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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has assured that there is no shortage of domestic LPG in the country despite the West Asia crisis affecting imports. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma said the government will ensure 100 per cent supply to household consumers for cooking

A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi allowed the appeal filed by the father of the deceased woman and directed the accused husband to surrender before jail authorities within one week, failing which coercive steps may be taken

Narendra Modi announced that India and Vietnam have elevated their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership after talks with To Lam, signalling deeper cooperation in trade, defence, and regional stability

Suvendu Adhikari criticised the All India Trinamool Congress government, calling it worse than the CPM, after BJPs sweeping victory in West Bengal. He promised development, law enforcement, and fulfilment of poll guarantees under the new government

A statement issued by Congress` Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar said TVK President Vijay had officially sought the partys support after emerging as the single-largest party in the recently concluded assembly polls. The Congress described the electoral verdict as a strong mandate for a secular, progressive and welfare-oriented government

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new BJP-led government in the state will be formed and sworn in after May 11, after completing constitutional and organisational formalities. He has resigned and recommended dissolution of the current Assembly, with the outgoing ministry continuing as caretaker for now

Bangladesh is facing a severe measles outbreak, with six more child deaths pushing the toll to 317. Health authorities report thousands of new cases, raising concerns over vaccination gaps and healthcare preparedness

The Congress has officially announced that it will back the TVK to form a government in Tamil Nadu ,Showing optimism about the alliance`s future prospects.

Rahul Gandhi further alleged that institutions responsible for managing voter lists and the electoral process were being controlled and misused

Launched in 2021, Indias semiconductor mission aims to reduce import dependence, strengthen supply chains, and expand domestic chip production, with the market projected to grow significantly by 2030

The incident came to light after a neighbour noticed the accused through a gap in a tin sheet wall allegedly attempting to remove the childs clothes. The neighbour immediately raised an alarm, following which locals rushed to the spot, apprehended the accused and handed him over to the police

The PAC of Tamil Nadu Congress unanimously decided to support TVK leader Thiru Vijay to form a secular government in Tamil Nadu, the sources confirmed

According to reports carried by Iranian state media, international shipping companies navigating the Strait of Hormuz will now receive electronic instructions from an authority linked to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority

In an effort to stabilize the situation and break the bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command forces launched Project Freedom on Sunday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks, calling them unjustified and accusing Moscow of intensifying violence despite truce efforts

PM Modi described the railway expansion projects as another major step towards boosting Indias infrastructure network

It was the second explosion incident hours after a blast occurred outside the headquarters of the Border Security Force`s Punjab Frontier in Jalandhar district around 8 pm on Tuesday.

Responding to questions about his upcoming talks with Xi and the escalating Iran situation, Trump said he shares a strong relationship with the Chinese President and does not expect Beijing to confront US operations in the Gulf region

According to Trump, the naval blockade around Iran will remain in place despite the temporary suspension of Project Freedom

The Taiwanese town of Fenglin is promoting a slow-paced lifestyle through quirky snail races, aiming to attract tourists and emphasise sustainability, community living, and well-being after a 2024 earthquake impacted travel

The US attempt to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping has raised tensions with Iran, threatening a fragile ceasefire. While some vessels have transited safely, uncertainty remains over further escalation

Russian strikes on Ukraines power infrastructure killed at least five and injured dozens, even as Moscow announced a short truce. Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised the move, calling it part of a pattern of ineffective ceasefire declarations

Familiar, a four-legged pet robot, is designed to engage with users through adaptive behaviour. Equipped with sensors, cameras, and microphones, it interprets surroundings in real time to evolve interactions and respond to human touch and actions

A significant share of the Indian National Congresss winning candidates in recent Assembly polls are Muslims, including 18 of 19 MLAs in Assam, several in Kerala, and both winners in West Bengal

Actor-turned-politician Vijay has staked claim to form the government after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, emerged as the single largest in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with 108 seats, falling short of the 118 needed for a majority

S. Jaishankar said India and Jamaica have agreed to strengthen trade and investment ties, along with cooperation on mobility of skilled professionals like healthcare workers and teachers, following talks with Kamina Johnson Smith

European companies have teamed up to deploy humanoid robots in factory environments, aiming to automate tasks like machine tending, inspection, and operational support, boosting efficiency in manufacturing

I guess its rare that a spiritedly independent film about religion has secured a theatrical release, isnt it?

