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Lok Sabha gives nod for referring Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to JPC

The Lok Sabha approved sending the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the JPC. Introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Bill aims to ease business, decriminalise minor offences, replace some criminal provisions with civil penalties.

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Present petroleum reserves at 53 lakh MT, plans for another 65 lakh MT: PM Modi; 2 Indian LPG ships transit Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

Two Indian LPG vessels cross Strait of Hormuz; India targets 65 lakh MT as reserves stand at 53 lakh MT

Two Indian LPG ships, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, are transiting the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over cooking gas shortages amid regional tensions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's energy preparedness, citing 53 lakh MT of petroleum reserves with plans for an additional 65 lakh MT.

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Karnataka to increase commercial LPG supply after meeting with gas firms, hotel bodies

The move aims to curb irregularities and ensure smoother distribution. The Chief Minister highlighted a supply-demand gap, with only 1,000 cylinders being supplied daily against a demand of 50,000, causing closures of establishments. A follow-up meeting with hotel associations is planned to review the situation

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PM Modi urges strict action against LPG hoarding, black marketing; calls for unity and alertness like Covid era amid West Asia crisis

PM Modi urges strict action against LPG hoarding, black marketing; calls for unity amid West Asia crisis

PM Modi highlighted the economic, security, and humanitarian challenges India faces due to the conflict, including its impact on trade, crude oil and gas supplies, and the safety of Indians in Gulf countries. He also called for swift action against those spreading fake news or trying to exploit the crisis.

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Income-tax rules 2026 notified: Govt tightens compliance, makes filing simpler

Taxpayers to file under existing law as new income tax regime begins April 1

CBDT has notified the Income Tax Rules, 2026, introducing revised provisions for salaried individuals, including higher HRA exemption thresholds, increased allowances for children's education and hostel expenses, and enhanced limits for tax-free benefits like gifts and meal vouchers.

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Two pilots killed as plane collides with fire truck at New York airport

Two pilots were killed after an Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York. At least two firefighters were critically injured in the crash. The incident triggered a ground stop and emergency response, with authorities yet to confirm the exact cause.

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IEA chief says no country 'immune' from Middle East crisis

IEA Chief Fatih Birol has warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East pose a major threat to the global economy, stating that no country will be immune to the fallout. He highlighted that the conflict has triggered an unprecedented disruption in global oil supply, particularly impacting flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Blast in village near international border in J&K's Samba; probe underway

Police and forensic teams have collected samples to determine the nature of the explosion, and an FIR has been registered.

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US–Israel–Iran war: Mumbai seafarer dies after missile strike on tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran slaps $2 million toll on ships in Strait of Hormuz amid war escalation

Iran has started charging select vessels up to $2 million to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, signalling tighter control over a vital global oil corridor. The move, described by a lawmaker as a show of strength, comes amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel.

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Plane collides with fire truck at New York airport, multiple injuries reported

Preliminary reports suggest that air traffic control had instructed both the aircraft and the ground vehicle to halt moments before the collision. Multiple injuries have been reported, including firefighters and passengers, with some said to be in critical condition, though official figures are yet to be confirmed.

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Sonam Wangchuk calls for unity, dialogue after release; eyes new eginning for Ladakh

After his release from detention under the NSA, Sonam Wangchuk called for unity, dialogue, and a constructive path forward for Ladakh. He expressed hope for a "win-win" solution through engagement with stakeholders and announced consultations with the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance to decide the future course of the movement.

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Middle East tensions: IndiGo, Air India to operate flights, issue travel advisory

UAE–India air travel resumes: 90 flights scheduled

The government is closely monitoring maritime operations amid the Middle East conflict. Over 547 Indian seafarers have been repatriated, and all remaining personnel in the region are reported safe. The Ministry of External Affairs, continue to assist Indian nationals

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University of Jammu likely to drop Jinnah, Iqbal, Sir Syed from MA Political Science syllabus amid row

The controversy over the inclusion of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the M.A. Political Science syllabus at the University of Jammu is likely to subside, with the department recommending the removal of related topics. The move comes amid protests by ABVP and ahead of a final decision by the Board of Studies, while a high-level committee continues to review the syllabus.

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Iran war in perilous stage, peace is the best medicine: WHO chief

Chief of WHO, warned that ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel has reached a perilous stage, especially after reported strikes near nuclear-linked sites like Natanz Enrichment Complex and Dimona Nuclear Facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency is monitoring the situation, noting no abnormal radiation levels so far

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Amid US shutdown, Trump orders ICE deployment at airports to assist TSA

Trump's announcement follows his earlier warning that ICE agents would be deployed if lawmakers failed to reach a funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Lok Sabha gives nod for referring Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to JPC

Two Indian LPG vessels cross Strait of Hormuz; India targets 65 lakh MT as reserves stand at 53 lakh MT

Karnataka to increase commercial LPG supply after meeting with gas firms, hotel bodies

PM Modi urges strict action against LPG hoarding, black marketing; calls for unity amid West Asia crisis

Taxpayers to file under existing law as new income tax regime begins April 1

Two pilots killed as plane collides with fire truck at New York airport

IEA chief says no country 'immune' from Middle East crisis

Blast in village near international border in J&K's Samba; probe underway

Iran slaps $2 million toll on ships in Strait of Hormuz amid war escalation

Plane collides with fire truck at New York airport, multiple injuries reported

Sonam Wangchuk calls for unity, dialogue after release; eyes new eginning for Ladakh

UAE–India air travel resumes: 90 flights scheduled

University of Jammu likely to drop Jinnah, Iqbal, Sir Syed from MA Political Science syllabus amid row

Iran war in perilous stage, peace is the best medicine: WHO chief

Amid US shutdown, Trump orders ICE deployment at airports to assist TSA

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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