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Fuel shortages from West Asia conflict begin to threaten global food supply

2 weeks into the US-Israeli war with Iran, flows of crude oil, LNG and fertilizer have been choked by attacks on energy infrastructure across West Asia and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz

14 Mar 2026 10:37 am
Gujarat to provide immediate PNG connections in CGD areas

The decision follows a high-level review chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, which confirmed that PNG, LPG, petrol, and diesel stocks are adequate across the state

13 Mar 2026 10:39 pm
Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate womens cricket and honour athletes shaping Indian sports

The Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate Indian sports, honouring womens cricket pioneers and recognising outstanding athletes and contributions

13 Mar 2026 9:35 pm
Most religious community kitchens functioning as usual

But concerns have been raised over prolonged LPG supply crisis

13 Mar 2026 9:26 pm
KG Builders launches two plotted communities in Western Chennai; 400-crore GDV

The launch includes two plotted communities spread across 120 acres along the rapidly developing Valarpuram Thirumazhisai growth corridor

13 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
Hospitality industry urges swift allocation of LPG as players begin suspending operations

FHRAI says 30% of hotels and restaurants have temporarily suspended operations due to LPG shortage

13 Mar 2026 8:42 pm
Congress Odisha MLAs at centre of poaching row land in Karnataka ahead of Rajya Sabha polls

Rajya Sabha polls are scheduled on the 16th of this month and legislators are expected to fly back for the voting.

13 Mar 2026 8:22 pm
Gold loses sheen as dollar gains strength

The yellow metal dips for the second week in a row as investors bet on the greenback

13 Mar 2026 8:18 pm
What are Shahed drones and what makes them decisive in modern warfare?

Shahed drones are unmanned aircraft systems often called kamikaze drones. Like the Japanese kamikaze planes in WWII, these drones are not intended to return after a mission but to fly into a target and detonate, destroying themselves in the process

13 Mar 2026 8:02 pm
Luxury carmakers Mercedes, Audi plan fresh price hikes from April amid rupee slide

Mercedes-Benz India and Audi India said they will implement a price correction of around 2 per cent

13 Mar 2026 7:58 pm
Oil spike may hurt India less this time: DBS

Improved macro buffers and diversified crude sourcing could cushion impact, says bank

13 Mar 2026 7:46 pm
Health Ministry approves perpetual validity for FSSAI licences, removes dual licensing norm for street food vendors

Effective April 1, the turnover threshold for registration will be increased from 12 lakh to 1.5 crore, and for State licensing up to 50 crore, with Central licensing applicable beyond this limit

13 Mar 2026 7:31 pm
Industries in Gujarat get blanket nod to use alternative fuels amid gas crunch

The GPCB said the relaxation will remain valid for three months, after which the board will review the situation based on the availability

13 Mar 2026 7:30 pm
College campuses trim menus, use cooking alternatives to feed students

While some institutes have enough LPG cylinders to last them for some time, others turn to electric cooktops, firewood to navigate LPG supply crunch

13 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
Conflicts in Iran, Ukraine reshape medical study routes for Kashmiri students

However, conflicts, geopolitical tensions and political unrest in these countries have prompted thousands of students and their families to explore alternative destinations.

13 Mar 2026 7:12 pm
CBI questions Anil Ambanis son Jai Anmol in 228 cr bank fraud case

He has been asked to come again for questioning on Saturday

13 Mar 2026 6:55 pm
28 Indian vessels with LNG, LPG and crude stranded near Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit chokepoint, has now been assessed as a high-risk maritime security zone

13 Mar 2026 6:35 pm
Civic-run Samridhi@Kochi switches to firewood cooking amid LPG crisis

The hotel procured around 10 tonnes of firewood on Thursday, which officials estimate will last for about four days, considering the large scale of daily food preparation

13 Mar 2026 6:29 pm
Technology adoption and improved seed varieties boost Indias wheat & rice production

These include development of high-yielding climate-resilient varieties, cost-effective and efficient pre and post-harvest technologies, says minister Bhagirath Choudhary

13 Mar 2026 6:14 pm
Kandla port crosses 150MT cargo milestone well ahead of fiscal year end

DPA, which has not been disclosing detailed cargo movements since the USIran war erupted, took to X on Friday to announce that it is gearing up to handle 22 vessels in the next 72 hours

13 Mar 2026 6:10 pm
KG Builders launches two plotted communities in Western Chennai; gross development value at 400 crore

The plotted communities are spread across 120 acres along the rapidly developing ValarpuramThirumazhisai growth corridor

13 Mar 2026 6:04 pm
Trump says US would escort ships in Strait of Hormuz 'if needed' -Fox News interview

Were going to be hitting them very hard over the next week, he added in the interview with Foxs Brian Kilmeade that aired in part on its Fox & Friends program

13 Mar 2026 5:24 pm
TN CM Stalin inaugurates Unit-1 of 2x660 MW Udangudi thermal power plant costing 13,077 crore

The electricity generated from this power plant will be connected to the power grid and distributed through a 400-kV gas-insulated substation

13 Mar 2026 5:20 pm
Indias listed REIT market surges six-fold to 1,726 billion since FY20

CBRE India Research estimates that Indias SM REIT market could exceed $75 billion, supported by over 500 million sq. ft. of eligible office, logistics and retail assets

13 Mar 2026 5:14 pm
Passenger Transport: Maharashtra pauses new rickshaw, taxi permits; e-rickshaws and e-bikes to require licences

State aims for better-regulated passenger transport services, improved safety standards and more disciplined urban mobility systems in the state.

