Iran-US Tensions: How Strait of Hormuz blockade could ripple through global oil and gas supplies | Explainedon February 23, 2026 at 11:10 am
Rising tensions between Iran and the United States have put the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, back in focus, with any blockade threatening nearly a fifth…
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah demands re-implementation of MGNREGA, abolition of VB -G RAM G
The Chief Minister also wants the Centre to declare a uniform minimum wage of ₹400 per day for rural employment The Chief Minister also wants the Centre to declare a…
Himachal Pradesh launches first-ever e-auction of retail liquor outlets
State govt. initiates e-auction process for 2026-27 on the first day for the districts of Kinnaur, Hamirpur and Chamba, says State Taxes and Excise Commissioner Yunus State govt. initiates e-auction…
Mandya DC’s strategy to tackle stray dog menace: Sterilisation, better waste management
While nodal officers have been appointed in every urban local body to curb the stray dog nuisance, he said people should be discouraged from throwing waste indiscriminately While nodal officers…
Kerala govt appoints 12th Pay Revision Commission for State employees
Former Chief Secretary V.P. Joy is commission chairman. Finance Minister says commission has been asked to submit report within three months Former Chief Secretary V.P. Joy is commission chairman. Finance…
Air pollution: SC seeks replies from Centre on proposal to shift coal-based industries out of NCR
The court says it will examine the issue of vehicular air pollution on March 12 based on the suggestions made by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) The court…
Supreme Court asks HC to decide bail plea of Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s wife
A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh noted the submission of the lawyer appearing for Paulose that the Bail plea was pending for over one year before…
Karnataka Chief Minister’s post is not vacant, says Minister Venkatesh
Says the question of a Dalit, Vokkaliga, Lingayat or Kuruba Chief Minister will arise only if the post becomes vacant Says the question of a Dalit, Vokkaliga, Lingayat or Kuruba…
Post-mortem confirms two sisters died of poisoning in Jodhpur ahead of wedding
As the part of the investigation, the police have seized the mobile phones of both sisters to examine chats, call records and social media activity As the part of the…
Kolathur Assembly constituency a role model for entire nation: T.N. CM Stalin
During his visit, Mr. Stalin inaugurated new buildings for the Arulmigu Kabaleeswarar College of Arts and Science under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, constructed at a cost…