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LPG shortages revive discussion on ethanol for cooking

While a major ethanol producer of Asia, India does not yet have a nationwide, large-scale policy mandating ethanol as a cooking fuel

14 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
MA&UD Minister announces plan to modernise ASR Nagar slum in Visakhapatnam

Narayana instructs the GVMC Commissioner to prepare proposals for construction of houses in the same area under the Public-Private Partnership model

14 Mar 2026 11:17 pm
Varsity created needless controversy, says renowned feminist historian Uma Chakravarti

The historical roots of patriarchy need to be understood. We need to study as well, because we have to substantiate our point of view. Changes have happened when we have understood changes, she said

14 Mar 2026 11:17 pm
India at a crossroads, next step to define countrys future: Kamal Haasan

At the book launch of author and former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhis India and Her Futures, actor-MP Kamal Haasan said the question before our country is whether we join the chorus of nations exporting division as politics or remain true to the extraordinary, ethical, and moral imagination that created India

14 Mar 2026 11:17 pm
Roadside eateries in Vijayawada worst hit by LPG crisis

Street vendors and owners of carts are struggling to keep their stalls running, while several others have either cut down their operations or closed temporarily

14 Mar 2026 11:17 pm
Israel says antisemitism raging in Netherlands after Jewish school blast

The Dutch Government needs to do much more to fight antisemitism, Israels Foreign Ministry said

14 Mar 2026 11:07 pm
Bottlenecks persiston Radha Nagar Main Road despite new subway

Illegal parking, encroachments and lack of traffic regulation slow movement at key junctions; police say action will be taken and patrol stepped up

14 Mar 2026 11:07 pm
Captive power generation rules amended

Verification of captive status will now be undertaken for the entire financial year to ensure clarity and uniformity in implementation

14 Mar 2026 11:07 pm
Transcultural exchanges have long shaped Kannada literature: Shivanand Kelaginamani

The professor says the long history of the Kannada language can be traced through classical works such as Kavirajamarga; he notes that elements from Sanskrit were gradually incorporated into Kannada.

14 Mar 2026 11:01 pm
India facilitating negotiations within BRICS on West Asia conflict: Jaiswal

Acknowledgement of intra-BRICS negotiation comes even as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar continues his telephone calls with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi and other regional diplomats

14 Mar 2026 10:59 pm
Why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the Gulf conflict

Almost four crore people flew between India and the Gulf in 2025; half of all international passengers flying to or from India was on a Gulf route; idle aircraft, longer flights, higher costs, lower revenue all hurting Indian carriers

14 Mar 2026 10:54 pm
Kalaburagi Rangayana to organise month-long summer theatre workshop for children

Rangayana director Sujata Jangamshetty said the workshop aims to help children explore their creative abilities, understand theatre art and improve their personality development.

14 Mar 2026 10:52 pm
Ladakh to protest for safeguards on March 16, despite Sonam Wangchuk release

Struggle for rights continue, say civil society groups while demanding release of two more detained since September 2025; Opposition questions Centre over the prolonged detention of the activist and says PM should apologise to people of Ladakh

14 Mar 2026 10:52 pm
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin meets Deva and Jiva, the child influencers who tell everyone to study

The brothers, natives of Sathipattu near Panruti in Cuddalore district, are known figures on social media through their reels over the last one-and-a-half years

14 Mar 2026 10:47 pm
LPG crunch puts strain on mid-day meals for children at schools across India

Many schools are cutting down on their daily menu, affecting the nutritional quality of the food being provided to the children; reports indicate that as schools apply for gas cylinder refills, the situation may become dicey

14 Mar 2026 10:40 pm
Star Health Insurance sees bigger role for AI in claim settlement, to invest more on tech

Barring complicated cases requiring human intervention, most of the claims can be solved through AI, he said, adding today 20% of our claims are being settled through AI

14 Mar 2026 10:37 pm
Watch: Drone strike sparks fire at UAE oil hub in Fujairah amid rising West Asia tensions

Tensions in the Middle East escalated further on March 14 after a drone attack triggered a fire at a major oil facility in the United Arab Emirates. Authorities say oil-loading operations were partially suspended in Fujairah, one of the worlds key energy hubs

14 Mar 2026 10:37 pm
Womens Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: England makes India pay for missed opportunities

Baldson opens the scoring off a penalty corner before Neal doubles the lead in the third quarter as the European side emerges champion; the home team suffers second straight loss in a final

14 Mar 2026 10:27 pm
Uttar Pradesh government makes hyperbolic claims on employment, says Samajwadi Party

Samajwadi Party says one-third of States youth remain outside education,employmentor training

14 Mar 2026 10:22 pm
Coffee table book on wildlife of Tamil Nadu launched

The book, published jointly by The Hindu Group and the Department of Tourism, presents a visual and narrative journey through the States diverse natural landscapes, ecological systems, and cultural history

14 Mar 2026 10:18 pm
Fertilizer stocks for kharif: Centre struggles to avoid crisis

Parliament Standing Committee asks Centre to take structured measures to avoid crisis

14 Mar 2026 10:17 pm
23 students injured as goods train rams college bus in Karur

The accident occurred on a private railway line owned and operated by Chettinad Cement between Veerarakkiyam and Palayam

14 Mar 2026 10:17 pm
SC seeks status report on Ganga bank encroachments

Court asks Centre and National Mission for Ganga Authority to detail action on encroachments and floodplain demarcation along River Ganga

14 Mar 2026 10:17 pm
Bengalurus wet waste has potential to meet 20% of gas consumed by restaurants

The proposal was made by Som Narayan, co-founder and director of Carbon Masters, which operates a biomethanisation plant in Koramangala

14 Mar 2026 10:07 pm
Watch: Opposition moves motion for removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over partisan conduct

In an unprecedented move, INDIA bloc MPs have submitted a formal notice in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

14 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
Watch: Why Irans tiny Kharg Island could shape the course of the Iran-Israel-U.S. war

Though small in size, Kharg Island is the heart of Irans oil exports. Most of the countrys crude shipments pass through its terminals, making it a critical economic lifeline

14 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
Govt. bars PNG users from retaining or refilling LPG connections

Order aimed at protecting domestic LPG supply as West Asia tensions disrupt imports through Strait of Hormuz

14 Mar 2026 9:48 pm
Yogendra Yadav flags several anomalies in voter roll revision

Yogendra Yadav criticised the proposed revision of electoral rolls, arguing that it should not be seen as a routine administrative exercise but as part of a larger political context managing Indias electoral processes

14 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
KTR accuses Congress of using Musi Riverfront project as cover for land grabbing

He accuses Congress for taking up the project for taking ahead its real estate agenda

14 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
Poor diets pushing children towards diseases traditionally seen in adults: Expert

India rankssecond globally after China,as41 million childrenhave high body mass index, according to World Obesity Atlas 2026

14 Mar 2026 9:27 pm
As Samriddhi Yatra ends in Bihar, Nitish promises more development

Referring to the Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal as useless people, the Bihar CM reiterates that he left the alliance with them following their wrongdoings within the government

14 Mar 2026 9:27 pm