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Panic buying sees long queues at petrol pumps despite government assurances amid the US-Iran war| India News

Panic buying sees long queues at petrol pumps despite government assurances amid the US-Iran war| India News

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BENGALURU/AHMEDABAD/LUCKNOW/PANAJI: Panic buying of fuel triggered long queues outside petrol pumps across several states, with some outlets resorting to rationing, amid concerns over supplies linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis. The central government, however, said on Thursday that India has about 60 days of fuel stock cover and dismissed reports of shortages as a “deliberate misinformation campaign” aimed at triggering panic buying. Vehicles in a long queue at a fuel pump amid the nationwide reports of fuel shortage, in Lucknow on Thursday. (ANI) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, in a statement, said, “Nearly two months of steady supply is available for every Indian citizen, regardless of what happens globally. Any representation that India’s reserves are depleted or insufficient should be dismissed with the disdain it deserves.” In Gujarat, long queues were reported from cities such as Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat and Gandhinagar, with the state government saying fuel sales have surged four to five times since Monday. “The fuel sales have increased by four to five times due to panic buying. We want …

UK court leans on India’s assurances, denies Nirav Modi fresh shot at extradition| India News

UK court leans on India’s assurances, denies Nirav Modi fresh shot at extradition| India News

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A UK court on Wednesday rejected fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi’s bid to reopen his extradition proceedings, upholding earlier rulings and accepting assurances by the Indian government that he would not be interrogated by investigating agencies if extradited. Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi. (Mint File Photo) In an 18-page judgment reviewed by HT, the high court of justice in London bench of Lord Justice Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay held that the circumstances to reopen the case were “not exceptional”. The judges accepted India’s assurances, describing them as “specific and not general and vague”, and said they had been given “in good faith and with the intention that they should be binding”. Following the decision, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said Modi’s challenge had been “successfully overcome” through sustained and coordinated efforts. It added that the matter was “strongly argued by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) advocate (Helen Malcolm)”, “ably assisted by a dedicated team of CBI, including investigating officers who travelled to London for the hearing (last week)”. What was Nirav Modi’s appeal? In …

India Weighs Security Assurances Before West Asia Fuel Shipments, Asks Navy To Remain On Standby | India News

India Weighs Security Assurances Before West Asia Fuel Shipments, Asks Navy To Remain On Standby | India News

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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 19:11 IST India is looking for alternative options and security assurances for urgent fuel shipments and has asked the Navy to remain on standby to escort ships, sources said. The Strait of Hormuz is virtually shut due to the West Asia conflict. (AFP/Representational Image) As the war between the US, Israel and Iran entered its eleventh day, India is now looking for options and security assurances for urgent fuel shipments, as the conflict in West Asia has sent oil prices soaring after major producers cut supplies. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES Top government sources told CNN-News18 that the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is in talks with Iran and the United States and sought security assurances, while the Indian Navy is on standby for urgent LPG shipments. The Strait of Hormuz, which supplies roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas, is virtually shut after the US-Israeli strikes on February 28 and Iran’s retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries. A prolonged war could leave businesses and consumers facing weeks or months of …

Ammy Virk emotional as wife stranded in UAE amid Iran conflict; reveals heartbreaking assurances by 6-year-old daughter

Ammy Virk emotional as wife stranded in UAE amid Iran conflict; reveals heartbreaking assurances by 6-year-old daughter

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Singer-actor Ammy Virk took to his social media on Monday to pen an emotional note about the US-Iran conflict. He revealed that his wife and 6-year-old daughter have been stranded in the UAE amid the conflict in the Middle East. He revealed a heartbreaking thing his daughter said, writing that he prays for peace, not just for his family but for everyone affected. Ammy Virk wrote that his prays for peace amid the US-Iran conflict not just for his family, not for everyone affected. Ammy Virk’s family stranded in UAE Ammy reportedly lives in Punjab with his family, but wrote on Instagram that his wife and daughter are in the UAE as the situation unfolds. He also wrote how his daughter assured him, writing, “The situation in the UAE has been weighing heavily on my heart. My wife and my 6 year old daughter are there, and as a husband and father, it’s impossible not to feel emotional and tense during times like this. “Papa I will hide under my bed if something happens. I’m …

Brad Pitt’s girlfriend Ines De Ramon ‘wasn’t a fan of seeing him’ doing this with co-star: ‘She wants some assurances’ | Hollywood

Brad Pitt’s girlfriend Ines De Ramon ‘wasn’t a fan of seeing him’ doing this with co-star: ‘She wants some assurances’ | Hollywood

