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India well placed to handle fuel supply risks amid West Asia crisis: Goyal

Goyal said the government plans to come up with some "concrete agenda" next week to support exporters

Traffic curbs in south Delhi on Sunday for 'Run for Good Marathon'

According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory issued on Saturday, the event begins at 6 am on March 15

Delhi Traffic Police conducts 5 drives to decongest roads near IGI Airport

During the five drives, 331 e-challans were issued, while 89 vehicles were prosecuted under the Vehicle of Concerned Authority (VoCA) provisions and 63 vehicles were towed away

PNG users cannot obtain or retain LPG connections, notifies Centre

The notification also stated that consumers with a PNG connection cannot apply for a new LPG connection or obtain cylinder refills

Nearly 100 stray dogs allegedly poisoned to death in Telangana village

An animal welfare activist, A Goutham, in a complaint to police, stated that on the intervening night of March 7-8 around 100 stray dogs were killed in Kishtapur village

J-K Police form SIT to probe assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah

Inspector General of Police, Bhim Sen Tuti ordered the setting up of the SIT, considering the "seriousness and sensitivity" of the case

Kerala seeks easing of curbs on commercial LPG supply amid shortage

A list of the priority areas and institutions for this purpose will be approved by the Department of Public Distribution and forwarded to the oil companies, the statement said

BJP to go solo in Punjab; Shah promises to put an end to drug menace

Shah said the Bhagwant Mann government is steeped in corruption and has become an 'ATM' for party chief Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi court grants interim bail to accused in AI Summit protest case

The protesters also allegedly scuffled with security personnel and police staff deployed at the venue

Brics divided on West Asia conflict as India works to build consensus

India is the current chair of the influential bloc, which recently expanded to include Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and some other countries

Commercial LPG sales start in 29 states, UTs; raids target black-marketing

India imports 88 per cent of its crude oil needs, 50 per cent of its natural gas requirement and 60 per cent of its LPG demand

Two Indian LPG vessels cross Strait of Hormuz safely, head to Gujarat

Indian LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi crossed the Strait of Hormuz safely and are sailing towards Mundra and Kandla ports, officials said amid tensions in the Gulf region

Oil ministry issues advisory, warns petrol pumps against selling loose fuel

The ministry warned petrol pumps against selling petrol and diesel in loose containers and urged consumers not to store fuel improperly, citing serious safety risks

Gujarat reports more than 200K malnourished children in 20 of 34 districts

In one year, as many as 1,164 malnourished children were added in Kheda and Chhotaudepur districts

Iran assures safe passage for Indian vessels through Strait of Hormuz

The current round of conflict in West Asia, which started on February 28, has witnessed fighting between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other

Welcome Wangchuk's release, no space for agitation or violence: Ladakh L-G

The Centre on Saturday said it has revoked with immediate effect Wangchuk's detention, nearly six months after he was arrested following violent protests in Leh that left four dead

TN govt offers ₹2 per unit power subsidy for eateries using induction

At a review meeting held on Saturday, it was decided to provide a subsidy of Rs 2 per unit for the additional electricity consumed by the hotels, tea shops and cloud kitchens using induction stoves

Sonam Wangchuk released from Jodhpur jail after Centre revokes detention

Wangchuk was detained on September 26, 2025, two days after protests over demands for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution rocked Leh

BJP, TMC workers clash in Kolkata ahead of PM's rally; two injured

The violence took place around 5 km from the rally venue as BJP supporters were marching towards the Brigade Parade Ground to attend the prime minister's meeting

PM arrives in Kolkata, to unveil development projects worth over ₹18,500 cr

The rally, organised by the BJP, will mark the culmination of the party's statewide 'Parivartan Yatra' ahead of the assembly elections