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India buys 60 million barrels of Russian oil
India has purchased around 60 million barrels of Russian crude oil for next month's delivery.
Switch to PNG where available or lose LPG supply: Government
The Indian government has mandated a switch from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to piped natural gas (PNG) within three months of notification in areas where such connectivity is available.
SC dismisses plea against playing 'Vande Mataram' at public events
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the central government's advisory on playing "Vande Mataram" at public events.
'Shame on them': SC slams Haryana Police in rape case
The Supreme Court has intervened in the investigation of a four-year-old girl's rape case in Gurugram, Haryana.
'No shortage of LPG, petrol, diesel': Oil companies dispute rumors
Amid fears of a fuel supply crunch in India due to global disruptions in oil supplies, major oil companies have assured that there is no shortage.
200 tourists stranded after multiple landslides hit North Sikkim
Almost 200 tourists have been stranded in North Sikkim's Chungthang due to landslides caused by heavy rainfall.
Delhi Police busts transnational arms racket linked to Pakistan, Bangladesh
The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has busted an international arms trafficking network, arresting 10 operatives in the process.
Harish Rana, first Indian to be allowed passive euthanasia, dies
Harish Rana, the first person in India to be allowed passive euthanasia, died on Tuesday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, PTI reported. He was 31.
5 Indian cities among world's top 10 most polluted
The 2025 World Air Quality Report released by the Swiss firm IQAir has placed five Indian cities among the top 10 most polluted in the world.
Can raise ₹8 lakh crore annually for road projects: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that India can mobilize up to ₹8 lakh crore each year for road projects.
5 of top 10 most polluted cities in India
Loni in Uttar Pradesh has been named the world's most polluted city in 2025, according to the latest World Air Quality Report by IQAir.
Karnataka drafts policy to ban social media for under-16s
The Karnataka government has introduced a draft policy to tackle the mental health effects of excessive screen time among school students.
Scheduled Caste status restricted to Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that once a person converts to Christianity and actively professes and practices the faith, he cannot continue to be a member of the Scheduled Caste community.
SC grants women Navy, Army SSCOs permanent commission
In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers are entitled to Permanent Commission.
MHA orders audit of CCTVs after Pakistan-linked espionage network uncovered
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered a comprehensive audit of CCTV networks across major Indian cities.
Delhi Assembly Speaker gets bomb threat email; Modi, Shah mentioned
The Delhi Legislative Assembly and its Speaker Vijender Gupta, received a bomb threat email on Tuesday morning.
IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad on Tuesday.
Prayagraj cold storage collapse: PM Modi announces ex gratia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the kin of each deceased in the Prayagraj building collapse.
Why cab drivers in Gurugram are on strike
App-based cab drivers in Gurugram have gone on strike, demanding mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) verification for passengers.
Kashmiris donate gold, cars to help war-hit Iran
Residents of Kashmir have been donating gold, cash, and even cars to support Iranians amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
India needs to be prepared for long-term war effects: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha about the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
'Need to be prepared like COVID...': PM's West Asia warning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Monday, focusing on the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Why you might soon get 10kg LPG in 14.2kg cylinders
India's state-run oil marketing companies are reportedly considering a new plan to conserve liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies.
Timeline of how Nashik godman Kharat's case unraveled: Report
A former employee of self-styled godman Ashokkumar Eknath Kharat has exposed a major sexual exploitation scandal in Maharashtra.
Bengaluru couple swindles ₹25 crore in fake government job scam
A couple in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly defrauding hundreds of job seekers with fake promises of government jobs in the court system.
Delhi gets brief rain; heatwave, storms in store across India
Delhi started its day with a pleasant morning and light rain in several areas on Monday.
Activists, MPs, political parties oppose Union government's transgender bill
Members of Parliament and political party officials across India have opposed the Union government's Bill to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
Modi reviews India's energy preparedness amid West Asia conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review India's energy preparedness amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Chhattisgarh: 1 dead, 17 injured as ropeway cable snaps
A tragic incident occurred at the Khallari Mata Temple in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district on Sunday.
PM calls meeting on energy situation amid West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a high-level meeting on Sunday evening with senior ministers to review India's petroleum, power, and fertilizer sectors.
PM Modi becomes India's longest-serving head of government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of government in India, surpassing former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling's record.
Andhra Pradesh: 16 people die after consuming contaminated milk
At least 16 people have died in Andhra Pradesh after consuming adulterated milk contaminated with ethylene glycol.
Manipur CM meets Kuki-Zo Council for 1st time since violence
For the first time since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with the Churachandpur-based civil society organization, Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), on Saturday evening in Guwahati.
First Russian oil tanker reaches India amid US sanctions waiver
The Aqua Titan, a tanker carrying Russian crude originally headed for China, has reached Mangaluru port in India. It is the first of seven such vessels to arrive in the country.
Hyderabad doctor ends life after family refuses her pet cat
A 23-year-old doctor in Hyderabad, identified as T Princy alias Shreshtha, allegedly died by suicide on Friday evening.
Delhi shivers in March: More rain forecast in upcoming week
Delhi woke up to a winter-like chill on Sunday, more typical of January than late March. The unusual weather was caused by rain-soaked air and overnight cooling after recent record rain activity.
Ranya Rao got duped of ₹2cr in first smuggling attempt
Kannada actress Ranya Rao and her associate Tarun Konduru Raju were cheated of ₹2 crore by a Ugandan gold agent, according to anonymous officials cited by Hindustan Times.
Manipur: 13.4kg crystal meth worth ₹100cr seized near Myanmar border
Manipur police and security forces have seized a huge cache of crystal methamphetamine worth around ₹100 crore from the Indo-Myanmar border district of Tengnoupal.
Modi calls Iran's Pezeshkian, pushes diplomacy to secure Hormuz shipping
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, extending Eid and Nowruz greetings.
Himachal CM's aide's son escapes kidnapping attempt in Shimla
A suspected kidnapping attempt was made on Aryan Chauhan, the son of an aide of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu.