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While a small minority of Indian households use induction cooktops, only 5% of Indian households had ‘electric penetration’ in their kitchens, say experts

Almost two-thirds of the country is prone to earthquakes, says Home Secretary, adds that rapid urbanisation has increased the chance of casualties and property damage

Kerala had paid ₹5,580.74 crore as cost of land acquisition for the widening of the NH 66

The senior MHA official asks the States to also counter false information on LPG shortage

“In the 22nd instalment, over 2.15 crore women farmers will receive financial assistance,” says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

A man opened fire at the cavalcade of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah and Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary. Both leaders escaped unhurt as security personnel deflected the shot and apprehended the assailant. The accused, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, is being interrogated.

The Bill intends to codify the functioning of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and is in response to a May 2025 Supreme Court ruling that asked the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to “progressively reduce” the deputation of IPS officers

MP flags ‘serious protocol violation’ in connection with the stone laying ceremony of a 50 MW floating solar power project

Characterising these hoardings as ‘visual pollution’, the petitioner says this amounts to infringement of the right to the environment

Iran's sports minister declared the nation will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the US "assassination" of their leader and recent "malicious actions." This follows similar sentiments from the Iranian Football Federation president. FIFA's president had previously stated the Iranian team would be welcomed in the US, which is co-hosting the tournament.

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh directs senior police and administrative officials to secure the release of the people who were travelling on the Ukhrul-Imphal Road

Congress MP K.C. Venugopal says the Speaker had repeatedly barred Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi from speaking in the House; Parliamentary Affairs Minister says he has never witnessed such misbehaviour from MPs in front of a Speaker

In an attempt to keep their kitchens running, many restaurants in Bengaluru have turned to alternatives such as kerosene stoves, induction cooktops.