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Air India to impose fuel surcharge on domestic flights (Rs 399) and hike on international routes in phases starting March 12, citing sharp rise in ATF prices due to Gulf situation. Existing tickets unaffected unless changed

The airline has temporarily reduced its flying schedule, cancelling all services to and from Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, and Tel Aviv until later this month. Flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until later this year

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a four-lane upgrade of the 80.45 km TimarwaniBadnawar section of NH-752D, improving connectivity to the DelhiMumbai Expressway and easing traffic during Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on March 11, 2026, to launch projects worth over Rs 16,400 crore across infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors

In a filing to stock exchanges, the airline said Rahul Bhatia, managing director of InterGlobe Aviation, has taken charge of the airlines management on an interim basis. Vikram Singh Mehta, Chairman of the Board, said Bhatia has returned to oversee the airlines management

In a post on social media platform X, the company said LPG availability is being prioritised for households as well as essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions. Requests from other non-domestic sectors will be examined by a committee

The BJP condemned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee`s government, alleging it has deliberately kept the Muslim community impoverished and denied them jobs, education, and opportunities to ensure their dependence on the ruling syndicate

Opposition leaders also highlighted the impact of geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, which have disrupted fuel shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz

Rajya Sabha proceedings turned chaotic on Tuesday as Opposition members staged a walkout over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge calling the SIR process a fraud before being rebuked by Chairman Radhakrishnan

Raut said the opposition had demanded a discussion in both Houses on the geopolitical developments in the region, but the government had not allowed a debate

Opposition leaders raised alarms over growing LPG shortages in major Indian cities in Parliament on Tuesday, demanding a detailed debate on India`s energy security amid the West Asia conflict

The revised order, issued through a gazette notification, aims to ensure uninterrupted supply of cooking fuel and transport gas as global energy markets face volatility due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

Commercial LPG cylinder distribution has been temporarily stopped in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, with an exemption granted only to hospitals and educational institutions. The booking period for domestic LPG cylinders has been increased from 21 to 25 days

Global crude oil prices dropped sharply after Donald Trump indicated the Middle East conflict could end soon. Brent crude slipped below USD 90 per barrel amid easing geopolitical tension

Hospitality industry bodies in cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai say irregular gas supplies over the past few days have disrupted kitchen operations, forcing some eateries to cut menus, reduce working hours and temporarily halt services

According to officials, the government has asked refineries and petrochemical plants to divert key hydrocarbon streams to the LPG production pool to increase availability of domestic cooking gas

SpiceJet on Tuesday informed passengers that flight SG 263 from Delhi to Kolkata on March 10 will now depart at 9:40 am, urging travellers to check their itinerary and flight status before heading to the airport

The accused, identified as 34-year-old Gurvinder Singh, also known as Goldie, had allegedly been on the run after the killing, which took place in Patiala on February 19

Israeli Military spokesperson Effie Defrin said that the casualties were the result of Israel`s airstrikes launched since the conflict escalated in late February

The affected countries include Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. According to the board, the examinations that were originally scheduled between March 12 and March 16, 2026, have been deferred after reviewing the situation in the region

With liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) components diverted for household use amid the global energy crunch, citys civic body suspends gas cremations and activates electric facilities across metropolis

Pushkar Singh Dhami said the enhanced gender budget in Uttarakhand reflects the governments commitment to Matri Shakti through several welfare and safety schemes for women and girls

US officials questioned the need for humanitarian aid to Afghanistan while accusing the Taliban of detaining Americans and ignoring international commitments

The DGCA aerodrome licence has been issued to Noida International Airport, paving the way for its operational launch. The project is expected to strengthen connectivity across the NCR and support Indias expanding aviation sector

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Irans missile and drone attacks targeting Gulf states and civilian infrastructure, calling them a violation of international law. The Kingdom warned that such actions escalate tensions and said it retains the right to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and citizens

The Supreme Court will hear West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees plea challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. Banerjee has alleged that the process could lead to the deletion of names of lakhs of voters from marginalised communities

The Pentagon spent USD 5.6 billion on weaponry in the first 48 hours of operations against Iran, raising concerns over US arms depletion. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that any disruption of oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a retaliatory strike twenty times harder

Oil prices briefly shot to their highest level since 2022 a day after Iran selected Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as Iran`s supreme leader

The incident occurred when the accused Ashish, a Delhi resident, was travelling on flight QP1625 from the national capital to the coastal state, officials said

He has also been prohibited from using social media.

