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The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply as hotels and restaurants report shortages. To prevent hoarding, the minimum waiting period for LPG cylinder refills has been extended from 21 to 25 days amid panic buying triggered by Middle East tensions.

The oil ministry has formed a committee to address the sudden shortage of commercial LPG cylinders that has alarmed India’s hospitality industry. The government has prioritised household LPG supplies, leaving hotels and restaurants struggling.

Police in Thane district registered a case against a man for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl in Bhiwandi. The complaint was filed months later by the victim’s mother, and police booked the accused under BNS sections and the POCSO Act

Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar’s wife Bindhu Menon withdrew her complaint after he admitted his mistake and apologised. She said her earlier allegations of infidelity were made during an emotional outburst and added the issue would be resolved privately

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Central Industrial Security Force personnel on their Raising Day, praising their discipline and dedication in protecting critical infrastructure. Established in 1968, CISF has grown to over 2.2 lakh personnel and secures 361 installations, including 70 airports

A Sowmith Reddy Anumandla won the Unrated Chess Tournament held at A2H Chess Academy in Hyderabad with a perfect score of five points. Azlan Khan and M Akshay Kumar finished second and third with 4.5 points each

Stellar performances by Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah powered the Men in Blue to redemption after the painful 2023 ODI World Cup final loss

Hotel and restaurant operations in Bengaluru may be affected from March 10 after a halt in commercial LPG cylinder supply, the Bangalore Hotels Association said. The body urged the Union government to restore supply, warning that closures could affect daily meals for many people

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams clarified that adequate ghee stocks are available for preparing laddu prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara Temple. The temple body dismissed social media rumours about shortages and said laddu preparation and distribution are continuing smoothly

Sanju Samson's match-winning performances in the T20 World Cup have turned him into a sporting icon in Kerala. From family memories in Vizhinjam to crucial knocks in the knockout stages, the wicketkeeper-batter's journey has sparked celebrations across the state

The cricketing world congratulated India after their historic third T20 World Cup title. Sachin Tendulkar, Michael Vaughan and several global stars praised the team's dominance as India defeated New Zealand convincingly to become the first side to defend the title

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former India World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten as head coach on a two-year contract starting April 15. Kirsten will oversee the team's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

After India's dominant T20 World Cup triumph, captain Suryakumar Yadav and teammates have already set their sights on future glory, including the 2028 Olympics and another T20 World Cup, as the team looks to extend its remarkable run in global cricket

The Congress has appointed Palash Pawan Saikia, Dipankar Bora and Johnson Sangma as secretaries of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. The move aims to strengthen the party’s organisational structure and expand its grassroots presence ahead of upcoming political challenges

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others on a CBI petition challenging their discharge in the excise policy case. The court issued notices and listed the matter for hearing on March 16

The government is unlikely to accept the opposition's demand for a discussion in Parliament on the West Asia crisis, citing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement. Opposition protests disrupted proceedings in both Houses as parties pressed for a debate

The government debunked social media claims and warned about an AI-generated deepfake video of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi circulating online. PIB Fact Check said the fabricated posts are part of a Pakistani disinformation campaign targeting India.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of threatening state officials during a meeting on poll preparedness. She also criticised the ongoing SIR exercise, alleging it was being used to deprive people of voting rights

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has announced plans to tour all 38 districts of the state after formally joining the JD(U). He said a decision on the statewide visit will be taken soon

Political tensions over the SIR exercise in West Bengal dominated Election Commission consultations with parties in Kolkata. The TMC alleged voter harassment, while the BJP demanded fewer poll phases. The EC assured political parties that elections would be conducted fairly and peacefully

Andhra Pradesh Police continued questioning Bihar IPS officer Sunil Kumar Naik for the fifth day in the alleged custodial torture of former MP K. Raghurama Krishna Raju. The interrogation follows a High Court direction as part of an ongoing investigation

Namibian cheetah Jwala has given birth to five cubs at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, taking India’s cheetah population to 53. Union minister Bhupender Yadav called it a major milestone for Project Cheetah and wildlife conservation efforts

The Lok Sabha failed to take up a resolution seeking Speaker Om Birla’s removal on Monday after repeated disruptions by opposition MPs demanding a discussion on West Asia. Continuous protests forced adjournments, with the Chair accusing the opposition of holding proceedings hostage