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Cabinet clears new climate targets, 47% emission reduction by 2035

India raises ambition under new NDC, targets 60 per cent non-fossil capacity and higher carbon sink by 2035 while aligning climate goals with development priorities

Cabinet clears new climate targets, 47% emission reduction by 2035
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 8:42 PM IST

Finance Bill 2026 cleared; limit buyback tax to domestic entities

Amendments raise start-up tax threshold, remove arrest provisions and introduce safeguards in reassessment, aiming to ease compliance and reduce litigation

Finance Bill 2026 cleared; limit buyback tax to domestic entities
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 8:33 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi to remain under medical observation for a few more days

According to hospital authorities, she was admitted at around 10.22 pm on Tuesday

Sonia Gandhi to remain under medical observation for a few more days
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 8:27 PM IST

Questions on caste to be notified before second phase of Census 2027: Govt

The Census will be conducted in two phases - houselisting and housing census from April to September 2026, and population enumeration (PE) in February 2027

Questions on caste to be notified before second phase of Census 2027: Govt
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 7:36 PM IST

Parliament passes Bill to amend law on rights of transgender persons

The Modi government is committed to protecting all those people who are suffering due to biological reasons, he said adding that their rights will be protected

Parliament passes Bill to amend law on rights of transgender persons
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 7:32 PM IST

SC rejects NHAI plea; says compensation rights can't yield to fiscal burden

Supreme Court refuses to limit 2019 Tarsem Singh ruling, saying constitutional guarantee of just compensation cannot be diluted due to financial burden

SC rejects NHAI plea; says compensation rights can't yield to fiscal burden
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

Govt says no shortage of petrol, diesel, urges public to avoid panic buying

LPG supplies remain affected due to the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz

Govt says no shortage of petrol, diesel, urges public to avoid panic buying
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 7:13 PM IST

Bank fraud case: ED attaches ₹7.5-cr asset near London's Heathrow Airport

The ED case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) stems from two FIRs registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

Bank fraud case: ED attaches ₹7.5-cr asset near London's Heathrow Airport
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

'West Asia war part of pattern of aggression against sovereign nations'

The Jan Hastakshep, a civil rights organisation has slammed the NDA government over its silence on Iran conflict

'West Asia war part of pattern of aggression against sovereign nations'
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Telangana govt, dealers dismiss fuel shortage rumours amid panic buying

Long queues of two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws and other vehicles were witnessed at petrol pumps in several parts of Hyderabad since Tuesday evening over rumours of shortage of fuel

Telangana govt, dealers dismiss fuel shortage rumours amid panic buying
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 2:14 PM IST

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2026 with 32 government amendments

With the passage of the Finance Bill 2026, the Lok Sabha completed its part of the Budgetary approval process. The Upper House, Rajya Sabha, will now consider the Bill

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2026 with 32 government amendments
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

NavIC setback may limit India's security use of navigation system: Experts

The major setback occurred after the last atomic clock stopped functioning on March 10, leaving only three satellites capable of providing position, navigation, and timing (PNT) services

NavIC setback may limit India's security use of navigation system: Experts
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

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

Gujarat govt assures adequate fuel supply in state, warns against hoarding
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

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"

SC bins plea against MHA circular on Vande Mataram, terms it 'vague'
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

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

India riding on reform express, reforms happening with clarity: Sitharaman
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

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

FCRA Bill introduced in LS, govt asserts action against forced conversion
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:23 PM IST

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

LPG supply to be cut off if households refuse PNG switch: Govt order
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

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

Over 30 million fake accounts removed from IRCTC portal: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

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

Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat for second consecutive day, probe on
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

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

Compensation, interest can't hinge on financial burden in land cases: SC
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:29 PM IST