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Storage in 35% of Indias key reservoirs down below 50% of capacity

Overall, level below 55% in the 166 major dams as over 95% of the country received deficient or no rainfall since March 1

Bengaluru LPG shortage hits wedding kitchens; caterers scramble as black-market prices surge

This has pushed some caterers to temporarily avoid new orders

CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Progress Of Works Under SASCI

JAMMU, Mar 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the progress of projects under the Special Assistance to States for

GSB Seva Sangh to present Vasantha Sangeetotsava on Sunday

Pawan Khera Tried To Contact Militants To Influence Election Results: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The CM said 3-4 FIRs were registered against Khera in Assam

Wadi Surgicals shuts operations as LPG runs out

The Company urges the government to address the critical issue for the immediate supply of the LPG to them as they come under essential sectors

LG Sinha Attended Closing Ceremony Of 2nd All India Police Kabaddi Cluster At MA Stadium Jammu

Jammu, Mar 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the peace we enjoy today, the peace that lets families gather, athletes comp

IIGC in talks with govt for a comprehensive creator economy policy

The organisation has, in collaboration with law firm Trilegal, come out with a standardised contract framework in creator-brand agreements, aimin

Food Commission Finds Lapses in Anganwadi, Mid-Day Meal Scheme in Nellore

Reddy directed the district educational officer (DEO) to conduct an inquiry and issue a show-cause notice to the headmaster

Annaprasadam at major temples unlikely to be affected amid gas supply concerns

Wood fires and induction replace gas stoves overnight in Indian restaurants due to the LPG crisis

Amid the war in West Asia, Indian restaurants are facing a supply issue of LPG cylinders. Many have pivoted to wood fires or induction stoves in

Netflix to remove several popular films in April 2026: Heres what you should watch before they leave

Netflix is set to remove popular titles like 'District 9', 'Ford v Ferrari', and 'Misery' from its library in April 2026. Subscribers have a limi

State govt. conspiring to deny admissions to poor in HPS: Praveen Kumar

Hyderabad traffic police issues diversions near Ashok Nagar from March 13

Hyderabad: The city traffic police has issued diversions for Friday, March 13, due to the reconstruction of the Hussain Sagar Surplus Nala bridge

Bandi on 40-km Anjanna Ashirvada Yatra on March 14

The walkathon will begin at 7 am from the Mahashakti Temple in Karimnagar and is expected to conclude at Kondagattu by 4 pm

Punjab Kings unveil new match jersey ahead of IPL 2026

The new jersey follows Punjab Kings' signature red and blue brand colours, a combination that has come to represent the energy, pride and fearles

24-year-old man held for stalking woman in MGR Nagar

Prohibitory orders imposed around SSC exam centres in Cyberabad

Not stepped away from activism, it requires clarity and sincere dialogue: Sonam Wangchuk

The statement comes in the backdrop of an interview of his wife Gitanjali J. Angmo with The Hindu in which she remarked that Mr. Wangchuk will no

Rs 8,000-cr scheme to incubate eight new cities cannot be implemented, Lok Sabha told

Under the scheme, it had been proposed that each proposed city would get Rs 1,000 crore for development. A state can only have one city under the

Karnataka Government constitutes Committee on Responsible AI

The committee, in its maiden meeting held in Bengaluru on Thursday, discussed the rapidly evolving AI landscape and the need to establish strong

Corporations write to BSWML seeking more vehicles to address growing concern of garbage black spots in Bengaluru

The issue has also triggered a discussion within GBA on bringing the task of door-to-door waste collection back to corporations from BSWML

KMC general body meeting passes budget

This is the last general body meeting of the current KMC, as the tenure of the elected representatives comes to an end in a few days

History-sheeter jailed for a month for violating peace bond in Hyderabad

Allahabad HC defers Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute case hearing to March 28

The ongoing legal tussle over the Mathura Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque has hit a pause, with the Allahabad High Court rescheduling the

34 domestic cylinders seized from commercial establishments during raids

CM to open new building of Kannur varsitys School of Legal Studies

Why is Friday the 13th so unlucky? Here's the shocking truth about this date

Friday the 13th is widely feared as an unlucky day. This superstition has roots in religious history, particularly the Last Supper. Medieval even

Tribals Seek Exemption From Face Recognition Norm

The absence of a digital assistant has also prevented them from processing caste certificates, date-of-birth records and ration card updates

LG Speaks To Farooq Abdullah, Assures Thorough Investigation Into Attack

Jammu, Mar 12: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday spoke to former chief minister Farooq Abdullah following the attack

NHAI awards LOA for bypass around Gangaikondacholapuram temple

Man sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for rape of minor girl

Book of the Day: What You Are Looking For Is in the Library The Japanese novel that reminds readers why life is worth living

Book of the Day: First published in Japan in 2021 and translated into English in 2023, the novel has gained international popularity for its upli

CPI(M) serves show-cause notice on Padmakumar

It seeks explanation on his alleged role in the Sabarimala gold theft case

Word of the day: Crema Understanding the rich layer on your coffee, origin, and why it matters in espresso

Crema meaning: A golden-brown froth atop espresso, known as 'crema,' signifies a quality brew. This natural foam, formed by pressurized hot water

Autorickshaw drivers struggle as retail outlets run out of LPG in Tiruchi

Many retail outlets remained shut on Thursday and autorickshaw fares have shot up with fewer vehicles on the road; many fuel outlet owners said t

Financial assistance for artists increased

Man found murdered with face crushed in Thathaneri

Three killed in car-bus collision at Morayur in Malappuram

World Para Athletics GP | Antil reiterates his dominance, targets 75m

National Lok Adalat to be held on March 14

Pallivasal Extension Scheme commissioned

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates the hydroelectric project in Idukki; it will add 60 MW of capacity to the States power grid through t

World Kidney Day observed in Mysuru

A walkathon and cyclothon were organised as part of the programme

Dakshina Kannada records Karnatakas second highest maximum temperature

Highest 40.1 C temperature was recorded in Uttara Kannada and Bidar in 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Thursday

Makkalai Thaedi Kaaval initiative launched in Tirunelveli

Districts in A.P. to be ranked on basis of attarcting investments, job creation

Investment roadmap should be prepared for each district after their unique strengths and resources are identified, says the Chief Minister

Former gram panchayat president arrested for murder

Dodging LPG crunch, Bengalurus Oterra hotel takes the e-route

LPG usage at The Oterra is limited to a pizza oven and certain stewarding operations, translating to just one or two commercial cylinders a day.

