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PM Modi back with a selfie video, hails passage of stricter anti-paper leak bill

PM Modi back with a selfie video, hails passage of stricter anti-paper leak bill

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Parliament’s passage of the anti-paper leak Bill. Addressing the nation in a selfie-style video late at night, Modi said the issue of question paper leaks had plagued governments at both the Centre and the states for decades and threatened the future of students. PM Modi back with a selfie video, hails passing of stricter anti-paper leak bill (@narendramodi/X) The PM said the government was taking successive steps to strengthen the examination system and vowed that those involved in “paper leak rackets” would face strict action. “Saathiyo, we are continuously taking one step after another to build a reliable examination system. Whether it is the creation of passports, the creation of fast-track mechanisms, or taking into account the suggestions of the states,” he said, after the Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament. He said reforms in the examination and education system had become essential across the country, with greater use of technology playing a crucial role. ALSO READ | Parliament clears anti-paper leak bill for tougher jail …

Problems in land transactions continue to persist a year after passage of Bhu Bharati Act

Problems in land transactions continue to persist a year after passage of Bhu Bharati Act

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Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Commission chairman Kodanda Reddy interacting with M. Sunil Kumar, the legal expert who played key role in drafting Bhu Bharati Act, at Gajulapahad village, where a farmer committed suicide due to land related problems. Farmers continue to face problems related to their land transactions a year after the enactment of Telangana Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights) Act, 2025. The recent suicide by farmer Madhav Rao in Gajulapahad village of Kangti mandal in Sangareddy district is indicative of the difficulties faced by farmers in securing rights over their lands. Madhav Rao reportedly took to the extreme step unable to face pressure from his family members after the ownership of the 8.25 acre land owned by the family was transferred to others through sada bainama (plain paper transaction) without their knowledge. Published – April 27, 2026 08:48 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the …

India rejects claims of paying IRGC for Strait of Hormuz passage

India rejects claims of paying IRGC for Strait of Hormuz passage

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5 min readApr 22, 2026 09:12 PM IST The government has categorically dismissed speculation that the captain of India-flagged oil tanker Sanmar Herald, which was fired upon by the Iranian gunboats on Saturday, had tried to secure safe passage for the vessel by paying individuals who claimed to represent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy. A senior Shipping Ministry official reiterated that none of the Indian vessels that have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the West Asia war began have paid anything to anyone to secure their passage through the waterway, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. There has been speculation on social media that the captain of the tanker might have paid money in cryptocurrency to people claiming to be from IRGC to transit through the maritime chokepoint, but ended up paying cyber criminals instead. Shipping Ministry Additional Secretary Mukesh Mangal dismissed the speculation as “fake news”. Sanmar Herald was one of the two India-flagged ships that came under Iranian navy gunfire on Saturday …

US announces Iran port blockade: The laws governing passage through the Strait of Hormuz | Explained News

US announces Iran port blockade: The laws governing passage through the Strait of Hormuz | Explained News

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Following a deadlock in ceasefire talks, the US has announced a complete blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While Washington’s move may appear to mirror Iran’s strategy at first glance, it is essentially aimed at putting pressure on the energy-consuming countries, which Iran considers “friendly” and whose ships it has allowed to pass through the strait. Both the US and Iranian strategies have led to claims and counter-claims over their legality, involving terminology such as “territorial waters” and “international waters”. Here’s a look at the international legal framework that governs maritime passage and maritime combat in the context of the strategies being deployed by both countries. The Iran strategy The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s main leverage at the negotiation table. Since the US-Israeli alliance began the war on February 28, Iran has maintained a chokehold on the strait by targeting vessels and laying mines. The move triggered one of the world’s worst energy shocks as the narrow passage accounted for around 20% of the global …

Iran, India in touch on passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz: Envoy Mohammad Fathali | India News

Iran, India in touch on passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz: Envoy Mohammad Fathali | India News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 14, 2026 05:22 AM IST India and Iran are in contact with each other on the passage of Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz and the Iranian embassy is sending a fresh consignment of about 20,000 kg of medicine from India on Monday night, an Iranian diplomat told The Indian Express on Monday. So far 45,000 kg of medicines have been shipped to Iran in two batches since the war broke out. The latest batch will be sent in a Mahaan air flight from Delhi to Mashhad, sources said, for nationwide distribution. These medicines are mainly for Iranians who have been injured in US and Israeli strikes in the war before the two-week ceasefire was declared on April 9. According to the Iranian embassy here, over 30,000 people have been injured — of whom 4,989 are women, 1,997 are children under the age of 18 years and 70 children are under the age of 2 years. The medicines have been purchased by the Iranian embassy in Delhi from donations …

