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Oil spike may hurt India less this time: DBS

Improved macro buffers and diversified crude sourcing could cushion impact, says bank

Health Ministry approves perpetual validity for FSSAI licences, removes dual licensing norm for street food vendors

Effective April 1, the turnover threshold for registration will be increased from 12 lakh to 1.5 crore, and for State licensing up to 50 crore, w

Industries in Gujarat get blanket nod to use alternative fuels amid gas crunch

The GPCB said the relaxation will remain valid for three months, after which the board will review the situation based on the availability

College campuses trim menus, use cooking alternatives to feed students

While some institutes have enough LPG cylinders to last them for some time, others turn to electric cooktops, firewood to navigate LPG supply cru

Exclusive: Where to eat at Mohammed Ali Road before Ramzan ends

During the holy month of Ramzan, Mumbais Mohammad Ali Road becomes one of the countrys most vibrant food streets. As evening falls and iftar time

Vatal Nagaraj stages novel protest in Mysuru over LPG shortage

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu hails AP-Gencos record single-day power generation

Generation of 6,160 MW on March 11 demonstrates the efficiency and dedication of the States power generation system, he says

Mysuru Travel Mart to be held in June, Tourism Minister invited

The fifth edition of the Mysuru Travel Mart will be held from June 5 to 7 at the Jagannath Centre for Art and Culture in Mysuru.

Students urged to foster competitive spirit at Selesta 2K26

Consumers await domestic LPG cylinder delivery, but distributors deny shortage

Delays in bookings heighten fears of possible shortage; oil-marketing companies tell government there is no need for apprehension

Panic buying over fuel shortage rumours in Erode

There is no discussion on KPCC leadership now: Satish Jarkiholi

High command will end confusion over leadership in the Cong. govt., says Minister

Digi-locker facility launched at Mangaluru Central Railway Station

Vinai Kumar Saxena Takes Oath As 4th LG Of Ladakh, Calls It Crown Of India

Leh/Jammu, March 13: Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday took oath as the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, eight days after Preside

Tobacco procurement: Piyush Goyal promises steps to ease crisis facing farmers

The assurance came during a meeting held at the office of Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy in New Delhi on Friday.

After India, US allows others to purchase stranded Russian oil

Washington: Amid rising oil prices, the Trump administration has announced a temporary authorisation to other countries to purchase Russian oil c

Bandi Sanjay to undertake padayatra to Kondagattu hill shrine today

NXT Summit 2026 | Future Belongs To Genomics Driven Personalised Medical Prescriptions: Dr Jitendra

NEW DELHI, Mar 13 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State in PMO, Personnel

Residents fall ill in Sagar taluk, officers rule out cholera breakout

In the last three to four days, many residents of Kargal, Jog, Linganmakki, Aralagodu, Henni, Iduvani, and other villages in the taluk have compl

Saudi Arabia reportedly cuts oil output 20% to 8 million bpd amid Iran war

Middle East Gulf oil producers have had to shut vast volumes of production due to the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between

Private hospital in Chennai launches robotics and telesurgery programme

Govt Ensures Uninterrupted LPG Supply To Households, Says No Need For Panic Booking

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: The government on Friday said uninterrupted LPG supply to households has been ensured, and there is no need for panic booking

Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner asks officials to ensure SSLC exams are conducted smoothly

The examinations will be held at 79 centres across the district from March 18 to April 4.

BITS Amaravati to be the first dedicated AI campus in country

Representatives of the institution inform HRD Minister Lokesh that the campus has been designed in line with the vision of the Chief Minister, in

Iranian president Pezeshkian makes rare public appearance, greets citizens on Al-Quds Day

KTR writes to Union HM Amit Shah, seeks probe into benami dealings of CM

Oppositions we want LPG protest disrupts Lok Sabha

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed the Congress and said the Congress leadership was refusing to understand the pulse of the peo

Two-day Kannada Sammelana begins in Shivamogga; event highlights role of literature in promoting unity, peace

Noted critic M.S. Ashadevi inaugurated the 20th Shivamogga district Kannada Sahitya Sammelana

Three-day Automation Expo South 2026 gets under way in CV

Three special trains converted into regular services

Global sugar prices slide on Brazil surplus, India outlook stable: ICRA

Global sugar prices have plummeted due to surplus supply from Brazil, though India's domestic sugar sector remains stable. Despite international

Treat women with dignity at police stations, says womens commission chairperson

She also advises women to report to senior officers if they encounter any inappropriate behaviour at police stations.

