US-Iran war impact: Emergency powers invoked, India asks refiners to step up LPG output to avoid cooking

US-Iran war impact: Emergency powers invoked, India asks refiners to step up LPG output to avoid cooking

The government has also directed producers to supply LPG, propane and butane to state-run refiners. (AI image) Middle East crisis impact: The government has activated emergency provisions to ensure there is no shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in wake of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war that has hit India’s imports of the energy source. India

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Western Railway Announces Special Trains Between Mumbai And Ahmedabad To Meet Fans’ Demands As T20 World Cup Fever Grips India, Check Schedule

Western Railway Announces Special Trains Between Mumbai And Ahmedabad To Meet Fans’ Demands As T20 World Cup Fever Grips India, Check Schedule

Updated 6 March 2026 at 18:46 IST Western Railway has announced special trains between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad to cater to the surge in demand from cricket fans ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 final match. Find the full schedule, timings, and booking details here. Indian players celebrating after win over England | Image:

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Pie in The Sky: Kumaraswamy holds key to Siddaramaiah’s Rs 3000 Cr mineral tax dreams

Pie in The Sky: Kumaraswamy holds key to Siddaramaiah’s Rs 3000 Cr mineral tax dreams

Synopsis Karnataka aims to collect Rs 3,000 crore from a new mining tax in 2026-27. The state government amended its mineral rights law to introduce this levy. However, the legislation requires central government approval. Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy opposes the tax, citing potential impact on the steel sector. The Supreme Court ruling allows states

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India’s strategic autonomy under dire threat: Congress slams govt on US’ Russian oil waiver

India’s strategic autonomy under dire threat: Congress slams govt on US’ Russian oil waiver

New Delhi, With the US announcing a temporary waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, the Congress alleged on Friday that India’s strategic autonomy and national sovereignty are under “dire threat” because Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being “blackmailed” by America. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said India’s current foreign policy is the result

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Stock market turmoil

Stock market turmoil

The global stock market has been going up and down very fast as the conflict in the Middle East keeps getting worse. In the first few days after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran, stock markets first fell sharply and then later recovered most of the losses. At the same time

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‘F**k America, India, China…’: Nepal PM Frontrunner Balen Shah’s Offensive 2025 Post Resurfaces

‘F**k America, India, China…’: Nepal PM Frontrunner Balen Shah’s Offensive 2025 Post Resurfaces

Updated 6 March 2026 at 19:27 IST An offensive social media post made by the leading Nepal PM candidate Balendra Shah resurfaced on Friday as the counting of votes for the country’s Parliamentary elections are underway. ‘F**k America, India, China…’: Nepal PM Frontrunner Balen Shah’s Offensive 2025 Post Resurfaces | Image: Republic Kathmandu: An offensive

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