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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

Fire at Noida electricity meter factory: 26 injured, 250 workers rescued
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:46 AM IST

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

Andhra milk contamination: Death toll rises to 13; seven under treatment
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

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

Indian killed in Iranian 'suicide' boat attack on tanker in Iraqi waters
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

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

Meghalaya violence: Total curfew in East Garo Hills relaxed for 5 hours
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

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

Govt working to control LPG crisis, secure more supply: Suresh Gopi
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

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

Farooq Abdullah miraculously escapes gunshot in Jammu, accused arrested
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

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

Fire breaks out at fish market in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, damages nearby slums
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

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)

West Asia war updates: Brent above $100; US releases oil from reserves
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 9:32 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

Delhi remains most polluted city in 2024-25, Patna second: Report
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 9:17 AM IST

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

IMD weather update: Heatwave in west, rain and snow in northern hills
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 8:21 AM IST

177 Indians return from Lebanon; 500 depart Qatar amid West Asia conflict

According to the Indian Embassy in Beirut, the first batch of 177 Indian nationals was repatriated to New Delhi on a charter flight arranged by their employer on Wednesday

177 Indians return from Lebanon; 500 depart Qatar amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

Death with 'dignity': In a first, Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia

The Supreme Court permits withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old man in a vegetative state for 13 years, applying the passive euthanasia framework under the right to die with dignity

Death with 'dignity': In a first, Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 12:24 AM IST

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

SC tells Centre, states to disassociate from authors of judiciary chapter
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Opposition CMs urge PM to ensure cooking gas supply isn't disrupted

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress over the West Asia crisis as chief ministers urged the Centre to ensure LPG supply and evacuate Indians

Opposition CMs urge PM to ensure cooking gas supply isn't disrupted
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Home Secretary reviews LPG supply with states govts to ensure no disruption

India is among the world's largest consumers of LPG, which is widely used as a primary cooking fuel in households

Home Secretary reviews LPG supply with states govts to ensure no disruption
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

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

Cabinet likely to approve Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:22 PM IST

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

Himachal has adequate petrol, diesel and LPG stocks, says chief secretary
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:02 PM IST

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

RSS' top decision-making body to meet in Haryana's Samalkha from Mar 13
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:01 PM IST

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

Census 2027 to record transgender heads of households, govt tells RS
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

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

Lok Sabha rejects motion to remove Speaker Om Birla by voice vote
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:00 PM IST