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DAC clears Rs 2.38 lakh cr defence deals
28 March 2026 1:55 AM ISTNew Delhi: India on Friday cleared a sweeping set of defence procurement proposals worth about Rs 2.38 lakh crore, with the Defence Acquisition...
Central govt asks states to fast-track gas pipeline approvals, mandates shift to PNG where available
25 March 2026 11:51 PM ISTNew Delhi: The central government, on Wednesday, said that it has asked states and Union Territories to expedite approvals required for the expansion...
More transparency in reservations as Rlys revises chart timing, cracks down on bots
25 March 2026 1:19 AM ISTNew Delhi: Now, advanced technological safeguards will crack down on bots, touts and fraudulent software that often deprive genuine passengers of...
Rising cyber crimes against women: Parl Panel seeks awareness drive, AI monitoring, stronger punishment
24 March 2026 1:34 AM ISTNew Delhi: Expressing concern at the rising incidents of cyber crimes against women, the Parliamentary Committee on Empowerment of Women, on Monday,...
Two Indian LPG tankers safely sail through Strait of Hormuz
24 March 2026 12:29 AM ISTNew Delhi: On Monday, the government assured everyone that India’s fuel supply remains stable, even though the Strait of Hormuz is closed. Many...
Centre assures ample LPG supply, yet rush continues
14 March 2026 1:34 AM ISTNEW DELHI: Even as the government assured on Friday that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or cooking gas in the country and urged people not to...
No fuel worry, Puri tells LS
13 March 2026 1:37 AM ISTNew Delhi: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday assured Parliament that India’s energy supplies remain robust...
India’s fuel lifeline safe for now
12 March 2026 1:39 AM ISTNew Delhi: In a bid to reassure the citizens amid ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Centre announced on Wednesday that India’s fuel supplies remain...
Safety of Indian diaspora top priority: MEA amid West Asia crisis
12 March 2026 1:04 AM ISTNew Delhi: The government reassured on Wednesday that it is closely monitoring the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in the Gulf and West Asia...
LPG output up 10%
11 March 2026 12:30 AM ISTNew Delhi: Centre has taken steps to ensure the supply of domestic gas as there is growing concern about the supply of gas from global markets. This...
‘Mid-Day Meal programme gets Rs 12,750 cr allocation for 2026–27’
10 March 2026 12:45 AM ISTNew Delhi: The government has allocated Rs 12,750 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) scheme in the financial year...
Women’s representation in legislatures: Numbers rise, parity remains distant
7 March 2026 1:22 AM ISTNew Delhi: Despite decades of progress, women remain underrepresented in India’s Parliament and state legislatures, highlighting a significant gap...








