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UP to make registration mandatory for Ola, Uber, other ride-hailing apps
A decision in this regard was taken by the state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
 "UP to make registration mandatory for Ola, Uber, other ride-hailing apps")
Courts examine Centre's digital takedown powers in Sahyog, FCU cases
Karnataka High Court seeks Centre's response on X Corp challenge to the Sahyog portal, while the Supreme Court agrees to examine the Fact Check Unit provisions under IT Rules
 "Courts examine Centre's digital takedown powers in Sahyog, FCU cases")
25 flights cancelled at Hyderabad Airport amid West Asia crisis
"Thirteen flights from the West Asia to Hyderabad were cancelled today. Similarly, 12 flights that should have left for the West Asia were also cancelled," sources told PTI
 "25 flights cancelled at Hyderabad Airport amid West Asia crisis")
Supreme Court bats for Uniform Civil Code to address personal law conflicts
The Supreme Court said a Uniform Civil Code may be the most effective way to address conflicts in personal laws, observing that legislative reform may be preferable to judicial intervention
 "Supreme Court bats for Uniform Civil Code to address personal law conflicts")
CBSE to undertake serious review following QR code 'rickroll' incident
CBSE assured Class 12 Board maths question paper with QR code was genuine
 "CBSE to undertake serious review following QR code 'rickroll' incident")
Kerala allocates ₹1 crore each to districts for summer mitigation
The decision was taken at a meeting on summer disaster mitigation chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
 "Kerala allocates ₹1 crore each to districts for summer mitigation")
Why shifting LPG imports beyond Gulf may not quickly ease India supply
As supplies through the Strait of Hormuz face disruptions, India is exploring alternative LPG import routes. But shipments from the US and other suppliers could take longer to reach Indian ports
 "Why shifting LPG imports beyond Gulf may not quickly ease India supply")
Idea is not to ban social media but regulate it, says Priyank Kharge
Priyank Kharge says the move targets excessive screen time and online risks for children, stressing stakeholder consultations and age-verification challenges before framing guidelines
 "Idea is not to ban social media but regulate it, says Priyank Kharge")
LPG shortage: Hotels in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai hotels flag disruption
Hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai are struggling with LPG shortages as the West Asia conflict disrupts energy supplies, forcing many to reduce menu items or suspend operations
 "LPG shortage: Hotels in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai hotels flag disruption")
CBI summons TVK chief Vijay to appear on March 15 in Karur stampede probe
The CBI has asked actor and TVK chief Vijay to appear before it on March 15 here in the Karur stampede case, officials said Tuesday.
 "CBI summons TVK chief Vijay to appear on March 15 in Karur stampede probe")
27% reservation for OBCs in central govt direct recruitment: Govt in LS
Minister says reservation policy implemented through DoPT rules and welfare schemes for OBC students
 "27% reservation for OBCs in central govt direct recruitment: Govt in LS")
Sisodia alleges 'dictatorship', says critics of govt being jailed
During Jammu visit, Sisodia accuses Centre of jailing opposition voices and suppressing
 "Sisodia alleges 'dictatorship', says critics of govt being jailed")
Two killed in police firing during curfew in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills
The incident came hours after the Meghalaya govt ordered a 48-hour suspension of mobile internet services in the district from March 10 following reports of mobilisation, assaults and circulation
 "Two killed in police firing during curfew in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills")
Lok Sabha takes up Opposition's resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla
Opposition accuses Speaker Om Birla of partisan conduct as Lok Sabha debates on resolution seeking his removal
 "Lok Sabha takes up Opposition's resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla")
Govt seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26
he second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants was tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Govt seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26")
Commercial LPG shortage: Stocks can last only 1-2 days, say TN Hotels
Some of the hotels and restaurants have already cut the number of food items offered in order to reduce the LPG use, officials said
 "Commercial LPG shortage: Stocks can last only 1-2 days, say TN Hotels")
No eligible voter will be removed, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Kolkata
The chief election commissioner also emphasised that every eligible voter would have the opportunity to cast their ballot
 "No eligible voter will be removed, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Kolkata")
Maharashtra to form DGP-led panel to curb social media defamation: Fadnavis
The committee headed by the state DGP will study the issue and suggest measures to take action in cases where individuals are defamed through social media platforms, Fadnavis said
 "Maharashtra to form DGP-led panel to curb social media defamation: Fadnavis")
Supreme Court flags need for UCC to address complexities in personal laws
The Supreme Court highlighted the need for a Uniform Civil Code to address personal law complexities and ensure women's rights in matters such as inheritance
5 schools in Gurugram receive bomb threat emails; nothing suspicious found
Upon receiving information about threat mails, police rushed to the school premises
 "5 schools in Gurugram receive bomb threat emails; nothing suspicious found")