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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel’s significant decision for farmers

According to an official release, through this decision, CM has adopted a farmer-centric approach to safeguard rural farmers' interests by ensuring the transparent and accurate resolution of objections related to land measurements after promulgation, while also promoting Ease of Doing Business.

2026-03-11T17:41:02.893056+00:00 IST

Right to ‘leave with dignity’: SC’s maiden ruling allows passive

In a landmark first, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday permitted passive euthanasia for a 31-year-old man from Ghaziabad who has been in a persistent vegetative state for over a decade, observing that continuing life-sustaining treatment would no longer be in the patient's best interest.

2026-03-11T17:40:34.420211+00:00 IST

Telangana: K Kavitha's son joins indefinite hunger strike

Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha is continuing her indefinite hunger strike demanding house site allocations for the victims of Velugumatla.

2026-03-11T17:35:42.396900+00:00 IST

DMK MPs submit CM Stalin's letter to Petroleum Minister

DMK MP Kanimozhi along with party MPs Selvaganapathy and T Sumathy and Thamizhachi Thangapandian on Wednesday submitted a letter written by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Parliament

2026-03-11T17:35:03.573972+00:00 IST

Congress ecosystem has contempt for Assam, alleges Minister

BJP leaders on Wednesday hit back at Congress over its spokesperson Supriya Shrinate's allegation that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had resorted to artificial intelligence to show good roads in Assam and said the "entire Cong ecosystem has so much contempt for Assam" and the people of state "will remember this insult".

2026-03-11T17:29:30.936913+00:00 IST

MHA activates 24×7 control room, briefs states on LPG supply amid

The move comes in the backdrop of reports indicating public apprehension about a possible restriction in the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the domestic market due to ongoing developments in West Asia.

2026-03-11T17:15:23.301771+00:00 IST

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot slams BJP over LPG shortage

"The deepening crisis in the supply of cooking gas (LPG) in the country due to the war in the Gulf countries is extremely alarming. It is unfortunate that the Modi government remains as negligent and insensitive as ever regarding this potential national crisis. The central government's inability to assess the situation in time is a clear case of 'collective failure'," Gelhot wrote in a post on X.

2026-03-11T17:14:36.845547+00:00 IST

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AI Summit protest case: Patiala House Court to hear

Delhi police have alleged that Manish Sharma was the key conspirator behind the planning of the 'shirtless' protest at the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam on February 20. A Non-Bailable Warrant has also been issued against him.

2026-03-12T13:24:43.365933+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju criticises Rahul Gandhi for ignoring dicussion on LP

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday criticised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying he ignored special permission to speak on the LPG shortage and instead raised another issue.

2026-03-12T13:11:27.318959+00:00 IST

Kerala HC disqualifies SNDP Gen Secy

The Kerala High Court on Saturday disqualified Vellappally Natesan from the position of General Secretary of the SNDP (Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana) Yogam.

2026-03-12T13:09:28.173067+00:00 IST

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Discussions held on over 100 seats at BJP's core committee meet..

According to the sources, the leaders discussed more than a hundred seats for the candidate list. They also discussed election strategy, campaigning, roadmap, slogans, and other aspects of the upcoming polls.

2026-03-12T00:05:54.739844+00:00 IST

"War reached every kitchen in country": CPI(M) MP John Brittas

"The PM's rhetoric in Kerala is far from the reality that the country is facing. The war has reached every kitchen in this country. Restaurants are closing due to a shortage. This is affecting every sector. The assurance of the govt was that there was ample stock. Today, there is an actual crisis because of the negligence of this govt. One crore Indians are in Gulf countries, and we are concerned about their safety and livelihood. War has created hardship for them. We want the government to take proactive measures," he told ANI.

2026-03-11T23:39:54.443055+00:00 IST

Congress approaches NCW over ‘sexist remarks’ by Punjab CM

In a letter addressed to NCW Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa urged the commission to take immediate cognizance of the matter and initiate action against the Chief Minister.

2026-03-11T23:21:08.488754+00:00 IST

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Extensive entourage drives Indian wedding industry

In India, weddings are a big deal. It is a source of pride for families. They are not just about the bride and the groom, but the entire family becomes part of this extravaganza meant to celebrate the uniting of two people.

2023-12-13T11:54:35.902114+00:00 IST

Ayodhya and Ayutthaya, far apart, but connected through Lord Ram

Lord Ram is so entrenched in Thai culture that they are even sending soil to Ram Janambhoomi in Ayodhya, where a large temple is coming up in early 2024.

2023-12-08T04:12:17.593664+00:00 IST

Start-ups foraying into India Agri sector

The use of AI, IoT, Big Data Analytics, drones for farm mapping, ICT applications, technology for weather forecasting, amongst numerous other technological applications prove to show the potential Indian Agritech startups have in transforming the country's agriculture industry

2023-11-30T03:01:53.766165+00:00 IST

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Omar reviews plan for expansion, modernisation of JK JK House

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed plans to establish new JK Houses in Dwarka in the national capital and Mumbai and to revamp existing government properties across several states and Union Territories to strengthen Jammu and Kashmir's presence nationwide.

2026-03-11T17:10:54.539251+00:00 IST

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LS rejects Oppn resolution for removal of Speaker Om Birla

A heated debate unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as Union Home Minister Amit Shah sharply attacked the Opposition during the debate on a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, accusing them of undermining parliamentary traditions and spreading misinformation about the functioning of the House.

2026-03-11T17:09:11.739010+00:00 IST

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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

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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

Politics

LPG rationing could hit every household: Jagat Singh Negi

"LPG is totally controlled by the Central government, and the entire supply is with them. If the rationing of essential commodities continues due to shortages, it will create serious problems. Forget about tourism first; every household kitchen will be affected. If people are unable to cook food on time, it will disrupt daily life. Children have to go to school, workers have to go to work, and if there is no food on time, how will people manage their day?" he raised questions.

2026-03-11T16:57:27.118085+00:00 IST

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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

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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

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Sudhakar Singh hits out at Center amid growing LPG supply concern

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh on Wednesday warned of worsening LPG shortage, accusing the government of hiding facts and citing failures in foreign policy.

2026-03-11T16:42:42.638277+00:00 IST

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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

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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

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Gujarat CM gifts 1,999 development projects to Sabarkantha

Marking a significant step in the development of Sabarkantha district, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 1,999 development works worth around Rs 72 crore from Navalpur village in Talod taluka.

2026-03-11T16:13:58.863921+00:00 IST

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"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

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Tamil Nadu polls: MDMK gets 4 seats in DMK-led alliance

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) will contest on four seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls after an agreement was reached with the ruling DMK here.

2026-03-11T15:42:08.901661+00:00 IST

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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