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What options India has to help its ships stranded near Strait of Hormuz

All 36 Indian-flagged vessels currently operating in and around the strait and adjoining waters are safe and have adequate provisions on board. However, none have been able to transit the area so far due to the volatile security situation.

Centre may delink women’s reservation from census, delimitation ahead of 2027 UP, Uttarkhand polls

According to reports, Kiren Rijiju has already spoken twice with Mallikarjun Kharge to seek the main Opposition party’s views on amending the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023.

‘Kar diya kaam’: Rahul Gandhi remark on Youth Congress protest sparks BJP attack over ‘foreign origins’

Malviya alleged that the protest embarrassed India on a global platform at a time when international experts, policymakers and innovators were gathered to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.

SC agrees to examine Centre's plea on IT fact-check rule; refuses to stay Bombay HC verdict

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the case involves questions of "paramount importance", stating that the top court should settle the legal position on the issue.

Amid supply concerns, govt issues natural gas regulation order; PNG, CNG, fertiliser get priority

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas notified the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 to secure uninterrupted availability of domestic cooking gas

SC asks Centre to create 'no-fault compensation' policy for Covid vaccine adverse effects

No separate court-appointed expert body is considered necessary in view of the existing mechanism for scientific assessment of adverse events following immunisation, says top court bench.

‘What I saw in the bedroom…’: Kerala transport minister's wife levels infidelity charge; he rejects allegation

Kumar’s wife Bindu Menon said she caught him “red-handed” with another woman at their residence last Saturday

Gas price hike sparks surge in induction cooker sales in Kolkata

The increase has been linked to rising global energy costs amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted fuel supply chains.

OPINION | The great social media reckoning

With the Karnataka government announcement, India joins the global push to protect young minds

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to review Bengal poll preparedness, hold press conference on Tuesday

On Monday, the full bench of Election Commission met representatives of political parties in Kolkata. The parties suggested that the elections be conducted in one or two phases, and urged the commission to take stringent measures to curb intimidation of voters and activities of anti-social elements during the polls.

No-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla set to be moved today

According to parliamentary sources, 118 Opposition MPs have signed the no-confidence motion, alleging bias after LoP Rahul Gandhi was allegedly not allowed to speak during proceedings.

MHA changes Look Out Circulars rules, bars direct requests from NCW, NHRC, NCPCR, NCLT

The MHA also updated the LOC proforma to include three standardised options — 'detain and inform originator', 'prevent departure and inform originator', and 'see remarks for action'.

NCERT issues 'unconditional' apology after row over judiciary chapter in class 8 textbook: 'Entire book withdrawn'

The council expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, reiterating its commitment to accuracy and sensitivity in educational materials

LPG Cylinder crisis: 20% Mumbai hotels shut, 50% may close soon, says association

If the situation continues, up to 50% of the hotels in Mumbai could shut down over the next two days because of the disruption in gas supply, the association said.

A capitulating market — Is it time to buy the panic?

Middle East conflict delivers a triple shock to India’s economy, testing the resilience of corporate earnings and equity valuations

Opposition parties weigh no-confidence motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

A motion for removal may be introduced in either House of Parliament and must be passed by a special majority

Geopolitical shocks trigger sharp market corrections followed by strong rebounds

Market reactions to such events over the past three decades have followed a somewhat similar pattern

Iran war: OMCs ask LPG distributors to supply commercial cylinders only to hospitals, educational institutions

Oil marketing companies tell distributors to halt supply of commercial LPG cylinders to hotels, restaurants and other establishments amid import disruptions

Govt mulling a new scheme to help exporters amidst Israel-Iran conflict

We may also tweak the Export Promotion Mission to offer some more incentives to help our exporters, an official said

Bengaluru hotels warn of shutdown from March 10 if LPG supply isn’t restored

Sources say supply of commercial LPG cylinders in Bengaluru has been affected since Monday

Govt raises LPG booking gap from 21 to 25 days, refineries told to boost output

The government has ordered refineries to boost LPG output and also ordered to prioritise domestic LPG over commercial connections. "

Retail petrol, diesel prices unlikely to be hiked amid rising global oil rates: Govt sources

Brent oil prices surged past $100 per barrel on March 9 touching $120 per bbl earlier in the day before settling to $102 per bbl. Government sources said that India is not planning to release oil reserves in coordination with the International Energy Agency and is not a member of the organisation.