Trump links Hormuz crisis to oil opportunity​

IANS | April 3, 2026 8:41 PM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) With tensions still simmering in the Gulf, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday suggested the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened for oil gains, describing it as a chance to “MAKE A FORTUNE,” as maritime traffic shows early signs of revival.​

Uttarakhand: Administration readies alternative plan amid feared gas crisis ahead of Char Dham Yatra

IANS | April 3, 2026 8:24 PM

Uttarkashi, April 3 (IANS) With the Char Dham Yatra approaching, the administration in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi has gone into alert mode amid concerns over a possible shortage of cooking gas. In view of ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and Gulf countries that could disrupt LPG supply, the district administration has prepared an alternative fuel plan to ensure uninterrupted food arrangements for pilgrims and local businesses.

Raghav Chadha, replaced by Ashok Mittal, had raised key public issues in House

IANS | April 3, 2026 8:05 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Raghav Chadha, who has been a Rajya Sabha MP since April 2022, is known for highlighting everyday problems faced by ordinary citizens. His interventions in the Upper House have often gone viral for focusing on practical public grievances rather than routine political rhetoric.

Gautam Adani fixes 1 billion tonnes cargo target for Adani Ports by 2030

IANS | April 3, 2026 8:02 PM

Ahmedabad, April 3 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Friday set an ambitious target of handling one billion tonnes of cargo for Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) by 2030 on the occasion of the flagship company celebrating its landmark achievement of surpassing the 500 million tonnes mark.

PM Modi holds grand roadshow in Puducherry ahead of April 9 polls ​

IANS | April 3, 2026 7:58 PM

Puducherry, April 3 (IANS) With the Union Territory heading to the Assembly elections on April 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) campaign on Friday by holding a high-profile roadshow in Puducherry, drawing enthusiastic crowds and tight security arrangements across the city. ​