A woman collapsing and fainting in line reveals the complete breakdown of the governments distribution system, and the value of public life is now a pittance, said Ajay Rai, President, Uttar Pradesh Congress unit.
U.S. will permanently close consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan
The department notified Congress this week of its intent to close the consulate and said it would save $7.5 million per year, while not adversely affecting its ability to advance U.S. national interests in Pakistan
The UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states
Trump and his team have made clear that they're seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the Supreme Court's February ruling by using different laws to establish new tariffs
India joins 30 UN Member States to express deep alarm at escalation of hostilities in Lebanon
Indian peacekeepers with a long standing commitment to the UNIFIL continue to execute their mandate and provide help to locals even during these challenging times, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth, business ties
Richard Kahn also became the latest witness to testify that they had never seen Donald Trump doing anything wrong with Epstein
G7 leaders agreed to examine option of escorting ships to navigate freely in Gulf
The statement was issued after French President Emmanuel Macron had convened a call with G7 leaders to discuss the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and its impact on rising energy prices
We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack, the FBI alert in February reportedly said
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya leads push for F1 revival in India, meets FMSCI officials
It is also learnt that the FMSCI has offered to facilitate a meeting between Mr. Mandaviya and the Formula One management, which is headed by former Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali
Smriti Mandhana leads Indian presence as Richa, Deepti land deals in women's draft for The Hundred
The League will start on July 21 and conclude on August 16
I rely on my instincts, do not depend on data: Gambhir
The coach lauded Suryakumar Yadav as a phenomenal leader
Trump says will tap U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to try to reduce gasoline prices
He didn't specify how many barrels of oil the U.S. would release
India outclasses Wales, seals a World Cup berth
India produced a commanding display to defeat Wales 4-1 in the World Cup Qualifiers at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground
U.S. forces have knocked out 28 Iranian mine-laying ships: Trump
U.S. military gave a figure of 16 mine-laying boats destroyed on Tuesday (March 10, 2026)
Ceramic units in pottery town of Khurja face closure amid the West Asia crisis
Industrialists from key centres across the State, including Hisar, Bahadurgarh and Karnal, have sought the intervention of the State and Union governments to resolve the issue of non-availability of fuel
CDSCO issues advisory to prevent misleading promotion of prescription drugs for obesity
Activities that exaggerate therapeutic claims, guarantee weight-loss outcomes, or undermine the importance of lifestyle modifications such as diet and physical activity will be treated as misleading promotion
Taranjit Singh Sandhu sworn in as Delhi L-G, vows to make city a global capital
Calling Delhi his karmabhoomi (workplace), he pledges to focus on turning challenges into opportunities for the citys development
Reliance remains mum even as Trump announces historic $300 billion U.S. refinery deal
The company did not make any announcement neither informed anything to stock exchanges, fuelling speculations on the veracity of U.S. President Trumps claims
Piped cooking gas users feel heat of LPG crisis, scramble to stock up
Residents of gated communities, high-rises in and around Hyderabad relying on piped LPG are facing the impact of the cooking gas crisis, with housing associations scrambling to replenish cylinder banks
Ceramic units in pottery town of Khurja face closure amid the West Asian crisis
National Conference alleges attempt to kill Farooq Abdullah in Jammu; one detained
A man with a loaded pistol got within point-blank range of NC president and opened fire, says J&K CM Omar Abdullah
Holding up half the sky on Indias farms
Women sustain Indias farming economy but remain underpaid and undercounted
Maharashtra fee fixing body faces graft probe after MLA alleges 40,000-crore scam
Nearly 300 workers died in past 3 years in industrial accidents in Chhattisgarh: govt.
