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Centre dismisses report claiming Iran sought return of seized tankers in exchange for Hormuz safe passage

Government sources termed the claim “baseless” after reports suggested Tehran asked India to release three tankers seized earlier in return for allowing Indian vessels safe transit through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.

India rebuts US panel’s recommendation to sanction R&AW, RSS

Spring chill returns as rain, thunderstorms sweep parts of India

Govt orders PNG households to surrender LPG connections as fuel supply risks rise

Custodial death sparks outrage in Tamil Nadu as dying declaration alleges ‘torture’

Autopsy reveals dozens of injuries contradicting police escape claim; six officers suspended as CB-CID takes over probe.

Hamas urges Iran to stop attacks on Gulf states amid widening regional conflict

The Palestinian group backed Iran’s right to respond to US-Israel strikes but appealed to Tehran not to target neighbouring Gulf countries, warning that such attacks could deepen regional tensions and broaden the ongoing Middle East war.

Two India-flagged LPG tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after India-Iran talks

The vessels, carrying large quantities of cooking gas for India, cleared the crucial shipping route amid the ongoing West Asia conflict after diplomatic outreach between New Delhi and Tehran secured safe passage.

India will overcome LPG concerns like Covid crisis: PM Modi

Prime Minister urges states to crack down on hoarding and black-marketing as West Asia conflict disrupts global energy supplies.

ED freezes 90 bank accounts in ₹597 crore fraud linked to IDFC First Bank Option 3:

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across multiple cities in connection with a major bank fraud involving alleged diversion of government funds from accounts linked to IDFC First Bank. Investigators are tracing the money trail through shell firms and businesses.

Supreme Court declines plea for mandatory menstrual leave, says law may hurt women’s career prospects

While hearing a PIL seeking nationwide menstrual leave for students and working women, the Supreme Court said making such leave compulsory could discourage employers from hiring women and inadvertently reinforce gender stereotypes in workplaces.