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13 Mar 2026
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SP leader hoards 55 cylinders at home amid nationwide crisis

Amid a nationwide LPG shortage, 55 cylinders were confiscated from the residence of Samajwadi Party leader Abdul Rehman in Uttar Pradesh.

13 Mar 2026
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Maharashtra's temperature touches 41 Celsius; rain predicted from today

Maharashtra is witnessing a surge in day temperatures, particularly in its interior districts. A shift in weather with light to moderate rain is forecasted post-March 14.

13 Mar 2026
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Traffic alert in Delhi today: Check routes to avoid

Commuters are advised to avoid DDU Marg today due to a planned protest near the BJP Headquarters, which may cause significant traffic disruptions.

13 Mar 2026
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Bihar: 16-year-old girl gang-raped, murdered by 5 men

A 16-year-old student from Bihar's Saran district was reportedly gang-raped and murdered by five men from her village, who later dumped her alive into a well.

13 Mar 2026
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UPSC 2025: Haryana boy with disability secures AIR 847

Nitish Kumar, a physically challenged aspirant from Haryana, secured AIR 847 in the UPSC CSE 2025 after five attempts, with his mother's unwavering support.

13 Mar 2026
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Man killed by mob for urinating on woman in Chennai

A man in Chennai was beaten to death by a mob after he accidentally urinated on a woman from a moving vehicle. The victim's family is demanding justice for the brutal attack.

13 Mar 2026
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Karnataka: Class 10 girl dies after falling from school building

A Class 10 girl tragically died after falling from the third floor of a government school in Bidar district, Karnataka, suspected to be a case of suicide.

13 Mar 2026
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India, Iran in talks to free up stranded LPG tankers

India is reportedly in discussions with Iran to facilitate the movement of eight LPG tankers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid regional disruptions.

13 Mar 2026
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Family dispute turns deadly: Son, daughter-in-law, father-in-law murder matriarch

A 55-year-old woman in Surat was allegedly strangled by her son and daughter-in-law following disputes over an illicit relationship and financial matters.

13 Mar 2026
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IMD warns of extreme weather conditions across India this week

The northeast is set for heavy rain and thunderstorms, while a heat wave intensifies across western and central regions of the country.

13 Mar 2026
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India prioritizes natural gas supply amid West Asia crisis

Amidst the West Asian crisis, India has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritize natural gas distribution, highlighting its importance in maintaining essential services.

13 Mar 2026
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Delhi son kills mother while arguing with wife

In a heated domestic argument, a 27-year-old Delhi man, Sher Ali, allegedly caused his 60-year-old mother's death by pushing her to the floor.

13 Mar 2026
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Pune-Mumbai highway: Fish-laden truck overturns, causes massive traffic jam

A container truck carrying fish overturned on the Pune-Mumbai highway near Khandala, leading to a significant traffic jam.

13 Mar 2026
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SC: OBC creamy layer criteria now includes job roles

The Indian Supreme Court recently ruled that parental income alone cannot determine an OBC candidate's "creamy layer" status, impacting the application of reservation quotas.

13 Mar 2026
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LPG crisis looms in India amid West Asia tensions

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, has instructed officials to ensure a steady supply of cooking gas (LPG) and dispel scarcity rumours.

13 Mar 2026
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When will 'Eid' be celebrated in India, UAE, Saudi Arabia?

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 is likely to be celebrated on 19 March in Saudi Arabia and UAE, and on 20 March in India, marking the end of Ramadan.

13 Mar 2026
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Delhi HC questions blanket ban on student gatherings

The Delhi High Court has questioned the rationale behind Delhi University's month-long blanket ban on campus protests, declining to stay the order.

13 Mar 2026
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Monalisa marries Farman in Kerala; police confirm both are adults

The Vishwa Hindi Parishad (VHP) alleges that viral Kumbh Mela girl, Monalisa Bhonsle, is a minor and has filed a police complaint against her recent marriage to Farman Khan.

13 Mar 2026
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Haryana is now treating 1 billion liters of wastewater daily

The Haryana government has reported significant strides in its efforts to clean the Yamuna river, with improvements noted in wastewater treatment and industrial compliance.

13 Mar 2026
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Chhattisgarh: Wing Commander found dead at home

Wing Commander Vipul Yadav of the Indian Air Force, involved in anti-Naxal operations, died by suicide amid alleged marital discord with his Bengaluru-based techie wife.

13 Mar 2026
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Vintage vehicle numbers sold to new cars in Rajasthan

A digitisation loophole in Rajasthan's RTOs led to a statewide fraud probe, involving the illegal transfer and renewal of vintage vehicle numbers.

13 Mar 2026
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Israel-Iran conflict: Odisha government forms committee to evacuate stranded locals

The Odisha government is intensifying efforts to repatriate lakhs of blue-collar Odia workers stranded in the Gulf due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.

13 Mar 2026
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SC ends 41-year-old pollution case, starts new 1

The Supreme Court has officially closed a landmark public interest litigation (PIL) filed by environmentalist MC Mehta in 1985, which focused on pollution control in Delhi.

