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New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) India's sugar demand is estimated to fall by 4 lakh tonnes during the March-April period due to short supply of commercial LPG and rainfall in some parts of the country, industry body ISMA said on Tuesday. Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) Director General Deepak Ballani said the total domestic demand of sugar is estimated at 281 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 marketing year (October- September). He said the total demand in the first five months of t ...Read More >
Bhopal, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Cabinet Committee of Madhya Pradesh, constituted to assess the impact of global developments and the evolving situation in West Asia, reviewed the availability and supply status of key petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and piped natural gas (PNG) on Tuesday. During the review meeting, officials were instructed to ensure the adequate availability of commercial LPG cylinders at both distr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The government has doubled the daily quota of market-priced 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers as part of a broader push to stabilise fuel supplies amid disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Unlike the subsidised 14.2-kg cylinders that are used in household kitchens for cooking, the 5-kg bottles are priced at market rates. A 5-kg cylinder costs Rs 549 in Delhi as against the Rs 913 price for a 14.2-kg domestic cylinder. The 5-kg cylinders are av ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's headline CPI could rise to between 4.5 and 4.8 per cent from a base case of about 4 per cent, and RBI's April policy is likely to keep rate changes on hold in a cautious tone, a report said on Tuesday. The report from Yes Bank said GDP growth is expected to moderate to about 7 per cent with downside risks if the US-Iran war persists. "Growth has remained resilient so far, supported by domestic demand - both private consumption demand and government's ...Read More >
Govt is likely to roll out a Rs 2.5-lakh-cr credit guarantee scheme in the coming days to support sectors impacted by the West Asian crisis The central government is likely to roll out a Rs 2.5-lakh-crore credit guarantee scheme in the coming days to support sectors impacted by the West Asian crisis, Moneycontrol.com reported, citing two government officials. The proposed scheme will expand the existing Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) framework, which was introduced in 2020 to a ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre announced on Tuesday that it has doubled the daily quantity of 5 kg LPG cylinders being provided to each state for disbursal to migrant labourers. "The supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders is being doubled based on the average daily supply to migrant labourers during March 2-3, 2026, beyond the limit of 20 per cent mentioned in the letter dated March 21. These 5 kg cylinders will be at the disposal of the state government for supplying only to migrant labo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra on Tuesday said there is no proposal to ban sugar exports to boost domestic supply and that the government is considering industry's demand to increase minimum selling price of sweetener. The secretary said sugar prices have remained stable and rates are unlikely to jump going forward because of sufficient domestic supply. He also informed that a committee of government officials has been set up to consider ways to utilise the surplus manufa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas on Tuesday has directed state governments and union territories to double the daily supply of 5kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for migrant labourers. The directive comes after an assessment of average daily supply during March 2-3, 2026, exceeding the 20% limit previously set in a March 21, 2026, communication. In a letter to all Chief Secretaries, Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Ministry, emphasised that the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Addressing the recent developments in the West Asia crisis, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, denied any shortage of LPG in India, asserting that no "dryout" has been reported at petrol pumps across the country. She further noted that 6,500 tonnes of commercial LPG were sold yesterday to meet the ongoing demand for the fuel. Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, the Joint Secreta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Reacting strongly to the killing of two children in a bomb blast in Manipur's Bishnupur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take concrete and immediate steps in the northeastern state before the situation gets out of control. "Prime Minister ji, Manipur is not just a state; it is a responsibility. Giving a mere statement for the sake of it is not enough; a mere showy visit is not enough. "You'll have to take concrete and immedia ...Read More >
Bengaluru: With the LPG supply for autorickshaws is turning into a crisis, with most of the Gas stations are putting up no-stock boards, the autorickshaw drivers have given a deadline of April 10 to the government for rectifying LPG supply, failing which they would go on a strike. While the State government is pointing at the Centre for not supplying adequate quantities of LPG to state, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi has suggested the autorickshaw ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], April 7: As electric mobility continues to gain momentum in India, Cars24 today announced a collaboration with Tesla India to introduce an integrated trade-in programme for vehicle owners, making the transition from petrol or diesel cars to electric simpler, faster, and more seamless. Also Read | Personal Law Overrides Bigamy Charges, Says Madhya Pradesh High Court; Quashes Case Against Muslim Husband. For many customers, switching to electric has traditionally mean ...Read More >
New Delhi: A fresh escalation of violence erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district after an explosion occurred at around 1 am on Tuesday, April 7. Suspected Kuki militants launched a rocket attack, killing two minors. A five-year-old boy and his five-month-old sister died, while their mother sustained injuries in the attack. Both minors were killed in their sleep in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai village in Moirang. Moirang Tronglaobi, a low-lying area located close to the hill areas of Churachandpur, ...Read More >
