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LPG crisis: Govt mulls boosting production of induction heaters, utensils

Sales of induction cooktops and electric kettles have surged in the wake of cooking gas supply concerns due to the war in West Asia, according to industry players

Ola Electric receives PLI certification for Roadster X+ 4.5 kWh e-bike

The certification confirms a minimum Domestic Value Addition (DVA) compliance for Roadster X+ 4.5 kWh

Google releases security update following Chrome zero-day exploit: Report

Google has reportedly begun rolling out a Chrome security update to fix the CVE-2026-5281 zero-day exploit, though it may take days or weeks to reach all users

Allied Blenders & Distillers appoints Amar Sinha as MD-designate

ABD appoints Amar Sinha as managing director as Alok Gupta's tenure nears end, aiming to drive growth and transformation in India's premiumising spirits market

Google Meet comes to CarPlay with audio-only meeting support: What's new

Google Meet is coming to Apple CarPlay, letting users join meetings, check schedules and attend audio calls hands-free from their car's dashboard, with Android Auto support expected

NCERT granted 'deemed-to-be university' status, empowered to award degrees

Along with six constituent units, NCERT gains university status under UGC guidance to boost educational research and curriculum development

Qdenga dengue vaccine nears rollout in India: What experts want you to know

With dengue rising across regions, doctors break down the vaccine's benefits, safety, and why mosquito control still remains essential

No one who formed alliance with BJP ever had future: DMK MP Kanimozhi

DMK MP warns parties aligning with BJP face a bleak future, highlights state temple initiatives and pledges industrial clusters for local manufacturing

AAP accuses Chadha of indulging in 'soft PR', dodging key Parliament issues

The remarks came after Chadha earlier in the day said he was 'silenced, not defeated', a day after being removed as the AAP's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha

Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices by record 43% and 55% amid Iran war

The price of petrol has been increased by PKR 137.23 per litre (42.7%) to PKR 458.41 from PKR 321.17, while HSD by PKR 184.49 per litre (55%) to PKR 520.35 from PKR 335.86, with immediate effect

SC asks Centre if disabled military cadets can get 'ex-servicemen' status

Last year, the top court urged the Centre to ensure defence forces have 'braveheart cadets' undeterred by training injuries or disabilities and directed exploring insurance cover options

Maruti Suzuki India aims for 8,000 service touchpoints by FY31: MD & CEO

Maruti Suzuki India said its newly added service touchpoints in FY26 comprise a mix of formats, including ARENA and NEXA workshops

Australia puts Indian students under highest visa risk tier: Impact decoded

Indian students may face stricter checks and longer processing times as Australia moves India to Evidence Level 3 under its visa risk framework

Vedanta's HZL posts record mined, refined metal output in Q4; silver slips

Mined metal production rises to 315 KT and refined metal to 282 KT in Q4; silver drops marginally to 176 tonnes, while FY26 sees highest-ever annual zinc output of 851 KT

Carrying gold or extra gadgets into India? What new baggage rules allow

The Baggage Rules 2026 introduce weight-based gold allowances and clearer electronics limits while mandating stricter declarations via digital platforms like the Atithi app

Myanmar parliament elects ruling general Min Aung Hlaing as new president

The move marks a nominal return to an elected government but is widely considered to be an effort to keep the army in power

French, South Korean leaders agree to work together on Strait of Hormuz

Their summit in Seoul came as US President Donald Trump slammed allies for not supporting the US and Israeli war against Iran

Indian-origin Bodhana Sivanandan becomes England's top female chess player

The 11-year-old, whose parents moved from Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu to England in 2007, has 2366 FIDE rating points

Satellite imagery shows damage at Iran's Qeshm port after US-Israel strikes

Smoke was seen rising from a port area on the island on Thursday

Iran strikes targets across West Asia, US-Israel hit Tehran as war rages

Iran's attacks on Gulf region energy infrastructure and its tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices skyrocketing and are impacting global economies