YSRCP leaders pay tributes to poet Molla on birth anniversary

They ecall her contribution in making Ramayana accessible to common people through simple Telugu and hail recognition accorded during Y. S. Jagan

Hyderabad witnesses intense heat ahead of thunderstorm, IMD issues yellow alert

Hyderabad: Ahead of the thunderstorm forecasted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the residents of Hyderabad are witnessing intense h

Meri Zindagi Hai Tu episode 33: Is it releasing in India today?

Islamabad: Popular Pakistani drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu is nearing its grand finale, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how the story unfolds. St

River Musi can be revived without uprooting families, says BJP chief Ramchander Rao

Mysuru: CSIR-CFTRI develops mobile procession unit for Northeast

The mobile processing unit serves as a viable and profitable business opportunity that can substantially support farmers and producers.

Child protection committees, in-house counsellors, SOPs to report abuse among measures to be implemented in PU colleges

During recent visits to PU colleges, KSCPCR finds that necessary safeguard measures are not adequately in place

Free screening of Jagannatha Dasaru Part-2 on Saturday

Hubballi Urban Taluk Kannada Sahitya Sammelan tomorrow

The literary event will be organised at Lingaraj Nagar Samudaya Bhavan

FTC to send $47 million back to renters see who qualifies for payments

The Federal Trade Commission is distributing over 400,000 checks totaling $47.2 million. This settlement is against Invitation Homes, a major lan

Accomplice of gangster Sambhav Senthil arrested at Chennai airport

Iran war Day 14: Dubai finance hub, Turkey-US base hit; Indian markets crash, energy crisis rises

Environmentalists seek action against culprits behind felling of trees on banks of Kapila river

Environmentalists belonging to Parisarakkagi Naavu urge the government to immediately take action against the culprits responsible for the grave

Regional Emergency Response Centre meets

VOICE Trust receives Green Champion Award

Poor quality mid-day meal: Lokesh apologises, suspends headmaster

Road in Pudukottai to be widened at a cost of 23.90 crore

Take the lead in addressing environmental, nutrition, mental health challenges, women told

Educationist Tejaswini Anant Kumar was speaking after inaugurating the womens day celebrations at Sharnbasva University in Kalaburagi

Tirunelveli SP designates a policeman for every village to collect intelligence inputs and for effective timely action

Cyberabad police hold industrial safety meeting in Jeedimetla

Iran vows to teach US, Israel unforgettable lesson; Trump warns of very hard strikes

Iran vowed on Friday, March 13, to deliver what it described as an unforgettable lesson to the United States and Israel as the war in the Middle

30 senior Congress MLAs hold dinner meeting to seek Cabinet reshuffle, berths

The MLAs said they would visit New Delhi by the end of the month, after the Budget session of the Assembly concludes on March 27, to press their

Nagercoil-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat weekly train gets warm reception in Thanjavur

Rotary Club Mangalore donates laparoscopic surgical instruments to Wenlock

Temporary unit of Kozhikode Beach fire station to open soon

CBI questions Anil Ambanis son Jai Anmol in 228 cr bank fraud case

He has been asked to come again for questioning on Saturday

Major fire engulfs furniture showroom in Chandanagar, no casualties reported

Aksharam Museum in Kerala all set for expansion

Construction for the second, third, and fourth phases of the Aksharam Museum will begin on Saturday. The second phase will include eight gallerie

DGP presents Disc Awards to three constables for apprehending armed suspect

Dreams of flying come true for 30 underprivileged children

Panchayat secretary caught taking 15,000 bribe in Jogulamba Gadwal district

$100 oil warning: 5 everyday expenses that could soon get more expensive

Oil price warning: Oil prices above $100 per barrel have returned, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude crossing $108. The surge fo

