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LPG crisis: Smaller 10 kg cylinders instead of 14 kg? Govt reviews plan

While a proposal to supply smaller refills is under consideration, petroleum ministry officials have termed reports of such a move as "highly speculative", urging consumers not to believe rumours

LPG crisis: Smaller 10 kg cylinders instead of 14 kg? Govt reviews plan
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms likely across many states; Delhi to stay partly cloudy

IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over east and northeast India, while plains including Delhi remain dry with partly cloudy skies and a gradual rise in temperatures

Rain, thunderstorms likely across many states; Delhi to stay partly cloudy
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 7:11 AM IST

Weather today: Morning rain cools Delhi; alert in Himachal after landslide

IMD issued yellow alert in Himachal and warned of thunderstorms and gusty winds in the hills, with wet spell likely to persist; temperatures in Delhi remain below normal amid cloudy conditions

Weather today: Morning rain cools Delhi; alert in Himachal after landslide
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:15 AM IST

Ready to tackle fuel surge, Iran tensions, says United Airlines CEO

In an internal communication, Scott Kirby outlined the strategy to manage rising costs while sustaining long-term growth and investment plans

Ready to tackle fuel surge, Iran tensions, says United Airlines CEO
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

IMD warns of heavy rain, strong winds as storms sweep across India

From heavy rain in the east to snowfall in the Himalayas, IMD forecast thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds nationwide as fluctuating temperatures bring a temporary cooling phase

IMD warns of heavy rain, strong winds as storms sweep across India
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:36 AM IST

US allows sale of stranded Iranian oil until April 19 to bring down prices

US Treasury Secretary said the waiver could release about 140 mn barrels into markets amid Hormuz disruptions, as rising fuel costs intensify inflation worries and political pressure on Trump admin

US allows sale of stranded Iranian oil until April 19 to bring down prices
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 7:26 AM IST

Weather update: Rain forecast across several states, snowfall in hills

Pleasant mornings return in several regions after rainfall, while strong sunshine keeps afternoons warm; IMD forecasts thunderstorms, gusty winds and scattered rain across most states

Weather update: Rain forecast across several states, snowfall in hills
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 7:39 AM IST

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and possible hail across several states

Winds of up to 60 kmph may accompany storms in parts of east and north India, while heavy rain is forecast in the northeast; western disturbance could bring showers and snowfall in Himalayan states

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and possible hail across several states
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:49 AM IST

Akasa Air to add fuel surcharge on tickets as jet fuel costs soar

The low-cost carrier joins Air India and IndiGo in passing on rising jet fuel costs to passengers, citing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and surging aviation turbine fuel prices

Akasa Air to add fuel surcharge on tickets as jet fuel costs soar
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

US charges 11 Indians in fake robbery scheme to secure green card benefits

Eleven Indian nationals allegedly staged armed robberies at stores across multiple US states to falsely claim crime victim status and seek immigration benefits under the U Visa programme

US charges 11 Indians in fake robbery scheme to secure green card benefits
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

Was bullying, now begging: Iran mocks US over India's Russian oil waiver

Iran's foreign minister mocked Washington's policy reversal after the US granted a short-term waiver allowing Indian refiners to resume imports of Russian crude amid energy market disruption

Was bullying, now begging: Iran mocks US over India's Russian oil waiver
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Meta may cut around 20% of workforce amid rising costs of AI investments

Meta is considering job cuts that could affect about 16,000 employees as the company ramps up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centres, and AI-driven tools

Meta may cut around 20% of workforce amid rising costs of AI investments
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Iranian missile strike damages five US refuelling aircraft at Saudi airbase

Missile attack reportedly damaged US aerial refuelling tankers parked at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over potential disruption to American air operations in West Asia

Iranian missile strike damages five US refuelling aircraft at Saudi airbase
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 11:21 AM IST

US offers up to $10 mn reward for info on Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian leaders

Offer issued under the US Department of State's counter-terrorism reward programme targets about 10 senior Iranian officials, including new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

US offers up to $10 mn reward for info on Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian leaders
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

What is Kharg Island: Iran's 'forbidden' oil lifeline targeted in US strike

Kharg Island, the centre of Iran's oil export network in the Persian Gulf, has come under the spotlight after Trump said US forces carried out a major strike on military facilities there

What is Kharg Island: Iran's 'forbidden' oil lifeline targeted in US strike
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 8:32 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms likely across parts of India; heatwave in some regions

IMD forecasts heavy rain in Northeast, storms in central and northwest India, while heat wave and hot-humid conditions persist in parts of east and coastal regions

Rain, thunderstorms likely across parts of India; heatwave in some regions
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 8:26 AM IST

Donald Trump issues fresh threat to Iran, says 'watch what happens today'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned Iran of consequences, saying Washington had unmatched firepower and unlimited ammunition to destroy the 'terrorist regime' in Tehran

Donald Trump issues fresh threat to Iran, says 'watch what happens today'
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Weather today: Rain in north India, heat wave in west; Rajkot hits 41.6°C

Residents across India face extreme weather, heavy rain and storms lash the north, while west and central regions struggle with intense heat and soaring temperatures

Weather today: Rain in north India, heat wave in west; Rajkot hits 41.6°C
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

Iran says China, Russia, France reached out to discuss possible ceasefire

Iran's deputy foreign minister said that many countries want a way for ceasefire discussions, but said any truce is possible only if the US and Israel stop attacks

Iran says China, Russia, France reached out to discuss possible ceasefire
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 9:28 AM IST

IRGC offers conditional free passage via Hormuz, vows to decide war's end

Iran's revolutionary guards say Arab and European countries that expel Israeli and US ambassadors will be granted full freedom to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media

IRGC offers conditional free passage via Hormuz, vows to decide war's end
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 7:42 AM IST