Government invokes Essential Commodities Act (ESMA): Set to prioritise gas supply for homes, transport amid middle east tensions

Union Government invoked ESMA amid middle east tensions and Iran war impacting the fuel supply. This decision is taken to ensure uninterrupted supply of domestic cooking gas, directing refineries and petrochemical units to maximise production of liquefie
Love Jihad? Miss India Earth 2019 converts after harassment by Muslim husband, know about her ordeal, ‘purification’

Miss India Earth 2019 winner Sayali Surve has converted back to Hinduism after alleging harassment by Muslim husband. Surve is a resident of Pimpri-Chinchwad near Pune, Maharashtra, who has completed the “purification process” after which she has now changed her name to Aadya Surve.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hails role of women in healthcare sector, says they are vital for society’s health

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday talked at length on women’s role in the healthcare sector at the “Women in the Medical Profession (Multi-speciality Meet)” programme. She said that women have played an extremely important and inspiring role in the healthcare sector. The Chief Minister emphasised that today women are enhancing areas across the medical field with their role as doctors, surgeons, researchers, nurses and health specialists.
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns with immediate effect citing personal reasons

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned from his position with immediate effect, India’s largest airline, Interglobe Aviation, confirmed on Tuesday.
Hottest March in 50 years: North India scorches, Delhi records its highest temperature as IMD warns of severe heat in Himachal

This year summers have arrived with the record high temperatures as March 2026 has been recorded as the hottest one in the last 50 years. Delhi recorded its highest temperature at 35.7 degrees Celsius. IMD has warned of heat to severe heat for Himachal Pradesh.
Government responds to LPG cylinder shortage affecting Mumbai, Bengaluru eateries

Restaurant owners say commercial LPG supplies have largely stopped since Sunday, while domestic cylinders are facing delivery delays ranging from two to eight days after booking.
PM Modi speaks with Balendra Shah, RSP chief Lamichhane after ‘resounding success’ in Nepal election

PM Modi conveyed his best wishes to the leaders for the formation of a new government in Nepal and reiterated India’s willingness to work closely with the incoming leadership. “Congratulated both leaders on their electoral victories and RSP’s resounding success in the Nepal elections,” he said.
Government responds to LPG cylinder shortage affecting Mumbai, Bengaluru eateries

Restaurant owners say commercial LPG supplies have largely stopped since Sunday, while domestic cylinders are facing delivery delays ranging from two to eight days after booking.
Gurugram Tragedy: At least seven workers dead, 5 injured after wall of under-construction building collapses in Sidhrawali area

At least seven labourers were killed, 5 injured after a wall of an under-construction building in a residential society collapsed in Gurugram’s Sidhrawali area. A wall at an under-construction project in Gurugram collapsed on Monday night, while work on a sewage treatment plant (STP) was underway.
EAM Jaishankar first statement on US-Israel-Iran War amid uproar in Parliament, clarifies on Iranian ship docked in Indian waters; WATCH

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the Rajya Sabha on Monday regarding the conflict situation in West Asia, following a series of US-Israeli strikes on Iran that have triggered a wider regional conflict.