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New Delhi: In a major relief for air travellers, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines to keep at least 60 percent of seats on every flight free from seat selection charges. The move comes after repeated complaints from passengers about hidden costs and additional fees charged for choosing seats during booking. At present, many airlines price seats based on their location in the aircraft. Window seats, aisle seats and those offering extra legroom typically attract higher charges, while only a limited number of seats, usually located in the middle rows or towards the rear, are available without extra…

New Delhi: India is in active discussions with several countries, including Iran, to ensure the safe movement of Indian vessels through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs said during a briefing on recent developments in West Asia. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region while maintaining constant communication with partner nations to facilitate the smooth passage of Indian ships. He emphasised that the safety, security and well being of the Indian community across the region remain the government’s highest priority. According to officials, a dedicated…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia and concerns surrounding the security of maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. During the interaction, Modi conveyed advance Eid greetings to the UAE leader and expressed India’s strong condemnation of attacks that resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in the UAE. Both leaders emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region and agreed on the need to ensure safe and uninterrupted navigation through the…

New Delhi: An Indian flagged oil tanker carrying around 80,800 metric tonnes of crude oil has safely arrived at Mundra Port after completing its voyage from the United Arab Emirates amid heightened tensions in West Asia. The vessel, Jag Laadki, had departed from Fujairah on Sunday morning after loading Murban crude oil. Its departure came shortly after an attack targeted the Fujairah oil terminal on March 14, temporarily affecting operations at the port facility. At the time of the incident, the tanker was loading crude at the Fujairah Single Point Mooring. Despite the disruption at the terminal, the ship was…

New Delhi: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the growing influence of social media narratives and fan driven campaigns in modern cricket, describing the trend as a troubling “disease” affecting the sport’s discourse. Speaking at a public event organised by RevSportz, Ashwin questioned how certain opinions about players frequently surface online through fan groups and social media accounts. He said he has often heard similar viewpoints in private conversations before seeing them appear on the internet under different names, prompting doubts about how such narratives spread. Ashwin suggested that while he was not directly accusing players of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Two competitive matches were played on the eleventh day of the Goa University Inter Collegiate Cricket Men’s Championship 2025 to 26 at the Goa University Ground, with Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law and Government College Borda registering important victories. In the first match of the day, Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law from Margao defeated Agnel Institute of Technology and Design, Assagao by five wickets. After winning the toss, GR Kare College opted to field first. Agnel Institute posted 123 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Soham Joshi top scored with a well compiled 47…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Football Development Council reaffirmed its commitment to encouraging young girls to pursue football during an International Women’s Day celebration held at Our Lady of the Rosary School in Dona Paula. The programme was organised by the GFDC training centre in Dona Paula and brought together students, coaches, school authorities and sports officials. Among those present were GFDC chairman Glenn Ticlo and member secretary Fransquinha Oliveira, who interacted with the young trainees and highlighted the importance of promoting equal opportunities in sports. Addressing the gathering, Ticlo said women today are making remarkable progress across many fields…