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‘Not the moment for rumour-mongering’: Oil minister Hardeep Puri assures fuel supplies amid Middle East conflict | India News
Hardeep Singh Puri speaks in Lok Sabha during Budget session of Parliament Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri told Lok Sabha on Thursday that India remains well prepared to manage disruptions in global energy supplies triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict, assuring lawmakers that domestic fuel availability and power generation…
Lok Sabha showdown continues: Speaker stops Rahul Gandhi mid-speech after his remark on Hardeep Puri | India News
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha on Thursday witnessed a fiery showdown after the leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi was cut short during his speech for targeting oil and petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri over the alleged appearance of his name in the Epstein files.While speaking on the energy crisis due to the ongoing Middle East conflict,…
‘Jana Nayagan’ release delay: OTT partner withdraws its deal on the Thalapathy Vijay starrer |
The digital release of Thalapathy Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is in jeopardy. An OTT partner has withdrawn a Rs 120 crore deal. This follows ongoing delays in obtaining a censor certificate. Objections over certain scenes have led to a revising committee review. The film’s theatrical release is now uncertain, potentially after upcoming elections. The digital…
‘We are simply not ready’: US says its military cannot escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz right now
The United States military is not yet ready to escort commercial oil tankers through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as its resources are currently focused on operations against Iran, US energy secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday.Speaking to CNBC, Wright said the US military’s immediate priority is targeting Iran’s offensive capabilities and the industries…
US-Iran War: What exactly is role of Middle East in semiconductor supply chain that has wiped off $200 billion from combined value of Samsung and SK Hynix
The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has triggered volatility across global semiconductor stocks. This has raised concerns about how tensions in the Middle East could disrupt a supply chain that is the backbone of the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chip boom. A report cited analysts who said the region plays a key…
Watch: Moment Iranian ‘suicide boat’ struck US-owned tanker
NEW DELHI: Iran on Wednesday attacked a US-owned crude oil tanker, “Safesea Vishnu,” near Iraq’s Basra, killing one Indian national.A video published by Europa Press appears to show the moment the tanker is struck after a sudden impact. The night-time footage shows the vessel set ablaze after it was reportedly hit by underwater drones.Meanwhile, the…
Iran Missile Strikes: Is Iran using China’s BeiDou system to launch ‘accurate’ missile strikes?
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has raised new questions about the technology behind Iran’s missile strikes. Intelligence analysts now believe Tehran may be using China’s satellite navigation network to guide some of its weapons with greater precision.An Al Jazeera suggests that Iran’s targeting accuracy has improved noticeably during the latest round of fighting with…
Salim Khan health update: Arbaaz Khan confirms the veteran writer is ‘better now, improving’ and will be discharged ‘soon’ |
Arbaaz Khan shared that his father, veteran writer Salim Khan, is “improving” and may be discharged soon. The 90-year-old was hospitalised at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on February 17 after a mild brain haemorrhage. Salim Khan, co-writer of classics like Sholay and Don, continues to recover under medical supervision. Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is recovering well…
Went dark on a shadow voyage: How India-bound vessel crossed Strait of Hormuz | India News
NEW DELHI: One of the first crude oil tankers arrived at Mumbai Port after passing through the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran-US conflict began.According to news agency ANI, the Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax docked at Mumbai Port at 1 pm on Wednesday and was berthed at Jawahar Dweep at 6:06 pm. The tanker had…
‘Jaishankar spoke to Iran FM 3 times’: India flags ships safety, energy security concerns | India News
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar has held three rounds of talks with his Iranian counterpart in recent days amid rising tensions in Middle East Asia, with discussions focusing on the safety of maritime shipping and India’s energy security.Addressing the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal sai, “External affairs…
