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No Fuel Shortage in Delhi: CMO

The Delhi government has clarified that the supply of LPG, petrol, diesel and PNG in the national capital remains completely normal and there is no shortage of any fuel. The government has appealed to residents not to pay attention to rumours being circulated about gas supply and to avoid unnecessary panic or hoarding, Chief Minister office said on Wednesday.

2026-03-11T17:03:50.339646+00:00 IST

Ports Ministry, National Shipping Board discuss measures

The government held a high-level interaction with the National Shipping Board (NSB) to address emerging challenges in India's shipping sector and review measures to strengthen maritime capacity amid evolving global geopolitical and trade dynamics, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Wednesday.

2026-03-11T17:02:18.157984+00:00 IST

Assam Governor attends 26th Convocation of Assam Agricultural Uni

Assam Governor and Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, attended the 26th Convocation Ceremony of Assam Agricultural University held at Jorhat on Wednesday.

2026-03-11T16:56:26.442818+00:00 IST

Domestic LPG production increases by 25 pc: Ministry

Domestic LPG production has increased by about 25 percent and the entire domestic LPG production is being directed towards household consumers, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said on Wednesday.

2026-03-11T16:44:21.717432+00:00 IST

US-Israel-Iran conflict could be long, serious: MK Narayanan

Former National Security Advisor (NSA) MK Narayanan on Wednesday warned that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could escalate into a serious crisis, with far-reaching implications for the global economy and security.

2026-03-11T16:41:19.302628+00:00 IST

India committed to neighbourhood welfare: Union MoS Sanjay Seth

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said on Wednesday that India is committed to the welfare of its neighbours, while steadfast on zero-tolerance towards terrorism. He was delivering keynote address at the National Seminar: "Changing Dynamics in India's Neighbourhood", organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) as part of the activities being undertaken to commemorate its 25th Anniversary in New Delhi.

2026-03-11T16:25:05.517325+00:00 IST

"Petrol, diesel, domestic LPG supply in Delhi normal": CMO

According to the Chief Minister's Office, the meeting was called to review the rumours regarding the disruption in the Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply and asserted that adequate stock is available in the national capital.

2026-03-11T16:13:09.473886+00:00 IST

Home Secretary speaks Chief Secretaries, DGsP of states and UTs

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting with Chief Secretaries and Directors Generals of Police (DGsP) of all states and Union Territories to review the supply and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) across the country, officials said.

2026-03-11T15:36:00.938111+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee coordinates with gas companies amid shortage

"The supply chain is not in our hands. It is in the hands of the Government of India. But even then, we have called the gas companies and CNG companies and held meetings with them, and requested them to do for the public what we should do. It takes time to resolve the problem; now we have to see how much they heed our words," the CM said.

2026-03-11T15:33:07.160209+00:00 IST

"Congress always levels allegations, started hungama": BJP MP Kangana Ranaut

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday accused Congress of creating "hungama" and they did not let the Union Home Minister speak.

2026-03-11T15:28:58.199419+00:00 IST

CDSCO issues advisory to curb misleading promotion of prescription medications for obesity

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued an advisory to pharmaceutical manufacturers, importers, and marketing authorization holders to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945 in the promotion and marketing of prescription medicines, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists and similar drugs indicated for obesity and metabolic disorders

2026-03-11T15:10:38.840934+00:00 IST

CAG report exposes financial indiscipline of coalition govt: YSRC

Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and president of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), on Wednesday alleged that a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has confirmed the party's charge of financial indiscipline under the ruling coalition government in the state.

2026-03-11T15:09:15.026761+00:00 IST

PM Modi flags off Podanur-Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express virtually

The new train services will collectively benefit millions of passengers across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Jharkhand. The occasion will also see the inauguration of three redeveloped Amrit Stations in Kerala and the dedication of the Shoranur-Nilambur Railway Line electrification project to the nation.

2026-03-11T15:02:22.292277+00:00 IST

Vijender Gupta congratulates LG Sandhu

According to the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, Gupta emphasised that the new LG's vast diplomatic experience and unwavering commitment to public service will undoubtedly contribute greatly to the governance and development of the National Capital.

2026-03-11T14:46:16.417828+00:00 IST

Delhi Court grants interim bail in alleged racist abuse case

A Delhi court has granted interim bail to two accused in a case involving alleged racist and derogatory remarks against three students from the Northeast, while directing them to strictly cooperate with the ongoing investigation and comply with several conditions imposed by the court.

2026-03-11T14:38:32.220436+00:00 IST

I&B Ministry issues notice to Telegram to remove pirated content

The sources informed that the action follows complaints received from OTT platforms, including JioCinema, Amazon Prime Video and others, alleging large-scale piracy of copyrighted content on Telegram.

2026-03-11T14:38:08.852373+00:00 IST

Staff nurses to get full salary during higher education: CM Sukhu

Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired a workshop at IGMC Shimla organised on the occasion of International Women's Day, where women who had performed outstanding work were honoured.

2026-03-11T14:28:48.805941+00:00 IST

West Asia conflict has affected world's energy supply chain: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the conflict in West Asia has affected the energy supply chain in the world, and his government believes in the ideology of India First.

2026-03-11T14:22:21.143899+00:00 IST

President Droupadi Murmu graces Jal Mahotsav 2026

President Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 'Jal Mahotsav 2026' in New Delhi on Wednesday.

2026-03-11T14:19:48.534042+00:00 IST

"When our car hit pothole, she started breathing," says Husband

In an interesting turn of events, a woman who was declared 'brain-dead' at a hospital in Bareilly, came back to life after a car she was travelling in struck a pothole, as her husband claimed on Wednesday.

2026-03-11T14:11:35.966695+00:00 IST

NIA tells Delhi court J&K unrest after Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing delayed Delhi terror probe

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has told a Delhi court that its investigation in a terror funding case was delayed due to the law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

2026-03-11T14:03:57.796115+00:00 IST