Sanction
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Why did US tighten economic pressure on Iran, sanction over 50 targets over oil exports?
World | Jul 15, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTThe US on Tuesday expanded sanctions on Tehran’s oil sector, targeting more than 50 individuals, companies, and vessels linked to a network run by Iranian tycoon Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.
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US imposes sanctions on Chinese refinery for buying Iranian crude oil amid ongoing trade war
World | Apr 17, 2025, 07:27 AM ISTThe Trump administration said that the sanctioned refinery in China's Shandong province received dozens of shipments of crude oil from Iran worth more than USD 1 billion. Officials also announced that several companies and vessels involved in the shipments were added to the sanctions list.
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China sanctions US companies over military sales, aid to Taiwan, will it impact Washington?
World | Dec 27, 2024, 07:53 PM ISTChina has decided to put sanctions on US companies after Washington decided to sale weapons to Taiwan. Earlier, Joe Biden had approved military assistance to Taiwan.
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RBI directs JM Financial Products Limited to halt financing against shares, debentures
Business | Mar 05, 2024, 06:52 PM ISTThe RBI has directed JM Financial Products Limited to cease financing against shares and debentures due to significant deficiencies observed in its lending practices. This directive, prompted by a review of the company's books, aims to ensure financial stability and uphold regulatory standards.
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Centre issues FAQs on leave rules, entitlement for its employees
India | Sep 01, 2022, 06:44 PM ISTCentre FAQs on leave rules: The FAQs are on the genera entitlement of leave, leave encashment with Leave Travel Concession (LTC), encashment of earned leave, interest on leave encashment, study leave, paternity leave for child adoption/child adoption leave, and child care leave.
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Iran condemns US new sanctions
World | Jan 12, 2020, 08:47 AM ISTIran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned new US sanctions on some Iranian industrial companies and Iranian officials. On Friday, the United States imposed more sanctions on Iran in retaliation for its missile attack on US forces in Iraq.
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Union Home Ministry grants ₹ 1 billion for women help desks in police stations
India | Dec 05, 2019, 11:42 PM ISTThe move came after massive uproar in the entire country over multiple instances of rape, attempt to murder and murder of the victims emerged in news headlines, raising questions over the security and safety of women in the country.
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Sanction to prosecute Kanhaiya, others pending: Police informs court
India | Oct 25, 2019, 01:43 PM ISTThe court had on September 18 asked the Delhi government to decide within one month on the sanction to prosecute Kumar and others, saying the delay has caused wastage of judicial time as the case had been listed and adjourned repeatedly since the filing of the charge sheet.
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US imposes new sanctions hitting Russians, Skripal poisoners
World | Dec 20, 2018, 05:03 PM ISTThe sanctions were in response to "Russia's continued disregard for international norms", said the US Department of Treasury in a statement on Wednesday.
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Govt sanctions Rs 1,487 crore to Army to boost perimeter security
India | Feb 10, 2018, 06:10 PM ISTClearing the project, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set a deadline of 10 months for the Army to carry it out.
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Sanctions against Russia impact EU too: Martin Schulz
Apr 27, 2014, 03:55 PM ISTBucharest: The enforcement of European sanctions on the Moscow authorities impact not only Russia but also the European Union (EU), said European Parliament President Martin Schultz here Saturday.Schulz, the candidate of the European Socialists for
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US warns of more sanctions on Russia
Apr 19, 2014, 09:44 PM ISTWashington: The White House Friday threatened additional sanctions on Russia in case of its failure to help calm down the tense situation in eastern Ukraine.The US, the EU, Russia and Ukraine Thursday brokered an agreement
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US sanctions individuals, entities involved in Ukraine crisis
World | Mar 06, 2014, 07:59 PM ISTWashington: US President Barack Obama today imposed sanctions and placed restrictions on individuals supporting the Russian incursion and activities undermining democratic processes in crisis-hit Ukraine. In a communication to the Congress, Obama said the move
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Thane Cong urges Maken to sanction 15,000 dwelling units
India | Apr 29, 2013, 02:41 PM ISTThane, Apr 29: The Thane District Congress Committee has urged Union Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Ajay Maken to sanction on priority 15,000 dwelling units under the “Rajiv Awas Yojana” for the city to
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US slaps sanctions against Chhota Shakeel and Tiger Memon
World | May 16, 2012, 07:56 AM ISTWashington, May 16: The United States yesterday slapped sanctions against underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's two top aides - Chhota Shakeel and Tiger Memon - for their role in drug trafficking in the region.The US Department