363 prisoners write SSLC examination
Transport Minister launches five premium buses on two routes
Youth-backed RSP win signals Nepals new political era
The election result signals Nepals democratic evolution and India needs to play a supportive role
Two men arrested for raping minor girl in secluded place near Maduranthakam
Policeman arrested in 100-crore cybercrime racket
Kejriwal requests HC Chief Justice to transfer excise case to impartial Bench
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma had on March 9 stayed trial courts recommendationon initiation of departmental action against CBIs IO in the case while discharging the AAP chief and 22 others
LPG shortage hits crematoria in city, contractors struggle to book supplies
The crematorium atAmbattursees an average of five cremations a dayand each crematorium requires about 10 kg of LPG; a Corporation official says that uninterrupted supply of LPG cylinders to crematoria across the city will be ensured
Arumbakkam residents flag sewage contamination in drinking water
Two residents fall ill and about 600 households are affected; Metrowater officials say work is under way to repair the damaged pipelines and would be rectified in one or two days
Consumers flock to LPG agencies as bookings fail
As commercial LPG gascylinder suppliesremaindismal, small standalone restaurantshave been trying to add wood-fired stoves to their kitchens
Develop roads in line with Road Sector Policy, says CM
The Chief Minister wants city to be traffic problem free soon
Minister, Chief Secretary chair meet to review LPG shortage
JNUSU referendum: over 2,000 students back V-Cs removal
NIA custody of two held in Red Fort blast case extended
Police deny untrue reports of missing juvenile in Uttam Nagar Holi violence
Indian, French armies hold expert exchange on precision strike capabilities
The engagement between the Indian Army and the French Army is part of a broader defence cooperation between the two countries
Uttam Nagar clash: HC restrains MCD from demolition action for a week
During the hearing, the MCD said that its demolition drive was against encroachment by eight houses and was not selective
Owaisi questions transparency in Indian Railways ticket-pricing policies
Policy missteps: On the governments handling of Indias fuel crisis
India has allowed panic over fuel availability to spread
A seismic decision: On revision to Indias earthquake zoning, rollback
India needs a holistic, implementable earthquake zoning framework
Reforming choice-based education
Teacher workload, conventional pedagogy, poor student to teacher ratios, and outdated evaluation systems conspire to reduce flexibility to a mere paper promise
Process for establishment of third Discom begins
National inter-university youth festival gets under way
Students from 142 universities spread across eight zones in India are taking part in the festival
Raw material prices a cause of concern for industries in Tamil Nadu
With global logistics disruptions and volatility in energy-linked commodities, industries across Tamil Nadu are worried about sustaining production and maintaining business operations
Stalin unveils foundation for battery pack manufacturing unit in Kancheepuram
Two simple tests can detect kidney ailment early, say experts
65-year-old man treated for severe heart rhythm disorder after repeat bypass surgery
Ventricular tachycardia storm is a condition where the heart develops repeated fast rhythms and requires immediate treatment as it can lead to cardiac arrest
Kerala HC seeks details of transactions made by priests, workers during Sabarimala season
Melsanthi at Malikappuram remitted 46.51 lakh and an assistant of the Tantri remitted 1.17 lakh at post offices and financialinstitutions at Sabarimala during the 2025-2026 Mandalam-Makaravilakku season
The crisis of the Left in Telangana
The CPI (M) needs to find a way to convert its ground-level support to votes
India deplores attack on Thai ship bound for Gujarat port
Says intensity of such strikes on commercial shipping in Strait of Hormuz seems to be increasing.
Amid Englands struggles,Bethellshows he could be the real deal
While English cricket endured a tough winter that began with a hammering by Australia in the Ashes and ended with a semifinal loss to India in the T20 World Cup, the 22-year-old sparkled with maiden Test and T20I tons against high-quality opponents in contrasting conditions; the southpaw seems ready to take the next step in his fledgling career
Why no AIIMS in Kerala, High Court asks Centre
Kerala Assembly polls: IAS officers P.B. Nooh, Geromic George appointed Additional CEOs
A revision of GDP and its implications
The revised GDP series with 2022-23 as the base year shows a reduction in the absolute size of GDP and some changes in the production structure of the economy; while the correction in GDP size appears welcome, it remains unclear whether the revision addresses the red flags raised about the 2011-12 series
VMC council discusses need for EV charging stations, drain works
MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao proposal to set up EV public charging stations in the corporation limits got approval
Uptake of induction stoves sluggish in low-income Indian households
While a small minority of Indian households use induction cooktops, only 5% of Indian households had electric penetration in their kitchens, say experts
CM to lay foundation for Phase 1 of 3,509-cr. Marine Eco City project in Kochi
Exclusion row turns spotlight on Keralas spending for NH land acquisition
Kerala had paid 5,580.74 crore as cost of land acquisition for the widening of the NH 66
City life comes to a standstill as vehicles, party workers pour in to attend PMs events
Watch: Customers feel the heat as India experiences LPG supply crunch
With the war in West Asia escalating, disruptions in global energy supply chains have begun to affect several sectors. In India, hotels and restaurants across multiple States are now reporting shortages in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders.
