Stories from India

New Delhi has implemented stricter emission testing inspections. Over 15,000 vehicles have been denied refueling in the last four days due to invalid documentation. The city is tightening these controls to manage air quality.

IndiGo is scheduled to operate the inaugural flight from Noida International Airport on June 15, 2026. The report also mentioned a figure of approximately 41.6 lakh LPG cylinders in a separate context.

The Andhra Pradesh government has released its 2026-27 budget with an outlay of Rs 3.32 lakh crore. The budget focuses on fiscal discipline and capital growth.

Listed companies in India reported a 14.7% increase in net profit during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. This represents the fastest growth rate recorded in two years.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that India has become the world's fifth largest exporter of processed crude. The minister noted that the country has diversified its energy supply following the energy crisis. India is also successfully producing 60% of its LPG within the country. These remarks were made during a regional conference. In addition to the Middle East, India has begun purchasing oil from America, Norway, and Algeria. The country has increased its domestic production by 7%. The company is a major shareholder in the international oil refining complex Reliance. Price restrictions were mentioned in relation to the shipments.

Premier League managing director Hrishikesh Shende stated the organization is committed to improving football in India. The English Premier League has returned, with upcoming matches featuring teams such as Arsenal, West Ham, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United. The league's return marks the continuation of the season's fixtures.

Voting for local body elections in Gujarat is scheduled for April 26. The announcement confirms the timeline for the 2026 electoral cycle in the region. The OBC Commission in Gujarat has announced that local body elections will be held on April 26, 2026. The announcement follows previous delays regarding the UP Panchayat Election 2026 integrity checks. The Congress party is expected to announce its candidates for the upcoming municipality and panchayat polls today.

Hundreds of female sugar cane workers in Maharashtra, India, have reportedly accepted hysterectomies to extend their working lives in the fields. The practice has been observed over recent decades in the state near Mumbai.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released an advisory regarding biometric verification for the NEET UG 2026 exam. Candidates facing verification failures on exam day will be permitted entry upon providing an undertaking.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences regarding a boat capsizing incident in Jalpur, Majpur. The incident resulted in loss of life and property, according to the report. No specific casualty numbers were provided in the broadcast.