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New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid out six key guarantees for West Bengal while launching a sharp attack on the state’s ruling party during an election rally in Haldia. With the state preparing for Assembly elections later this month, he urged voters to support a government aligned with the Centre, describing it as essential for accelerating development. West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4. Addressing the rally, the Prime Minister criticised the administration led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing the government of…

Goa: Specta Quartz Surfaces, India’s leading luxury quartz brand by ARL Group, has strengthened its focus on Tier-2 markets across Western India with its participation at ACE Reflect Goa. The move reflects Specta’s strategy to tap into emerging lifestyle destinations that are witnessing strong growth in premium housing, second homes, and design-led development. Goa has evolved beyond a leisure destination into one of India’s most attractive markets for luxury second homes and vacation properties. According to ANAROCK Group, the luxury second-home market in India is valued at over $3 billion, with Goa emerging as a key contributor. Driven by its…

“Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has pointed out that the delay in pronouncing the order left no room to approach the Supreme Court. That argument carries some weight. Justice is not only about correctness, but also about context. A ruling that arrives too late can be as disruptive as a flawed one. Still, it would be a mistake to shift the blame entirely onto the court. The judiciary stepped in because a legal challenge existed. It did not create the flawed timeline. That responsibility lies elsewhere. The political executive, too, cannot claim innocence. Governments are expected to anticipate legal risks, especially…

New Delhi: The Government of India has instructed states and Union Territories to allocate a larger share of packed non domestic LPG to priority industrial sectors in order to manage supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing tensions involving Iran. In a communication sent to state authorities, Neeraj Mittal, Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated that key industries will now receive up to 70 percent of their LPG requirement based on their bulk non domestic consumption levels recorded before March 2026. The directive comes as energy supply chains face pressure due to disruptions in the Middle East.…

New Delhi: India is not in favour of any proposal to impose toll charges on cargo ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to government sources. The development comes amid discussions following a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The ceasefire agreement is expected to ensure the resumption of maritime traffic through the strategic waterway, which handles nearly one fifth of the world’s oil and gas shipments. With the truce in place, commercial shipping through the strait is gradually returning to normal after weeks of disruption caused by regional tensions. However, a proposal reportedly under discussion would…

New Delhi: Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has praised India for achieving a major milestone in its nuclear energy programme with the successful attainment of criticality at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor in Kalpakkam. The achievement marks a significant advancement in India’s indigenous nuclear technology and its efforts to secure long term energy sustainability. In a message shared on social media, Grossi described the development as impressive progress and highlighted the importance of the reactor in advancing fuel sustainability and the future of nuclear energy. He also reiterated the International Atomic Energy Agency’s commitment…

New Delhi: Reuven Azar, Israel’s ambassador to India, has expressed scepticism about Pakistan acting as a mediator in the ongoing discussions between the United States and Iran, stating that Israel does not view Islamabad as a credible participant in the diplomatic process. Speaking ahead of scheduled talks between Washington and Tehran on April 11, Azar said the United States may have its own strategic reasons for involving Pakistan in facilitating communication between the two sides. However, he emphasised that Israel does not consider the country a reliable actor in such negotiations. The Israeli envoy drew comparisons with earlier diplomatic efforts…