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In Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, biogas emerges as ‘alternative’ fuel for villagers

IANS | March 27, 2026 7:38 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Amid the growing apprehension and anxiety over the short supply of LPG cylinders and fuel shortages arising out of the Gulf crisis, a village in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra has thrown up an ‘interesting solution’ and a 'gas model' worth replication, which is already finding resonance among a large section of villagers.

New TV Ratings Policy 2026 to boost transparency, accountability in audience measurement

IANS | March 27, 2026 7:29 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The government on Friday unveiled the TV Ratings Policy 2026, aiming to make television audience measurement more transparent, independent and accountable, while also easing entry for new players in the sector.

India looking forward to participate in G20 Summit hosted by US

IANS | March 27, 2026 7:23 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) India on Friday said that it is looking forward to participate in the G20 Summit set to be held in Florida later this year under the US presidency.

Gujarat: Live-in registration, equal property rights key in UCC framework

IANS | March 27, 2026 7:23 PM

Gandhinagar, March 27 (IANS) Mandatory registration of live-in relationships and equal inheritance rights for sons and daughters form part of the Gujarat government’s recently detailed framework under the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026.

MP: PM Surya Ghar Yojana slashes Damoh residents’ electricity bills

IANS | March 27, 2026 7:22 PM

Damoh, March 27 (IANS) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched to provide free electricity to crores of households across the country, has brought unprecedented gains for the people of the Bundelkhand region in Madhya Pradesh.

Over 350 notices issued to LPG distributorships, enforcement drives continue across states: Govt

IANS | March 27, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) More than 350 show-cause notices have been issued to LPG distributorships as part of enforcement action to maintain seamless supply of gas, the government said on Friday, adding that enforcement drives are ongoing across states/UTs, with more than 3,000 raids conducted and over 1,500 LPG cylinders seized.

AI geopolitics: US policy and tech giants converge on China threat

IANS | March 27, 2026 7:11 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Growing concerns over China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are driving an unprecedented alignment between US lawmakers and Silicon Valley, with both sides increasingly viewing the technology race as a strategic and economic battle, a report said.

Adani Group receives 'Net Zero Leadership' honour at India Climate Week 2026

IANS | March 27, 2026 6:21 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Adani Group on Friday said it has been recognised with the Net Zero Leadership honour at the 'India Climate Samman' during the 'India Climate Week 2026' here.

Centre gives nod for buying military hardware worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore

IANS | March 27, 2026 5:40 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Friday granted acceptance of necessity (AoN) for various proposals to buy military hardware worth an estimated cost of about Rs 2.38 lakh crore.

Google expands Search Live globally, now available in additional Indian languages

IANS | March 27, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Google has rolled out Search Live globally, enabling interactive, real‑time conversations with Search in AI Mode across more than 200 countries and territories, using both voice and camera, a new blog post said.

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In Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, biogas emerges as ‘alternative’ fuel for villagers

New TV Ratings Policy 2026 to boost transparency, accountability in audience measurement

India looking forward to participate in G20 Summit hosted by US

Gujarat: Live-in registration, equal property rights key in UCC framework

MP: PM Surya Ghar Yojana slashes Damoh residents’ electricity bills

Over 350 notices issued to LPG distributorships, enforcement drives continue across states: Govt

AI geopolitics: US policy and tech giants converge on China threat

Adani Group receives 'Net Zero Leadership' honour at India Climate Week 2026

Centre gives nod for buying military hardware worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore

Google expands Search Live globally, now available in additional Indian languages

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