Amit Shah calls no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker regrettable after nearly 40 years
Union Home Secretary asks States to provide security to LPG supply chain
The senior MHA official asks the States to also counter false information on LPG shortage
PM Modi: People of Tamil Nadu want to throw out DMK regime
Next instalment of Kisan Nidhi to reach farmers on March 13
In the 22nd instalment, over 2.15 crore women farmers will receive financial assistance, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The u-23 team has done exceptionally well:TNCAsecretaryBhagwandas Rao
Shivaram Karanth Layout: BDA to seek courts permission to call applications for allotment of sites
Centre reassures public, says normal delivery cycle for domestic LPG cylinders would continue
Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, a top Oil Ministry official has said that there is no need for panic booking of LPG cylinders, and that the normal delivery cycle of two-and-a-half days is being maintained.
Custodial death: HC directs IO to include provisions of SC/ST Act
While the court asked the protesters to shift the venue of their protest, Thamizhaga Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam founder John Pandian urged them not to disperse until their demands were fully met
Widespread changes being proposed to scholarship schemes run by Social Justice and Tribal Affairs Ministries; plan underway to name overseas scholarship scheme for SCs after Dr. Ambedkar
India has overall coal stock of 88 days, confident of meeting rise in power demand: Ministry
Approximately 54.05 MTwas already available at thermal power plants.
No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker | Congress stands exposed, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
After a resolution seeking removal of Speaker Om Birla from office was defeated in the Lok Sabha, the BJP hit out at the Opposition, saying the conspiracy of the Congress and its allies to lower the dignity of the House could not succeed.
Iran police chief says anti-government protesters treated as 'enemies'
The warning comes after the government cracked down on anti-government protests in January, sparked a month before over economic grievances in the sanctions-hit country.
IPL first phase schedule out: No matches in Vizag
DMK betrayed mandate given by T.N. people in 2021, says PM Modi in Tiruchi rally
PM Modi criticises DMKs governance in Tamil Nadu, alleging corruption and unfulfilled promises
Watch: We will navigate every challenge successfully, says PM Modi on West Asia conflict
APSSDC, OMCAP sign MoU with Apollo MedSkills to facilitate overseas jobs for youth
Speaker forced to act according to government wishes: Opposition in Lok Sabha
Congress MP K.C. Venugopal says the Speaker had repeatedly barred Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi from speaking in the House; Parliamentary Affairs Minister says he has never witnessed such misbehaviour from MPs in front of a Speaker
U.S. has practically nothing left to target in Iran, says Trump: report
Trump has given repeated mixed messages about the timing and aims of the war but on Monday (March 9, 2026) he also said the ending could come soon.
LPG cylinder shortage: Bengaluru hotels switch to induction, kerosene stoves
In an attempt to keep their kitchens running, many restaurants in Bengaluru have turned to alternatives such as kerosene stoves, induction cooktops.
Afghan Govt says three civilians killed by Pakistani shelling
Months of cross-border clashes have flared again since February 26, when Afghanistan launched an offensive along the frontier, in retaliation for earlier Pakistani air strikes
Mr. Saran warns of the long-term impact of a sustained rise in crude prices on Indias current account deficit and balance of payments, as well as on inflation and economic growth
Missing woman found dead near Tiruchuli: Two women held for murdering her for gold jewellery
Supreme Court judge distinguishes between active and passive euthanasia
The judge characterised active euthanasia as causing death by introducing a new, external agency of harm, such as a lethal injection. Conversely, he explained that passive euthanasia should be understood as allowing death to occur.
