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- LPG vs PNG: Why Cooking Gas Shortages Can’t Be Fixed With Pipeline Gason 2026-03-13 at 09:44
The Indian household and hospitality market are feeling the ripple effects of the United States and Israel’s war on Iran. In several cities, consumers have reported longer waiting times for LPG cylinders and occasional supply disruptions.
- Centre’s Regulation For Chemical Used To Make ‘Meow Meow’ Drugon 2026-03-13 at 09:32
The Centre has taken a significant step against widely used synthetic drug ‘Meow-Meow’, listing a specific chemical used in its making as a controlled substance.
- Opposition submits notices seeking motion for CEC’s removal to both House todayby Ambika Pandit on 2026-03-13 at 09:14
- UP Woman Runs Away After Sending Husband To Buy Pakoda At Bus Standon 2026-03-13 at 09:08
What began as a quick stop for a plate of fritters turned into a mystery in Uttar Pradesh, after a newly-married woman slipped away from a bus stand while her husband was busy placing the order.
- “Time To Move On From Wheat, Rice”: Supreme Court Pushes For Pulseson 2026-03-13 at 08:59
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to reassess its long-standing focus on wheat and rice cultivation and consider a new policy framework that encourages farmers to grow alternative crops, especially pulses.
- Bihar Board Class 12 Result 2026: Release Date, List Of Official Websites To Check Markson 2026-03-13 at 08:59
BSEB Bihar Board Class 12 Result 2026: In addition to the official websites, students will also be able to check their results through SMS and the DigiLocker application.
- ‘Nobody Will Hire Women’: Supreme Court Turns Down Plea On Menstrual Leaveson 2026-03-13 at 08:48
Mandatory menstrual leave for women could ‘adversely impact (their) employment’ because employers ‘will not hire women if we make such a law’, Chief Justice Surya Kant said Friday.
- ‘Glad India taking initiative for peace’: Tharoor lauds PM Modi’s outreach to Iran president, holding talksby TOI News Desk on 2026-03-13 at 08:46
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Prime Minister Modi and EAM Jaishankar for engaging with Iran amidst escalating West Asian tensions. He urged a collective push for peace, highlighting the risks to Indian citizens in the Gulf and the nation’s role as a constructive voice.
- ‘Partial conduct, proved misbehaviour’: Oppn moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar; 193 MPs sign noticeby TOI News Desk on 2026-03-13 at 08:46
- LPG crisis in India: How states are tackling supply disruptions from Iran war and Hormuz crisisby TOI Business Desk on 2026-03-13 at 08:20
- UPPSC Assistant Teacher Trained Graduate Exam 2025 Result Out, Download Merit List Hereon 2026-03-13 at 08:06
UPPSC Assistant Teacher TGT 2025 Result (OUT): Candidates who clear the prelims will be eligible to appear for the mains exam, which will assess their in-depth knowledge of the respective subject.
- Railway RRB Group D 2025 Result Likely To Be Released Soon, Details Hereon 2026-03-13 at 08:02
RRB Group D Result 2025: RRBs will soon release the region-wise Group D 2025 exam results for 32,348 vacancies. Candidates can check results on rrbcdg.gov.in using registration details.
- Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex Slides 1,300 Points, Rupee Hits Fresh Low Against Dollaron 2026-03-13 at 07:53
Stock Market Live Updates Sensex Today: Indian benchmark indices saw another low opening on Friday as crude oil prices again crossed the $100-mark after a brief respite.
- Maharashtra Makes Permits Mandatory For Electric Rickshaw, E-Bikeson 2026-03-13 at 07:46
The Maharashtra government has decided to make permits mandatory for passenger-carrying electric rickshaws and e-bikes to ensure uniformity in rules in the sector, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Friday.
- Gold, Silver Prices Rise Amid War Uncertainity: Check Rates In Your Cityon 2026-03-13 at 07:34
Gold, Silver Prices On March 13: The price of 24-carat gold slipped Rs 10 in early trade, with 10 grams of the metal priced at Rs 1,62,210 in India.
- Opinion: Opinion | Amazon Centres To Banks, Iran’s ‘Target List’ Of Tech Firms Hints At A Wider Planon 2026-03-13 at 07:29
Distributed via Telegram by the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency, the list named Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, IBM, Oracle, and Palantir – together with their regional offices, data centres, and research facilities, as legitimate targets.
