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Health insurance for all by 2033: Sitharaman

18-03-2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that expanding health insurance coverage remains a key priority for the government, expressing confidence that India will achieve universal insurance coverage by 2033.

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Second LPG tanker reaches India safely

18-03-2026

India received a significant boost to its energy supplies as the second Indian-flagged LPG tanker, Nanda Devi, safely reached Kandla port in Gujarat early Tuesday. This follows the arrival of the first tanker, Shivalik, at Mundra port on Monday, highlighting successful navigation through the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz.

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41 lakh bogus ration cards removed in 2025

18-03-2026

The government on Tuesday informed Parliament that 41.41 lakh ineligible or fake ration cards were deleted across the country in 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to improve transparency in the Public Distribution System (PDS).

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Bharat Taxi crosses 21 lakh users: Amit Shah

18-03-2026

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the cooperative-led ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi has recorded 21.34 lakh registered users and 2.31 lakh drivers as of March 1, marking steady early growth since its launch.

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Silver surges, Gold rebounds on safe-haven demand

18-03-2026

Precious metals staged a strong recovery in the national capital on Tuesday, driven by renewed safe-haven demand amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to the All India Sarafa Association, silver prices jumped sharply while gold also reversed its recent losses.

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UP mandates expiry dates on Eggs from April 1

18-03-2026

Eggs sold across Uttar Pradesh will soon carry expiry and production dates, with the state government mandating stamping on each egg from April 1 to ensure better food safety and transparency for consumers.

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