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LPG crisis hits Dehradun's 'Maggi points', vendors struggle to sustain biz

Once bustling with tourists, these popular stops are now witnessing a sharp decline in footfall as vendors grapple with cooking delays and limited resources

LPG crisis hits Dehradun's 'Maggi points', vendors struggle to sustain biz
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 8:59 AM IST

Ministry of Social Justice posts record ₹11,810 crore expenditure in FY26

The department has also recorded the highest-ever expenditure on welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes and Other Backwards Classes during 2025-26

Ministry of Social Justice posts record ₹11,810 crore expenditure in FY26
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 8:29 AM IST

US inflation set to spike as energy prices rise amid West Asia war

Economists are penciling in a 1 per cent increase in the consumer price index for March - the sharpest one-month advance since 2022 - after the Iran war pushed gas prices up by about $1/gallon

US inflation set to spike as energy prices rise amid West Asia war
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 7:21 AM IST

Kuwait's oil ministry building set ablaze by Iranian drone strike

The damaged building, which also houses the emirate's oil ministry, was evacuated and firefighting crews were on the scene

Kuwait's oil ministry building set ablaze by Iranian drone strike
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 6:54 AM IST

Western disturbance to bring rain across India; Delhi to remain cloudy

IMD forecasts unstable weather with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across north, east, central and southern regions, bringing brief rain spells

Western disturbance to bring rain across India; Delhi to remain cloudy
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 6:31 AM IST

Railways registers strong FY26 growth with record freight, passenger gains

Rail operations remained robust throughout the year, with approximately 25,000 trains running daily, ensuring widespread connectivity

Railways registers strong FY26 growth with record freight, passenger gains
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 6:28 AM IST

Iran rejects Trump's 48-hour ultimatum as 'helpless', 'unbalanced'

The rejection follows a period of heightened tensions after the US leader warned of severe military consequences if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened

Iran rejects Trump's 48-hour ultimatum as 'helpless', 'unbalanced'
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 6:26 AM IST

Iraqi ships can transit through Strait of Hormuz: Iranian military

The declaration has the potential to unleash as much as 3 million barrels a day of Iraqi oil cargoes

Iraqi ships can transit through Strait of Hormuz: Iranian military
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

US deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missiles for Iran conflict

The US has allocated funds to buy more than 6,200 JASSMs since 2009, and production of the baseline JASSM for US supplies ended about 10 years ago

US deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missiles for Iran conflict
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

GT vs RR HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: RR edge out last ball thriller vs GT, beat them by 6 runs

Tushar Deshpande successfully defended 11 runs in his last over to hand RR their 2nd consecutive win of the season.

GT vs RR HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: RR edge out last ball thriller vs GT, beat them by 6 runs
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

PM Modi to launch BJP's Bengal campaign from Cooch Behar on Sunday

Elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases - on April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4

PM Modi to launch BJP's Bengal campaign from Cooch Behar on Sunday
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

BJP releases fifth list of candidates for Bengal Assembly elections

The ruling Trinamool Congress has already announced candidates for all the 294 seats

BJP releases fifth list of candidates for Bengal Assembly elections
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Four-storey lodge collapses in MP's Anuppur, six feared trapped

An official identified the ill-fated building as 'Aggarwal Lodge' located near a bus stand

Four-storey lodge collapses in MP's Anuppur, six feared trapped
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Iran calls on public to find 'enemy pilot' as US continues frantic search

The plane, identified by Iran as a F-15E Strike Eagle, was one of two attacked Friday, with one service member rescued and at least one missing

Iran calls on public to find 'enemy pilot' as US continues frantic search
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

Delhi government to deploy weed harvesters to reduce pollution in Yamuna

Officials said targeting pollution at its source, these machines will reduce pollutant load entering the river and improve drainage efficiency across the city

Delhi government to deploy weed harvesters to reduce pollution in Yamuna
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Stranded Indian fishermen in Iran to return home via Armenia: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in the return of the Indian nationals

Stranded Indian fishermen in Iran to return home via Armenia: Jaishankar
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

CM Saini lays foundation for projects worth ₹120 crore in Faridabad

Saini said 44 announcements have been made for the area in the past 11.5 years, of which 24 have been completed, while work on the rest is underway

CM Saini lays foundation for projects worth ₹120 crore in Faridabad
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

CDS Anil Chauhan reviews operational readiness along LoC in north Kashmir

Gen. Chauhan visited the strategically-important areas under the Army's Chinar Corps unit, a defence spokesperson said

CDS Anil Chauhan reviews operational readiness along LoC in north Kashmir
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

US arrests niece, grand-niece of late Iranian general Qassem Soleimani

The steps follow a move late last year in which the visas of several diplomats and staffers at Iran's mission to the United Nations were also revoked

US arrests niece, grand-niece of late Iranian general Qassem Soleimani
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

US judge halts Trump's push for race data in college admissions process

The federal judge said the federal government likely has the authority to collect the data, but the demand was rolled out to universities in a "rushed and chaotic" manner

US judge halts Trump's push for race data in college admissions process
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 9:57 PM IST