13 Mar 2026
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India signs 1st long-term LPG import deal with US

India has actively diversified its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, according to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

13 Mar 2026
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Iran's drone strikes in UAE kill 6, injure over 130

In response to escalating regional conflict, the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 exams for 2026 have been cancelled across all centres in the UAE.

13 Mar 2026
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Navy sailor arrested for leaking sensitive info to Pakistan's ISI

The arrest of Indian Navy sailor Adarsh Kumar Singh in Uttar Pradesh exposed Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) use of social media to entrap defence personnel.

13 Mar 2026
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Delhi government plans to merge 4 major hospitals into 1

The Delhi government is considering integrating four major hospitals to establish an autonomous multispeciality facility, akin to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

13 Mar 2026
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LPG panic buying: Booking gap, prioritization of PNG, other measures

Delhi residents are increasingly applying for new piped natural gas (PNG) connections amid reports of LPG shortages and rising black market cylinder sales.

13 Mar 2026
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Delhi Metro's new line stolen, trains forced to crawl

Just four days after its inauguration, operations on the new 9.9km Magenta Line Metro corridor in Delhi were disrupted due to a theft of signalling cables.

13 Mar 2026
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Interfaith couple marries in Kerala temple; father fears 'problems'

The marriage of social media personality Monalisa Bhosle and Farman Khan has sparked controversy due to religious differences, as the groom's family publicly disapproves.

13 Mar 2026
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'El Nino''s impact on India likely to increase: US experts

The US weather agency predicts a 62% chance of an El Nino forming during the June-August period, potentially impacting India's monsoon rainfall.

13 Mar 2026
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Kerala private hospitals agree to raise nurse salaries amid strike

Hundreds of nurses in private hospitals across Kerala are on an indefinite strike, demanding a wage revision and improved staffing levels.

13 Mar 2026
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World's 1st autonomous shipyard coming up in India

Sagar Defence Engineering, a Mumbai-based company, has initiated the construction of the world's first Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding and Systems Centre in Andhra Pradesh.

13 Mar 2026
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Need law to suspend judges facing serious allegations: DMK MP

DMK Rajya Sabha MP, Wilson, has called for a law that allows suspension of judges facing serious allegations, citing the complexity of impeachment procedures.

13 Mar 2026
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India to distribute kerosene amid energy crisis, global supply disruptions

The Indian government has allocated additional kerosene for household use, primarily to be distributed through ration shops and some public sector oil marketing companies.

12 Mar 2026
Saudi Arabia

Tanker carrying 1,35,335 metric tons of crude reaches Mumbai  

A Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker, Shenlong Suezmax, has reached Mumbai port after successfully transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

12 Mar 2026
Andhra Pradesh

13 dead after consuming adulterated milk in Andhra Pradesh 

At least 13 people have died and 11 others are under treatment in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district after allegedly consuming adulterated milk.

12 Mar 2026
Bengaluru

LPG shortage forces Infosys to trim campus food court menus

Infosys has temporarily reduced its food court services across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Pune campuses due to a shortage of commercial LPG supplies.

12 Mar 2026
Iran

Iran allows Indian tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz 

Iran has permitted Indian-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy supplies, after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, multiple news channels reported.

12 Mar 2026
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan receives bomb threat amid ongoing Budget Session 

The Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai received a bomb threat on Thursday, prompting a major security operation.

11 Mar 2026
Indian Government

LPG prioritized for households, no need to panic buy: Centre 

The Indian government has assured citizens that the supply of crude oil remains secure and has asked people not to panic about the availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

11 Mar 2026
Indian Government

No LNG shortage in India, assures Modi government

Amid fears of a gas shortage, the Indian government has confirmed that two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes are on their way to the country.

11 Mar 2026
Blinkit

Induction cooktops sell out in India as LPG crisis deepens

India is facing an LPG supply crisis, with induction cooktops flying off the shelves on quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart.

11 Mar 2026
Punjab

10,000 Punjab weddings under threat amid LPG supply disruption

A sudden halt in commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder supply has thrown Punjab into a tizzy.

11 Mar 2026
Central Government

SC blacklists professor, 2 others behind NCERT's controversial judiciary chapter 

The Supreme Court has directed the Union government and states to disassociate from the three authors involved in drafting the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)'s now-withdrawn Class 8 Social Science textbook that contained a chapter on "corruption in the judiciary."

11 Mar 2026
Supreme Court Of India

Judge tears up while allowing passive euthanasia for Harish Rana

Justice JB Pardiwala got emotional while delivering a verdict that allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, in his early 30s, who has been in a vegetative state for 13 years.

11 Mar 2026
Supreme Court Of India

SC allows passive euthanasia for man in 13-year vegetative state 

The Supreme Court has allowed the withdrawal of life support for 32-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a permanent vegetative state for 13 years.

