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Govt absorbing burden of oil price rise to shield consumers: Hardeep Puri

Hardeep Puri said that the government has taken a significant hit to its tax revenues to offset the losses of oil companies amid elevated international prices

From education to work, transgender community's marginalisation is stark

Parliament passes controversial Bill as data reveals a systemic cycle of exclusion for transgender persons

Excise cuts won't lower fuel prices, relief 'only narrative': Congress

The Congress said the government should focus on delivering actual relief to consumers, instead of 'manufacturing headlines and fooling people'

Parts of Delhi see light rain, IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert forecasting light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds during the day in several areas

West Asia war: India cuts fuel duty; Trump delays Iran strikes for 10 days

Brent crude eased to around $107 per barrel as India cut fuel duty, while Trump delayed Iran strikes and Tehran allowed select countries to use the Strait of Hormuz

Delhi govt cancels ₹6.2 crore VIP boat tender, suspends officials

The tender sought to procure two luxury boats equipped with rooftop air conditioners, business-class seats, open rear deck for VIPs and premium ambient lighting

Review maintenance standards at Unesco sites: Parliamentary panel to govt

The Parliamentary Standing Committee has also recommended the ministry to prepare a 'five-year Unesco nomination strategy'

Cong slams PM over rising oil, gas import dependence amid supply concerns

The Congress leader's remarks come amid reports of panic buying and long queues at petrol pumps and LPG distributors

IMD issues nation-wide rainfall alert; check weather forecast here

IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several states, bringing relief from rising temperatures, with Delhi expected to see light showers over next few days

Air India to run 22 flights to West Asia on March 27 amid high demand

All other Air India flights connecting to North America, Europe, Australia and other global regions will operate as scheduled

10 killed, several injured after bus-pickup collision in MP's Chhindwara

The incident occurred near the Simariya area in the district when the passenger bus was overtaking and a pickup vehicle arriving from the front collided head-on, resulting in the severe accident

NDC 3.0 highlights climate action urgency amid geopolitical turmoil

India's updated climate targets signal stronger action amid global uncertainty, though experts say ambition may fall short of the country's clean energy potential

Datanomics: Jal Jeevan Mission connections rise, supply remains hurdle

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 extends deadline to 2028, but gaps in water supply functionality and declining fund utilisation raise concerns despite rising rural tap coverage

Delhi PWD waives road restoration charges to fast-track PNG rollout

The road restoration charge is levied by the road-owning agency on any service provider cutting a road or footpath to lay down the lines

Vijay Mallya takes swipe at critics over 'vanity project' tag for RCB

USL had on Tuesday announced the sale of RCB in a ₹16,660-crore all-cash deal to a consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone

PM Modi to interact with CMs on preparedness amid West Asia conflict

This is the first time that the prime minister will hold a meeting with the chief ministers on the West Asia conflict which started on February 28 with the attack by the US-Israel on Iran

PM Modi grants land ownership rights to over 28,000 Assam tea workers

After 200 years, workers have been granted land ownership rights to build their homes; the government plans to extend these land rights to a total of 400,000 to 500,000 tea workers

Rain, thunderstorms to lash North India; strong winds likely in Delhi

Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are set to impact north and northeast India, with thundersqualls forecast in plains and temperature fluctuations expected across regions

13 killed in Andhra bus fire; Prez Murmu condoles, PM announces ex-gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased

Odisha conviction rate in crimes against women among highest in country: CM

State reports significant rise in convictions with faster investigations and trials; ₹10,786 crore Home budget focuses on policing reforms and infrastructure