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Cabinet clears rRs.r8.69 lakh crore for Jal Jeevan Mission

New Delhi, March 11 -- The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved a restructuring of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Centre's rural drinking water scheme, which in its ne... Read More


LPG shortage squeezes India's food industry as restaurants scramble to keep kitchens running; take a look

India, March 11 -- Rising tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through India's food industry. The ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States has pushed global oil prices high... Read More


'Don't panic, please': Govt urges consumers not to panic book LPG cylinders amid shortage fears

India, March 11 -- The Centre on Wednesday urged consumers not to panic book LPG cylinders amid fears of shortages during ongoing supply disruptions linked to the US-Israel war. The government assure... Read More


90% of India's LPG imports travels through Hormuz Strait, but things in control: Govt

India, March 11 -- India imports about 60 per cent of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) requirement, 90 per cent of which comes through the Strait of Hormuz, the government said on Wednesday while listing me... Read More


Kankakee tornado: Videos show large twister near Aroma Park, Illinois; possible damage threat

India, March 11 -- A large tornado was spotted near Aroma Park in Kankakee County, Illinois, on Tuesday. Videos showing the twister on the ground have surfaced across social media. Radar indicated the... Read More


NCERT trims Class 9 English syllabus, features texts by Sudha Murty, Tagore

New Delhi, March 11 -- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has slashed the Class 9 English syllabus, reducing the number of textbooks from two to one, and the number of t... Read More


Mamata Banerjee targets PM Modi over LPG price rise, announces rally in Kolkata

Kolkata, March 11 -- Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday targeted Narendra Modi over the rise in LPG prices amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and announced that the All India Trinamool Congress wi... Read More


Consumers flag tariff hike concerns at UPERC public hearing

India, March 11 -- Consumers and representatives of various organisations raised concerns over the proposed electricity tariff revisions, and billing-related issues during a public consultation conven... Read More


Noida RWAs seek say in dog feeding spots

India, March 11 -- The Federation of Noida Residents Welfare Associations (FONRWA) on Tuesday urged the Noida authority to consult resident welfare associations (RWAs) while finalising locations for d... Read More


India's crude oil supply secure: Centre amid shortage fears due to Strait of Hormuz closure

India, March 11 -- The Centre on Wednesday said India's crude oil supply remains secure and uninterrupted, even as concerns grow over potential disruptions to global energy shipments amid escalating t... Read More