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Crude oil supply for 4 months; LPG production up with shortfall down to 30,000 tons/day

No supply gap in crude oil, petrol and diesel. No shortage of LPG.

26 Mar 2026 8:44 pm
Congress casts its net wide in this Kerala coastal town

At no stage did I consider myself as MLA candidate, says Shashi Tharoor as Cong bets on Ramya Haridas

26 Mar 2026 8:33 pm
Nayara Energy raises retail fuel prices amidst surge in crude oil

Crude oil prices have spiked 30-50% since the end of February when they were at around $67-72 a barrel

26 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
AI to drive next frontier of financial inclusion: Telangana CS

Rao invited academia, industry, and regulators to collaborate, aiming to make Telangana a national model for integrating AI into daily governance.

26 Mar 2026 8:25 pm
Defence Ministry proposes strict framework to eliminate Chinese components in military drones

The final Framework for testing security vulnerabilities in drones was put in public domain for feedback

26 Mar 2026 8:19 pm
Lights, camera, ballot: Kerala set for star-studded poll battle

From mainstream cinema figures to television celebrities, political parties appear to be betting on recognisable faces to expand outreach beyond traditional support bases

26 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan slams Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress of aiding BJP

He described Rahul Gandhi as lacking the ability to properly understand political issues

26 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
LPG tanker Apollo Ocean berths at New Mangalore Port

The LPG tanker Shivalik, which was expected to discharge LPG cargo at New Mangalore Port on March 18, had transferred the cargo to Apollo Ocean at Vadinar Port in Gujarat.

26 Mar 2026 7:33 pm
Indias first five-star hotel built over railway tracks in Gujarat struggles with low occupancy

Occupancy at the hotel operated by the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Ltd was 38% in FY25

26 Mar 2026 4:39 pm
SC flags menace of citing AI-generated non-existent judgements

The observations were made by the top court while expunging remarks made by the Bombay High Court on a plea filed a director of a company

26 Mar 2026 4:36 pm
Case ordered over misogynistic remarks against U Prathibha in Kayamkulam

Misogynistic comments made by Muslim League leader and then UDF Kayamkulam convenor A Irshad during an election convention

26 Mar 2026 4:23 pm
Bengaluru Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of IPL matches

According to the advisory, parking has been prohibited on several key roads, including Queens Road, MG Road, Cubbon Road, St Marks Road, Museum Road, Kasturba Road, Lavelle Road, Vittal Mallya Road

26 Mar 2026 4:18 pm
No shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG in country, says Petroleum Ministry

Addressing concerns over LPG and fuel shortage amid the West Asia conflict, the ministry asked the public not to believe any rumours and avoid panic buying

26 Mar 2026 3:54 pm
Kerala start-up unveils Chuvarbot 2.0 to automate political wall writing

The product, which has secured a provisional patent, is yet to be launched commercially

26 Mar 2026 3:49 pm
Parliamentary panel recommends priority funding to boost uranium, rare metal exploration

The panel stated that the full shortfall of 118.18 crore in AMDERs capital allocation be restored at the revised estimate stage of 2026-27

26 Mar 2026 3:39 pm
G7 leaders summit in June will include India, South Korea, Brazil, Kenya, but not China

China will not attend the summit, the Elysee said, denying previous media reports

26 Mar 2026 3:36 pm
LPG cylinders to be delivered as per schedule, no need to stand outside gas agencies: UP CM

Adityanath advised people to purchase petrol and diesel only when required, cautioning that queues at filling stations are being driven by rumours

26 Mar 2026 3:31 pm
China urges peace talks in Iran war

China's foreign ministry did not disclose if it was aware of any negotiations between Washington and Tehran, but Wang expressed cautious optimism in a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart on Wednesday.

26 Mar 2026 3:24 pm
Govt says India has 60 days of fuel stocks, dismisses shortage reports as misinformation

India, the world's fourth-largest refiner and fifth-largest exporter of petroleum products, has structurally assured domestic fuel availability and continues to supply refined fuels to over 150 countries, the ministry said in a statement

26 Mar 2026 3:14 pm
JioStar announces 27 sponsors for IPL 2026 with 3 co-presenting sponsors

Googles entry this year marks AI as a category in Indian cricket advertising

26 Mar 2026 3:11 pm
India initiates probe against imports of subsidised Chinese, Indonesian paperboards

The applicant has alleged that exports of multi-layer paperboards by Chinese and Indonesian firms, which is subsidised by the respective countries, are hurting margins of Indian companies

26 Mar 2026 2:42 pm
Iran, US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on Strait of Hormuz

Iran is instituting a de facto toll booth' regime, industry experts say, with some ships paying in Chinese yuan to pass through the strait, where 20 per cent of all traded oil and natural gas is transported in peacetime

26 Mar 2026 1:29 pm
Nayara Energy hikes petrol price by 5 per litre, diesel by 3

Nayara Energy, which operates 6,967 of Indias 102,075 petrol pumps, has decided to pass on part of the increase in input costs to consumers, sources said

26 Mar 2026 1:10 pm
BJPs catla counter strike to rebut TMCs cultural policing narrative

The saffron party goes on a fishy offensive against the ruling partys outsider slur