Indian LPG vessel ‘Jag Vikram’ set to reach Kandla after safe Hormuz passage

Indian LPG vessel ‘Jag Vikram’ set to reach Kandla after safe Hormuz passage

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The India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram, carrying 20,400 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, is expected to arrive at Kandla port in Gujarat on April 14, according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, reported ANI. The announcement was made during an inter-ministerial briefing, where officials highlighted the vessel’s safe transit through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz amid easing geopolitical tensions in the region. First Indian Vessel After Ceasefire Breakthrough Additional Secretary Mukesh Mangal confirmed that Jag Vikram successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on April 11. The development is being seen as significant, as it marks the first Indian-flagged vessel to navigate the route following the recently announced 14-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran, reported ANI. The ceasefire has helped de-escalate tensions in the Gulf region, allowing the gradual restoration of vital maritime trade routes that are critical for global energy supplies. Vessel Carries 20,400 MT LPG With 24 Crew The vessel is transporting 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG and has 24 seafarers onboard. Officials reiterated that the journey has …

Will try our best: Iran envoy on safe passage for India-bound fuel ships | India News

Will try our best: Iran envoy on safe passage for India-bound fuel ships | India News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 14, 2026 01:57 AM IST Signalling headway in Delhi’s efforts to persuade Tehran to let India-bound fuel ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, Mohammad Fathali, Iran’s Ambassador to India, said Friday “we will try our best to remove the problems” and “I think you can expect good news in the near future”. (The Reuters news agency reported that Iran had allowed two Indian-flagged LPG carriers to sail through the Strait of Hormuz. Quoting sources, it identified the vessels as Shivalik and Nanda Devi. Another report by Reuters said a chartered plane arranged by Iran departed Kochi late Friday, carrying some sailors from a naval vessel that had docked in India, as well as the bodies of crew members killed in a US submarine attack off Sri Lanka.) Speaking to reporters in New Delhi after an event to mark the Al-Quds Day, Fathali, on being asked whether Iran would allow India-bound ships safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, said, “Yes. Because India and I are friends. You can see the future, and …

India In Talks With Iran For Safe Passage Of Around 28 Merchant Vessels Through Hormuz | World News

India In Talks With Iran For Safe Passage Of Around 28 Merchant Vessels Through Hormuz | World News

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Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 07:18 IST Iran has not allowed any Indian-flagged commercial tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz over the past four to five days. A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes, on March 1, 2026. (Image: AFP) India is engaged in discussions with Iranian authorities to secure the safe passage of nearly 28 Indian-flagged merchant vessels stranded around the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating hostilities in West Asia, according to a report. The strategic waterway has effectively been shut to commercial shipping over the past several days following heightened military activity by Iran in the backdrop of its conflict with Israel and the United States. According to a PTI report, Iran has not allowed any Indian-flagged commercial tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz over the past four to five days. The negotiations come after a series of attacks on tankers and bulk carriers in the Persian Gulf in recent weeks. Three Indian seafarers have …

India Weighs Naval Escorts For Tankers & Cargo Ships For Safe Passage Through Hormuz | Exclusive | India News

India Weighs Naval Escorts For Tankers & Cargo Ships For Safe Passage Through Hormuz | Exclusive | India News

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Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 11:17 IST Around 40 vessels with more than 1,100 Indian seafarers are currently affected by the conflict-triggered disruption in the Persian Gulf region, officials told CNN-News18 The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since the beginning of the West Asia conflict while effectively being under the control of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. (Image: AP/File) The government is weighing the option of deploying naval escorts for Indian-linked commercial vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz as the ongoing West Asia war disrupts one of the world’s busiest energy routes, according to top government sources. Around 40 vessels with more than 1,100 Indian seafarers are currently affected by the conflict-triggered disruption in the Persian Gulf region, officials told CNN-News18. Many of these ships are waiting to safely exit waters near Iran and the Gulf of Oman as tensions escalate between Iran, the United States and Israel. High-level deliberations are underway in the Prime Minister’s Office under the supervision of NSA Ajit Doval, with officials closely monitoring the situation and assessing whether Indian naval warships …

Opposition cries foul over passage of G RAM G Bill in Parliament

Opposition cries foul over passage of G RAM G Bill in Parliament

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The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote, hours after the Lok Sabha cleared it on Thursday, amid strong protests by the opposition over the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the existing rural employment guarantee scheme MGNREGA, who accused the government of putting the financial burden on states.  Several INDIA bloc parties said the bill will “kill” the rural employment programme. Several members of the opposition staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha during the passage of the bill after demanding its withdrawal and raising slogans against the government. They also tore pages of the bill. Overnight dharna  The opposition parties sat on a dharna outside the Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament complex against the bill and claiming that they would launch a country-wide agitation alleging that the bill is “anti-labourer”, “regressive” and brought with a feudal mindset, the opposition parties said many states, already reeling under debt, will find it very difficult to fund the scheme.  They …