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New Delhi, April 8: Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Indian government on Wednesday introduced a new formula for LPG allocation aimed at supporting critical sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and agriculture. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the revised policy will ensure bulk LPG supply to a wide range of industries, including pharma, food, polymers, agriculture, packaging, paints, steel, ceramics, glass, and aerosols. These sectors are conside ...Read More >
JAISALMER: In yet another major action along the India-Pakistan international border, a fresh consignment of heroin dropped by a Pakistani drone was recovered on Tuesday in the Karanpur sector of Sri Ganganagar district, marking the third consecutive day of such recoveries in the region. Acting on inputs from the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), the Border Security Force (BSF), in coordination with the police, recovered two packets of heroin weighing approximately 1.560 kg near the internationa ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Indian government on Wednesday introduced a new formula for LPG allocation aimed at supporting critical sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and agriculture. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the revised policy will ensure bulk LPG supply to a wide range of industries, including pharma, food, polymers, agriculture, packaging, paints, steel, ceramics, glass, and aerosols. These se ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday allowed 70 percent commercial LPG allocation to a wide range of industrial sectors including pharma, ceramics, agriculture and others that cannot shift to natural gas. A notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to all states and Union Territories, said that industrial units in the sectors of pharma, food, polymer, agriculture, packaging, paint, uranium, heavy water, Steel, seed, metal, ceramic, foundry, forging, glass, aerosol and other ...Read More >
The last date to apply is April 18, 2026. Students can apply for admission in intermediate courses of Arts/Science/Commerce/Agriculture/Vocational in different schools and colleges through an online Common Application Form (CAF) available on the official website. IIT Madras Admission 2026: MTech, MSc and MA programs application process begins, apply link here 1. Visit the official website of OFSS Bihar at ofssbihar.net. 2. Click on OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026 registration link available on ...Read More >
OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026: The deadline for application submission is April 18. OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has opened the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS), allowing students to register for Class 11 admissions for 2026. Students who have cleared the Class 10 board examination in the state can visit the official website of OFSS Bihar at ofssbihar.net. The deadline for application submission is April 18. Students can apply for adm ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 8 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the state has significantly improved its agriculture growth rate over the past nine years as he credited sustained policy efforts and better resource utilisation. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the sixth Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Science Congress-2026 in Lucknow, Adityanath said the state's agriculture growth rate has increased from around eight per cent to 18 per cent during this period (in the pa ...Read More >
India received above-normal rainfall last year, with 7.9% excess compared to the LPA. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said northwest India recorded 747.9mm of rainfall last season. That was the highest rainfall since 2001 and the sixth highest since 1901. East and northeast India recorded their second-lowest rainfall since 1901 last year. Monsoon is the lifeblood of India's economy. According to the agriculture ministry, 51% of India's farmed area, accounting for 40% of production, is ...Read More >
The existing Directorate of Information Technology will be upgraded into a Commissionerate for Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence, according to an official statement. A dedicated Information Technology cadre will also be established, with permanent posts at the state secretariat, Mantralaya, commissionerate, and district levels, aimed at enhancing IT, AI, and digital governance across the state. The cabinet meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) has disbursed over Rs 40 lakh crore through 57.79 crore loans, marking 11 years of its implementation, the government said on Wednesday. The Ministry of Finance stated that the scheme which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, aimed at "funding the unfunded", provides collateral-free loans of up to Rs 20 lakh to micro and small non-corporate, non-farm enterprises. Highlighting the progress, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman s ...Read More >
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced that Bihar OFSS Class 11 Admission 2026 will start from April 8 for the academic year 2026-28. Online registration will be conducted through the OFSS portal. The Bihar OFSS Class 11 admission 2026 will be available for students who have passed their Class 10 exam from any recognised board and can enrol in science, commerce, arts and agriculture streams for intermediate courses. A centralised admission process will open admission for lakhs ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8: India's agricultural markets stand at a defining crossroads. For decades, mandis, the backbone of agricultural trade, have connected farmers, traders, and consumers. Yet the operational foundation of many mandis continues to rely on manual processes, fragmented data systems, and delayed information flows. In an era driven by artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital platforms, the absence of deep digitalization at the core levels of mandi operations has bec ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 8: India's agricultural markets stand at a defining crossroads. For decades, mandis, the backbone of agricultural trade, have connected farmers, traders, and consumers. Yet the operational foundation of many mandis continues to rely on manual processes, fragmented data systems, and delayed information flows. In an era driven by artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital platforms, the absence of deep digitalization at the core levels of mandi operations h ...Read More >
