Govt warns consumers on cyber fraud linked to LPG bookings

IANS | March 19, 2026 7:29 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Instances of cyber fraud related to LPG bookings have been reported from some states as fraudsters are attempting to exploit the situation by sending malicious files such as “GAS BILL UPDATE APK” via messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to mislead consumers, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

BioE3 advances India’s gene‑editing and cell therapy drive: Minister

IANS | March 19, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Regulatory bodies have issued national guidelines to ensure safe, ethical deployment of CRISPR-based therapies in India, while the BioE3 is accelerating indigenous capacity for cell and gene therapeutics, the government said on Thursday responding to a question on self-reliance in CRISPR and gene editing.

FIEO hails RELIEF initiative to support exporters amid Middle East crisis

IANS | March 19, 2026 5:40 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Thursday welcomed the government’s timely announcement of the RELIEF (Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) initiative under the Export Promotion Mission, aimed at supporting exporters impacted by the ongoing disruptions in West Asia maritime trade routes.