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Brad Pitt‘s intense on-screen chemistry with co-star Kerry Condon in the upcoming motor racing film F1 has reportedly “spooked” his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon. While filming F1, Brad Pitt’s intimate scenes with Kerry Condon left girlfriend Ines de Ramon seeking reassurance about their relationship. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)(AFP) Radar Online reported de Ramon was unsettled after watching the trailer for the film, which features Pitt in steamy scenes with the Irish actress. The Hollywood star strips down to showcase his heavily tattooed torso in some particularly intimate moments with Condon. “It is fair to say that Ines might want to sit this film out as they seem to have a ton of chemistry. Brad looks like he’s having plenty of fun in the trailer, as does Kerry,” a source told Radar Online. “Ines really wasn’t a fan of seeing him kiss Kerry in that way, and they’ve discussed the situation as she wanted some assurances that fact will not mirror fiction following the film.” ALSO READ| Brad Pitt faces major setback in lawsuit …

Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump at White House seeking security assurances against future Russian aggression

Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump at White House seeking security assurances against future Russian aggression

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United States: This is Zelenskyy’s fifth White House visit, but his previous four came during the Joe Biden administration. The Ukrainian president also was meeting with US senators during his time in Washington. United States: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump on Friday (February 28) at a pivotal moment for his country, as he tries to persuade the White House to provide some form of US backing for Ukraine’s security against any future Russian aggression. Zelenskyy flashed a thumb’s up but didn’t speak to reporters as he arrived at the White House. He wore a more formal black top rather than his usual military green T-shirt, prompting Trump to quip, “He’s all dressed up.” During the meeting, Trump told Zelenskyy that Ukraine will need to make “compromises” to achieve a ceasefire with Russia. Zelenskyy’s delegation is expected to sign a landmark economic agreement with the US aimed at financing the reconstruction of war-damaged Ukraine, a deal that would closely tie the two countries together for years to come. The deal, which is seen as a step toward …

KC(M) raises concerns over Forest Bill, seeks assurances from CM

KC(M) raises concerns over Forest Bill, seeks assurances from CM

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A delegation of Kerala Congress (M), a key constituent of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), met Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday (December 23, 2024) to express concerns about the controversial Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Party chairman Jose K. Mani, who spoke to media persons later, said that the Chief Minister assured the delegation that the proposed law would not contain provisions that could harm the interests of farmers, particularly in areas adjoining forests. “The Chief Minister gave the delegation a patient hearing, during which we explained the intricacies and pitfalls of the bill in its current form. He assured us that the issue would be taken seriously,” Mr. Mani said. The party expressed apprehension over provisions that grant extensive powers to forest officials, particularly provisions allowing lower-ranking forest personnel to make arrests without warrants. The delegation warned that this could lead to the misuse of power. Besides, the amendment classifies actions like entering rivers or water bodies for fishing, and damaging or removing boundary markers, as offences. However, the bill does not clarify …

EU seeks assurances from Syria’s new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions | World News

EU seeks assurances from Syria’s new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions | World News

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European Union nations on Monday set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria and kick-starting aid to the conflict-ravaged country amid uncertainty about its new leaders’ intentions just over a week after they seized power. Members of Syria’s new authorities walk followed by a car as Syrian soldiers, (AFP) At a meeting in Brussels, the EU’s top diplomats said they want guarantees from members of Syria’s interim government that they are preparing for a peaceful political future involving all minority groups, one in which extremism and former allies Russia and Iran have no place. Since Damascus fell on December 8 and leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow, Syria’s transition has been surprisingly smooth. Few reports have surfaced of reprisals, revenge killings or sectarian violence. Most looting or destruction has been quickly contained. But the new leadership has yet to lay out a clear vision of how Syria will be governed. The interim government was set up by former opposition forces led by the Islamic militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, a former al-Qaida affiliate …

Employees of power utilities end strike after Fadnavis’s assurances | Mumbai news

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Strap: Several parts of state face outages up to 8 hours Employees of three state-owned power companies called off their strike on Wednesday afternoon after deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis assured them that the state government had no plans to privatise the electricity distribution sector. But by then, many districts, including parts of Pune, Nashik and a few areas in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), had faced power outages ranging from 2 to 8 hours. Nearly 1.25 lakh employees, affiliated to various unions, went on a three-day strike past Tuesday midnight. They alleged that if Adani Group was granted a parallel distribution licence in Navi Mumbai and Thane, where currently Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is supplying power, this would be the beginning of privatisation in the sector. “Odisha and Delhi have parallel licences. The electricity Act too has a provision on this. However, it will affect MSEDCL’s revenues. So, we will object to the company’s proposal to get the distribution licence in Navi Mumbai and Thane. We will use all the instruments …