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Lok Sabha takes up Opposition's resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla

Opposition accuses Speaker Om Birla of partisan conduct as Lok Sabha debates on resolution seeking his removal

Govt seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26

he second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants was tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Commercial LPG shortage: Stocks can last only 1-2 days, say TN Hotels

Some of the hotels and restaurants have already cut the number of food items offered in order to reduce the LPG use, officials said

No eligible voter will be removed, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Kolkata

The chief election commissioner also emphasised that every eligible voter would have the opportunity to cast their ballot

Maharashtra to form DGP-led panel to curb social media defamation: Fadnavis

The committee headed by the state DGP will study the issue and suggest measures to take action in cases where individuals are defamed through social media platforms, Fadnavis said

Supreme Court flags need for UCC to address complexities in personal laws

The Supreme Court highlighted the need for a Uniform Civil Code to address personal law complexities and ensure women's rights in matters such as inheritance

12th Board maths question paper genuine amid QR code confusion, says CBSE

CBSE said Class 12 Mathematics question papers were genuine after students claimed a QR code redirected to the Rick Astley song used in the 'rickrolling' internet prank

Curfew, internet ban in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills following violence

The curfew was imposed on March 10 and will remain in force for 24 hours, while mobile internet services will remain suspended for 48 hours

5 schools in Gurugram receive bomb threat emails; nothing suspicious found

Upon receiving information about threat mails, police rushed to the school premises

West Asia war digest, March 10: Stories tracking the economic fallout

From crude spikes and market volatility to fertiliser, LPG and tech risks, here's a snapshot of Business Standard's coverage of how the West Asia conflict is rippling through India's economy

'Entire book withdrawn': NCERT issues apology over content on judiciary

The social science textbook for Class 8 stated that corruption, a massive backlog of cases and the lack of an adequate number of judges are among the challenges faced by the judicial system

Weather today: Rain in north India, heat wave in west; Rajkot hits 41.6°C

Residents across India face extreme weather, heavy rain and storms lash the north, while west and central regions struggle with intense heat and soaring temperatures

Oppn likely to move no-confidence motion against Birla in Parliament today

118 Opposition MPs have signed the motion, alleging 'partisan' behaviour by the Speaker

West Asia war updates: LPG supply hit in India; Trump warns Iran on Hormuz

Oil prices swung sharply and fears of wider energy supply disruption grew as hostilities intensified in West Asia. Here are the top developments at 8 am (IST)

Buffalo meat exporters recall West Asia consignments amid spoilage fears

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Dubai and the UAE are the major destinations for Indian buffalo meat exports

India aims for double-digit growth in .in, .bharat domain registrations

The push comes as India's internet ecosystem expands rapidly

Delhi High Court allows Dr Reddy's to make semaglutide for export

The Delhi High Court has upheld an order permitting Dr Reddy's Laboratories to manufacture semaglutide in India solely for export, rejecting Novo Nordisk's appeal in the ongoing patent dispute

Fulfilling people's aspirations is govt's resolve; focus on key sectors: PM

Addressing a post-budget webinar, Modi also said that fulfilling aspirations of the people is the resolve of his government

Bombay HC ruling may shield importers from charges on deteriorated goods

A Bombay HC ruling quashing a customs order after seized goods deteriorated in custody may help importers avoid demurrage and related charges, highlighting systemic issues in customs procedures

IndiGo Delhi-Manchester flight turns back after 7 hours amid Iran war

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester turned back after flying for nearly seven hours due to sudden airspace restrictions linked to the West Asia conflict, forcing it to return to Delhi