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India-bound Thai cargo ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as conflict rages in Middle East
A Thai-flagged cargo vessel came under attack while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an urgent response from Thailand’s navy and international maritime authorities. According to Thai officials, the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck by Iranian projectiles while sailing in the strategic waterway near the coast of Oman. The incident occurred about 11 nautical miles, or roughly 18 kilometres, north of the Omani shoreline.
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180 Opposition MPs back impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, likely to be moved by Friday
The Parliament’s second leg of the Budget session is set for another upheaval with the Opposition’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) reportedly bringing an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, claiming misuse of Constitutional bodies. Sources said a total of 120 members of the INDIA bloc have signed the notice to be moved in the Parliament. These comprise 120 Lok Sabha members and 60 in the Rajya Sabha.
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OPINION | LPG Crisis: Why bring politics in this?
The war in the Middle East continued for the 12th-day as Israel launched new attacks on Iran and Lebanon, while Iran counterattacked with missiles and drones on Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. International crude price fell to $88 a barrel on Wednesday after the International Energy Agency announced it would consider releasing emergency oil reserves to stabilise the global oil market.
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‘Speaker belongs to the whole house’: Amit Shah slams Opposition on no-confidence motion against Om Birla
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday during the debate on the motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla. The Opposition accuses the Speaker of favouring the ruling party in parliamentary proceedings. Responding to the motion, Shah came down heavily on the move and defended the Speaker’s role, arguing that the position is above party politics and essential for maintaining the dignity of Parliament. During his address in the House, Shah said bringing such a motion reflects poorly on parliamentary traditions and undermines the credibility of the institution.
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No need for panic buying, LPG cylinders to be delivered in 2.5 days of booking: Centre amid gas shortage
India’s crude oil and gas supplies remain secure despite global uncertainties due to the Iran war, and there is no need for panic buying of fuel or cooking gas, a senior official from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Wednesday.
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Cabinet clears Rs 3,631 crore plan to link Jewar International Airport with Faridabad, Gurugram
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a revised project cost of Rs 3,630.77 crore for the development of a new road corridor that will improve access to the upcoming Jewar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh.
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Navy official held for ISI espionage; photos of warships, naval installations leaked to Pakistan
An Indian Navy official posted with the Southern Naval Command in Kerala’s Kochi has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI. The accused has been identified as Lance Naik Adarsh Kumar alias Lucky, a resident of Agra in Uttar Pradesh.
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EAM Jaishankar, his Iranian counterpart Araghchi hold talks for third time amid Middle East turmoil
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Rishabh Pant trains under Yuvraj Singh in Mumbai, bats with slight different technique | WATCH
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has begun his training ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign, slated to begin on March 28. In a viral video, the southpaw was spotted training under former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai.
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India assures fuel security; Reliance boosts LPG production amid global crisis
Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and concerns about global energy supplies, the government has assured citizens that India has enough fuel stocks and there is no immediate risk of shortages. Government sources say the situation is stable, with steps being taken to secure supplies, increase domestic production and maintain energy trade with neighbouring Bangladesh.
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