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This is a “temporary measure” due to the “geopolitical situation”, says the Petroleum Ministry; with applications pending since March, distributors are pushing the 5-kg free-trade cylinders and the 10-kg composites as alternatives

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The movement has now prepared a charter of demands that calls for a National Commission for the General Category, the complete rollback of the UGC’s 2026 caste-equity rules, and a review of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act)

The “smart border” architecture will integrate artificial intelligence, sensors, surveillance systems and unified command-and-control centres to strengthen border security and enable faster responses to threats, says official

General Chauhan’s latest remarks, coupled with his earlier revelations, had raised understandable concern and warranted a structured review of the operation, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

A devastating flash flood has struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving at least eight people dead and hundreds reported missing. The disaster swept through the Bhote Koshi River basin, causing widespread destruction to villages, roads, bridges and major hydropower projects. Authorities say hundreds of travellers are unaccounted for, including foreign tourists from several countries. Rescue teams, supported by helicopters and emergency personnel, are continuing search and evacuation operations across the affected region.

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accuses the Congress leader of “misogyny” and refers to a recent Congress event

MEA’s response comes after the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination raised concerns regarding reports alleging “large-scale violations” by law enforcement personnel against ethnic and ethno-religious populations

The initiative aims to strengthen voter outreach, foster constitutional literacy among future voters and harness digital platforms for electoral operations

M.P. Minister Vijay Shah had implied that the Indian army officer was a “sister” of the Pahalgam terrorists; media reports claim M.P. Cabinet decided not to grant sanction for Mr. Shah’s prosecution

Researchers identify link that could aid earlier diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy 

Massive flash floods in Nepal have killed at least 95 people and left over 400 people missing. Among the missing at over 100 Indians. Rescue operations are underway. In this episode, we get the latest update, from the ground, on the disaster.

In an organisational reshuffle, including State-level restructuring ahead of Assembly elections next year, the Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas has selected eight national secretaries, and 11 national presidents for different cells, including Shambhavi Chaudhary as the national youth wing president