New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said India should aim to achieve 100 per cent ethanol blending for use as auto fuel in the near future, to cut dependence on imported oil, which made the country vulnerable to disruption in energy supplies amid geopolitical uncertainties such as the Iran war.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday flagged off Phase-II of International Election Visitors' Programme-2026 (IEVP), paving the way for foreign delegates to witness poll preparations and real-time voting in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu on April 23, an official said.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The supply of LPG to domestic households has been prioritised and cylinders are being delivered normally with no reports of dry outs at LPG distributorships, according to an official update issued by Petroleum Ministry on Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that India continues to follow developments in the West Asia region and remains in touch with countries of the region.
Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) Amid the high-decibel campaign for the West Bengal elections, political parties and leaders have pulled out all the stops, often doubling up in various roles to woo the electorate. The various roles and spectacles may not guarantee winning public support, but they do help gain the required traction before the polls.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Tuesday accepted the Athletics Integrity Unit's (AIU) decision to place India in Category A under Rule 15 of World Athletics' Anti-Doping Rules. The federation reaffirmed its commitment to promoting clean sport in the country.
Islamabad, April 21 (IANS) A future agreement between the US and Iran will fail, not because diplomacy is inherently flawed, but due to structural contradictions embedded in the geopolitical architecture surrounding it, especially the continued reliance on Pakistan as a strategic intermediary, a report has stated.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Gujarat Titans batting all-rounder Shahrukh Khan said the side must treat their heavy 99-run defeat to the Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium as an aberration in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign, adding that every team endures at least one such result over the course of a long season.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) India and Bhutan, in a high-level meeting of customs officials, reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening customs cooperation, promoting seamless cross‑border trade and ensuring secure and efficient border management under the Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit, it was announced on Tuesday.
Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Cher is adjusting to changes in her life. The singer is reportedly adjusting to allegedly becoming a grandmother.