- VK Sasikala announces new party name and symbol ahead of Tamil Nadu electionsby TOI News Desk on 2026-03-13 at 07:27
- Investors Lose Rs 5.87 Trillion In A Day As Markets Tumble. Here’s Whyon 2026-03-13 at 07:12
Stock Market Crash: The total market capitalisation of companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange fell to about Rs 433.85 trillion from Rs 439.72 trillion at Thursday’s close.
- Opinion: Opinion | The Real Winner Of Iran-Israel War Is Someone Trump Never Accounted Foron 2026-03-13 at 07:04
The current crisis promises tens of billions of dollars to Russia in additional revenue. Here’s how.
- Indian Killed In Tanker Attack Near Iraq Was Engineer From Mumbaion 2026-03-13 at 07:00
Devanandan Prasad Singh, in his mid-50s, had shifted from his longtime home Bihar to Mumbai in 2019 along with his family – wife, and two children. A marine engineer, he sailed the oceans with a small crew in cargo ships, taking care of them.
- CUET PG 2026 Admit Card: Hall Tickets Out For Exams From March 16-19, Download Link Hereon 2026-03-13 at 06:56
CUET PG 2026 Admit Card: Candidates are advised to download their admit cards along with the undertaking using their login credentials and carefully read the instructions mentioned therein.
- ‘These are plans to call women inferior’: CJI led-Supreme Court bench rejects plea on menstrual leaveby TOI News Desk on 2026-03-13 at 06:51
The Supreme Court has declined to mandate nationwide menstrual leave for women, citing concerns that it could reinforce gender stereotypes and harm employment prospects. While acknowledging voluntary policies are welcome, the court directed authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation on the matter, emphasizing potential negative career impacts if made compulsory.
- Google Summer Public Policy Fellowship 2026: Registration Underway, Apply Hereon 2026-03-13 at 06:39
Google Public Policy Fellowship: Students should be prepared, upon request, to provide Google or the host organizations with transcripts from their accredited institution as proof of enrolment or admission status.
- ‘Why hesitancy now?’: Congress reiterates ‘compromised PM’ charge over silence on Ayatollah Khamenei’s deathby TOI News Desk on 2026-03-13 at 06:14
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Modi for his silence on the reported assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Ramesh alleged Modi fears antagonizing US and Israeli allies, contrasting this with the government’s earlier mourning for former Iranian President Raisi. He highlighted India’s condemnation of Iran’s actions while remaining quiet on the alleged US-Israeli strike.
- How Iran-Israel War Is Silencing Morbi’s Chimneyson 2026-03-13 at 06:05
The shockwaves of the missiles flying between Iran and Israel are being felt thousands of miles away in the dusty industrial heartland of Gujarat.
- Opinion: Opinion | Iran-Israel War, And The ‘War Logic’ Behind Bombing Oil Depotson 2026-03-13 at 05:45
The thinking presumably was that targeting economic interests may, in some sense, galvanise and mobilise the Iranian public against the current administration. But that didn’t happen.
- CBSE Board Exams 2026 Highlights: Class 12 Applied Maths Paper Rated Moderate With Strong Scoring Opportunitieson 2026-03-13 at 05:34
CBSE Board 2026 Class 12 Mathematics Exam Highlights: The Class 12 Mathematics paper began today at 10:30 am and will conclude at 1:30 pm.
- In a first, EC appoints officers of SDM level & above as returning officers for Bengal pollsby Bharti Jain on 2026-03-13 at 04:24
In a significant move for West Bengal’s electoral process, the Election Commission has upgraded returning officers for 152 assembly constituencies to Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) level and above. This historic decision, aligning with national norms, aims to enhance the fairness and impartiality of upcoming assembly polls by appointing more senior officials.