26 Mar 2026 12:30 pm
Office leasing up 15% in Jan-Mar to 18.3 mn sq ft across top 7 cities: Colliers

Gross leasing of office space across seven cities -- Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune -- stood at 18.3 million sq ft during the current quarter as against 15.9 million sq ft a year ago

26 Mar 2026 12:19 pm
13 killed in Andhra bus fire; Prez Murmu condoles, PM Modi announces ex gratia

The private travel bus was heading to Kaligiri in Nellore district from Jagityal in Telangana, with around 35 passengers on board when the incident occurred

26 Mar 2026 12:05 pm
RCB deal: Mallya says vanity project tag proved wrong as value surges

Congratulating the new owners, Vijay Mallya said it was gratifying to see the franchises value grow to over 16,600 crore

26 Mar 2026 11:57 am
Kerala police book case against X platform over defamatory AI video on PM, ECI

Upon verification, it was assessed that the material had the potential to mislead the public, undermine the credibility of constitutional bodies, and adversely impact the conduct of free and fair elections, the police said

26 Mar 2026 11:48 am
India among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Tehran

There have been growing global concerns over disruptions in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with US President Donald Trump warning Iran of severe consequences if it does not fully reopen the waterway

26 Mar 2026 11:44 am
DGGI arrests two in 177 crore GST fraud linked to fake firms

The arrests were made by DGGIs Visakhapatnam Zonal Unit in Hyderabad based on specific intelligence developed through data analytics and inter-agency collaboration, targeting inter-state fraud networks.

26 Mar 2026 11:41 am
Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal

The fallout from the conflict, which has caused the worst energy shock in history, has spread far beyond the region

26 Mar 2026 11:37 am
Demand for customised campaign vehicles surges ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Parties gear up with customised vehicles ahead of April 23 polls

26 Mar 2026 10:57 am
Half the voters, few the candidates: Women still missing from Kerala poll battle

Despite women accounting for more than half of the electorate in the state, their presence in the electoral fray remains limited, highlighting a persistent imbalance between participation and representation

26 Mar 2026 10:36 am
Iran warns US-Israel forces of severe consequences over possible ground operation

The IRGC claimed it has carried out extensive missile and drone strikes on Israeli targets under Operation True Promise 4, hitting multiple locations including Tel Aviv and Haifa

26 Mar 2026 10:28 am
14 killed in Andhra bus fire, CM Naidu condoles deaths

The private travel bus was heading to Kaligiri in Nellore district from Jagityal in Telangana, with around 35 passengers on board when the incident occurred

26 Mar 2026 10:13 am
India's carbon emissions grew in 2025 at slowest pace in over two decades, report finds

India's coal-fired power output dropped for the first time outside the Covid period, since 1973

26 Mar 2026 10:04 am
Maduro heads back to US court, fighting charges as Venezuela moves on without him

It's the first time that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will be in court since a January arraignment at which he protested their capture by US military forces and declared: I am not guilty. I am a decent man, the constitutional president of my country. Flores has also pleaded not guilty

26 Mar 2026 9:53 am
Iran lays mines on Kharg Island amid reports of possible US intervention

The developments come amid a broader US military buildup in the Middle East, with thousands of additional troops being deployed

26 Mar 2026 9:44 am
EAM Jaishankar to visit France for G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting

The G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) is set to deliberate on key global challenges, including the war in Ukraine, reconstruction efforts, maritime security, and reforms in global governance, according to a background briefing by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

26 Mar 2026 9:39 am
Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Flynn $1.2 million

The Justice Department cast the settlement as an important step in redressing what it says was a historic injustice of the Russia investigation that shadowed Trump for much of his first term

26 Mar 2026 9:30 am
Gujarat Assembly passes amendment to curb illegal property transfers

The revised law replaces the term disturbed area with specified area and expands government powers to notify regions prone to communal tension and displacement

26 Mar 2026 8:48 am
Trump does not bluff, warns Iran as US strikes 9,000 targets

Meanwhile, Iran indicated indirect communication but rejected a reported US plan.

26 Mar 2026 8:24 am
Iran operation marks largest naval destruction since World War II, says White House

The US aims to curb future threats by targeting Irans defence infrastructure, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz.

26 Mar 2026 8:19 am
Culture Ministry partners with YouTube to train folk artists in digital skills

The initiative focuses on training artists in content creation, intellectual property rights, monetisation, and audience engagement.

26 Mar 2026 7:49 am
Bilimora-Waghai line may host movies, WR looks to monetise heritage route

Currently operating four passenger services, the historic line attracts tourists, locals, and railway enthusiasts.

26 Mar 2026 7:41 am
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi loses bid to challenge UK extradition to India

Modi, arrested in 2019, has been in a UK prison since March 2019.

26 Mar 2026 6:35 am
25 Mar 2026 10:15 pm
Tennis legend Leander Paes joins BJP just ahead of Assembly elections in West Bengal

Paes joining the BJP has marked a notable shift, given his earlier association with the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress

25 Mar 2026 9:45 pm
RCB, RR sale set to reshape commercials of IPL ecosystem

The deals set stage for r higher expectations from the next media rights auction cycle of the T20 league

25 Mar 2026 9:29 pm