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Trump unveils Texas refinery backed by Reliance
United States President Donald Trump announced plans for what he described as the first major oil refinery to be built in the country in roughly half a century, a project to be backed by investment from Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries and located at the Port of Brownsville in Texas....
Opposition protests stall motion against Speaker Birla
Parliamentary proceedings descended into disruption on Monday as the Lok Sabha failed to take up a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla after repeated adjournments triggered by opposition protests demanding a debate on the escalating conflict in West Asia. The House was adjourned for the day shortly...
LPG shortage rattles restaurant kitchens nationwide
Commercial cooking gas supplies have tightened across several cities, placing restaurants, hotels and catering businesses under pressure as industry groups warn that prolonged disruption could force kitchens to shut operations. Hospitality associations say deliveries of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders, widely used by restaurants and food outlets, have slowed sharply...
Delhi High Court seeks replies in excise policy appeal
Delhi High Court on Monday issued notices to former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others after the Central Bureau of Investigation challenged a trial court ruling that discharged all 23 accused in the Delhi excise policy case, reopening a legal battle...
Arab League rushes talks as Gulf tensions rise
Arab League foreign ministers will convene an emergency meeting on Monday as missile and drone strikes linked to Iran heighten security concerns across the Gulf, drawing regional governments deeper into a confrontation involving Tehran, Israel and the United States. The extraordinary session, called at the request of Kuwait, Saudi...
Trinamool MPs set to oppose Speaker Birla
Trinamool Congress lawmakers are expected to support a no-confidence motion targeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, signalling a coordinated opposition push in Parliament following instructions issued by party chairperson Mamata Banerjee. The move underscores rising tensions between opposition parties and the treasury benches over the conduct of parliamentary proceedings...
