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New Delhi: India has initiated diplomatic discussions with Iran to ensure the safe passage of nearly 28 Indian flagged merchant vessels currently stranded around the Strait of Hormuz as tensions continue to escalate in West Asia. The crucial maritime corridor has witnessed a significant disruption in commercial shipping in recent days following intensified military activity linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. For the past several days, commercial tankers carrying the Indian flag have reportedly been unable to transit through the strait, leaving multiple vessels awaiting clearance. The situation has raised concerns over…

New Delhi: India’s energy supply remains stable despite the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, with the government shifting a majority of crude oil imports to alternative routes, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told Parliament. Addressing the Lok Sabha, the minister said India’s crude supply position is secure and the volumes already procured exceed what would have been delivered through the Hormuz route during the ongoing disruption. He stated that nearly 70 percent of India’s crude imports are now sourced from routes that bypass the strategic waterway. The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran…

**New Delhi:** India on Thursday strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations that it is sponsoring terrorism and also dismissed criticism over its uranium supply agreement with Canada, stating that Islamabad lacks credibility on both issues. Responding to the accusations, the Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan’s claims about India supporting militant groups were baseless and part of a long pattern of shifting blame. During a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the international community is well aware of Pakistan’s record and will not be misled by attempts to portray itself as a victim. He added that repeated accusations from…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the worsening situation in West Asia, expressing serious concern over the ongoing conflict and its impact on civilians. The discussion marked the first direct contact between the two leaders since tensions in the region escalated last month. During the call, the Prime Minister conveyed concern about the rising violence, loss of civilian lives, and damage to infrastructure. He also emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region through dialogue and diplomatic efforts. Ensuring the safety of Indian citizens…

New Delhi: The office of President Droupadi Murmu has declined a request from the Trinamool Congress for an appointment with a delegation of party leaders, citing a lack of available time. The development comes shortly after tensions surfaced between the President and the West Bengal government over alleged protocol issues during a recent event focused on tribal welfare. A senior party leader had written earlier this week seeking a meeting with the President for a 12 member delegation. The purpose of the meeting was to brief her on various welfare initiatives implemented by the state government for tribal…

New Delhi: A group of opposition lawmakers has initiated a move to seek the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with a total of 193 Members of Parliament signing a notice supporting the action. The signatures include 130 MPs from the Lok Sabha and 63 MPs from the Rajya Sabha, comfortably exceeding the minimum requirement needed to submit such a motion. Under parliamentary rules, at least 100 MPs from the Lok Sabha or 50 MPs from the Rajya Sabha must sign a notice to initiate the process of removing the Chief Election Commissioner. Sources indicated that the…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to support a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave for women, stating that such a law could unintentionally harm women’s employment opportunities. The court noted that making menstrual leave compulsory might lead some employers to avoid hiring women altogether. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant expressed concern that a legally mandated policy could create unintended consequences in workplaces. According to the court, employers might develop a bias against hiring women if they believe such regulations would affect productivity or workplace management. The petition, filed by lawyer Shailendra…