India participated in a key meeting chaired by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper aimed at finding ways to reopen the Hormuz Strait and ensure safe global maritime trade. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India at the online meeting, held at the UK’s invitation. At the meeting, Cooper sharply criticised Iran over the rising tensions in the Hormuz Strait, describing the situation as a direct attack on global economic security. She said Iran’s actions had put international trade and energy supply at serious risk and that Britain was stepping up its…
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The United States has announced tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported patent medicines. President Donald Trump cited national security concerns and excessive dependence on foreign supply chains as the reason. The announcement stated that medicines and their components are being imported in such quantities and circumstances that they could pose a threat to US national security. The tariffs will apply to patent drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that are critical for civilian healthcare and military preparedness. Companies that commit to shifting production to the United States will initially face a reduced tariff of 20 percent, which…
An important decision that would have brought relief to air travellers has been temporarily put on hold. The central government has suspended an order — set to take effect from April 20 — that required airlines to offer at least 60 percent of seats without any additional charge. The Ministry of Civil Aviation informed DGCA in a letter that the decision is under review following objections raised by the Federation of Indian Airlines and Akasa Air, who questioned its operational and commercial impact. Airlines argued that the rule could affect the fare structure and was not in line with…
Punjab Kings made a brilliant start to their IPL 2026 campaign. In an exciting match played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Tuesday, Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets. The star of the match was Australian batter Cooper Connolly, who played a blazing unbeaten knock of 72 runs off just 44 balls. Batting first, Gujarat Titans posted 162 for 6. Captain Shubman Gill scored 39 runs off 27 balls while Jos Buttler contributed 38 runs. Glenn Phillips added 25 runs. For Punjab, Vijaykumar Vyshak took 3 wickets and Yuzvendra Chahal picked up 2.…
US President Donald Trump has signalled his willingness to end the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Wall Street Journal, citing American officials, reported that Trump has told his advisors that he is ready to end the US-Israel war with Iran, even if the Hormuz Strait remains largely closed. Trump and his team believe that pushing to reopen the strait could prolong the war further. Trump had originally set a 4 to 6 week timeline to conclude the conflict. His current priority is focused on weakening Iran’s navy, missile stockpiles, defence industry, and nuclear infrastructure. The strategy involves applying diplomatic pressure…
The very first day of the new financial year brought a sharp rise in commercial cooking gas prices. Government petroleum companies have hiked the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 195.50 from April 1. In Delhi, the cylinder now costs Rs 2,078.50, up from Rs 1,883. This hike did not happen overnight. On March 1, the cylinder was priced at Rs 1,768.50, which rose to Rs 1,883 on March 7, and has now been increased again on April 1 — a total rise of Rs 310 within a single month. Prices have risen in other cities…
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has said that President Donald Trump takes the India-US relationship very seriously and has a personal interest in strengthening it. The Ambassador revealed that during his recent visit to the United States, his first stop was the White House where he met directly with the President. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was also present at the Oval Office meeting. The Ambassador shared this information through a public message. However, details of what was discussed at the meeting were not disclosed and no official statement was issued by the White House either. This statement comes…
The government has taken a strict stance on GLP-1 drugs, which have rapidly gained popularity for weight loss and diabetes treatment. These drugs regulate insulin and glucagon hormones in the body to balance blood sugar levels and help with weight loss by suppressing appetite. However, the government has warned that using them without a doctor’s supervision could invite serious health risks. Side effects from misuse can include nausea, dizziness, pancreatitis, kidney problems, and in some cases even a risk of cancer. The concern is that these drugs are now easily available at medical stores, online platforms, and wellness clinics…
The government has launched a crackdown to stabilize fuel supplies amid the Middle East crisis. Over 350 show-cause notices have been issued against LPG distributors across the country, while over 1,500 cylinders have been seized in over 3,000 raids. State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have also conducted surprise inspections at more than 1,500 retail outlets and LPG distributors, following an inter-ministerial review of the situation in West Asia. The government has made it clear that domestic LPG and PNG supplies are a top priority. Essential sectors, such as hospitals and educational institutions, are being provided gas on a priority basis.…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made a major and controversial decision regarding transgender athletes. Under the new policy, transgender women will not be able to compete in women’s events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and future Games. According to the IOC, only athletes who are biologically female will now be allowed to compete in the women’s category. Athletes will be required to undergo a one-time gene test, which will be conducted using a blood, saliva, or cheek swab. However, athletes who are born female and later identify as transgender will be allowed to compete in the women’s category.…