The central government has boosted gas allocation to states and Union Territories, raising it to 50% of pre-crisis levels. An additional 20% supply, effective March 23, will prioritize sectors like restaurants, hotels, and food processing to support public welfare and food supply chains.
Google DeepMind has appointed Jasjeet Sekhon as its new Chief Strategy Officer to bolster its AI innovation and R&D efforts amidst intense competition. Sekhon, formerly a professor at top universities and Chief Scientist at Bridgewater, expressed a moral obligation to responsibly guide Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for global benefit.
United Airlines is cutting unprofitable flights over the next two quarters due to anticipated prolonged high jet fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict. Despite this, strong travel demand allows US carriers to raise fares, with United planning a roughly five percentage point capacity reduction this year.
Earlier, Harshit Rana was also ruled out of the season due to the injury that he had sustained during a warm-up match ahead of the recently concluded T20 World Cup.
Foreign portfolio investors continued their withdrawal from Dalal Street this week, with net outflows reaching Rs 35,475 crore. Middle East tensions and elevated crude oil prices have fueled investor caution, leading to a risk-off approach. This sustained selling trend marks the highest monthly outflow for 2026 so far.
Five BTech students from SRM University drowned in the Godavari River near Veleru village while taking photographs. Two students managed to swim back to safety after the group lost balance and fell into the deep water. Authorities, including SDRF teams, are conducting an intensive search for the three remaining missing students.
The Vikramshila Setu bridge, a vital link in Bihar, is showing alarming signs of structural damage. Protective walls around its pillars are collapsing, indicating distress. This critical bridge faces relentless traffic, pushing it to its limits. While authorities manage congestion, the visible damage to pillar protections demands urgent attention.
A Kerala court has handed a life sentence to G Sandeep, a 42-year-old teacher, for the brutal murder of Dr Vandana Das in May 2023. He received an additional 30 years for other offenses. The 23-year-old doctor was fatally stabbed with surgical scissors. The court rejected claims of schizophrenia, deeming the attack premeditated. Dr.
Indian refiners are considering resuming Iranian crude oil purchases following a temporary US sanctions waiver. This move aims to ease an energy crunch caused by Middle East supply disruptions, with millions of barrels of Iranian crude already in transit. Clarification on payment terms from Washington is awaited before finalising shipments.
Microsoft is finally addressing widespread Windows 11 complaints. Users can now move the taskbar, and intrusive AI features are being scaled back. Windows Update will offer more control, while File Explorer and overall system performance are set for significant improvements. These user-centric changes aim to make Windows 11 more efficient and enjoyable for everyone.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru kick off their IPL 2026 title defence on March 28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Virat Kohli, fresh from practice, urged his team to maintain intensity for another successful campaign. Head coach Andy Flower expressed confidence in the squad, while Kohli eyes becoming the first to score 9,000 IPL runs.
An Aligarh police constable has been suspended and booked for allegedly demanding sexual favors from a 25-year-old rape survivor. The constable, Imran Khan, reportedly told the survivor she would only receive help if she met him in a hotel and had sex with him. He also threatened to send her to jail if she reported his misconduct.
