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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.