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Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by ₹209 from today. Check latest rates

The hike of ₹209 has come after two successive reductions of ₹250 (approx) in August and September this year.

Commercial LPG cylinders price was increased by <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>209 per unit (Representative Photo)

Published on Oct 01, 2023 11:56 AM IST

Jaishankar addresses Indian diaspora, lauds India-US ties: ‘Very desirable’

Hailing the evolving diplomatic relationship with the US, Jaishankar said earlier both nations used to deal with each other, but now they work with each other.

External Affairs minister S Jaishankar(PTI/ X)

Published on Oct 01, 2023 09:26 AM IST

Morning briefing: Glasgow gurdwara apologises to Indian envoy

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Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami was prevented from entering the Glasgow Gurdwara on Saturday.(File)

Published on Oct 01, 2023 09:11 AM IST

Centre hikes domestic natural gas prices. What does it mean for common man?

The revised prices of domestic natural gas will be applicable from October 1 to October 31.

In September, the per mmBtu price was increased from $7.85 to $8.60.(Representative image)

Published on Oct 01, 2023 07:48 AM IST

'This is barbarism': Congress slams Centre over National Museum being vacated

Jairam Ramesh while posting pictures of the National Museum on his X had said that there was no guarantee that it would survive the supposed relocation.

National Museum, New Delhi.(X/ Jairam Ramesh)

Published on Sep 30, 2023 02:31 PM IST

Amid Canada row, Indian envoy to UK denied entry to Scotland gurudwara

The incident comes amid a diplomatic row between India and Canada following Justin Trudeau’s claim alleging India's possible involvement in killing of Nijjar.

Indian High Commissioner to UK, Vikram Doraiswami(File)

Published on Sep 30, 2023 12:09 PM IST

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PM Modi launches week-long ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ for aspirational blocks

According to official press release, Sankalp Saptaah is closely aligned with the nationwide Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi,during the launch of a week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in the country called Sankalp Saptaah at Bharat Mandapam.(PTI)

Updated on Sep 30, 2023 12:15 PM IST

Morning briefing: S Jaishankar on India-Russia ties, Chidambaram on quota bill

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India's external affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar(via REUTERS)

Published on Sep 30, 2023 08:58 AM IST

‘Teasing illusion’: Chidambaram after women's quota bill gets President's nod

President Droupadi Murmu has signed the bill seeking 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Published on Sep 30, 2023 08:31 AM IST

Stock market holidays in October 2023: BSE, NSE to be closed on these days

According to BSE and NSE, trading in Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment and SLB Segment will be closed on October 2 and October 24.

Published on Sep 29, 2023 01:48 PM IST

Earphones, screws, rakhis, lockets removed from man’s stomach in Punjab's Moga

The doctors conducted an X-ray scan on his stomach to determine the cause of his pain which shocked them.

After a three-hour long surgery, doctors were able to remove the items from his body.(X)

Published on Sep 29, 2023 11:25 AM IST

Morning briefing: India's new route to key flashpoint at LAC

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An army truck moves towards LAC amid India-China border dispute in eastern Ladakh. (PTI FILE PHOTO)

Published on Sep 29, 2023 09:14 AM IST

Muzaffarnagar rerun: Teacher asks Muslim student to slap Hindu classmate in UP

The incident took place at a private school in Dugawar village in UP's Sambhal. The teacher allegedly incited communal hatred by engaging two children.

A police official said the victim's father lodged a complaint saying that the incident hurt his son's religious sentiments.(Representational image)

Published on Sep 29, 2023 07:24 AM IST

ByShobhit Gupta | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

MS Swaminathan, father of India’s ‘Green Revolution,’ passes away at 98

Swaminathan was instrumental in developing high-yielding varieties of paddy that helped ensure India’s low-income farmers produce more yield.

Updated on Sep 28, 2023 12:52 PM IST

Ganpati Visarjan: Mumbai traffic police issues advisory, over 19K cops on duty

Thousands of household and public Ganesh idols will be immersed at 73 places across Mumbai on Thursday.

Devotees carry Ganpati for immersion on Ganesh Festival at Girgoan Chowphatty, in Mumbai. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)

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Published on Sep 28, 2023 11:02 AM IST

Eid-e-Milad 2023: Banks to remain closed on September 28, 29 in these states

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday declared a public holiday on September 29 for Eid-e-Milad as Anant Chaturdashi and Eid were falling on on September 28.

There were 16 bank holidays in the month of September this year across different states (Representative image)

Published on Sep 28, 2023 09:37 AM IST

Morning briefing: Jaishankar to meet Blinken amid Canada row

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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar delivers the national statement at the United Nations General Assembly session, in New York,(S Jaishankar Twitter)

Published on Sep 28, 2023 08:50 AM IST

‘Jeopardised a good diplomatic relationship’: Tharoor slams Canada amid standoff

Canada PM should have discussed the matter with a friendly government like India in private instead of choosing a public route, said Shashi Tharoor.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.(PTI / File photo)

Published on Sep 20, 2023 06:38 PM IST

Evening brief: Irani's dig at Sonia Gandhi, C-295 aircraft lands in Vadodara

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Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special Session of Parliament. (ANI)

Published on Sep 20, 2023 06:36 PM IST

Won't talk about security briefings in open: Australia PM on India-Canada row

The Five Eyes Alliance which includes the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada called the accusations serious.

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Published on Sep 20, 2023 04:37 PM IST

‘Take Sonia Gandhi, Rahul to…’: Assam CM's challenge to Congress

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Congress leaders who claim themselves to be Hindus should take the Gandhi family to pay obeisance to Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses a gathering (PTI)

Published on Sep 19, 2023 10:18 PM IST

Women's reservation bill: Sonia Gandhi to be main Congress speaker for debate

Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (women's reservation bill) in the first sitting of Lok Sabha in the new complex.

Congress MP Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament House during a special session.(PTI)

Published on Sep 19, 2023 09:31 PM IST

'Major flaw in this women reservation bill is…': Owaisi on why he opposes it

Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, to reserve one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi speaks in Lok Sabha(ANI )

Published on Sep 19, 2023 06:45 PM IST

Evening brief: Amit Shah counters Lok Sabha LoP, UK reacts to India-Canada ties

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in Lok Sabha during the Special Session at the new building of Parliament. (ANI)

Published on Sep 19, 2023 06:31 PM IST

'…only one family's women': Smriti Irani's dig at Congress over reservation bill

Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (women's reservation bill) in the first sitting of Lok Sabha in the new complex.

Union women and child development minister Smriti Irani (File Photo)

Published on Sep 19, 2023 06:11 PM IST

‘Constitution no less than Gita, Quran & Bible for us’: Adhir Chowdhury in LS

While speaking in the Lok Sabha at new Parliament complex during the five-day special session, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury read out the Preamble of the Constitution.

Congress LOP Adhir Ranjan Chawdhury(ANI/ X)

Published on Sep 19, 2023 03:29 PM IST

Nipah virus: Educational institutions to remain shut till Sept 24 in Kozhikode

Nipah virus: The announcement was made after one more case of Nipah virus was confirmed on Friday, taking the total case tally to six.

Kozhikode: Health workers wait to admit patients at a Nipah isolation ward at the Medical College, in Kozhikode, (PTI)

Updated on Sep 16, 2023 05:01 AM IST