What is the Strait of Hormuz, and why does it matter to India? Iran is now threatening to block this critical oil route after US strikes on its nuclear facilities. Nearly 20% of the world’s oil passes through this narrow stretch. If Iran shuts it, global oil prices could skyrocket, pushing petrol prices in India through the roof. How prepared is India? What’s America’s strategy? Will China step in? Watch this explainer to know how a 33 km waterway can impact your fuel, flights, and monthly expenses.
23 June,2025 07:17 PM IST
National Highways 02 and 37, vital lifelines for Manipur, have been severely disrupted since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. Ongoing blockades and protests have choked the supply of essentials like food, medicine, and fuel, triggering a humanitarian and economic crisis. Businesses are shutting down, hospitals are affected, and families face rising uncertainty. Experts have called the blockades illegal and deeply damaging.
23 June,2025 02:36 PM IST
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Supriya Sule on Tuesday called the Central Government’s decision to reduce the prices of cooking gas cylinders as a ‘Jumla’ (political gimmick) and said that the government never thought about inflation over the past four and a half years. Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the reduction in prices of cooking gas cylinders will make the lives of women easier. Effective Wednesday, the price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder will be reduced by Rs 200 across the country. Announcing this decision, I&B Anurag Thakur shared the government's commitment to easing the burden on citizens.
30 August,2023 05:05 PM IST | Mumbai
In a move aimed at providing financial relief to households, the Union Cabinet made a significant decision. The government decided to reduce the prices of domestic LPG gas cylinders by Rs 200 for all users. Announcing this decision, I&B Anurag Thakur shared the government's commitment to easing the burden on citizens. Additionally, the govt will extend its support by granting an extra 75 lakh Ujjwala connections, thereby increasing the total number of beneficiaries under PMUY to 10.35 crores.
30 August,2023 12:17 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
