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Bhubaneswar: To improve last-mile delivery of cooking fuel and resolve recent distribution challenges, the Odisha government has announced that 5-kg LPG cylinders under the Centre's Free Trade LPG (FTL) scheme will soon be widely available at petrol pumps, authorised LPG agencies, and special distribution camps across the state. State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra made the announcement, addressing confusion over the availability of smaller cylinders following ...Read More >
Gurugram, Haryana, India (NewsVoir) In Vietnam, EVs have quietly moved from fringe to mainstream. At the center is VinFast, building not just vehicles but the full system that makes electric mobility practical, affordable, and increasingly hard to ignore. There was a point in time when electric vehicles weren't just a relative novelty, but were actually a preferred choice, at least in the U.S., where they first gained traction. Even back in the 1990s, people were already aware of the benefits o ...Read More >
Indore: India's pharmaceutical sector is facing a slowdown due to the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Apart from petrol and LPG gas, the war has led to an increase in the prices of raw materials used in drug manufacturing as well, particularly those sourced from China. The cost has gone up between 40% and 100%, which is expected to disrupt supply chains. According to JP Mulchandani, President of the Basic Drug Dealers Association, Indore, the Indian pharmaceutical ...Read More >
A 31-year-old man died during treatment on Wednesday, a day after he was injured when security forces allegedly opened fire at people protesting the killing of two Meitei siblings on Tuesday, taking the death toll to three. Wanghengbam Bobby, from Bishnupur district, was undergoing treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal. He sustained a bullet injury to his torso, an officer said. A suspected rocket strike killed a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister i ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 9 (Reuters) - India's annual inflation likely rose modestly in March to 3.48%, according to a Reuters poll of economists, as a fall of around 11% in gold prices last month partly offset a surge in fuel prices in the wake of the Iran war. While food price rises were modest, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran which began on February 28 prompted a jump in global oil prices and severe fuel shortages in India, the world's most populous country. But retail price rises have been mostly sta ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Anil Kumar Jain, Chairperson of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), on Thursday said there has been a significant shift in consumer preference towards piped natural gas (PNG), with adoption rising rapidly across the country. In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Jain said that while compressed natural gas (CNG) continues to expand steadily across cities, PNG has witnessed a sharp increase in demand in recent months. Also Read | Ai+ Nova 2 ...Read More >
GREATER NOIDA:Multiple domestic cylinders and equipment used for unauthorised gas transfer were seized in Greater Noida late Monday as a joint team of the supply department and police busted an illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refilling operation in Dadri, said officials on Tuesday, adding that one person has been arrested in the case. The raid was conducted at a house in Tulsi Vihar colony near Natthu Chowk, they said. "The accused was found engaged in unauthorised transfer of LPG from d ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Anil Kumar Jain, Chairperson of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), on Thursday said there has been a significant shift in consumer preference towards piped natural gas (PNG), with adoption rising rapidly across the country. In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Jain said that while compressed natural gas (CNG) continues to expand steadily across cities, PNG has witnessed a sharp increase in demand in recent months. "In March, we connected ...Read More >
DEFENCE MINISTER Rajnath Singh on Wednesday chaired the third meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), which was briefed about the easing of energy prices in the backdrop of the ceasefire that was agreed upon by Iran and the US on Wednesday after weeks of tensions in West Asia. In a statement issued late Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said the Ministers in the IGoM - formed to take stock of India's readiness in view of the recent developments in West Asia - were informed that key ...Read More >
A large share of LPG-run autorickshaws has been forced off the roads as drivers struggle to access fuel. In contrast, CNG-operated autos have continued to function, becoming the primary option for many passengers during the disruption. The shortage intensified late last week when one of the few functioning LPG outlets in central Bengaluru ran out of stock, with officials indicating that replenishment would not be immediate. Drivers described a system driven by uncertainty, where information abo ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Leaders of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Bharatiya Khet Mazdoor Union (BKMU) staged a protest Wednesday, alleging a severe crisis in the supply of government-run LPG cylinders and accusing authorities of failing to address consumer hardship. Addressing the demonstration, CPI state Assistant Secretary Jayanta Das claimed that despite assurances from the Centre and the state government of no shortage, consumers are unable to obtain cooking gas even 24 days after booking. ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Wednesday announced that five kg LPG cylinders will now be made widely available at petrol pumps across the state to address recent confusion over their distribution. The minister said the small cylinders will be supplied under the Centre's Free Trade LPG (FTL) scheme and can be obtained by consumers upon showing a valid identity card. "The confusion regarding five kg LPG cylinders has been resolved. These cylind ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving last-mile access to cooking fuel, the Odisha government has announced that 5-kg LPG cylinders will soon be made available at petrol pumps across the state. The announcement was made by State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Wednesday evening. He said the initiative aligns with the Centre's Free Trade LPG Scheme and aims to expand access to smaller, more affordable fuel options. Under the new system, consumers will be ...Read More >
Kolkata: On Wednesday, the World Bank has raised India's GDP growth rate projection for FY27 to 6.6%. This constitutes an upward revision that comes amid the West Asia crisis. In January, in its Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank projected that India's GDP will grow by 6.5% in FY27. The rate of GDP growth in India has been pegged at 6% by Moody's and 6.1% by OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). The common factor for each of these organisations was the impa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday chaired the third meeting of the Informal Empowered Group of Ministers (IGoM) set up to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia. The meeting reviewed measures being taken to ensure the continued availability of essential commodities and safeguard Indian citizens from the impact of regional tensions. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rajnath Singh said, "Chaired the 3rd meeting of the Group of Ministers on West A ...Read More >
