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Hotels and hostels in Hyderabad are turning to firewood for cooking. Due to the ongoing war and resulting commercial gas shortage. Earlier, 10 quintals met their needs, but demand has surged to 50 quintals. Prices have jumped from ₹1,200 to ₹2,000 per quintal, as businesses scramble to maintain regular cooking operations.
Chandu, a fast food owner in Hyderabad, has started using a wooden stove due to commercial LPG shortages and high prices. He now cooks 50% on wood and 50% on gas, finding it cheaper and convenient. The gas shortage, worsened by West Asia conflicts, is expected to last 15–20 days, affecting businesses and households alike.
The Lok Sabha witnessed the introduction of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill by Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar. The bill seeks to provide a clear definition of “transgender.” It also proposes graded punishments based on the severity of harm, aiming to strengthen legal protections for transgender persons.
The Delhi government clarified that women can continue free travel on Delhi Transport Corporation buses using existing pink paper tickets. Officials reassured passengers that the new Pink Saheli smart card rollout will not affect free rides, and current tickets remain valid until the distribution of smart cards to women is completed.
The Enforcement Directorate attached 2 properties worth ₹35.05 crore in a bank fraud case against BNR Infra, Elite Infra Projects, and others. Investigation under PMLA revealed forged documents, misrepresented collateral, and fraudulent loans from SBI and Bank of Maharashtra, with proceeds diverted to unrelated liabilities, other firms, and asset acquisitions.
At least 7 police personnel were killed in an IED blast today targeting a police vehicle in Lakki Marwat, northwest Pakistan. The explosion struck near the Rasool Khel checkpost, killing SHO Azam, driver Shah Bahram, and four others. CM Sohail Afridi condemned the attack, vowed support for families, and urged strengthened security and medical aid […]
Congress workers staged demonstrations in Jaipur, Ajmer, Jaisalmer, Nagaur, and Alwar, protesting the LPG cylinder crisis amid West Asia tensions. Former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas accused the BJP government of causing public hardship, claiming shortages and rising prices are preventing people from cooking and affecting daily life.
Mythri Movie Makers, producing “Ustaad Bhagat Singh,” challenged a Telangana High Court order requiring a 90-day notice for ticket price hikes. The Supreme Court of India stayed the order, allowing the film to increase ticket rates under the existing system, with senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi and Niranjan Reddy representing the makers.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta today launched an amphibious excavator for the Najafgarh drain cleanup. Visiting Badusarai, she said the machine, procured by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, will speed up silt and garbage removal, improving drainage. The Najafgarh drain, a major contributor to Yamuna pollution, holds an estimated 1 crore metric tons of silt.
Veteran administrator Kushal Das, former AIFF general secretary, passed away in Delhi. He played a pivotal role in India hosting the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, launching the Indian Super League, and strengthening youth football development. He previously served as ICC and IMG India CFO and was known for transforming Indian football infrastructure and management.
Former interim AIADMK general secretary V.K. Sasikala announced her party will now be called All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam. She had earlier unveiled the party flag at a public meeting in Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram district, signaling a fresh political identity, aiming to consolidate support and challenge rivals in upcoming elections.
The Bharatiya Janata Party-backed panel led by Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate swept the Corporation of the City of Panaji polls, winning 27 of 30 wards in Punjab municipal elections. Utpal Parrikar’s Ami Panjekar panel secured three. Monserrate called the result proof of BJP’s stronghold ahead of the Goa Assembly elections in 2027.
India will repatriate 183 crew members of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Lavan from Kochi, where they were housed after the ship docked on March 4 due to technical issues. The move, amid regional tensions, follows India’s humanitarian clearance, with diplomatic talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Iran focusing on de-escalation and stability.
The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave for women employees, warning it could unintentionally harm careers. The court observed employers might hesitate to hire women if such leave becomes compulsory, stressing the need for balanced workplace policies that protect rights without creating hiring bias.
The SIT probing Sabarimala’s gold misappropriation has moved the Kerala High Court to cancel tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru’s bail, alleging grave miscarriage of justice. The SIT claims he facilitated the removal of gold-clad artifacts, signed a falsified mahazar, and aided the accused Unnikrishnan Potty, using his authority over temple rituals to enable the offenses.