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Ground report |'Delivered but not received’: Inside the growing LPG crisis in Delhi-NCR households

“Delivered but not received” — that’s the reality many households in Delhi-NCR are facing amid a deepening LPG crisis.

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 10:03 PM IST

EPFO keeps interest at 8.25% for FY26: What it means for your savings

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has recommended an 8.25% interest rate on EPF deposits for FY2025-26. This is the third straight year at the same level.

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

US users delete ChatGPT in droves, Claude rises to No. 1: What’s going on?

OpenAI’s new partnership with the US Department of Defence has triggered a sharp consumer backlash. ChatGPT saw a 295% spike in uninstalls in the US, while rival Claude climbed to the top of the App

Icon YoutubeUS users delete ChatGPT in droves, Claude rises to No. 1: What’s going on?
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 5:15 PM IST

‘There's no full stop in politics’: PM Modi bids farewell to 59 Rajya Sabha MPs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the contributions of retiring Rajya Sabha members, saying their experience and participation strengthened parliamentary traditions.

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

New insurance rules from April 1: What IRDAI’s big accounting shift means for your policy

India’s insurance regulator is introducing a major accounting reform from April 1. Insurers will adopt the Ind AS 117 framework, a global standard for insurance reporting.

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

From LPG shortages to hotel shutdowns: How the West Asia war is hitting India’s energy supply

The conflict in West Asia is no longer a distant geopolitical story. It is beginning to affect daily life in India. LPG supplies are being rationed, businesses are feeling the squeeze,

Icon YoutubeFrom LPG shortages to hotel shutdowns: How the West Asia war is hitting India’s energy supply
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

7 Years, ₹8,700 cr: Why India’s oil safety project is still stuck | Strategic oil reserves

India planned a massive ₹8,743 crore strategic oil reserve in Odisha to strengthen the country’s energy security during global crises. But even after seven years,

Icon Youtube7 Years, ₹8,700 cr: Why India’s oil safety project is still stuck | Strategic oil reserves
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 1:59 PM IST

How West Asia war and tariffs are shaking Kolkata’s $4.5 bn leather industry | Iran-US war

Kolkata’s $4.5 billion leather industry is facing fresh uncertainty. After tariff shocks from the US, the ongoing West Asia war is now disrupting logistics and delaying shipments.

Icon YoutubeHow West Asia war and tariffs are shaking Kolkata’s $4.5 bn leather industry | Iran-US war
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

India’s LPG crisis: How the West Asia war disrupted gas supply | US-Iran war | Crude oil

The ongoing war in West Asia has disrupted LPG supplies to India. Restaurants are limiting operations and customers are panic buying cylinders.

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:39 PM IST

Watch: LS Speaker’s first remarks after no-confidence motion was defeated | Lok Sabha | Parliament

Om Birla, speaking in the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion moved against him, said the Chair does not belong to one person and that he will uphold constitutional dignity in the Parliament.

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:26 PM IST

Oil tanker reaches India: Vessel ‘Shenlong’ carrying Saudi crude enters India via Strait of Hormuz

An Indian-captained crude oil tanker carrying 135,335 metric tonnes of Saudi crude reached Mumbai after briefly switching off its tracking system to cross the Strait of Hormuz in dark mode.

Icon YoutubeOil tanker reaches India: Vessel ‘Shenlong’ carrying Saudi crude enters India via Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

Explained: What are Iran’s 3 conditions for peace? | US-Iran war | West Asia conflict | Crude oil

As the US–Israel war with Iran intensifies, Tehran has laid down three clear conditions for a ceasefire: recognition of its rights, payment of reparations, and guarantees against future attacks.

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Watch: 9 dead in massive fire at building in Delhi's Palam

Nine members of a family, including three children, died after a fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building in southwest Delhi's Palam area on Wednesday morning, officials said.

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:51 PM IST

Induction cooktops explained: Why they work only with certain utensils | LPG crisis | West Asia war

Rising tensions in West Asia are triggering fears of LPG supply disruptions in India. As concerns grow over the Strait of Hormuz shipping route, many households are buying induction

Icon YoutubeInduction cooktops explained: Why they work only with certain utensils | LPG crisis | West Asia war
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:25 PM IST

India's crude supply secure, LPG production increased: Hardeep Puri | West Asia war | LPG crisis

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told Parliament on Thursday that India is not facing any shortage of crude oil or LPG, even as tensions in West Asia

Icon YoutubeIndia's crude supply secure, LPG production increased: Hardeep Puri | West Asia war | LPG crisis
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

How US tariff cuts restarted Punjab’s textile and engineering factories | Trade war | Trump tariffs

US tariffs cuts have revived Punjab's textile and engineering sectors. Factories in Ludhiana, once running at 70-75% capacity, are ramping up production, restarting expansions, and planning to hire

Icon YoutubeHow US tariff cuts restarted Punjab’s textile and engineering factories | Trade war | Trump tariffs
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

'Better days are back’: How Tiruppur’s looms are humming again, but West Asia war threatens recovery

After months of tariff shocks and lost orders, India’s knitwear capital, Tiruppur, is finally seeing business return. Export enquiries are rising, and factories are restarting production.

Icon Youtube'Better days are back’: How Tiruppur’s looms are humming again, but West Asia war threatens recovery
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:48 PM IST

Donald Trump seeks help in Strait of Hormuz. Allies say no | US-Iran war | Crude oil

Several US allies have declined Donald Trump’s request to send naval escorts to the Strait of Hormuz to protect global shipping. Countries like the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and France

Icon YoutubeDonald Trump seeks help in Strait of Hormuz. Allies say no | US-Iran war | Crude oil
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

LPG relief for India: 'Shivalik' LPG carrier will reach India today: Govt | Strait of Hormuz | Iran

LPG relief for India: 'Shivalik' LPG carrier will reach India today: Govt | Strait of Hormuz | Iran

Icon YoutubeLPG relief for India: 'Shivalik' LPG carrier will reach India today: Govt | Strait of Hormuz | Iran
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 5:34 PM IST

Big relief for India: LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrives at Gujarat coast | West Asia war | US-Iran war

After Shivalik, another LPG tanker, Nanda Devi, arrived in India on Tuesday, carrying more than 47,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The vessel arrived at Gujarat’s Vadinar Port

Icon YoutubeBig relief for India: LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrives at Gujarat coast | West Asia war | US-Iran war
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 5:13 PM IST