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IndianOil boosts auto LPG supply in Karnataka amid surge in demand

The company is now meeting fuel needs through its 55 dispensing stations, with demand shifting significantly to PSU outlets

2 Apr 2026 10:40 pm
Emcure cuts semaglutide injection price by 55%; Abbott to act as well

The generics priced their products between 50 to 80 per cent lower than the innovators price which has seen price cuts from the innovator

2 Apr 2026 8:57 pm
Centre mandates 40% recycled PET in food packaging to accelerate its adoption

Starting April 1, brands and producers are required to use 40% recycled content in packaging

2 Apr 2026 7:35 pm
Government to reconvene Parliament in mid-April for landmark Womens Quota Amendments

The proposed amendments seek to decouple the 33 per cent quota from the 2027 Census, opting instead to conduct a delimitation exercise based on 2011 Census data

2 Apr 2026 6:56 pm
Emcure drops starting dose price on its semaglutide by 55%

The generics had priced their brand of semaglutide between 50 to 80 per cent lower than the innovator price

2 Apr 2026 4:18 pm
Indian cities' heat action plans must focus on high night-time temperatures, study says

These measures may include implementing cool roofs, improving natural ventilation and ventilation corridors, and expanding urban greenery

2 Apr 2026 3:25 pm
Flipkart eyes 100 crore sales from Santipuri sarees this year

The number of sellers is projected to double by 2027, reflecting growing demand and expanding market access for heritage products.

2 Apr 2026 3:19 pm
Keralam Assembly polls: UDF manifesto promises 6,000 under NYAY, higher pensions and farmer support

Elections for the 2026 Keralam Legislative Assembly elections will be held on April 9, with the counting of votes on May 4

2 Apr 2026 3:10 pm
India to increase penalties on wind and solar generators for deviating from supply pledges

India aims to build 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030

2 Apr 2026 2:37 pm
Kerala polls: LDF pledges 3,000 pension; jobs, growth push in election manifesto

In its current manifesto, the CPI(M)-led LDF says it plans to identify around five lakh of the poorest families and help them rise above poverty through targeted support

2 Apr 2026 11:35 am
Amaravati is now the capital city of Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2026, was passed unanimously in the Lok Sabha. It is yet to be cleared by the Rajya Sabha

1 Apr 2026 9:46 pm
No uncertainty now on future developmentof Greenfield capital Amaravati: AP CM Naidu

The approval of the Bill in the Lok Sabha was a matter of pride for the State and said it removed all uncertainties surrounding the capitals future,he added

1 Apr 2026 9:34 pm
Centre defers FCRA bill in parliament amid opposition pushback, Kerala polls

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the bill is in the interest of national security and is not directed at any religion

1 Apr 2026 9:32 pm
Assam polls: PM Modi visits tea estate, connects with workers

Calling tea the soul of Assam, Modi praised the contribution of tea garden families and engaged with them on culture and livelihoods

1 Apr 2026 7:44 pm
Odisha marks 90th foundation day; leaders extend greetings

The day commemorates the formation of the state in 1936 on a linguistic basis, marking a key milestone in Indias history.

1 Apr 2026 7:19 pm
Census 2027 begins today, to be conducted digitally

Option of self-enumeration to be available for first time

1 Apr 2026 10:54 am
Shifting rivalries and new entrants sharpen high-profile contests across Tamil Nadu

As DMK-AIADMK rivalries evolve, BJPs expanding footprint and Vijays entry add new dimensions to the contest

31 Mar 2026 5:47 pm
Vijays solo entry may split anti-DMK vote; favour DMK alliance: VCKs Thol Thirumavalavan

Both the AIADMK and the BJP have entered the fray with the explicit objective of defeating the DMK and do not regard Vijay as a significant factor, the leader of the influential Dalit party said

31 Mar 2026 3:55 pm
Andhra eyes top 5 global quantum hub status, CM Naidu announces action plan

The discussions focused on the manufacturing of quantum computing components in Amaravati Quantum Valley, along with hardware, algorithms, and related technologies

31 Mar 2026 3:48 pm
Telangana relied on RBI borrowings almost every day in FY25: CAG report

Special Drawing Facility used for 363 days, Ways and Means Advances for 298 days, and overdrafts for 123 says, CAG

31 Mar 2026 3:46 pm
Maharashtra ignored 10,000+ audit queries, says CAG; flags 891 crore lapses

CAG points to decade-long inaction by multiple departments; flags systemic deficiencies in Maharashtras governance

31 Mar 2026 12:45 pm
One in five sanctioned civilian posts in central govt remains vacant

Over 8.45 lakh positions lie unfilled despite recent improvement in staffing levels

31 Mar 2026 11:53 am
Deal allegations hijack discourse in Kerala as poll day nears

Allegations of a tacit understanding between rivals are not new here

29 Mar 2026 12:57 pm
Rajnath Singh leads high-level review on West Asia situation

The IGoM stresses proactive strategy, sector-wide preparedness and coordinated response

29 Mar 2026 10:49 am
Rajnath Singh to chair first meeting of informal Group of Ministers on the West Asia crisis today

The meeting follows several discussions by the Centre on the ongoing conflict and reassurances of no fuel shortages

