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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

India repatriates non-essential crew of Iranian warship docked in Kochi

Over 50 of the 183 crew members have stayed back as the ship, IRIS Lavan, remains in Kochi

Lawyers, activists divided after SC declines plea on menstrual leave policy

The apex court refused to entertain the PIL, observing that such a provision would unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes

Govt working to limit impact of global conflicts, Cong spreading panic: PM

Modi also took on the Congress over its shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi last month, accusing the party of defaming the nation

Curfew extended in Meghalaya's West and East Garo Hills amid unrest

Violence erupted earlier in parts of West Garo Hills, including Chibinang and Tura, during protests linked to the nomination process for the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections

Was bullying, now begging: Iran mocks US over India's Russian oil waiver

Iran's foreign minister mocked Washington's policy reversal after the US granted a short-term waiver allowing Indian refiners to resume imports of Russian crude amid energy market disruption

Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk's detention after almost six months

The decision comes days after the SC adjourned the hearing on a plea filed by the activist's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, challenging his detention to March 17

6 arrested following raids at 1,483 sites in Uttar Pradesh amid LPG crisis

As part of the operation, 24 FIRs were registered, said the statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government late on Friday night

Traders' body seeks limited LPG supply to prevent shutdown of hotels in MP

The traders' body warned that if the supply is not restored within days, the entire hospitality sector in the state capital could face closure

PM Modi unveils projects worth ₹23,550 cr in Assam's Silchar ahead of polls

The PM took part in the 'bhoomi poojan' for the ₹22,864-crore access-controlled expressway between Silchar in Cachar district and Shillong in Meghalaya

Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain sworn in as Bihar governor in Patna

Hasnain replaced Arif Mohammed Khan as the governor