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Delhi rolls out plan to ration LPG amid supply shortage

Hospitals, schools and airports get top priority under new policy that puts a 20% capon average consumption; enforcement teams to check hoarding; govt. to issue daily bulletins on availability

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 1:17 am

What is the Essential Commodities Act? | Explained

Why has the government invoked it? How will it help solve Indias gas crisis? Which sectors will the order affect?

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:58 am

Experts laud A.P. CMs vision for Quantum Valley project

The project envisions the use of real, cutting-edge quantum science to position Andhra Pradesh as a global leader in the technology, they say

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:51 am

Delhi Policeappeals to women to immediately report incidents of harassment

Police say prompt reporting helps prevent escalation of incidents and ensures the safety and security of the community

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:27 am

Hyperloop pods, electric racing cars, mini rockets: this IIT Madras tech and innovation expo has it all

The expo was inaugurated by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:17 am

Women homemakers tend to have more anxiety than their men counterparts, experts say

A psychiatrist pointed out that being socially connected with people helps with physical and mental health

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:07 am

Corporation mulling community kitchens to ensure food: Mayor

He adds that the Corporation will intervene strongly to check hoarding and black marketeering of LPG cylinders; hotel owners directed not to fleece consumers in the name of LPG shortage

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:51 pm

CMC organises competitions for school students to mark World Diabetes Day

CMC aims to highlight the importance of early detection, optimal glycemic control, lifestyle modification, and psychological well-being in preventing long-term neurological complications

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:48 pm

Man held for possession of 300 kg gutka near Katpadi

Arsuram was coming from Bengaluru to deliver the consignment to traders in Vellore and adjoining towns

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:47 pm

International status for Madurai airport will draw more tourists, pilgrims, says Union Minister

Formally according the status to Madurai airport, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu says the move will also help create more jobs and greatly boost hospitality, MSME, and agricultural sectors in the district; he also inaugurates new air traffic control tower set up at cost of 94 crore

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:37 pm

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin distributes welfare aid worth 100.49 crore in Tirupattur

After inaugurating 11 completed works worth 3.65 crore, Mr. Udhayanidhi says achieving zero percent in school dropout rates in the State is among the priorities of the Dravidian Model 2.0 government

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:37 pm

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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:17 pm

ISL | BFC keeps marauding Mohun Bagan at bay

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:07 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

The Hindu 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.

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 10:40 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 10:17 pm

Fire damages TDP office in Allur, no casualties

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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.

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:57 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

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:47 pm

Protest against cylinder shortage, price rise

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:37 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:27 pm

Indira Canteen opened at Bajpe

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:27 pm

Seven-member SIT formed to probe assassination attempt on NC chief Farooq Abdullah

Inspector General of Police, Bhim Sen Tuti ordered the setting up of the SIT, considering the seriousness and sensitivity of the case.

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:23 pm

Three locked houses burgled in Karaikudi

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:17 pm

Menstrual leave policy at national level keeping interest of women in mind would be welcome: Karnatakas Labour Minister Santosh Lad

Karnataka has framed Karnataka Women Well Being Leave Bill, 2025,which is yet to be tabled in the Legislatur

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:17 pm

Emotional farewell for KSCDC chairperson S. Jayamohan

The outgoing chairman steps down after a decade-long tenure marked by a remarkable turnaround of the crisis-ridden PSU

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:17 pm

Karnataka prisons to introduce drug tests for inmates to curb smuggling of narcotic substances

Under the initiative, inmates will be tested for substances such as ganja, heroin and cocaine. In the first phase, a group of prisoners in all jails will undergo screening

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:17 pm

Immensely pleased to celebrate JSP Formation Day in remote tribal area, says Pawan Kalyan

He unfurls the party flag in the presence of tribal communities at Onuru Junction and later walks for about 2.4 km to inspect the road laid under the PM JANMAN scheme

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:17 pm

State govt. approves renewal of land lease to KFDC

The decision allows the corporation to continue its plantation activities for another 25 years

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:17 pm

On the draw March 14, 2026

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:17 pm

Dwellers of fishing hamlets in Nagapattinam seek playground

Residents say in the absence of playground, children in the hamlets have no avenue to develop their sporting talent and they could end up getting addicted to vices

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:17 pm

Amendment Bill sparks outrage among transgender community in Karnataka

Terming ita shocking attempt to take back thehard-wonrights of the transgender community, theyfear that the Bill, if passed,will stripthe identity, access to rights,safetyand legal protection of a large section of all already marginalised transgender community

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:07 pm

Theatre fest in memory of P.J. Antony

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 8:57 pm

B. Ashok transferred as Principal Secretary, Sainik Welfare

He will also hold full additional charge of the Youth Affairs department

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 8:57 pm

Four sitting MPs keenness to contest Assembly polls puts Congress in a spot in Kerala

Partys central leadership had repeatedly asked sitting MPs not to contest Assembly polls; unrestin partys Pathanamthittaunitover alleged move to field candidates from even outside the district

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 8:57 pm

460-km roads laid in tribal areas in last 18 months, says Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

The coalition government in the State is a people-friendly administration that is committed to addressing public grievances, he says

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 8:57 pm

Waqf Board members call on L-G

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 8:55 pm

Odisha Cong MLAs visit Mysuru

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 8:47 pm

CPI cadre stage demonstration in Tirunelveli

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 8:46 pm

Over 2.95 lakh cases settled in National Lok Adalat across Andhra Pradesh

Judicial officers order payment of 87.35 crore compensation as 400 Lok Adalat benches dispose of pending and pre-litigation cases across the State

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 8:46 pm

Catering industry takes a hit amid LPG cylinder shortage

Caterers in Thiruvananthapuram stop taking fresh orders as cylinder shortage looms large; some switch to firewood, but point out its inconvenience

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 8:46 pm