SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 24    C

The Hindu

Top News / The Hindu

Lacking long-term storage, India must rely on imports to manage LPG supply

In 2024-25, Indias LPG production was some 13 million tonnes as per government data; LPG consumption was around 31 million tonnes that year. Broadly, there is a 60-40 import-export split

12 Mar 2026 11:27 pm
Active shooter at Michigan synagogue: authorities

FBI, police at the scene; all Jewish organisations in the area asked to go into lockout protocol nobody in or out of your building

12 Mar 2026 11:25 pm
India recieved requests for energy supplies from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives, says MEA

Indias refining capacity, our own requirements, and diesel availability will be factored in while taking decisions, said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

12 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

The Food and Drug Administation is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism

12 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
Blood biomarker may help predict woman's dementia risk 25 years before symptoms: Study

Women who developed memory or thinking problems, including dementia, were identified during follow-up

12 Mar 2026 11:21 pm
Transgender people, men having sex with men, sex workers cannot donate blood, Centre insists in Supreme Court

Public health perspective must trump individual rights, says Ministry, noting that the right of the recipient to receive a safe blood transfusion far outweighs the right of an individual to donate blood

12 Mar 2026 11:20 pm
Inter departmental panel likely to check contamination in vegetables

Forest and Ecology Minister Eshwar Khandre says a meeting of Bengaluru legislators to be convened to discuss the issue shortly

12 Mar 2026 11:07 pm
Watch: IAF chief AP Singh flies MiG-29 UPG sortie from western sector airbase

A. P. Singh flew a sortie in a Mikoyan MiG-29 from a frontline airbase under Western Air Command, flying in a two-aircraft formation led by Flight Lieutenant Parvinder Singh.

12 Mar 2026 11:04 pm
Congress urges government to hold an allparty meeting on womens quota law

The government had reached out to at least two parties the Congress and the Samajwadi Party seeking their opinion on advancing the timeline for implementing the legislation

12 Mar 2026 10:59 pm
Railways launch drive against liquor sale in trains by aboardstaff

Action comes amid reports that housekeeping staff, pantry/catering and vendors were involved in illegal provision or sale of liquor, gutkha among other prohibited items on running trains

12 Mar 2026 10:58 pm
Reports of Iran allowing Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz premature: Centre

India has been expressing concern about the targeting of merchant navy ships that are stuck both inside the Gulf as well as in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz

12 Mar 2026 10:54 pm
Explained: LPG shortage: whats the cheaper option to cook?

As hotels, hostels, and community kitchens grapple with the unexpected shortage of LPG, those with electric cooking equipment feel they are in a safer position. But, is it the best option for you?

12 Mar 2026 10:53 pm
Kochi Corporation to fast-track Konthuruthy compensation

Corporation secretary to initiate steps to distribute compensation to families residing on Konthuruthy river puramboke under the special rehabilitation package approved by the State Cabinet

12 Mar 2026 10:43 pm
No shortage of fuel in country, says government

There is no shortage of fuel and crude supply is secured, foremost priority of govt. is to provide cooking gas to households, regulation of commercial LPG will prevent black-marketing, says Petroleum Minister

12 Mar 2026 10:40 pm
Watch: Rahul Gandhi says Centre compromised Indias energy security

Asserting that the foundation of every single nation is its energy security, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the government has bartered to the US Indias right to determine its relationships with different oil suppliers due to a compromise.

12 Mar 2026 10:40 pm
Defence Forces Vision 2047 calls for space, cyber command and drone force

The strategic road map document, accessed by The Hindu, outlines broad goals that the armed forces must aspire to achieve as India prepares its military for evolving security challenges and the centenary of Independence

12 Mar 2026 10:37 pm
Watch: India monitoring West Asia crisis, FM Jaishankar in touch with Iranian counterpart: MEA

India said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has held three recent calls with Irans Foreign Minister as West Asia tensions continue.

12 Mar 2026 10:29 pm
Supreme Court to look into what constitutes personal data in DPDP laws

The DPDP laws in effect legalise disproportionate state surveillance, create a compensation vacuum for citizens, dilute the Right to Information, erode the ability of journalists to practice their profession, the petition said

12 Mar 2026 10:29 pm
Air chief flies MiG-29UPG sortie from forward airbase

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh reviews squadrons operational readiness

12 Mar 2026 10:28 pm
India co-sponsors resolution passed by UNSC condemning Iran attacks on Gulf

India prioritises safety of all civilians says MEA, but doesnt criticise U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and Lebanon

12 Mar 2026 10:23 pm
Dream trip for Kudumbashrees tribal leaders

The trip to Rashtrapati Bhavan was arranged in recognition of their efforts in tribal development

12 Mar 2026 10:20 pm
Parental income alone cannot decide OBC creamy layer status: Supreme Court

Rules in favour of children of senior PSU officials selected as OBC candidates in civil service exams; creamy layer exclusion framework says income from salaries, farm land cannot be included for wealth test

12 Mar 2026 10:19 pm
LPG shortage forces eateries to shut down, disrupts wedding catering in Bengaluru

The crisis has also begun to affect the citys wedding catering industry, with several caterers halting new bookings and scaling down elaborate wedding menus

12 Mar 2026 10:15 pm
Watch: Jaishankar discussed shipping safety and energy security with Iran: MEA

India said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has held three recent calls with Irans Foreign Minister as West Asia tensions continue.

12 Mar 2026 10:15 pm
Supreme Court allows withdrawal of plea to bring back Netaji's mortal remains from Tokyo temple

The court said it would prefer to have Netajis sole heir and daughter, Anita Bose Pfaff, approach it with the prayer directly

12 Mar 2026 10:06 pm
Madras High Court stays suit filed by PMK founder Ramadoss against his estranged son Anbumani

Justice T.V. Thamilselvi grants the interim stay till April 10, 2026 pursuant to a civil revision petition filed by party general secretary Vadivel Ravanan

12 Mar 2026 10:00 pm
Watch: Iran sets out 3 conditions to end war with U.S.-Israel

As the war between Iran and the U.S.Israel alliance enters its twelfth day, Tehran has laid down three key conditions for ending the conflict.

12 Mar 2026 9:59 pm
Mamata plans protest againstLPG, CNGcrisis on March 16

Trinamool leadershipcriticisesthe Central government for its foreign policy decisions resulting in the rising fuelcrisis

12 Mar 2026 9:55 pm