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New Delhi: The Centre has clarified that Indian refiners settling payments for Iranian oil in Chinese yuan are operating within established regulations, dismissing concerns over the arrangement. The response comes after reports indicated that transactions for limited Iranian crude purchases were being routed through ICICI Bank using the yuan. Officials emphasised that meeting domestic energy requirements remains the top priority, and oil marketing companies are adhering to all applicable rules while conducting such transactions. The development follows temporary sanctions relief granted by the United States, allowing countries to purchase Iranian and Russian oil already in transit to stabilise global markets…

New Delhi: The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing ceasefire has eased fuel related anxiety in India, following weeks of heightened concern triggered by tensions in the Middle East. The strategic route, critical for global oil supply, had been at the centre of uncertainty, prompting precautionary behaviour across the country. During the peak of the crisis in March, long queues were reported at petrol pumps in several cities as consumers rushed to secure fuel. Many motorists filled tanks in advance, while fuel stations experienced unusually high demand, reflecting fears of potential shortages and price increases. Official data…

New Delhi: India’s vice captain Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the record books by becoming the highest run scorer in T20 Internationals among Indians, surpassing Rohit Sharma. The landmark was reached during the opening match of the series against South Africa women’s national cricket team in Durban. Mandhana entered the match level with Rohit Sharma’s tally of 4,231 runs and overtook the mark with a single early in her innings. She went on to score 13 runs, taking her total to 4,244 runs from 155 innings, further cementing her place among the game’s leading batters. On the global stage,…

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…