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PNG application now mandatory for commercial LPG supply in Delhi

India, April 4 -- The Delhi government has amended its commercial LPG distribution policy to make it mandatory for industrial and commercial consumers to apply for a piped natural gas (PNG) connection... Read More


Acute water shortage in Kalyan-Dombivli: sewage-tainted water, 60% cuts spark residents' protest

India, April 4 -- At the peak of summer, when households need water the most, residents across Kalyan and Dombivli say they are receiving foul-smelling, sewage-mixed water, if at all. With supply slas... Read More


"Free market playing out behind Iranian crude rerouting": Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev says "UN at impasse"

New Delhi, April 4 -- Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev said the mid-voyage rerouting of an Iranian crude shipment, which was supposedly destined for India, reflects evolving market dynamics rat... Read More


Special package for Kandi belt if SAD forms govt: Sukhbir

Chabbewal, April 4 -- (Hoshiarpur) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Badal on Friday announced that if voted to power, SAD would establish a Kandi area development ministry for the overall ... Read More


Aryal led RSP in Lamichhane's absence. Now he'll run the House

Kathmandu, April 4 -- Rastriya Swatantra Party vice-chair Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives unopposed, as other parties did not contest the state's fifth-h... Read More


Complete Kumbh Mela projects on time: CS to Nashik officials

India, April 4 -- The state chief secretary, Rajesh Aggarwal, stressed the need for various departments to complete all projects in Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar before the commencement of the Simhast... Read More


From dosas to airfares: how the distant war is making your cost of living expensive

New Delhi, April 4 -- It doesn't quite feel like summer holidays when even simple plans demand second thoughts and over-planning. You step out to your favourite neighbourhood dosa joint, only to be to... Read More


Climate Change and You: The US-Israel attack on Iran is pushing the world towards climate catastrophe

New Delhi, April 4 -- Climate Change and You is a fortnightly newsletter written by Bibek Bhattacharya and Sayantan Bera. Subscribe to the newsletter to get it directly in your inbox. Dear reader, I... Read More


Struggling with daily cooking? Top 5 20L microwave ovens that save time, top picks from LG, IFB, Panasonic, more

New Delhi, April 4 -- In today's fast-paced world, cooking three meals a day can feel like a race against time. From preparing quick meals before going to work, to reheating leftover food at the end o... Read More


Fintech, SaaS drive India's VC investments to $16 bn in 2025, log second straight year of growth: Bain report

New Delhi, April 4 -- India's Venture Capital (VC) and growth funding ecosystem continued to expand in 2025, with investments rising to around USD 16 billion, marking the second consecutive year of gr... Read More