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Domestic LPG production rises 25 pc as govt directs supply to households amid Middle East tensions
New Delhi, The government has increased domestic LPG production by about 25 per cent and is directing the entire output towards household consumers to ensure uninterrupted cooking gas supply amid…
Centre asks states to crack down on fuel hoarding, says crude supply remains secure
New Delhi, The central government on Wednesday asked states and Union Territories to take strict action against hoarding and black marketing of fuel, even as it assured that India’s crude…
108 Maoists including 44 women surrender in Bastar; ₹3.29-crore bounty on heads
Jagdalpur, March 11: In a significant setback to the Maoist movement in Chhattisgarh, 108 cadres associated with the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) surrendered before security forces in the Bastar…
Death, fire, and fury will rain upon Iran if flow of oil is stopped through Strait of Hormuz: US
Washington, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday warned Iran against disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, saying President Donald Trump was prepared to respond with overwhelming force if…
Chhattisgarh cabinet clears Freedom of Religion Bill to check illegal conversions
Raipur, March 10: The Chhattisgarh cabinet on Tuesday approved the draft of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, aimed at curbing illegal religious conversions across the state. The decision…
Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak as Trump signals Iran war may end soon
Mumbai, Indian benchmark equity indices rebounded on Tuesday, snapping a two-day losing streak as investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump indicated that the ongoing war with Iran could…
A day before SC hearing, NCERT issues public apology over Class 8 textbook chapter on judiciary
New Delhi, The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Tuesday tendered an unconditional and unqualified public apology over the controversial chapter referring to corruption in the judiciary…
Centre orders uninterrupted supply of piped natural gas, LPG for cooking
New Delhi, The Central government on Tuesday issued orders under the Essential Commodities Act (ECA) to ensure uninterrupted supply of piped natural gas for household kitchens, LPG and CNG for…
India has 74-day reserves of oil, petroleum products: Minister
New Delhi, India currently has a total capacity for storage of crude oil and petroleum products for 74 days, which can help to tide over disruptions in case of adverse…
Govt increases booking period for LPG cylinder to check hoarding
New Delhi, The government has increased the minimum waiting period for booking a domestic LPG cylinder refill from 21 days to 25 days to prevent hoarding, as there were signs…