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The govt has ordered households to switch to piped natural gas within three months of notification or lose LPG supply. The move addresses shortages caused by global disruptions. PNG, delivered via pipelines, is considered more reliable. LPG will continue only where PNG is technically unfeasible, subject to approval by the concerned supplier authorities.
The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea challenging the MHA’s January 28 circular standardising the protocol for India’s national song, Vande Mataram. The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, said the petition was premature and noted the circular has no penal consequences. The Court advised approaching it only if actual penalties arise.
TGSRTC buses have stopped supplying water bottles due to a raw material shortage caused by the Iran-Israel conflict. Despite this, passengers report that Rs.10 is still being added to ticket fares in buses like Super Luxury and Rajdhani. Travellers are upset and protesting, as they are being charged for a service that is currently unavailable.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said over three crore fake accounts have been removed from the IRCTC portal to curb touts selling train tickets. Around 78% of seats are non-AC, 70% of coaches are general or sleeper, and over 75,000 special trains have operated this year. The government’s focus on safety has reduced consequential accidents by […]
The Delhi Legislative Assembly received a new bomb threat via email today, a day after similar warnings disrupted proceedings ahead of CM Rekha Gupta’s budget presentation. The email, sent to the Assembly Speaker’s official ID, claimed bombs were planted on the premises and included provocative statements, prompting security alerts during the ongoing session.
Harish Rana, the first Indian allowed passive euthanasia, was cremated in Delhi. He died at AIIMS after 13 years in a vegetative state. The Supreme Court had permitted withdrawal of life support. His family performed last rites and donated his organs. His case marked an important moment in India’s end-of-life care laws.
3 persons were killed and 1 seriously injured after a speeding SUV collided head-on with a tractor-trailer near Nipaniya Jat on Bairasia Road in the Bhopal district on Tuesday night. The deceased were identified as Harsh Mehra (23), Satish Mehra (22), and Lucky Kushwaha. The injured person was hospitalized, and police registered a case and […]
Hyderabad saw huge rush at petrol pumps as panic buying spread due to rumours of fuel shortage. Long queues formed, and some outlets showed “No Stock” boards. Authorities and police clarified there is enough fuel and supply is normal. Dealers urged people not to panic, as sudden demand created temporary shortages at some pumps.
Telangana Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said all incomplete 2BHK houses will be finished and given to eligible people under a 99-day plan ending June 12. Many houses lack basic facilities. MLAs raised issues like delays, missing services, and document problems, urging quick completion and fair allotment of houses to beneficiaries.
The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will declare Class 9 and 11 results today, March 25. Students can check scorecards online using roll numbers via official portals or collect mark sheets from schools. A minimum of 33% is required to pass, and those failing in one or two subjects can apply for supplementary exams […]
In both Telugu states, petrol stations witnessed long queues as social media rumors about a looming fuel shortage spread panic among motorists. People rushed to fill their vehicles with petrol and diesel, while some even carried fuel in bottles to avoid running out. The frenzy, sparked by Gulf War concerns, created chaotic scenes at several […]
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) today dismissed rumors of petrol and diesel shortages, assuring that fuel supplies remain adequate nationwide and supply chains are operating normally. The company urged people not to panic or rely on unverified information, emphasizing there is no need for concern and advising citizens to follow only official updates.
Congress received eviction notices for its national HQ at 24 Akbar Road and IYC office at 5 Raisina Road, with March 28 as the last day to vacate. The party calls the move illegal and politically motivated, exploring legal options, extensions, or property reallocation while emphasizing the symbolic importance of Akbar Road.
The Delhi High Court will hear key matters today, March 25. It will consider Meta Platforms’ plea against a CCPA order imposing a ₹10 lakh penalty over the alleged unauthorized sale and listing of walkie-talkies on Facebook Marketplace. The court will also hear a petition challenging Delhi University’s decision to ban all protests on campus.
In North Sikkim, 150–200 tourists are stranded in Chungthang due to landslides caused by heavy rain, blocking roads to Lachen. Stranded tourists are sheltered at ITBP camp and Gurudwara. Roads to Lachung are cleared. Authorities continue monitoring as intermittent rainfall affects the region, following earlier storms that disrupted power.