A man in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district carried his dead infant in a cardboard box from a government hospital to his house, allegedly because he was denied an ambulance, the baby’s father told the media on Sunday.. Ramkrishna Hembram said he carried the body for 20 km to his house in Bandgaon Block.. Hospital authorities, however, denied the allegations, stating that neither the father nor anyone else from his family had requested an ambulance.. Ramkrishna Hembram, a resident of Bangrasai village, had admitted his pregnant wife Rita Tiria to the Chakradharpur sub-divisional hospital on Thursday. She gave birth to the baby on Saturday, but it died shortly after. “The doctors didn’t take proper care during and after delivery, due to which the baby died. After its death, health workers kept pressing us to remove the dead body. We demanded an ambulance or any other vehicle from the hospital to take the dead body back to our village (in Bandgaon Block), but they refused. Then, I put my baby in a leftover cardboard box and left for my village,” Hembram told the media on Sunday.. The doctor in charge of the Chakradharpur sub-divisional hospital, Dr Anshuman Sharma, however, denied the allegations and said, “Neither the father of the dead newborn baby nor anyone from his family requested me or any authority of the hospital for an ambulance. Had they approached us, we would have surely arranged an ambulance for them,” Dr Sharma said.. Chakradharpur sub-divisional officer Shruti Rajalakshmi said the district authority is conducting an inquiry into matter. “Appropriate action will be taken soon,” she said.. The West Singhbhum civil surgeon could not be contacted as the post had been lying vacant for the past eight days. 

 The Indian embassy in Riyadh clarified on Monday that no Indian national was killed after a projectile fell on a residential area in Saudi Arabia the previous day, adding that the mission is in touch with Saudi authorities.. Earlier, Saudi authorities had said that the two individuals killed in the incident in Al-Kharj city included an Indian and a Bangladeshi national. (REUTERS). Earlier on Sunday, a Saudi Civil Defense official, said in a statement that the two individuals killed in the incident in Al-Kharj city included an Indian and a Bangladeshi national.. “It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening,’ the Indian embassy in Riyadh said in a post on X. Follow Dubai Abu Dhabi news live updates. The Indian mission said it has been in touch with the concerned Saudi authorities regarding this issue.. “Counsellor (CW) Shri Y. Sabir visited Al Kharj last night and met the injured Indian national involved in this unfortunate incident. He is currently receiving treatment at a government hospital in Al Kharj,” it added.. In a social media post earlier, the Saudi authorities stated that the Civil Defense responded to the fall of a military projectile on a residential location belonging to a maintenance and cleaning company in Al-Kharj Governorate.. “The incident resulted in the death of two individuals of Indian and Bangladeshi nationalities, and injuries to 12 Bangladeshi residents, in addition to material damage,” the authorities added.. Track latest updates on US Iran war. The Saudi spokesperson further stated that the attempts to target civilian infrastructure constitute a blatant violation of international humanitarian law. “The spokesperson stressed that attempts to target civilian facilities constitute a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, adding that the approved procedures in such cases have been implemented,” the statement added.. On Sunday, the the Indian embassy issued an advisory for its nationals, urging them to continue keeping vigil and adhere to safety guidelines. It asked the Indian nationals to follow advisories issued by local authorities sincerely.. “In view of the prevailing situation in the region and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, all Indian Nationals currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to continue to remain vigilant, strictly adhere to the safety guidelines prevalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and follow advisories issued by the local authorities and the Embassy,” the embassy said in a post on X.. The latest development comes against the backdrop of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the conflict widening with each day. Iran and the United States continue to remain at loggerheads as air strikes and attacks occur persistently.. Iranian attacks have heavily targeted the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf nations, as the war expands.. Meanwhile, the US State Department said on Sunda 

 The political slugfest over President Droupadi Murmu’s West Bengal visit escalated on Sunday, with the Union home ministry seeking a report from the state government over the alleged protocol breach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpening his attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), and chief minister Mamata Banerjee hitting back.. After the PM Modi’s jibe, Mamata Banerjee hit back, accusing the Prime Minister of insulting India’s constitutional head. (ANI/PTI). In a letter to West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty, Union home secretary Govind Mohan sought a response by 5pm on Sunday regarding alleged violations of the “Blue Book” rules during the President’s Saturday visit to a tribal event in north Bengal.. The “Blue Book” is a confidential document that outlines security and protocol rules for the President, vice-president, the Prime Minister, and their families.. ALSO READ | ‘Bengal being targeted, no breach of protocol’: Mamata Banerjee reacts to ‘insult to President’ row. “The home secretary has sought a response on the absence of the CM, the chief secretary and the director general of police to receive the President, which is a serious violation of the Blue Book rules. The Centre has taken note of the fact that only the Siliguri mayor was present to receive her,” said an officer in Delhi aware of the details. It was not immediately clear if the TMC government submitted a reply.. In Delhi, Modi stepped up his attack on the Bengal government, accusing it of disrespecting the President. “This is not only an insult to the President but also an insult to the Constitution of the country and the great traditions of democracy. It is an insult to a personality who has achieved great heights through a life of struggle,” he said during the inauguration of multiple infrastructure projects worth ₹33,500 crore.. Banerjee hit back, accusing the Prime Minister of insulting India’s constitutional head. At a sit-in protest in Kolkata over the SIR exercise, she held up a photograph showing Modi seated while the President stood next to him.. “The picture shows that the PM is seated when the President is standing. We never do that. It is the BJP which carries the culture of insulting the President, not us,” she claimed, displaying the photograph as “evidence”. The photo was of a March 2024 event when President Murmu awarded LK Advani the Bharat Ratna at his New Delhi residence, according to news agency PTI.. ALSO READ | ‘Nari Shakti will not forgive’: PM Modi slams TMC, accuses Mamata govt of ‘insulting’ President Murmu. On Saturday, Murmu expressed disappointment over the venue change of the 9th International Santhal Conference, questioned the development of tribal people in the state, and reproached Banerjee over her absence in a rare rebuke of an elected government by the constitutional head.. Her remarks triggered a bitter face-off, with Modi accusing the TMC of “crossing all limits” and insulting th 

