NEW DELHI, March 13: Sergio Gor has stated that the United States and India are close to finalising a significant agreement on critical minerals, with an official announcement expected in the coming months. Speaking at a major public forum, the envoy said the proposed partnership would strengthen supply chains essential for advanced manufacturing, clean energy…
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NEW DELHI, March 13: Indian Railways has unveiled an extensive summer travel plan, announcing the operation of 1,484 special trains to manage the surge in passenger demand during the upcoming holiday season. The move is expected to significantly improve ticket availability, especially for travellers from the Delhi-NCR region. Railway officials said the additional services will…
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New Delhi, March 13, 2026: The Foreigner Cell of the Outer District of the Delhi Police has detained ten Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly residing in the capital without valid travel or identity documents. The operation was conducted as part of an ongoing drive to identify foreign nationals staying illegally in the city. According to police…
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New Delhi, March 13, 2026: Nearly 1,500 people were rendered homeless after a massive fire swept through a jhuggi cluster near a fish market in the Mansa Ram Park area of Matiala village in West Delhi late Wednesday night. The blaze reduced hundreds of makeshift homes to ashes, forcing families to flee with little more…
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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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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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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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