The United States has emerged as India’s largest LPG supplier so far this month. (AI image) In wake of the Middle East conflict, India’s Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) imports have dropped sharply this month, falling to nearly half of February levels and extending the decline seen in March, according to shipping data. At the same…
NEW DELHI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday directed all banks issuing FASTags to undertake “immediate” validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked to the smart tags issued by them. The banks have been directed to blacklist FASTags that are found linked to incorrect or invalid VRNs.The decision follows receipt of complaints regarding…
Hyderabad: After recording highest temperature of the season on Thursday at 44.4 degrees, Telangana is likely to witness some respite as thunderstorms are expected over the coming days. Beginning April 19, storm activity will initially adjoining districts of Hyderabad, before gradually extending to most parts of the state between April 21 and 25. Hyderabad is…
Rupee fell almost 5% in 2025, and has continued to weaken since then, even touching a new record low this year. However, the currency is falling not only in terms of comparision against the greenback but also against other currencies.Rupee has dropped to its weakest level in more than a decade, as compared to its…
The government on Saturday said the threat posed by a possible El Nino this year is unlikely to cause major damage to agriculture, pointing to stronger irrigation systems, higher reservoir storage and better preparedness than in past drought-linked years.The assurance came after Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a review meeting ahead of the Kharif…
Mumbai: The BMC has launched a centralised system to streamline resolution of all types of citizen complaints. The new platform, called the Management and Redressal of Grievances (MARG) system, was inaugurated by the city’s mayor Ritu Tawde with the aim of boosting citizen participation and ensuring faster, more effective delivery of civic services.The MARG system…
NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Monday has granted time to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file its response on actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s application seeking to turn approver in the money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrasekhar.During the hearing, the ED said that the application is “vague” and stated that it requires additional time…
Jaipur : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday issued notices to the Rajasthan govt and other authorities over alleged non-compliance of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, while constituting a joint committee to examine lapses and ensure enforcement.Hearing the case of Sneha Chaturvedi vs State of Rajasthan & Ors., the Central Zone Bench termed…
Shirgao: By 9pm on Tuesday, roads leading to Shirgao in Bicholim were packed with vehicles as devotees arrived at the goddess Lairai temple complex for the famed jatra. By 10pm, thousands had gathered at the venue.After last year’s stampede, an unprecedented tragedy at the jatra in which six people lost their lives, the authorities appeared…
Bengaluru: Women with Parkinson’s disease experience a significantly higher psychosocial burden than men, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans), underscoring the need for gender-sensitive care that goes beyond treating motor symptoms.Titled ‘Differential psychosocial burden in Parkinson’s disease: A gender-based comparison,’ the study was published…