There was talk about the use of Miyawaki, which is a dense plantation technique.

The US has deployed more than 15,000 personnel, along with naval warships and air assets, to establish a protected transit corridor and maintain freedom of navigation through the strait

A tigress was killed in a territorial clash in Dudhwa National Park, while a six-month-old tiger cub died of a rare viral disease at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Officials said both incidents highlight ongoing wildlife conservation challenges

As of Tuesday, a total of 156 water tankers are supplying water to 92 villages and 36 smaller settlements across the region. The situation highlights the growing strain on water resources as temperatures continue to rise

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urged Muslims to develop independent political leadership after recent poll results, criticising so-called secular parties for failing to counter the BJP. He also targeted Mamata Banerjee over alleged vote bank politics

Two people, including an eight-year-old boy, went missing after a boat capsized in the Mahi River in Rajasthans Banswara. Around 8-9 people swam to safety, while rescue teams, local divers and civil defence personnel launched a search operation for the missing duo

Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to meet Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and submit his resignation after NDAs landslide win in the Assam Assembly Elections. The alliance secured 102 of 126 seats, paving the way for formation of a new government

According to data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dry and clear weather conditions prevailed across Maharashtra, pushing daytime temperatures above the 40-degree mark in several regions, particularly Vidarbha and Madhya Maharashtra

An IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh was evacuated after a passengers electronic device caught fire post-landing. Cabin crew swiftly contained the incident, and all passengers were safely escorted to the terminal with no injuries reported

Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds cooled several parts of Rajasthan, bringing down maximum temperatures by up to 6 degC below normal. Bhilwara, Churu and Shahpura recorded significant rainfall, while Barmer remained the hottest at 41.7 degC

Ethiopia and Sudan have accused each other of violating territory and supporting insurgent groups, escalating tensions amid Sudans ongoing civil war. Sudan alleged drone strikes launched from Ethiopian territory, while Ethiopia denied the claims and accused Sudan of backing anti-government forces

JLR India has reduced prices of UK-imported Range Rover SV and Range Rover Sport SV models by up to Rs 75 lakh in anticipation of the India-UK free trade agreement. The move reflects expected duty benefits, while prices of locally manufactured and non-UK models remain unchanged

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that counting was deliberately slowed down and that the mandate in nearly 100 seats had been taken away

Donald Trump claimed Iran fired at a South Korean-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and urged Seoul to join the US-led Project Freedom mission to secure the key global shipping route

The Associated Press has a won a Pulitzer award for its fearless report on global surveillance backed by the based Tech firms

The additional seat came after BJP candidate Piyush Kanodia defeated sitting two-term Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator Tapash Chatterjee by a slender margin of 309 votes after a recount, pushing the party`s final tally from 206 to 207

Gujarats CID Crime has busted an interstate cyber fraud racket involving more than Rs 53 crore and 132 complaints nationwide, arresting 10 accused from Anand and Ahmedabad. Investigators say some mule accounts used in the scam were also linked to accused in the Baba Siddique murder case

According to the police officials, the accused allegedly gagged the child by stuffing a cloth into her mouth, which led to suffocation, the autopsy findings indicate death due to lack of oxygen

N Rangasamy is set to become Puducherry Chief Minister for the fifth time as the AINRC-led NDA secured a clear majority, while Congress won only one seat in the Assembly elections

Vietnamese President To Lam visited Bodh Gaya and offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple, marking a significant moment in his first visit to India after becoming president. His trip is expected to deepen India-Vietnam ties, with meetings scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu

At a meeting chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, the cabinet cleared the upgradation of five primary ashram schools to secondary level and 19 secondary ashram schools to higher secondary (junior college) level. These institutions are run by voluntary organisations under the tribal development department

Stalins resignation came in the wake of a significant electoral setback for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in the recently concluded assembly elections. Sources said the resignation letter was submitted to the Governor shortly after the results made it clear that the alliance had fallen well short of the majority mark