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New Delhi:Tata Consultancy Services has stated that it did not receive any internal complaints regarding the allegations under investigation at its Nashik unit, as police continue probing claims of misconduct and attempted religious conversion. The company clarified that a preliminary review of its internal systems, including ethics and prevention of sexual harassment channels, found no record of complaints matching the nature of the allegations. The firm also announced the formation of an oversight panel to examine the matter internally, with independent director Keki Mistry appointed to lead the committee. External experts have also been engaged to ensure an impartial review…

New Delhi: A former Indian Navy officer remains in Qatar despite receiving relief in a high profile espionage case, with officials confirming that his continued detention is linked to a separate legal matter. Purnendu Tiwari was among eight ex naval personnel arrested in 2022 on espionage charges, a case that had drawn significant attention. While the death sentences awarded to all eight were later commuted by a Qatari court in 2023, and the others have since returned to India, Tiwari continues to remain in Qatar due to a different case filed against him. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that…

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday sharply criticised the Centre’s move to link the women’s reservation framework with the delimitation exercise, calling it a “panic reaction” aimed at political advantage rather than genuine empowerment. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a debate on proposed legislative changes, Gandhi argued that the government’s approach to implementing 33 percent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies is designed to alter the country’s electoral landscape. He suggested the timing of the move is influenced by upcoming Assembly elections in key states, where women voters are expected to play a decisive…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday strongly defended the government’s push for women’s reservation, asserting that the public is closely observing which political forces stand in the way of its implementation. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he accused opposition parties of indirectly resisting the proposal despite publicly supporting it. Shah was replying to a debate on key legislative proposals, including the Constitution amendment related to women’s reservation and bills aimed at initiating the delimitation process. He argued that delimitation is essential to ensure fair representation by balancing the number of voters across constituencies. According to him, disparities…

New Delhi: A senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held key discussions with Indian leadership on advancing efforts toward a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, met separately with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval during his visit to India. The meetings focused on assessing the current situation in Ukraine and exploring pathways to achieve a lasting and sustainable peace. Umerov briefed Indian officials on developments along the frontline and shared updates on ongoing negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict. India reiterated…

New Delhi: In a significant policy shift, the United States has extended temporary waivers allowing the purchase of Russian oil already loaded onto tankers, reversing its earlier stance against such relief. The move comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran and is expected to stabilise global energy markets. The revised general license effectively replaces the earlier waiver and pushes the deadline to May 16. This allows countries to continue receiving oil shipments that were already in transit, helping prevent immediate disruptions in supply chains. The decision marks a notable change after initial indications that no extension…

New Delhi: Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain fully open for commercial shipping during the ongoing ceasefire period. The announcement was made by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who stated that all vessels can safely pass through the crucial maritime corridor along designated routes coordinated by Iranian authorities. The development comes in the backdrop of a temporary ceasefire linked to the conflict involving Israel and Lebanon. The reopening of the strait, one of the world’s most vital oil transit routes, is expected to ease global supply concerns and stabilise shipping movements in the region. Meanwhile, Donald Trump…