-1773214375894_d.png "Congress slams Centre over US ‘permission' remark to purchase Russian oil")
The Indian National Congress criticised the Centre after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States had “permitted” India to temporarily buy Russian oil, calling the remark an insult to India’s sovereignty and questioning the government’s silence
11 March,2026 03:11 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kochi where he inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth Rs 10,800 crore, including the BPCL polypropylene unit at Kochi refinery. He also launched a floating solar project, flagged off a new train service and highlighted India’s progress in AI
11 March,2026 03:05 PM IST | Kochi | mid-day online correspondent
The confrontation took place when Rahul Gandhi interrupted Prasad’s remarks, alleging that he had previously been prevented from raising issues in Parliament related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
11 March,2026 03:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
While gas crematoriums in Pune have halted services due to commercial LPG shortages, Mumbai crematoriums remain unaffected as they rely on piped natural gas (PNG). Officials say gas supply remains stable, though contingency options like electric cremation are available if disruptions occur
11 March,2026 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Sarthak MehtaADVERTISEMENT