As the spectrum of the deletion of close to 90 lakh voters from the electoral roll in West Bengal came to fore on Tuesday following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of targeting the Matuas and minorities, saying they were "picked and removed like lice". The BJP, on the other hand, claimed that the exercise carried out by the Election Commission had exposed the number of "Muslim infiltrators" in the state. Addressing an election rally ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 4 (PTI) Milk-producing farmers in the state are now receiving an average benefit of Rs 34.18 crore per month -- "the highest ever -- "as the state milk federation procures approximately 2.70 lakh litres of milk per day from the farmers. This is a significant increase compared to the average procurement of 1.57 lakh litres per day during the financial year 2024-25, a government spokesperson said in a statement here on Saturday. The federation is ensuring doorstep milk collection, pa ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Over 1,500 homebuyers in several Haryana cities have been left in limbo for years as multiple housing projects of Piyush Group remained incomplete, even as funds collected from buyers were allegedly diverted into fresh land investments instead of finishing promised homes.The case centres around alleged financial irregularities by Piyush Colonisers Limited and its promoters, where money paid by buyers for residential units in Palwal, Faridabad, Rewari and Bhiwadi was not used for proj ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) on its 11th anniversary, stating that the initiative has been pivotal in fostering self-employment and making the youth of the nation self-reliant. In a post on X, the Prime Minister emphasised that providing the right opportunities is key to individual and national growth. "Exactly 11 years ago, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, launched today, has proven to b ...Read More >
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially initiated the Class 11 admission cycle for the 2026-28 academic session through its Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS). As per the notification, the online registration process will commence on April 8, 2026, enabling eligible students to apply for intermediate courses across affiliated schools and colleges in Bihar. The application link will be activated on the official OFSS portal, ofssbihar.net, where candidates can submit t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today met Prime Shri Minister Narendra Modi and presented a forward-looking vision for the next phase of Bastar's development. During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the restoration of peace in the region following the decline of Naxalism, crediting the continued support and leadership of the Prime Minister. He also shared a comprehensive blueprint aimed at driving holistic growth in Bastar, with a strong emphasis on ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 8 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has triggered a "new revolution of self-reliance" across the country as the scheme completes 11 years. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a flagship scheme of the Government of India and was launched on April 8, 2015. He credited the initiative for empowering youth, women, and small entrepreneurs through collateral-free loans and boostin ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated a state-level budget awareness workshop, "Ame Janiba, Ama Budget" (We will know, our budget), and said the budget was not merely a statement of income and expenditure but a roadmap for Odisha's overall development and fulfilment of citizens' aspirations.Addressing the workshop at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre, Majhi said the state govt, in line with the national vision, has set ambitious targets to raise per capita income from Rs ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 7 (UNI) Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), one of the world's largest tractor manufacturers, inaugurated its adaptive research centre, TAFE JFarm Rajasthan, at Bhawani Mandi, on Tuesday reiterating its commitment to driving farm productivity and farmer prosperity through sharing sustainable agricultural practices. This facility aims to empower farmers with practical insights and real-time demonstrations, helping them improve productivity and efficiency, a company statement ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday, April 7, arrested the Associate Dean of the Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University for accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. The accused was identified as Dr M Goverdhan who had accepted a bribe of Rs 25,000 from the complainant to issue seed license to his firm. Goverdhan had sought the Rs 1 lakh to ensure that there are no hurdles to the company from the agriculture department. Based on the complaint from the firm owner ...Read More >
Wayanad: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday addressed a spirited public meeting in Padinjarathara, within the Kalpetta Legislative Assembly Constituency, calling upon the people of Kerala to reflect on a decade of Left Democratic Front (LDF) rule and vote for a better future under the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the assembly elections scheduled for April 9. Flanked by senior UDF leaders including Shri T.J. Isaac, Shri N.D. Appachan, Shri T. Muha ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state on April 21 to inaugurate the Pachpadra Refinery. In a post on X on Tuesday, Chief Minister Sharma hailed the upcoming visit and described the refinery as a "lifeline" that would transform the state's economy. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, April 8, 2026: Check 22K and 24K Gold Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Other Cities. "I am filled with i ...Read More >
Amaravati, Apr 7 (PTI) The 16th State Investment Promotion Board meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu here on Tuesday approved 31 projects involving a total investment of over Rs 39,436 crore. The Chief Minister directed officials to fully utilise the state's potential in solar power generation, particularly in Rayalaseema, and align transmission infrastructure with future requirements. "The 16th State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) meeting held under th ...Read More >
Siddiqui was produced before Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan on Saturday, at the conclusion of his ten-day ED custody granted on March 25. He has now been sent to judicial custody till April 17. On March 24, the ED arrested Siddiqui in his second case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act . Their probe found that "forged" documents were prepared and used for fraudulent acquisition of land, and Siddiqui, director and majority shareholder of Tarbia Education Foundation, ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state on April 21 to inaugurate the Pachpadra Refinery. In a post on X on Tuesday, Chief Minister Sharma hailed the upcoming visit and described the refinery as a "lifeline" that would transform the state's economy. "I am filled with immense joy and pride in sharing this information that the world's most popular leader, our guide for all, the illustrio ...Read More >
KORAPUT/BHUBANESWAR: Tribals armed with axes and other sharp farming tools clashed with police Tuesday over the construction of a road linked to an upcoming Vedanta Group bauxite mining project in Odisha's Rayagada, leaving 58 cops among 70 people injured.The unrest centres on a proposed 3km road that the locals view as a precursor to mining in the ecologically sensitive Sijimali hills. Residents have long opposed the project, citing fears of displacement, loss of forest rights and damage to tra ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over Rs 39 crore in a money laundering probe against Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, sources said on Tuesday. A provisional attachment order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to freeze these properties. The attached assets include a house in Jamia Nagar in Delhi, agricultural land in Faridabad's Dhauj and funds held in bank accounts and fixed deposits. Sources said the total va ...Read More >
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