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14 killed as bus–truck crash triggers inferno in Andhra Pradesh

Head-on collision leaves passengers charred, 23 injured; Naidu orders probe and urgent medical aid.

War shockwaves choke supply chains, hit India’s core industries

Voter deletions row deepens in Bengal as EC silence fuels confusion and fear

Govt unveils UDAN 2.0 with mega plan for 100 airports, 200 helipads

India ramps up Russian oil purchases, locks 60 million barrels for April

India has ramped up Russian oil purchases for April delivery as disruptions in West Asia tighten global supply, with refiners paying premiums to ensure energy security and avoid domestic shortages.

Centre warns of LPG supply curbs for households refusing PNG switch where available

The government has indicated that households in areas with piped natural gas access may face restrictions on LPG supply if they do not transition, as India pushes to ease pressure on cylinder demand amid global fuel disruptions.

Form 16 set to go as govt revamps ITR filing system from April 1

The new Income-tax Rules, 2026 will introduce Form 130 in place of Form 16, redesign ITR formats, and make tax filing more automated and data-driven for salaried taxpayers and pensioners.

Indians’ safety, LPG supply top priorities: PM Modi in Lok Sabha on West Asia crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Lok Sabha that protecting Indians in Iran and the Gulf, along with ensuring uninterrupted LPG and fuel supply, remains the government’s top focus amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Rajkot doctor installs hidden camera, blackmails colleague for ₹25 lakh

Unrequited obsession turns criminal as covert surveillance racket yields over 3,000 videos.

Govt blocks 300 betting sites as crackdown on illegal online gaming intensifies

The Centre has blocked around 300 illegal betting websites and apps in a fresh enforcement drive, targeting online casinos, sports betting platforms, and satta networks under stricter digital gaming regulations.