New Delhi, March 13, 2026: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL)seeking a nationwide policy granting menstrual leave for women students and workers. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, observed that making such leave mandatory could unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes and discourage employers from…
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New Delhi, March 13, 2026: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment has raised serious concerns over reduced allocations and persistent under-utilisation of funds across several welfare ministries, particularly those handling schemes for minorities, tribal communities, and persons with disabilities. The 31-member panel, headed by BJP MP P. C. Mohan, examined the demands…
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New Delhi, March 13, 2026: A Consultative Committee Meeting attached to the Ministry of Coal was held under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy to discuss ongoing and future initiatives related to technology upgradation in coal companies. The meeting was attended by Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey, Members…
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New Delhi, March 13, 2026: A High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved ₹1,912.99 crore in additional central assistance for Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The financial support has been sanctioned for regions affected by floods, flash floods, cloudbursts, landslides, and…
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 13, 2026: Fresh blasts were reported in central Dubai on Friday morning, with smoke visible over parts of the city, as authorities confirmed that an aerial threat had been successfully intercepted and that falling debris caused minor damage to a building’s exterior. The incident comes amid escalating military tensions in…
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Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, March 13, 2026: Households, eateries, and transport services across major Indian cities are grappling with growing difficulties as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies tighten, triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Disruptions in global energy shipments have left both domestic and commercial consumers scrambling, even as authorities urge calm and…
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Ratia/Fatehabad, 11 March 2026: District Commissioner Dr. Vivek Bharti conducted an extensive inspection of government offices and institutions in Ratia and Nagpur on Thursday to review public services and development works. During the visit, he inspected the BDPO offices, various departments at the Ratia Mini Secretariat, the Primary Health Centre and Veterinary Hospital in Nagpur,…
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New Delhi, March 12: Indian Railways is modernizing its freight logistics by integrating first-mile pick-up, mid-mile transportation, and last-mile delivery for parcels. The South Central Railway has launched the pilot phase of its app-based ‘Rail Parcel’ platform across 17 stations in seven major cities, including Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Bengaluru, and Chennai, making parcel…
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New Delhi, Mar 12: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday attended the 8th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), congratulating the graduating students and encouraging them to use their knowledge and skills to contribute to society and the nation. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said a convocation marks…
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Raipur, Mar 12: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said trainee judges will play a crucial role in strengthening the judiciary, describing it as the third pillar of democracy and a cornerstone of the justice delivery system. The Chief Minister made the remarks when trainee judges from the Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy in Bilaspur paid a…
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