Navy lance naik arrested for spying for Pakistan's ISI 

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a serving Indian Navy Lance Naik, Adarsh Kumar, on charges of espionage for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

11 Mar 2026
Supreme Court Of India

Centre's order bars filing of cases over diverted LNG supplies

The central government's Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, issued on March 9 under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, contains a clause that prohibits entities receiving diverted natural gas supplies from filing court cases against revised supply arrangements.

10 Mar 2026
Iran

100% assured supply of domestic piped gas to homes: Centre 

The Union Government on Tuesday invoked the Essential Commodities Act (EC Act) to protect the domestic energy market amid global fuel supply pressures due to the West Asia conflict.

10 Mar 2026
Bombay High Court

'Important issue': SC to hear Centre's plea on IT rules 

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Union Government's challenge against the Bombay High Court's September 2024 decision, which struck down certain provisions of the Information Technology Rules that allowed the establishment of Fact Check Units (FCUs) by the central government.

10 Mar 2026
Bihar

Speech-impaired teen beaten to death over World Cup final 'cheer'

A 17-year-old speech-impaired boy, Kundan Kumar, was allegedly beaten to death in Bihar's Vaishali district during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final.

10 Mar 2026
Narendra Modi

PM Modi meets oil minister amid LPG shortage concerns 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently chairing a key meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to address the shortage of LPG triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

10 Mar 2026
COVID-19

'Frame compensation policy for COVID vaccine side-effects': SC tells government 

The Supreme Court has directed the central government to create a no-fault compensation policy for serious adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination.

10 Mar 2026
Central Government

Government invokes Essential Commodities Act to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply 

The central government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, to regulate the availability, supply and equitable distribution of petroleum and petroleum products and natural gas.

10 Mar 2026
Bangladesh

India to give Bangladesh 5,000 ton diesel amid fuel concerns 

India will supply 5,000 tons of diesel to Bangladesh through a pipeline. The consignment is expected to enter the country via the Parbatipur border on Tuesday.

10 Mar 2026
Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai hotels face closure threat amid LPG shortage 

The hotel and restaurant industry in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai is facing a crisis due to a shortage of commercial cooking gas cylinders.

NCERT issues 'unconditional apology' over 'corruption in judiciary' chapter 

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has withdrawn the entire Class 8 social science textbook, Exploring Society: India and Beyond, and issued an apology after facing criticism over its Chapter IV.

09 Mar 2026
Delhi Police

Delhi riots accused Sharjeel Imam gets 10-day interim bail

A Delhi court has granted interim bail to Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case.

09 Mar 2026
Delhi

Delhi hits 35.7°C, scorches 50-year March record

Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 35.7°C on Saturday, the highest for the first week of March in the last five decades.

09 Mar 2026
Delhi

Manchester-bound IndiGo flight makes mid-air U-turn; lands back in Delhi

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester made an unexpected mid-air U-turn on Monday after flying for about seven hours.

09 Mar 2026
Jairam Ramesh

Indian consumer interest 'overriding priority' amid Iran war: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the Indian government's "overriding priority" amid the escalating conflict in West Asia is the welfare of its consumers.

09 Mar 2026
Delhi

44% Delhi water samples fail safety test; some even unbathable 

A seven-day water sampling exercise by Hindustan Times at 18 locations in Delhi has revealed alarming levels of contamination.

09 Mar 2026
Hardeep Singh Puri

Iran war disrupts LPG supply, Pune's largest crematorium faces crunch

Pune's Vaikunth Dham, the largest crematorium in Maharashtra, has temporarily stopped gas-based cremations due to a severe shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

09 Mar 2026
Andhra Pradesh

North India scorches while Himachal shivers under fresh snow, rain

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its latest weather forecast for March 8.

09 Mar 2026
Arunachal Pradesh

Delhi: 2 Northeast students assaulted in separate incidents

Two students from the Northeast were allegedly assaulted near the Saket District Court Complex in Delhi on Sunday evening.

08 Mar 2026
Delhi

Delhi court discharges Lawrence Bishnoi in ₹1cr extortion case

A Delhi court has discharged gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and two others in an alleged ₹1 crore extortion case.

08 Mar 2026
International Women's Day

Odisha CM disburses ₹5,100cr under Subhadra Yojana on Women's Day

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has disbursed over ₹5,100 crore under the Subhadra Yojana on International Women's Day.

08 Mar 2026
Delhi

Delhi woman hides overnight in forest, narrowly escapes rape attempt

A 31-year-old woman from Delhi was forced to spend a night in a forest in Uttarakhand after allegedly escaping an attempted rape by her taxi driver.

08 Mar 2026
Delhi

PM Modi inaugurates ₹15,200cr GPRA project, launches Delhi Metro lines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a major housing and infrastructure project in Delhi.

08 Mar 2026
Kerala

Kerala extends controlled wild boar culling order for another year

The Kerala government has extended the order for controlled culling of wild boars by another year.

08 Mar 2026
Delhi

India sizzles 8°C above normal, IMD sounds early heatwave alarm

India is witnessing an unusually early and intense heatwave in 2026, with temperatures soaring 4-8°C above seasonal averages.