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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

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

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

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

Niti Aayog urges states to follow fiscal deficit norms under FRBM Act

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act aims to regulate the country's debt level by restricting fiscal and revenue deficits as a percentage of GDP

SC tells Centre, states to disassociate from authors of judiciary chapter

The Supreme Court ordered the Centre and states to disassociate from three experts linked to a controversial NCERT chapter on judicial corruption and review the legal studies curriculum

FATF: India building tools to detect unregistered virtual asset firms

India plans an indigenous Virtual Asset Lab to detect unregistered offshore crypto platforms as regulators tighten oversight following FATF concerns over money-laundering risks

CCI dismisses complaint against IndiGo, A-I over alleged market dominance

The complainant alleged that the domestic carriers were maintaining unconscionable and illegal rates of cancellation charges and imposing arbitrary conditions and prices for the sale of services

India's Russian oil buy surges 50% amid scramble to replace lost barrels

India bought about 1.5 million barrels of Russian oil this month, up from 1.04 million bpd in February, ship tracking data showed

Cabinet likely to approve Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026

"The process of Cabinet approval has been initiated. The matter is under consideration in accordance with the prescribed procedure," Rao Inderjit Singh said

Himachal has adequate petrol, diesel and LPG stocks, says chief secretary

The Chief Secretary urged the general public, particularly domestic LPG consumers, not to panic or make unnecessary bookings based on misleading information circulating on social media

RSS' top decision-making body to meet in Haryana's Samalkha from Mar 13

In addition, presidents, general secretaries, and organising secretaries of 32 affiliated organisations will also be present

Census 2027 to record transgender heads of households, govt tells RS

The minister said enumerators shall undertake house-to-house field visits in the entire enumeration area for the collection of Census data to avoid any exclusion on any ground

Lok Sabha rejects motion to remove Speaker Om Birla by voice vote

Amid protests and sloganeering by the opposition seeking an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Jagdambika Pal, who was in the chair, announced that the no-confidence motion was defeated

Govt fully geared to meet coal demand surge amid West Asia crisis

This year, coal production and supply have outpaced consumption, leading to record-high stocks at thermal power plants and coal mines

PM Modi launches ₹5,650 cr projects in Tamil Nadu, vows jobs for youth

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said these projects were important for the future of Tamil Nadu