28 Mar 2026 5:00 pm
If no ethanol-blending, India would have imported 4.5 crore barrels of crude oil: PM Modi

At the inauguration of Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, PM Modi thanked sugarcane farmers for contributing to the 20% ethanol blending in petrol

28 Mar 2026 4:02 pm
MoD inks contracts to buy Tunguska Air Defence Missile System from Russia for 445 cr

It has also signed contract for depo level inspection of Indian Navys P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft

27 Mar 2026 6:09 pm
CIK raids 11 locations across Kashmir in LeT-linked transnational module investigation

According to investigators, the module has a transnational dimension and is being directed by handlers operating from across the border, particularly in Bangladesh and Pakistan

26 Mar 2026 3:06 pm
Jaishankar in France for G7 meet; West Asia crisis tops agenda

The external affairs minister will visit Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay in France on March 26 and 27 to participate in the G7 foreign ministers meeting with partner countries

26 Mar 2026 11:06 am
DMK govt is against women, alleges Sitharaman

It is unfortunate that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin protested against the Womens Reservation Bill, Sitharaman said

25 Mar 2026 3:06 pm
Gujarat fuel sales surge 4-5 times amid panic buying, government assures no shortage

Restrictions on diesel sales in containers have been eased to manage demand.

25 Mar 2026 11:09 am
Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code bill, second state after Uttarakhand

Key provisions include standardised grounds for divorce, monogamy enforcement, a succession framework, and registration for live-in relationships

24 Mar 2026 11:05 pm
TN CM MK Stalin calls for fair delimitation and special Parliament session post Assembly Polls

Tamil Nadu CM calls for special Parliament session in June amid concerns over timing and state representation

24 Mar 2026 7:07 pm
Indias drug regulatory authority steps up surveillance on generic GLP-1 drugs

Increased audits aim to curb misuse of semaglutide-based weight-loss and diabetes treatments

24 Mar 2026 11:03 am
Telangana to set up Cabinet panel on MusiRejuvenation project

Next phase of Metro Rail works to begin soon: Revanth Reddy

23 Mar 2026 3:06 pm
Lok Sabha refers Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to JPC

The decision was taken following a voice vote after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman suggested it.

23 Mar 2026 2:02 pm
Telangana to release 9,000 crore Rythu Bharosa in three instalments: CM

Telangana has significantly increased spending on agriculture welfare and compensation, while urging farmers to adopt crop diversification amid procurement challenges

23 Mar 2026 8:04 am
BJP releases final candidate list for 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections

As part of the NDA alliance, the BJP will field candidates in 10 constituencies and the All India N.R. Congress in 16 seats

21 Mar 2026 7:04 pm
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan files nomination from Dharmadom constituency

Vijayan will be contesting elections from Dharmadom for the third time; he has earlier won thrice from Kuthuparamba and once from Payyannur constituency

19 Mar 2026 12:01 pm
Maharashtra hotels seek relief in licence fee payment

The association has proposed a staggered payment mechanism, allowing the annual license fee to be paid in four quarterly instalments by December end

17 Mar 2026 9:03 pm
Restaurants, hotels say several States have not announced commercial LPG allocations for industry

Reports of temporary closure of some iconic standalone restaurants in the key cities have emerged due to shortage of supplies of commercial LPG, industry executives pointed out

17 Mar 2026 9:01 pm
West Asia crisis: Second LPG carrier Nanda Devi arrives at Gujarat port

Nanda Devi has docked at Vadinar port in Devbhumi Dwarka district, and preparations were being made to shift the LPG to the daughter ship, Deendayal Port Authority Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh said

17 Mar 2026 1:54 pm
16 Mar 2026 9:50 pm
Gujarat prioritises commercial LPG supply in areas without PNG network

Hospitals and educational institutions categorised as essential to receive 100% of their LPG requirement, while the pharmaceutical industry, dairy units, seed processing facilities, airline and railway canteens to receive up to 70% of their requirement

16 Mar 2026 1:54 pm
EC teams monitoring both physical and digital movement of cash: Archana Patnaik

The Chief Electoral Officer also said that they havealready started monitoring the content on social media for AI-generated and other such synthetic content relating to the elections

16 Mar 2026 1:45 pm
Several States begin allocations of Commercial LPG for restaurants, hotels

Restaurants and eateries have been placed at the third level of priority with 42% allocation (762 cylinders)

15 Mar 2026 8:49 pm
Election Commission announces election schedule for 4 states, Puducherry; two-phase polling in West Bengal

2026 Assembly elections: Kerala & Assam voting Apr 9, Tamil Nadu Apr 23, West Bengal Apr 23 & 29 | Counting May 4

15 Mar 2026 5:04 pm
EC announces single-phase poll for 234 Tamil Nadu Assembly seats on April 23

A look at key constituencies and star candidates in Tamil Nadu

15 Mar 2026 4:51 pm
TN govt announces 2 per unit power subsidy to eateries switching to induction stoves

Electricity consumption by hoteliers and restaurants has increased, with demand rising by about 50 MW above the average in the recent days

14 Mar 2026 4:03 pm
India steps up talks with Iran as govt grapples with re-prioritising LPG stocks

Iran says expect good news in near future, after PM Modi dials Iranian President

13 Mar 2026 9:08 pm