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LS extends tenure of 'One Nation One Election' panel till Monsoon Session

The JPC is currently reviewing the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024

LS extends tenure of 'One Nation One Election' panel till Monsoon Session
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Vacancy, backlog of over 500K consumer cases impacting redressal: Study

More than half the posts of presidents and members in the state consumer disputes redressal commissions (SCDRC) remain vacant, the report said

Vacancy, backlog of over 500K consumer cases impacting redressal: Study
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Odisha coal ban deepens LPG crisis for food businesses, vendors seek help

Urban fuel restrictions and global LPG supply shocks have left nearly 30,000 vendors facing collapse of their livelihoods

Odisha coal ban deepens LPG crisis for food businesses, vendors seek help
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

AI, high-resolution cameras tracked stone pelters at Vande Bharat: Vaishnaw

The minister said that Vande Bharat trains are fitted with many safety features, including an anti-climbing feature that prevents one coach from climbing onto another

AI, high-resolution cameras tracked stone pelters at Vande Bharat: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 1:23 PM IST

Searches launched after suspicious movement in J-K's Rajouri, Doda, Poonch

A combing operation was launched at Khandli and its adjoining areas near Palma in Rajouri late Tuesday after a local reported movement of two suspicious individuals

Searches launched after suspicious movement in J-K's Rajouri, Doda, Poonch
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

At least 9 killed in massive fire at multi-storey building in Delhi's Palam

Family of 9, including three children were killed in fire at multi-storey building in south Delhi's Palam

At least 9 killed in massive fire at multi-storey building in Delhi's Palam
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Meta moves Delhi HC against ₹10 lakh fine over walkie-talkie sale

Meta's counsel argued Facebook is only a "notice board", not an e-marketplace like Amazon or Flipkart, and hence the CCPA has no jurisdiction over it

Meta moves Delhi HC against ₹10 lakh fine over walkie-talkie sale
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

Govt taking action against coaching centres for misleading ads: Minister

Issues of misleading advertisements by coaching centres have come down relatively, Pralhad Joshi said, adding that many measures have been taken against violation

Govt taking action against coaching centres for misleading ads: Minister
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

8 killed in fire after blast at EV charging point in Indore, probe ordered

The blaze erupted at the house located in Brajeshwari Annex Colony between 3.30 am and 4.30 am, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kundan Mandloi said

8 killed in fire after blast at EV charging point in Indore, probe ordered
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

West Asia war digest, March 18: Stories tracking the economic fallout

West Asia war deepens economic strain as LPG shortages, LNG risks, shipping costs and polymer spikes ripple through India's energy and trade chains

West Asia war digest, March 18: Stories tracking the economic fallout
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

W Asia tensions cast uncertainty over 'vote flights' for Keralites in Gulf

The concern is driven mainly by the ongoing tensions in West Asia involving Iran and Israel US allies, which have severely disrupted air travel

W Asia tensions cast uncertainty over 'vote flights' for Keralites in Gulf
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:46 AM IST

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