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In an official communication, the state-run oil marketing company said that “rumours of petrol and diesel shortages are completely unfounded,” and reassured citizens that India has ample fuel reserves. It further clarified that supply chains are functioning normally without any d
Srinagar Panic gripped Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as motorists, trucks and owners of other conveyances mobbed petrol and diesel pumps to buy fuel. This is happening despite announcements made by the Indian Oil Corporation that there is no shortage of petroleum products in
New DelhiCongress leader Pawan Khera highlighted the difficulties faced by common people in accessing essential resources such as LPG cylinders. Addressing the media, he said in several parts of the country, people are forced to stand in long queues or purchase cylinders at in
MumbaiThe decision was taken during a crucial meeting held at Vidhan Bhavan, where the Chief Minister emphasised the need for a comprehensive and sustainable approach to resolve the issue. The newly-formed committee will include Additional Chief Secretaries from the Agricultur
New Delhi The Centre on Friday announced the release of over Rs 1,142 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab and Mizoram during FY 2025–26 as part of the 15th Finance Commission’s untied grants. For Madhya Pradesh, a sum of Rs 631.91 cro
GuwahatiAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday expressed strong confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral prospects in lower Assam, citing a large public turnout at a campaign rally in Lumding as a sign of growing support. He said the response reflect
Blurb: The DMK has decided to contest 165 seats as it concluded its seat-sharing arrangement with allies under the Secular Progressive Alliance. ChennaiAs per the agreement, the Congress has emerged as the largest ally in the DMK-led front, securing 28 seats. Other key partner
INTRO: The Bill aims to bring five central forces -- CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB and CISF -- under a unified administrative framework. New Delhi The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday began discussion on the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, which seeks to ens
New Delhi Congress MP, Renuka Chowdhury, on Wednesday said that despite political differences, she personally wants West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, to emerge victorious in the state. Her remarks come amid recurring discussions within Opposition circles, where seve
Patna A major political controversy has erupted within the Janata Dal (United) in Bihar as its Lok Sabha MP from Banka, Giridhari Yadav, faces the threat of disqualification over alleged anti-party activities. The issue escalated after Dileshwar Kamait, the party’s leader in t
Panaji A 22-year-old man was arrested in Goa's Quepem for illegal possession of suspected ganja worth around Rs. 30,000, officials said on Wednesday. Quepem Police has registered a case against the accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A poli
LAHORE Financial experts are sounding a loud alarm, warning that Pakistan’s economy is standing on shaky ground. Without immediate and deep structural changes, the nation remains dangerously vulnerable to global market shifts. The primary concerns cited by analysts include
New Delhi The Indian government has launched a major operation to safeguard its citizens amid rising tensions in West Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Rajya Sabha that over 3.75 lakh Indians, including 700 medical students, have been safely brought home so far. T
NEW DELHI The Indian government stepped in to calm public fears, officially confirming that there are no changes to the rules for booking LPG cylinder refills. In a clear message from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, officials dismissed recent rumors of new restri
NEW DELHI Global crude oil prices took a sharp dive as growing hopes for a ceasefire in West Asia calmed nervous markets. Brent crude fell significantly to $97.18 per barrel, while American oil prices dropped over 6 percent. This shift offers a breath of fresh air for the glob
HYDERABAD Thousands of panicked motorists swarmed petrol stations across Hyderabad, triggered by false rumors of a fuel shortage linked to conflicts in West Asia. Despite the massive crowds and long lines, government officials and oil companies have confirmed there is absolute
BLURB: The EU urges WTO to reform trade rules, tackling cheap Chinese imports that threaten European businesses and local jobs. NEW DELHI The European Union is taking a firm stand against a flood of low-priced goods from China that local leaders say is putting European busi
NEW DELHI In a major move to boost rural incomes, the Indian government has announced a three-year tax exemption on dividend earnings for national cooperative federations. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared the update in the Lok Sabha, emphasizing that the relief is de
