing that further delays are hampering reforms needed to modernise the state’s maritime sector. Handing over a copy of the proposed Bill to Ports Minister Digambar Kamat on Monday, Viegas said the legislation would create a dedicated Maritime Board capable of streamlining port administration, promoting shipping activities and driving long-term development of Goa’s coastal economy. The MLA maintained that the Bill had already been vetted by legal experts and was introduced during the previous Assembly session…