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Uttarakhand prepares firewood supply for businesses amid LPG shortage

Instructions have been issued to the Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation to ensure the availability of wood

Directed NCERT to review textbooks of all classes: Centre tells SC

The apex court was hearing a suo motu case concerning NCERT's Class 8 social science book, which contained "offending" contents on corruption in the judiciary

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for over 12 years

The order marks the first judicial application of the top court's 2018 Common Cause judgment, as modified in 2023, which recognised the fundamental right to die with dignity

Delhi air quality remains poor as summer heat arrives early in the capital

Even as summer heat arrives early in Delhi, pollution stays high with AQI in 'poor' range. Experts warn prolonged exposure may affect children, elderly, and those with respiratory issues

Section of TN hotels declare holiday citing shortage of LPG cylinders

Most of the restaurants have also cut the number of food items offered to customers and opted to prepare foods that require minimal usage of the commercial LPG cylinders

21 flights cancelled at Bengaluru airport due to airspace restrictions

As many as 11 arrival flights and 10 departure flights were cancelled at Bengaluru airport

Jal Jeevan Mission gets ₹1.51 trn Cabinet boost; all you need to know

The Cabinet has extended the Jal Jeevan Mission to December 2028 with ₹1.51 trillion in additional funding to expand rural tap water access and strengthen digital monitoring of supply systems

Blatant insult: Cong slams Centre over US' remarks on Russian oil waiver

Condemning the US remarks, Congress called it a blatant insult to India's sovereignty and dignity

PM Modi to dedicate infra projects, address rally in Tiruchirappalli today

PM Modi would later address the NDA rally at around 6.30 pm during his brief visit to the state

Centre proposes changes in Drug Rules to standardise blood product testing

t has issued a draft gazette notification, inviting public comments on a proposal to amend paragraph G (testing of blood products), Part XII C, Schedule F of the Drugs Rules 1945

West Asia war digest, March 11: Stories tracking the economic fallout

From fuel security and LPG shortages to auto, food, markets and LIC losses, here's Business Standard's coverage tracking the West Asia war's economic fallout

Amit Shah to address Lok Sabha today on no confidence motion against Birla

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address the Lok Sabha on Wednesday during the debate on the motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla.

West Asia war updates: India says no fuel shortage; Trump warns on Hormuz

India said there is no fuel shortage; oil prices remained volatile as Donald Trump warned Iran against mining the Strait of Hormuz. Here are the top updates at 9 am (IST)

PM Modi to attend NDA's election convention, roadshow in Kochi today

The convention will mark the formal launch of the alliance's campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state

Visakhapatnam hoteliers urge Centre to provide support amid LPG shortage

Visakhapatnam Hotel Merchant Association Vice President, Kishore Yadav said hotels in the city require 65,000-70,000 cylinders monthly

IMD forecasts rain across North India, heat wave conditions in west

Rain, snowfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across parts of north, east and central India over the next few days, while heat wave conditions may continue

Airlines making operational arrangements amid West Asia crisis: MoCA

The ministry said it is maintaining regular coordination with airlines and other concerned stakeholders to ensure that passenger movement continues in an orderly manner

Traffic curbs to be imposed in north Delhi in view of official function

The function will be held from 11 am to 4 pm due to which traffic may be affected on several key stretches

7 killed as mound of soil collapses at Gurugram construction site, 2 held

The family of one of the deceased has alleged that the labourers were not provided with adequate safety measures at the construction site

Hotels warn LPG shortage could persist for month, urge govt to take steps

Industry bodies have warned that unless supply stabilises soon, the hospitality sector could face widespread operational disruptions in the coming weeks