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Bengaluru, March 10 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Tuesday that the shortage of LPG refills has become a serious concern in the state, amid warnings from hotel owners that they may be forced to shut down operations if supplies do not improve soon.Speaking to reporters...

Thoothukudi, March 10 – The safety match industry in southern Tamil Nadu is facing new challenges as the price of paraffin wax – a key raw material used in the production of safety matches – has risen sharply over the past two weeks.The price of paraffin wax has increased from around ₹80 per...

United Nations, March 10. India has condemned Pakistan's air attacks on Afghanistan and has criticized its hypocrisy in conducting them during the month of Ramadan, killing mostly women and children while preaching "Islamic solidarity.""It is hypocritical to advocate for high principles of...

Washington, March 10 – US lawmakers are sharply divided over President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military action against Iran, with senior Republicans defending the move as necessary for national security while Democrats warned it was an unauthorized war that could drive up economic...

Washington, March 10 – Democratic lawmakers in the United States sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, as gasoline prices surged nationwide, urging the White House to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease pressure on American families.Oil prices have...

New Delhi, March 9 – Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that the opposition believes the ongoing conflict in West Asia is a crucial issue that must be discussed in Parliament. He argued that the crisis could have serious economic consequences for India, including...

Jammu, March 8 The Jammu and Kashmir Congress protested against the increase in LPG prices here on Sunday, saying that this "anti-poor" decision by the government will add to the financial burden on ordinary people.Led by PCC president Tariq Hamid Karra and working president Raman Bhalla, the...

New Delhi, March 8 The CPI(M) on Sunday criticized the government over the steep increase in LPG prices, accusing it of taking an "anti-people" stance by "refusing" to reduce taxes on cooking gas cylinders.In a statement issued here, the CPI(M) Politburo expressed strong opposition to the...

Kabul, March 8 – A fire broke out at a commercial market in the Torkham area of Afghanistan following a major strike by Pakistani forces, causing damage to businesses and property, local media reported on Sunday, citing officials.Torkham Mayor Mawlawi Abdullah Mustafa said that several shells...

Jerusalem, March 5 The ongoing war with Iran could cost Israel an estimated 9.4 billion NIS (approximately $3 billion) per week under current restrictions on economic activities, the Israeli Finance Ministry has warned."In a letter sent to the Chief of the Home Front Command, Maj. Gen. Shai...

Colombo, March 3 Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged all parties involved in the ongoing West Asia conflict on Tuesday to commit to a swift and peaceful resolution, highlighting the conflict's repercussions on the global economy.President Dissanayake made these remarks while...

Bengaluru, February 26 Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, accused the Congress government of attempting to demolish the historic KSIC mother unit in T Narasipura for a stadium, claiming that it would threaten Mysore Silk heritage and the livelihoods of thousands of...

New Delhi, February 23 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that it is too early to comment on the tariff changes announced by the United States, and the commerce ministry is reviewing the situation.On Friday, the US Supreme Court ruled against the sweeping import tariffs imposed...

Kathmandu, February 23 – At least 17 people died after a bus traveling from western Pokhara to the capital Kathmandu plunged into the Trishuli River in the central district of Dhading early Monday, a senior official at the District Administration Office, Dhading, said."We have sent 17 people...

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, stated that the proper use of artificial intelligence can help India's agricultural sector contribute up to 70,000 crore rupees to the economy. He was speaking at the inaugural session of the AI4 Agri 2026 summit in Mumbai.Dr...

New Delhi, February 22 The increasing number of Indian-origin leaders at the helm of major global technology companies should not be viewed through the lens of "brain drain," but rather as a "net positive" for both India and the world, said Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer of...

Patna, February 19 The Bihar government on Thursday rejected demands to review the decade-old prohibition law, stating that the ban on liquor was implemented after consulting all parties.Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and RLM MLA Madhav Anand, both members of the ruling NDA, had sought a...

Ayodhya, February 18 – The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is set to offer devotees a 3D experience of temple rituals, including puja, aarti, and darshan of 14 temples. This initiative aims to allow devotees who are unable to visit the temple in person to experience the rituals virtually, as if they were...

The President of the Meghalaya Indigenous Women's Council, Bythygrace Dkhar, spoke to DD News today about the recent coal mine blast in the Mynsngat-Thangskoo area, which claimed 33 lives.She extended her condolences to the affected families, noting that the loss of so many lives has deeply...

New Delhi, February 17 Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence will dramatically lower the cost of filmmaking and open doors for a new generation of storytellers.The director, known for critical and commercial hits such as "Masoom", "Mr India" and "Bandit Queen"...