International Rail Coach Exhibition inaugurated at ICF Chennai

Want a bigger tax refund? 4 key tax moves middle-class families should know

IRS Tax Refund 2026: Nearly $3,000 is the average IRS tax refund, yet many families miss key benefits. Middle-class tax refund strategies in 2026

Youth held for murdering wife

Cancel public holidays for schools in on special observances: panel

Panchayat clerk held on charge of accepting bribe

Sreejit Gopinath of Pudussery grama panchayat office was caught red-handed while accepting 2,500 from a complainant from Kanjikode

Fleet of TNSTC, Coimbatore, to be augmented with 75 CNG buses

7 Indian Chefs On Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 Extended List. Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru Shine

From Thevar in Singapore to Papa's in Mumbai, this year's Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Extended List features 7 wonderful restaurants helmed by Ind

Jammu Man Who Opened Fire at Farooq Abdullah Placed in Five-Day Police Custody

Accused Kamal Singh Jamwal claims personal grudge; police probe motive, security lapse

In a first, two black marketeers of LPG cylinders booked under Goondas Act

Civil Supplies-CID sleuths had seized 398 LPG cylinders from their premises in Kovilpappakudi on February 11

Watch: Who controls Governors? | Focus Tamil Nadu

India has witnessed a major reshuffle of Governors across seven States and two Union Territories. The transfer of R. N. Ravi from Tamil Nadu to W

Season 8 of Mysore Fashion Week to be held from March 13 to March 15

Led by designer and fashion entrepreneur Jayanthi Ballal, Mysore Fashion Week is a platform that brings together designers, brands, models and fa

Justice Sasidharan Commission to submit report on Friday

One-week NSS special camp concludes in Anantapur

Govt boosts gas allocation to 80% for GCMMF; keeps Amul products flowing

Overall allocations to other industries in Gujarat have been cut to 50 per cent % of their average daily requirements, reflecting the broader str

Girl dies as ambulance overturns on the way to hospital

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US Says Military Not Ready To Escort Tankers Through Strait Of Hormuz

The US military is currently ot ready to escort tankers through the critical Strait of Hormuz because all its assets are focused on striking Ira

Mangaluru Prison has cylinder stock for just two more days

The gas agency has assured of delivering commercial gas cylinders required for the prison, says Jail Superintendent

Hyderabad rowdy sheeter given one month jail for violating peace bond

Hyderabad: A rowdy sheeter under Kamatipura police station was sentenced to one months simple imprisonment on Thursday, March 12, after he was fo

DC assures no disruption in domestic LPG supply

The DC has urged the public not to panic or make unnecessary advance bookings, reiterating that there will be no disruption in supply

Iran's New Supreme Leader's Hormuz Mention And A Warning In First Remarks

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first statement since his appointment, said that the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as l

Kadakampally alleges bid to tarnish his reputation

Residents association opposes T.N. govts move to permit beach weddings

TTD fortifies LPG reserves amid West Asia war

To ensure uninterrupted Annadanam and laddu production at Tirumala, the temple administration extracts positive assurance from IOCL on continuous

Tribals protest in Anakapalli, seek mobile connectivity

2 crore for setting up AI Centre of Excellence at Calicut varsity

How is this okay? Deepika Padukone slams Mumbai air pollution, asks authorities to intervene

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has voiced serious concerns about Mumbai's air quality. She stated that residents, particularly children, are str

Hospitals in Coimbatore make changes in menus to deal with LPG crisis

Ahead of PM Tour, SPG Reminds WB Govt of Blue Book

Alert follows President's protocol breach on March 7

Two motorcyclists killed in road accident in Shorapur taluk

CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released; Direct Link To Check, Steps To Raise Objections

CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key (OUT) Live: The CTET result will be prepared on the basis of the final answer key and is likely to be announced

LPG shortage: police caution against spreading rumours

Warning follows misleading posts on social media claiming that LPG cylinders were becoming scarce and that prices had sharply increased due to in

Congress MP asks KTR to check with KCR on party defections during BRS regime

NCW chairperson holds public hearing on crimes against women

Pinarayi government responsible for forest watchers death in elephant attack in Chimmini forest, says DCC president

Kumar, a forest watcher from Echippara tribal hamlet, killed in an elephant attack while on fireline duty in the interior forest near Palappilly

KSRTC wins national award for innovation

GPF Interest Rate Fixed At 7.1% For Fourth Quarter

JAMMU, Mar 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has fixed the interest rate on General Provident Fund (GPF) at 7.1 percent for the fourth quarter

LPG crisis: Congress targets govt inside & outside Parliament, Rahul says PM in panic

LPG Shortage Fears Push Balasore Households Towards Electric Stoves

Shop owners said the trend has picked up rapidly since reports of irregular LPG availability began circulating.

Shows suspended at planetarium in Puducherry

Shivamogga medical institute conducts 25 cochlear implant surgeries

Kerala braces for warmer days as IMD predicts fewer summer rains

High relative humidity expected to push the heat index further