KKCCI seeks better railway services in Kalyana Karnataka region

20 people arrested in Rajasthan for securing teachers' jobs under 'Outstanding Athlete' quota

Iran war LIVE | 'Tehran, be ready for': Hegseths chilling threat to Khamenei as blasts rock city

Mannargudi bypass inaugurated

ED attaches properties worth 35.05 crore in bank fraud case

Karur Aavin announces 1 per litre of milk as special incentive to member farmers

Gold Price Falls 2,000, Silver Price Plunges 11,000/kg in Delhi Amid Strong Dollar

New Delhi (PTI): Precious metal prices declined up to 4 per cent in the national capital on Friday, with silver tumbling to Rs 2.65 lakh per kilo

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals to commence pre-season training camp in Jaipur on March 17

IPL Rajasthan Royals: Under the guidance of RR's Head Coach and Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara, the camp will focus on fostering team bondi

Manipur group demands action over killing of two Kuki men

Kuki CSO Working Committee refuses to claim bodies, seeks NIA probe, relocation of Kuki villages from Ukhrul to Kangpokpi; shutdown called on Imp

Free bus services for devotees during Ugadi Mahotsavams in Srisailam

Congress Ki Kamiyan Thi: Rahul Gandhi says party's errors led to Kanshi Rams rise, attacks BJP

Central forces check vehicles at night in Nagapattinam

381 domestic LPG cylinders seized, 233 cases booked in raids on commercial establishments in Hyderabad

Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 introduced in assembly

As per the Bill, those involved in unlawful conversions on the pretext of marriage will be punished with imprisonment of seven years and shall al

LPG crisis: Bengaluru police launch drive against illegal hoarding and marketing of cylinders

According to DCPs, more than 50 warehouses and several goods vehicles were searched in the last two days but nothing suspicious was found.

Quote of the day by Jackie Joyner-Kersee: 'It's better to look ahead and prepare, than to...' lessons on success, preparation and life choices by the greatest female athlete of the 20th century and six-time Olympic medalist

Quote of the day by Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Legendary athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee shares a powerful message. She advises looking ahead and prepari

You want us to run entire country, asks Supreme Court; dismisses plea seeking sweeping directions

The plea had sought a range of directions to the Centre and others to ensure public safety, including but not limited to maintenance, routine ins

Mumbai Restaurateur on LPG Shortage: 'Shortened Menu, Cooking Dishes on Oven'

'One thing I'd like to make clear is, no matter what difficulties we may face, we won't cut our staff.'

BET Season 2: When will new episodes of the teen crime drama arrive on Netflix? Expected release date

The series, which premiered in 2025, is a Netflix Original created by Simon Barry, best known for his work on Warrior Nun. It draws inspiration f

LPG crisis in Bengaluru: Helplines unreachable, apps fail as cylinder bookings surge in the city

Many consumersattemptingto place orders said they were either unable to access the booking systems or received automated messages that did not ma

Rectify dysfunctional passenger information system at Tiruverumbur station: Durai Vaiko

28 Indian vessels with LNG, LPG and crude stranded near Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit chokepoint, has now been assessed as a high-risk maritime security zone

Iran strikes end Dubai dreams for Pakistani workers

Pakistani labourers are caught in the crossfire of Middle East conflicts. Two Pakistani men were killed in Dubai due to retaliatory strikes. Thei

Civic-run Samridhi@Kochi switches to firewood cooking amid LPG crisis

The hotel procured around 10 tonnes of firewood on Thursday, which officials estimate will last for about four days, considering the large scale

Iranian supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured: claims Hegseth

Iranian officials have confirmed Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded but have given no further detail

Chief Minister inaugurates new bus stand in Mayiladuthurai

Kaattaan trailer: Vijay Sethupathi is a mysterious polymath in Manikandans gritty investigative series

Directed by Manikandan and B Ajith Kumar, the series is set to premiere on the platform on March 27