The accident occurred late Sunday night on the Motichur flyover in front of Hotel Godwin, where an Uttarakhand Roadways bus hit a tractor trolley from behind

As the investigation continued on Sunday, police said they were looking into a second suspicious device found in the same area of Manhattans Upper East Side

Glasgow Central Station was closed, and all travel to, from and through the station was expected to be disrupted

Students had covered his trees with toilet paper. As they fled, the deceased tripped onto the road and was struck by 18-year-old`s vehicle

The incident triggered protests during which an angry mob vandalised the bus involved in the accident and set another DTC bus on fire, police said, adding that the driver has been apprehended

The investigative group Bellingcat says newly released video appears to contradict US President Donald Trumps claim

Locals say the stretch experiences heavy traffic during peak hours, and widening the road would ease congestion

The city falls woefully short of public spaces to read and consume literature. Sutradhaars Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora wonder if this can be addressed in a metropolis where time and space matter most

RSP won 125 of the 165 seats under the first-past-the-post system, defeating established leaders, including former PM KP Sharma Oli. Shah, the former mayor of Kathmandu and RSPs PM candidate, recorded the highest vote tally in Nepals parliamentary history

The Indian Embassy in Bahrain advised Indian nationals to remain vigilant and follow official advisories amid escalating West Asia tensions, releasing a Standard Operating Procedure for transit through Saudi Arabia for stranded Indians

The government has increased the minimum waiting period for booking a domestic LPG cylinder refill from 21 to 25 days to prevent hoarding, as panic buying triggered a 15-20 per cent surge in demand amid fears of supply disruption due to the Iran war

New review exposes how prison systems across states fail to recognise or accommodate disabled prisoners

Jwala gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park, taking Indias total cheetah population to 53. The birth marks the 10th successful litter under Project Cheetah, boosting the countrys cheetah conservation efforts

The Union Minister targeted the Congress-led Opposition alliance for repeatedly disrupting the proceedings of the House after bringing a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. He also alleged that the Congress neither understands parliamentary procedures nor respects constitutional norms

A 16-year-old Hindu boy, Shanto Kumar Saha, was killed after robbers allegedly pushed him onto a busy highway in Feni District while attempting to seize his autorickshaw. The incident occurred near the DhakaChittagong Highway and is being investigated by police

Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that the Centre was responsible for the situation and accused PM Modi of compromising the interests of Indian farmers. He also criticised the proposed WardhaGoa Shaktipeeth Expressway, claiming it would primarily benefit large industrial interests

Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi said no one can ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and clarified that the Congress-led state government has never proposed such a move. His remarks came amid a political row triggered by statements from Priyank Kharge

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that India granted permission to three Iranian ships to dock at Indian ports after Tehran requested it on February 28, with approval given the next day. One Iranian vessel, IRIS LAVAN, docked at Kochi on March 4. The development comes amid rising tensions in the Indian Ocean

Pakistan`s ongoing war with Afghanistan has put its next IMF funding instalment at risk, as the multilateral lender`s team visits Islamabad for its third-round review, according to a South China Morning Post report. Increased military expenditure, rising inflation, and a deteriorating investment climate are making it difficult for Pakistan

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent surge in global crude oil prices due to the West Asia conflict is unlikely to significantly impact Indias inflation. Speaking in Parliament during the Budget Session 2026, she noted that inflation remains near the lower bound of the RBIs tolerance band