India achieves unprecedented foodgrain production, registers bumper exports

IANS | March 26, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India recorded an unprecedented foodgrain output of 357.73 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the agricultural year 2024-25, marking an increase of 25.43 MMT over the preceding year, reflecting sustained gains in productivity, improved input management, and strengthened institutional support to farmers, an official fact-sheet said on Thursday.

More LPG released for priority sectors, petrol pumps getting regular supplies: Govt

IANS | March 26, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS): All the oil refineries in the country are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories in place, while domestic LPG production has been increased to support local consumption, and the country is also maintaining sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel, according to the update issued by the government on Thursday.

Against rights and dignity: Transgender community protests at Jantar Mantar over newly-introduced Bill

IANS | March 26, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The transgender community staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Thursday against the newly-introduced Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, alleging that it violates their rights and dignity. A large number of people from the community gathered to demonstrate against the government, claiming that the Bill undermines the principles of equality and self-identification.