 External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make a statement on the ongoing situation in West Asia and address concerns about safety of Indians living in gulf countries, in Parliament on Monday, when the second half of the budget session will begin.. External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make a statement on the ongoing situation in West Asia and address concerns about safety of Indians living in gulf countries, in Parliament on Monday, when the second half of the budget session will begin. (ANI). The session, which is set to be stormy, will start amid renewed confrontation between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition over the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, conflict in West Asia, and the India-US trade deal. The session is expected to set the tone for the upcoming assembly elections in four states and one Union territory.. The revised business of the House shows that Jaishankar “will make a statement on the situation in West Asia.” The statement assumes significance as the Opposition is expected to try to corner government over the international issues and particularly on the US administration’s waiver to India to buy Russian oil for 30 days amid the global doldrums on oil supply through Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz, the route accounting for nearly a quarter of global oil supply.. Also Read | Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran names new Supreme Leader amid war with US, Israel. “It has been let known that the External Affairs Minister will make a statement in both Houses of Parliament on the situation in West Asia. The problems with such Ministerial statements are that (i) they convey little of value over and above that is already known; and more importantly (ii) MPs are not given an opportunity to seek clarifications or ask questions,” Congress general secretary and lawmaker Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X.. Even as the Opposition has indicated its stance ahead of the budget session that is going to target the government over its alleged compromise with the US administration, the NDA is likely to attack the Opposition over the no-confidence motion against Birla and the alleged lack of protocol to President Droupadi Murmu during her latest visit to West Bengal.. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already dubbed the incident as “shameful and unprecedented”. “Everyone who believes in democracy and the empowerment of tribal communities is disheartened. The pain and anguish expressed by Rashtrapati Ji, who herself hails from a tribal community, has caused immense sadness in the minds of the people of India. The TMC government of West Bengal has truly crossed all limits. Their administration is responsible for this insult to the President,” Modi said.. West Bengal is among the states that will go to assembly polls in April-May this year.. The Opposition, on the other hand, is likely to corner the government over foreign policy and the India-US relations.. “India’s foreign p 

 The increase in LPG cylinder prices has raised concerns in the hospitality sector, with hotel associations warning that rising fuel and ingredient costs could lead to higher food prices in the coming weeks.. Hotel body says LPG price hike could force review of menu rates. The price of domestic LPG cylinders increased by about ₹60, while 19-kg commercial cylinders used by hotels became costlier by ₹114.5 from March 7. The hike comes amid rising global energy costs linked to tensions in West Asia and marks the second price increase in less than a year.. PC Rao, president of the Bengaluru Bruhat Hotels Association, said the impact on restaurants and hotels has been compounded by the withdrawal of an earlier discount on commercial cylinders.. “Hoteliers earlier received a discount of around ₹150 on the maximum retail price (MRP) of commercial LPG cylinders. That was stopped from March 1, and now the MRP has increased. So the total impact on us is around ₹265 per cylinder,” he said.. Rao said the increase comes at a time when hotels are already facing rising costs for several key food preparation ingredients. According to him, cooking oil prices have increased by about ₹15 to ₹20 per kilogram. Coffee bean prices have also risen, while dry fruits, particularly cashews widely used in gravies and sweets, have seen a price increase of nearly 20% to 25%.. Industry representatives said the combined rise in fuel and ingredient costs could eventually force hotels in Bengaluru to review menu prices.. Reacting to the LPG price increase, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah criticised the Union government, saying the decision would add further pressure on households already grappling with inflation.. “The latest increase in LPG cylinder prices is deeply concerning for millions of households across India. At a time when families are already battling relentless inflation, yet another burden is being placed on the kitchens of ordinary citizens. Domestic cylinders have increased by around ₹60, adding further pressure on household budgets,” he said.. Siddaramaiah said the increase was linked to the Union government’s foreign policy decisions, arguing that India had compromised its strategic autonomy by aligning closely with the United States and weakening long-standing energy partnerships with countries such as Russia and Iran. “This crisis is not accidental but the result of a foreign policy that mistakes submission for strategy,” he said.. Quoting India’s first prime minister, he added: “Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had warned with remarkable clarity: ‘Foreign policy is the outcome of economic policy.’ When diplomacy becomes spectacle rather than strategy, its consequences inevitably reach the kitchens of the poor and the middle class.”