13 Mar 2026 4:37 pm
Maharashtra to use AI to boost freshwater fisheries output; 1,024-crore scheme launched

Maharashtra has accorded agriculture status to fisheries sector

13 Mar 2026 4:35 pm
Sasikala announces name of her political party, to face coming polls in alliance

Sasikala has named her political party the All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam.

13 Mar 2026 4:14 pm
Russia says it doesn't see Iran crisis reducing US interest in Ukraine peace talks

Russia is expecting a new round of negotiations, but has nothing to announce yet on the timing

13 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is about to surrender, Axios reports

Trump said that obody knows who is the leader, so there is no one that can announce surrender, Axios reported

13 Mar 2026 3:34 pm
13 Mar 2026 3:26 pm
Russian seaborne oil product exports in February fall 3.3% from month earlier, data shows

The oil product exports from Russia's Baltic ports Primorsk, Vysotsk, St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga - decreased 11.4% month-on-month to 4.7 million tons

13 Mar 2026 2:54 pm
Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy: 14 dead after consuming toxic milk

Laboratory tests confirmed that the victims died of multi-organ failure triggered by acute renal failure after consuming milk contaminated with ethylene glycol, police said.

13 Mar 2026 1:40 pm
US sees India as trusted partner in emerging 'Pax Silica' tech era: US Envoy to India Sergio Gor

While energy resources such as oil have historically shaped geopolitics, future strategic competition will increasingly revolve around advanced technologies and digital infrastructure, Gor said

13 Mar 2026 12:35 pm
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 10.6% in Feb to 4,17,705 units: SIAM

Strong demand lifts passenger vehicle shipments, but West Asia conflict clouds outlook

13 Mar 2026 12:00 pm
Panic buying cripples LPG booking system in Telangana

Since the delivery of LPG cylinders is based on OTP system, which is an all India based network for authentication across the country, there is tremendous pressure at the distribution points

13 Mar 2026 11:42 am
Graphene sensors may enable instant disease detection

Scientists present graphene innovations at the GraphIN 2026 international conference in Kochi

13 Mar 2026 11:33 am
Andhra Pradesh sets record with 6,160 MW thermal power generation in a day

Calling it the highest-ever output, Naidu said the achievement reflects the recovery and improved performance of the power sector during the NDA coalitions 20-month governance.

13 Mar 2026 11:27 am
Oil, petrol, diesel: How crude becomes fuel. Explained

More than 6,000 everyday products rely on crude oil, meaning global tensions could affect far more than the cost of fuel

13 Mar 2026 10:45 am
LPG shortage forces around 40% of restaurants in Kerala to shut down

Apart from restaurants, caterers, hostels, canteens and crematoriums have also been affected by the LPG shortage following the conflict in West Asia

13 Mar 2026 10:36 am
Iran paying heavy price, situation moving along rapidly: Trump

Trump asserts the US militarys strength as tensions with Iran escalate, emphasizing long-term goals over immediate economic impacts

13 Mar 2026 9:39 am
Nepal ex-rapper's party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests

Shahs Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won 182 seats in the 275-member parliament, the Election Commission said on Thursday, the largest majority of any party in more than six decades

13 Mar 2026 9:25 am
Amazon may move Prime Day to late June, says report

Traditionally held in July since its 2015 launch, Prime Day is known for deep discounts across categories such as electronics, apparel, and home goods, attracting both global shoppers and back-to-school customers.

13 Mar 2026 5:47 am
PM Modi speaks to Iranian president over West Asia crisis, urges peace

Modi expressed concern over civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, stressing that the safety of Indian nationals and uninterrupted transit of goods and energy remain Indias top priorities

13 Mar 2026 5:18 am
Trump discourages Iran soccer team from World Cup over safety

Trump said he did not believe it would be appropriate for Iran to attend due to potential safety risks amid escalating tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

12 Mar 2026 11:21 pm
Velachery-St. Thomas Mount MRTS extension service to start from March 14

Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety has authorised commissioning of the VelacherySt. Thomas Mount Phase-II section of the Mass Rapid Transit System

12 Mar 2026 10:28 pm
Johnson & Johnson launches next-gen intraocular lens in India

Its introduction in India expands access to advanced IOL technology designed to deliver high-quality, continuous vision across distances

12 Mar 2026 10:26 pm
Govt to ensure commercial units get 20% of LPG demand

Tells State PCBs to allow eateries to use biomass pellets, coal, kerosene

12 Mar 2026 10:18 pm
Malabar Group chief Ahammad receives Business Bhushan award

Ahammads recognition underscores his exceptional entrepreneurial journey in establishing Malabar Gold & Diamonds as the 5th largest global jewellery retailer and the largest of Indian origin

12 Mar 2026 10:05 pm
Foreign-flagged tanker delivers crude oil to Mumbai via Strait of Hormuz

The Suezmax switched off AIS tracking, crossing the high-risk zone and reappeared on March 9 and docked at the Mumbai Port on March 11

12 Mar 2026 9:44 pm