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Women should get greater role in agri-food sector, says President Murmu

Murmu called for targeted support for women farmers on issues of land titles, access to technical knowledge, and institutional finance

'No such problem': Uttarakhand CM warns against rumours of LPG shortage

Pushkar Singh Dhami, while speaking to the reporters, said, We are taking strict action against rumours, and there is no such problem anywhere in Uttarakhand

LS functions under rules, will continue to run with fairness: Om Birla

Birla said he was grateful to the members of the House for the faith reposed in him during debate and thanked all those who spoke in favour of him as well as against him

Meghalaya violence: Total curfew in East Garo Hills relaxed for 5 hours

Two persons were killed and several others injured when police opened fire to disperse a mob during clashes in the Chibinang area on Tuesday

Telangana CM directs all govt departments to use only electric vehicles

The CM also directed officials to prepare plans for establishing a modern bus terminal at Shamshabad here where a high speed rail corridor is proposed to be developed

RN Ravi sworn in as 22nd governor of Bengal after predecessor's resignation

He was administered the oath by Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, Sujoy Paul, in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

CBI raids 15 sites across states in scam linked to overseas fintech firm

CBI is now seeking custody of the alleged kingpin of the gang, Ashok Kumar Sharma, a chartered accountant, who was recently arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)

West Asia war digest, March 12: Stories tracking the economic fallout

From fuel supplies and gas shortages to markets, industry, diplomacy and seafarers, here's Business Standard's coverage tracking the impact of West Asia war in India

Bomb threat triggers evacuations at BSE, Vidhan Bhawan, Mumbai High Court

According to the Mumbai police, threat mails have been received at BSE, Vidhan Bhawan and the High Court this morning

Iran clears Indian-flagged tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz: Sources

Iran will allow Indian-flagged oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, sources said

West Bengal assembly elections likely in two phases, says EC official

The official said law and order in West Bengal during the election remained a major concern for the EC and senior officials of the state government have assured the poll body of tight vigil

Fire at Noida electricity meter factory: 26 injured, 250 workers rescued

The injured were among nearly 250 workers who were trapped inside the factory, Capital Power System Limited, in the Phase 1 police station area when the fire broke out

Andhra milk contamination: Death toll rises to 13; seven under treatment

Residents from Chowdeswaranagar and Swaroopanagar areas of Lalacheruvu reportedly fell ill after consuming milk suspected to be adulterated and supplied in the locality

Indian killed in Iranian 'suicide' boat attack on tanker in Iraqi waters

An Indian national, whose name is being withheld at the moment, has reportedly been killed in the attack while the remaining 27 crew and personnel on the oil tanker have been rescued

Govt working to control LPG crisis, secure more supply: Suresh Gopi

Speaking to reporters, he said Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had answered questions regarding the LPG crisis in Parliament on Wednesday

Farooq Abdullah miraculously escapes gunshot in Jammu, accused arrested

The accused has been identified as 63-year-old Kamal Singh Jamwal, a resident of Jammu, who told police that he was waiting for an opportunity to target Abdullah for the last 20 years

Fire breaks out at fish market in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, damages nearby slums

Delhi Fire Service reported that the fire destroyed approximately 300 to 400 slums. The cause of the fire is still unclear

West Asia war updates: Brent above $100; US releases oil from reserves

Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel after tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz raised supply concerns; here are the top updates at 9 am (IST)

Delhi remains most polluted city in 2024-25, Patna second: Report

While historically less polluted, Bengaluru and Chennai showed signs of air quality deterioration during the winter months, a new vulnerability trend

IMD weather update: Heatwave in west, rain and snow in northern hills

IMD forecasts snowfall and thunderstorms in Himalayan states over the next few days, while parts of Gujarat and western India face heatwave conditions