India

New Delhi, March 15: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced the schedule for Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory, outlining extensive arrangements to ensure free, fair and transparent polling. Addressing a press conference, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that elections will be held…

New Delhi, March 2026 : Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram be awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in recognition of his contributions to Indian politics and social justice. In his letter sent on Sunday,…

New Delhi, March 2026 : The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a revision in the fee for the FASTag Annual Pass for the financial year 2026–27. The fee has been increased from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075, with the revised rate set to come into effect from April 1,…

New Delhi, March 2026 : Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress, accusing the opposition party of spreading misinformation and using outdated images to create panic over fuel supplies amid the ongoing global energy tensions linked to the Iran conflict.…

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri J. P. Nadda addressed the convocation ceremony of Teerthanker Mahaveer University in Moradabad today. Congratulating the graduating students, Shri Nadda described the convocation as a defining milestone in the lives of students—one that reflects years of dedication, perseverance, discipline and academic commitment.…

Citizens requested to avoid panic bookings of LPG Cylinders; Use of digital modes advised for booking to prevent crowding at LPG agencies Government’s highest priority is to ensure uninterrupted Domestic LPG supply Domestic LPG production increases by about 31% State Governments/UTs taking steps to prevent hoarding and black marketing of…

Government of India has notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005 relating to Captive Generating Plants (CGPs). The amendments aim to remove interpretational ambiguities, improve ease of doing business for industry, and align the captive generation framework with India’s energy transition and industrial growth objectives.…

New Delhi, March 2026 : The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Saturday assured that petrol and diesel are adequately available at retail outlets across the country, urging consumers not to store fuel in loose or inappropriate containers due to serious safety concerns. In a post on X, the…

New Delhi, March 2026 : Budget carrier Akasa Air on Saturday announced the introduction of a fuel surcharge on its flights, becoming the latest airline to revise fares following a rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In a post on X,…

New Delhi, March 2026 : Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers — Shivalik and Nanda Devi — have safely transited the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz and are currently on their way to India carrying nearly 92,700 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the government said on Saturday. Addressing a press…