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Nirav Modi seeks to reopen extradition case alleging torture risk in India

Lord Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay, presiding over the appeal at the Royal Courts of Justice, reserved their judgment at the end of a day-long hearing on Tuesday

Nirav Modi seeks to reopen extradition case alleging torture risk in India
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

LPG shortage spurs fistfights, use of firewood in India as war hits supply

As the Iran war enters the third week and cooking gas becomes scarce amid a conflict-driven supply shock

LPG shortage spurs fistfights, use of firewood in India as war hits supply
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:13 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; light drizzle likely in Delhi

IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of India, with light drizzle expected in Delhi, as temperatures fluctuate across regions

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; light drizzle likely in Delhi
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

Himanta Sarma announces NDA seat sharing arrangement for Assam polls

Assam has 126 assembly seats, and the BJP is expected to contest 89 seats

Himanta Sarma announces NDA seat sharing arrangement for Assam polls
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:30 AM IST

Odisha clears Rs 4,510 crore investment proposals; over 10,000 jobs

Odisha approves 23 projects worth Rs 4,510 crore across sectors, expected to create over 10,000 jobs and boost industrial growth across 11 districts

Odisha clears Rs 4,510 crore investment proposals; over 10,000 jobs
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

PM Modi speaks to UAE President, agree on keeping Strait of Hormuz safe

Modi said he and the UAE President agreed on the importance of ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

PM Modi speaks to UAE President, agree on keeping Strait of Hormuz safe
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Agnit Semiconductor aims to scale production to 100K units in 24 months

IISc-incubated startup Agnit Semiconductors plans to scale gallium nitride chip production to 1 lakh units in two years as it expands into telecom and power electronics

Agnit Semiconductor aims to scale production to 100K units in 24 months
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Recent developments have cast shadow on Chabahar port, says Parl panel

The 'Twelfth Report of the Committee on External Affairs (2025-26) on Demands for Grants (2026-27)' of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), was presented in Parliament on Tuesday

Recent developments have cast shadow on Chabahar port, says Parl panel
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu serves Akshaya Patra's 5 billionth meal

World's largest school lunch programme completes 25 years

President Droupadi Murmu serves Akshaya Patra's 5 billionth meal
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

SC urges Centre to enact law recognising paternity leave as social security

Adoptive mothers to avail of benefits irrespective of child's age

SC urges Centre to enact law recognising paternity leave as social security
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

India not facing energy crisis, domestic LPG capacity ramped up: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said supply remains steady, citing economic resilience and policy measures

India not facing energy crisis, domestic LPG capacity ramped up: FM
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

Policy response to heatwaves remains cool even as nationwide instances grow

An early March heat spike has raised concerns of a prolonged summer as El Niño risks grow. While preparedness has improved, gaps in planning, funding, and implementation persist

Policy response to heatwaves remains cool even as nationwide instances grow
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 8:37 PM IST

Broad definition of 'industry' may deter private players, Centre tells SC

Centre tells Supreme Court that an expansive definition of "industry" could impose disproportionate obligations on employers and discourage private sector participation

Broad definition of 'industry' may deter private players, Centre tells SC
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 7:34 PM IST

Can restaurants add an 'LPG crisis charge' to your bill? Law explained

As restaurants cite rising commercial LPG costs for the surcharge, here is what Indian law permits and where it draws a clear line

Can restaurants add an 'LPG crisis charge' to your bill? Law explained
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 5:47 PM IST

Patnaik seeks Odisha health minister's resignation over hospital deaths

Patnaik, who visited the hospital following the incident on Monday, raised the issue in the assembly during the Zero Hour

Patnaik seeks Odisha health minister's resignation over hospital deaths
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Supreme Court ends 3-month age bar on maternity leave for adoptive mothers

The Supreme Court struck down a rule that allowed maternity leave for adoptive mothers only if the child was below three months old, saying the distinction violated the right to equality

Supreme Court ends 3-month age bar on maternity leave for adoptive mothers
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Postal dept launches premium services with 24-hr, 48-hr delivery guarantee

Initially, these services are being rolled out in six cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad

Postal dept launches premium services with 24-hr, 48-hr delivery guarantee
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

J-K govt seizes 13,692 vehicles, lodges 446 FIRs in anti-mining drive

A total of 6,219 vehicles were seized in 2024-25, while the number was 7,473 in 2025-26, taking the combined total to 13,692 vehicles

J-K govt seizes 13,692 vehicles, lodges 446 FIRs in anti-mining drive
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Woman killed as 'unsafe' foot overbridge collapses in Delhi's Roop Nagar

A PCR call regarding the bridge collapse was received at around 9.28 am, following which police and emergency teams rushed to the spot

Woman killed as 'unsafe' foot overbridge collapses in Delhi's Roop Nagar
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Death toll in massive fire at Odisha's SCB Medical College rises to 12

The state government has constituted a judicial panel to probe the incident, and also formed a fact-finding team headed by Development Commissioner D K Singh that visited the hospital

Death toll in massive fire at Odisha's SCB Medical College rises to 12
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:41 PM IST