New Delhi: An informal group of ministers headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reviewed India's preparedness in view of the continuing crisis in West Asia, with the government asserting that adequate stocks of fuel, fertilisers and foodgrains are being maintained to cushion any fallout. At the meeting of the Informal Empowered Group of Ministers (IGoM), the Centre said it was closely monitoring the evolving situation and had taken steps to ensure uninterrupted supplies of LPG, ...Read More >
Cabinet approves revised Rs 79,459 crore cost for HPCL Rajasthan refinery, boosting petrochemical output and supporting energy security and import substitution The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL) project cost from ₹43,129 crore to ₹79,459 crore and additional equity investment of ₹8,962 crore by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL). The total equity investment ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, held its third meeting to assess India's readiness in the face of the evolving situation in West Asia. The high-powered group reviewed measures to ensure energy security, food supply stability, and overall economic resilience. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh directed all ministries to remain vigilant and focus on preparedness, coordination, and resilience building. He stated t ...Read More >
Morena (Madhya Pradesh): An on-duty forest guard was run over and killed after a tractor-trolley driver, allegedly transporting sand illegally, hit him and fled the scene in Morena. The incident took place at 6 am on Wednesday near the Ranpur village intersection under Dimni police station limits. A six-member Forest Department team was on routine patrol when they spotted a sand-laden tractor-trolley approaching from the opposite direction. When the team signalled the driver to stop, he attempt ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Amid the ongoing chaos and confusion, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra today clarified that students and migrant labourers can now obtain 5 kg LPG cylinders and refill them at fuel stations by producing a valid identity proof. The Minister informed that there is ample supply of LPG cylinders in the state and now the 5 kg gas cylinders will be available at petrol pumps along with camps. This facility will be available under the Centre's Free Trade LP ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): In a significant step to strengthen support for migrant workers, the Government of India has approved a 100% increase in the allocation of 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders under the Migrant Labourer category. Pursuant to this decision, the Government of NCT of Delhi has doubled the daily availability of 5 kg FTL cylinders from 684 to 1,368, as per the Allocation Order. This enhanced allocation will ensure wider access and more equitable distribution of LPG a ...Read More >
New Delhi: "Govt is ensuring continued availability of LPG, petrol, diesel and fertilisers and facilitating supply of essential commodities," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Singh chaired the third meeting of the Informal Empowered Group of Ministers (IGoM) to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia. He reviewed measures being taken to ensure the continued availability of essential commodities and safeguard Indian citizens from the impact of regional tensions. In a post on X, he Singh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Ministry of Petroleum, in a press conference on Wednesday, said that there is sufficient availability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and other fuels such as petrol and diesel despite tensions in West Asia, and the government has ensured consistent supply throughout the crisis by prioritising domestic consumers for the supply of LPG. During the inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, General Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, added that commerc ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a major boost to the Rajasthan economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Balotra district on April 21. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma informed this on X on Tuesday late at night. The scheduled commercial operation date of the project is July 1st, 2026. At the same time, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday, has approved the revision of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRR ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project cost from Rs 43,129 crore to Rs 79,459 crore and additional equity investment of Rs 8,962 crore by the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The total equity investment of HPCL after the increment will be Rs 19,600 crore, according to an official statement. HRRL is a 9 million metric tonnes per a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a sharp increase in the cost of the Rajasthan oil refinery project to Rs 79,459 crore, alongside additional equity support from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), as the government pushes to expand domestic refining and petrochemical capacity. The revised project cost of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL) marks a significant jump from the earlier estimate of Rs 43,129 crore, according to an of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has scrapped most passenger discounts and cut flight frequencies as rise in jet fuel prices squeezed the air carrier's finances, a new report has said. Pakistan-based Dawn cited a PIA spokesperson as saying that concessions are currently limited to children and infants, and all other fare discounts withdrawn. The move followed a high-level review of rising fuel costs and potential losses after Jet fuel (JP‑1) prices jumped significantly over fou ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Traffic on the strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway remained closed for the second consecutive day on Wednesday after a fresh landslide hit the road in the Banihal sector of Ramban district. Traffic department officials said the national highway (NH44) was blocked, and road clearance was going on at Shalgarhi, Banihal, which will take some time. Moreover, there is continuous rainfall along the national highway. People have been advised not to travel on N ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday projected the country's inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2026-27 at 4.6 per cent as the near-term food supply prospects have been boosted by a robust Rabi crop which provides some comfort amid rising oil prices in the international market due to the Iran war. RBI Governor Sanjaya Malhotra said, "The pass-through of higher global energy prices has resulted in price increases in select fuels such as premium petrol and ...Read More >
Stating that the city had 15.20 lakh domestic piped natural gas (PNG) connections, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd (GSPCL) Managing Director Avantika Singh stated that people applying for new connections by June 30 were eligible for a discount of Rs 500. "There are 15.20 lakh domestic PNG (piped natural gas) connections in Surat city. The government is in constant coordination with oil and gas companies to ensure that they do not face any problems in obtaining a regular gas supply. In a ...Read More >
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