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Gujarat govt assures adequate fuel supply in state, warns against hoarding

The recent long queues at fuel stations were the fallout of panic buying triggered by rumours rather than any actual shortage, said Energy and Petrochemicals Minister

SC bins plea against MHA circular on Vande Mataram, terms it 'vague'

A bench consisting of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi termed the plea filed by one Muhammed Sayeed Noori as "premature"

India riding on reform express, reforms happening with clarity: Sitharaman

She further said there is a trust-based tax administration that is being improved by reducing unnecessary hardship for honest taxpayers

FCRA Bill introduced in LS, govt asserts action against forced conversion

Introducing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai stated that the legislation aims to enhance transparency

LPG supply to be cut off if households refuse PNG switch: Govt order

The move is aimed at freeing up LPG supplies from areas with pipeline connectivity and diverting them to regions lacking such infrastructure, while promoting fuel diversification

Over 30 million fake accounts removed from IRCTC portal: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw was responding to supplementaries during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha related to overcrowding in long distance trains

Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat for second consecutive day, probe on

The development comes a day after the Assembly received two threatening emails on Tuesday morning

Compensation, interest can't hinge on financial burden in land cases: SC

The bench said interest payable to the landowners will be according to the land Acquisition Act, which is nine per cent, and not the NHAI Act, which has a five per cent cap

2 killed, 23 injured after bus overturns in central Delhi; driver detained

Around 1 am, Karol Bagh police station received a PCR call informing that several passengers were trapped inside a bus following an accident

Delhi Police busts cross-border arms smuggling racket; 10 arrested

A cache of sophisticated foreign-made weapons, including sub-machine guns and automatic pistols, along with 200 live cartridges, has been recovered from the accused

India, Britain are global AI superpowers, says former UK PM Rishi Sunak

He stressed that both countries share a similar philosophy toward artificial intelligence governance, favouring innovation-friendly policies over heavy regulation

Cong slams PM bid for 'special session' to pass women quota law amendments

Opposition alleged that this was a weapon of 'mass diversion' to change the narrative from 'foreign policy failures and setbacks and from the LPG and energy crisis facing the country'

Shivraj Chouhan to convene meeting on fertiliser supply amid West Asia war

The meeting will focus on assessing key issues impacting agriculture, especially in light of emerging global uncertainties and their potential effects on the agricultural sector

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and rising temperatures across India

IMD forecasts scattered rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several regions, even as temperatures are set to rise gradually

Gujarat passes UCC Bill; mandates live-in relationship registration

The bill stipulates 7 years of jail term if marriages are conducted through force, coercion, or fraud, and also prohibits bigamy/polygamy

Govt constitutes seven empowered groups to address West Asia crisis

These groups will formulate strategies on strategic and security matters, supply chains, LPG and energy supplies, fertilizers, essential commodities, logistics, and public communication

Sonia Gandhi hospitalised due to weather change, under observation

A team of doctors is attending to her, but there is nothing serious, the sources said

Amendment to women reservation law may be delayed; early adjournment likely

It is learnt that there was no proposal till Tuesday evening to bring the draft bill before the Union Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday

LS passes Bill to amend law on protection and rights of transgender persons

He asserted that the amendment will ensure that transgender persons continue to get legal recognition and protection

Govt extends India-UAE CEPA gold import license validity till June 30

Under the India-UAE comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), India has granted quota-based duty concessions on gold imports under the tariff rate quota (TRQ)