- When med care fails: What SC’s passive euthanasia ruling meansby Anuja Jaiswal on 2026-03-13 at 01:32
- The hidden costs of excessive screen media use in kidsby Shelley Singh on 2026-03-13 at 01:26
- Rahul Gandhi’s speech sparks row in Lok Sabhaon 2026-03-12 at 22:39
- After row, TMC team wanted to meet President but was denied timeon 2026-03-12 at 22:28
- Government defends barring certain groups from list of blood donorsby Dhananjay Mahapatra on 2026-03-12 at 22:18
- Birla back in his chair, says rules same for all, and leader of oppn won’t get special privilegeon 2026-03-12 at 22:13
- India co-sponsors GCC-led UNSC resolution against Iranon 2026-03-12 at 22:09
- Government sparing no effort to minimise war fallout on citizens, opposition spreading fear, says PM Modion 2026-03-12 at 21:49
- Gulf crisis: Strait of Hormuz safe passage for ships discussed with Iran, says governmenton 2026-03-12 at 21:27
- El Nino may set in by 1st half of monsoon: US forecastby Amit Bhattacharya on 2026-03-12 at 20:56
- The story of our times and the tesseract of truthby Reshmi Dasgupta on 2026-03-12 at 20:51
- Income cannot be sole decider of OBC creamy layer: SCby Amit Anand Choudhary on 2026-03-12 at 20:27
The Supreme Court ruled that parental job status, not just income, must determine OBC ‘creamy layer’ exclusion. This decision impacts wards of PSU and private sector employees, aligning their criteria with government employees. The court emphasized that income alone is insufficient for exclusion, stressing the importance of job category and status.
- Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iraq shuts down oil ports after 2 tankers attacked; Indian national killed, 38 rescuedon 2026-03-12 at 08:39
At least 7 dead in Beirut as Israel launches fresh wave of strikes after attack by Hezbollah, IRGC
- Bangladesh Parliament reconvenes after uprising, pollson 2026-03-12 at 08:37
The government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, took over after February 12 elections
- Watch: What the U.S. probe revealed about the Tomahawk strike on Iran schoolon 2026-03-12 at 07:59
A U.S. military investigation has found that a Tomahawk missile mistakenly struck a girls’ school in Minab in southern Iran during the opening hours of the Israel–Iran war, reportedly due to outdated targeting data. A leading U.S. newspaper said preliminary findings suggest the United States was responsible for the February 28 strike.
- Meta AI’s ‘Vibes’ feature floods platform with sexual videos of children and explicit Bollywood deepfakeson 2026-03-12 at 07:59
The short AI videos in the app feed, which Meta calls ‘Vibes,’ often feature children’s faces on the bodies of adult women, as well as sexual scenes featuring morphed celebrity lookalikes
- UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block childrenon 2026-03-12 at 07:52
Britain has been weighing tougher curbs on children’s access to social media, with the government considering barring under 16s from such platforms
- Russia’s Dmitriev says he discussed global energy crisis with U.S. counterpartson 2026-03-12 at 07:43
We discussed both promising projects that can contribute to the restoration of Russian-American relations, as well as the current crisis situation in global energy markets, he said
- The Iran war and the uncertain future of the expatson 2026-03-12 at 07:23
The Gulf will continue to matter for India, but the old certainty of the “Gulf dream” has been shaken
- Youth-backed RSP win signals Nepal’s new political eraon 2026-03-12 at 06:46
The election result signals Nepal’s democratic evolution and India needs to play a supportive role
- U.S. investigates India and China for ‘unfair trade practices’ as Trump tries to replace tariffs blocked by Supreme Courton 2026-03-12 at 06:38
Donald 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
- Iran sets three conditions for ending waron 2026-03-12 at 06:35
During nuclear talks ahead of the war, Iran had consistently argued that as a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), nuclear enrichment is ‘a legitimate right’. This was also the first time a senior Iranian leader called for reparations as a condition to end the war
- LPG crisis updates – March 11: Centre asks States to provide security to LPG supply chain; India’s LPG production up 25% since March 8 orderon 2026-03-12 at 06:16
India has diversified their sources for procurement of crude oil, with about 70% of the imports are now coming from routes other than the Strait of Hormuz, compared to 55% earlier
- Indian national killed in attack by Iran against U.S.-owned oil tanker Safesea Vishnu in Iraqi waterson 2026-03-12 at 05:57
An Indian national, whose name is being withheld at the moment, has reportedly been killed in the attack, while the remaining 27 crew and personnel on the oil tanker have been rescued and taken to Basra, the sources said























