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Government puts controversial FCRA amendment bill on hold amid Opposition protests

The Centre has paused the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 after disruptions in Parliament, with Opposition parties raising concerns over provisions allowing government control of foreign-funded assets of organisations.

Jet fuel prices rolled back hours after sharp spike, govt shields domestic airlines

Bihar-cadre IAS officer Chanchal Kumar to head Intelligence Bureau

Nalanda temple stampede kills 8 in Bihar, lapses in crowd control under scrutiny

Centre rolls out 60-day kerosene allocation under PDS to ease LPG pressure

Emergency measure aims to support household fuel needs amid supply strain, with kerosene distributed across states and Union Territories, including areas previously declared kerosene-free.

Census 2027 from April 1 in phases, live-in couples may be counted as married

The 16th Census exercise will be conducted in two phases with digital tools and self-enumeration, as guidelines clarify that stable live-in couples can be recorded under the “married” category.

Amid West Asia crisis, PM Modi warns against rumours, stresses preparedness in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister highlights economic, security and humanitarian challenges arising from the ongoing conflict, assures adequate supplies and calls for unity and vigilance across the country.

Four injured after jumping from first floor as fire breaks out in Delhi’s Bhajanpura

Blaze erupts in parked two-wheelers at a residential building in northeast Delhi; 11 fire tenders deployed as authorities rescue occupants and bring situation under control.