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India's crude supply secure, LPG production increased: Hardeep Puri

Minister says India secured alternative energy supplies amid West Asia crisis

LPG shortage drives induction cooktop demand: How the tech works

With LPG supply concerns rising amid the West Asia crisis, households are buying induction cooktops as a backup. But the appliances require specialised cookware to function properly

Kerala HC pulls up Railway Board for delay on Aadhaar for tatkal booking

The observations and direction by the bench came on a public interest litigation challenging a central government circular mandating Aadhaar based authentication for tatkal bookings

Nil expenditure in gasification scheme for most of 2025-26: Parl panel

The panel further noted that against a Revised Estimate of Rs 285 crore in 2025-26, the Budget Estimate for 2026-27 was sharply raised to Rs 3,525 crore

BSF vehicle burnt, personnel injured amid unrest in Meghalaya's Garo Hills

The incident took place on Wednesday evening when the deputy inspector general (DIG), along with other officials, was returning from a meeting in Tura town in the West Garo Hills district

Omar meets father Farooq after assassination bid; leaders demand probe

Abdullah had a narrow escape when a gunman opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving the function at Greater Kailash on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night

RN Ravi sworn in as 22nd governor of Bengal after predecessor's resignation

He was administered the oath by Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, Sujoy Paul, in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Women should get greater role in agri-food sector, says President Murmu

Murmu called for targeted support for women farmers on issues of land titles, access to technical knowledge, and institutional finance

'No such problem': Uttarakhand CM warns against rumours of LPG shortage

Pushkar Singh Dhami, while speaking to the reporters, said, We are taking strict action against rumours, and there is no such problem anywhere in Uttarakhand

LS functions under rules, will continue to run with fairness: Om Birla

Birla said he was grateful to the members of the House for the faith reposed in him during debate and thanked all those who spoke in favour of him as well as against him

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

Telangana CM directs all govt departments to use only electric vehicles

The CM also directed officials to prepare plans for establishing a modern bus terminal at Shamshabad here where a high speed rail corridor is proposed to be developed

CBI raids 15 sites across states in scam linked to overseas fintech firm

CBI is now seeking custody of the alleged kingpin of the gang, Ashok Kumar Sharma, a chartered accountant, who was recently arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)

West Asia war digest, March 12: Stories tracking the economic fallout

From fuel supplies and gas shortages to markets, industry, diplomacy and seafarers, here's Business Standard's coverage tracking the impact of West Asia war in India

Bomb threat triggers evacuations at BSE, Vidhan Bhawan, Mumbai High Court

According to the Mumbai police, threat mails have been received at BSE, Vidhan Bhawan and the High Court this morning

Iran clears Indian-flagged tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz: Sources

Iran will allow Indian-flagged oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, sources said

West Bengal assembly elections likely in two phases, says EC official

The official said law and order in West Bengal during the election remained a major concern for the EC and senior officials of the state government have assured the poll body of tight vigil

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

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

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