Opposition claims LPG shortage; ruling alliance MPs assure there is no need to panic

IANS | March 12, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Several Opposition MPs on Thursday raised concerns over claims of shortages of LPG cylinders and rising fuel prices, demanding a discussion in Parliament and accusing the government of failing to manage the supply situation. However, leaders from the ruling alliance asserted that there was no reason for panic and assured that adequate reserves were available in the country.

LS Speaker Birla breaks silence after no-confidence motion rejected; emphasises rules of House

IANS | March 12, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, on Thursday spoke for the first time in the House after the no-confidence motion against him was rejected, expressing gratitude to members of the House for participating in the debate and sharing their views. He emphasised that the functioning of Parliament is guided strictly by established rules and procedures.

Centre takes attack on Farooq Abdullah seriously: Nadda in RS; blasts Cong for playing politics

IANS | March 12, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday said the government would take every necessary step to ensure the security of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.

Congress deletes LPG shortage post using photo from 2011 after criticism

IANS | March 12, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy over LPG shortages and rising fuel prices, the Congress party sparked debate on social media after sharing a post on platform X that criticised the government. However, the party later deleted the post following widespread criticism for using an old photo.

'Rich in facts, outlines importance of Parliamentary traditions': PM Modi on HM Shah’s LS speech

IANS | March 12, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech in the Lok Sabha, delivered a day earlier, saying it highlighted the importance of parliamentary traditions and the need for collective work for the country’s progress.

'Defining moment in India’s freedom movement': VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi on historic Dandi Satyagraha

IANS | March 12, 2026 10:04 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and all the brave freedom fighters who took part in the historic march 'Dandi Satyagraha.'

Trump says Iran's navy and air defences destroyed

IANS | March 11, 2026 11:03 PM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that American forces have inflicted devastating damage on Iran’s military infrastructure, claiming that Tehran has lost much of its naval and air defence capability as US strikes intensified during the ongoing conflict.

Ayushman Bharat and Mahatma Phule schemes deliver lifesaving care in Maharashtra

IANS | March 11, 2026 10:00 PM

Amravati (Maharashtra), March 11 (IANS) The central government’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and the state government’s Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana are transforming healthcare access for thousands of patients in Amravati.

Kashmiri Pandit youth seeks to rebuild trust between communities in Valley

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:44 PM

Srinagar, March 11 (IANS) Away from the public glare, a Kashmiri Pandit youth is quietly trying to reshape the image of Kashmir for the younger generation without carrying the unpleasant baggage of migration and bitterness between communities created by violence over the past three decades.

Self-Help Group women in Sirmaur turn skills into income

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:23 PM

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), March 11 (IANS) Women from self-help groups in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh are making remarkable strides towards financial independence by producing and selling a variety of handmade products.

Politics

Opposition claims LPG shortage; ruling alliance MPs assure there is no need to panic

LS Speaker Birla breaks silence after no-confidence motion rejected; emphasises rules of House

Centre takes attack on Farooq Abdullah seriously: Nadda in RS; blasts Cong for playing politics

Congress deletes LPG shortage post using photo from 2011 after criticism

'Rich in facts, outlines importance of Parliamentary traditions': PM Modi on HM Shah’s LS speech

'Defining moment in India’s freedom movement': VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi on historic Dandi Satyagraha

Trump says Iran's navy and air defences destroyed

Ayushman Bharat and Mahatma Phule schemes deliver lifesaving care in Maharashtra

Kashmiri Pandit youth seeks to rebuild trust between communities in Valley

Self-Help Group women in Sirmaur turn skills into income

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