NewsVoir Gurugram (Haryana) [India], April 7: As electric mobility continues to gain momentum in India, Cars24 today announced a collaboration with Tesla India to introduce an integrated trade-in programme for vehicle owners, making the transition from petrol or diesel cars to electric simpler, faster, and more seamless. For many customers, switching to electric has traditionally meant managing two separate journeys, selling an existing vehicle and purchasing a new one. This programme brings b ...Read More >
The district administration has "begun prioritising migrant workers and labourers without LPG connections, who have been hit by skewed supplies", by rolling out 5 kg mini cylinders through gas distribution agencies, officials said on Sunday. Officials said any valid Aadhaar holder can purchase one mini cylinder at a time, with no requirement of a prior LPG connection or proof of permanent residency. Migrants can purchase the 5kg cylinders directly using Aadhaar identification by paying around ...Read More >
IMPHAL: Violence broke out in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Tuesday as protests over the killing of two children in a bomb attack escalated, with several demonstrators reportedly injured in firing by security forces.Public outrage intensified in the Moirang Tronglaobi area after a five-year-old boy and a six-month-old girl were killed when suspected militants hurled a bomb at their house around 1am. The children and their mother were asleep when the explosion ripped through the room, leaving t ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, and Congress leaders on Tuesday issued a joint statement accusing the Central government of "triggering a severe" LPG and fuel crisis in Karnataka, which they claimed has affected the livelihoods of lakhs of people, including auto drivers, small traders and gig workers. The Congress leaders, including KPCC General Secretary and Karnataka In-Charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, alleged that more than ...Read More >
She was speaking at an event organised by the NIPFP) here. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India has fiscal space to support sectors hit by the West Asia crisis, says Sitharaman * She said RBI has room to cut interest rates amid global economic challenges * Monetary Policy Committee will announce interest rate stance on Wednesday, the minister said Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Mo ...Read More >
Addressing the media on Monday, Rampur superintendent of police (SP) Somendra Meena said the woman constable's husband, his younger brother and three associates conspired to kill her to allegedly claim insurance and compensation money, while also seeking to remove an obstacle to the husband's alleged relationship with another woman. Police on Monday arrested Daan Singh, 34, the victim's husband, along with Noor Hasan, 27, and Salman, 26. Daan Singh's brother Ravi Singh, 31, and another accused ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Congress on Tuesday accused the Union government of triggering a "full-blown livelihood crisis" in Karnataka, alleging mismanagement of LPG and fuel supply that has hit auto drivers, small businesses and gig workers. In a joint statement, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Congress general secretary in charge of the state Randeep Singh Surjewala claimed that over five lakh auto drivers and lakhs of small hotel owners, vendors and delivery ...Read More >
Rampur (UP), Apr 7 (PTI) A man and two of his associates here were arrested for allegedly killing his constable wife and their three-year-old son to claim Rs 2 crore worth of insurance money and other benefits, and trying to pass off the crime as a road accident, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place on February 25 on the Swar-Bajpur road in Kashipur area under Ganj police station limits in Rampur. When a burnt car was recovered from the spot, it was initially believed to have been a ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 7 (PTI) Congress on Tuesday accused the Union government of precipitating a "full-blown livelihood crisis" in Karnataka by mismanaging LPG and fuel supply, severely impacting auto drivers, small businesses and gig workers. In a joint statement, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy D K Shivakumar and Congress General Secretary, in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged that over five lakh auto drivers and lakhs of small hotel owners, vendors and delivery ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The government is considering a ₹2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme to support businesses, especially MSMEs impacted by the West Asia crisis, sources said. Under the scheme, a credit guarantee of about 90 per cent on loans of up to ₹100 crore would be provided to lenders in case of default by borrowers due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The guarantee on bank loans would be provided by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The government is considering a Rs 2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme to support businesses, especially MSMEs impacted by the West Asia crisis, sources said. Under the scheme, a credit guarantee of about 90 per cent on loans of up to Rs 100 crore would be provided to lenders in case of default by borrowers due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The guarantee on bank loans would be provided by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC), a wholly-owned subsidi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has decided to double the daily allocation of 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for distribution to migrant labourers across states, according to an official communication. The Petroleum Ministry said in a notification that the enhanced allocation will be based on the average daily supply of cylinders provided to migrant workers. The revised allocation goes beyond the earlier cap of 20 per cent specified in the March announcement. The government also said that ...Read More >
Civil Supplies Director Nupur Ajay Kumar on Monday said the government is continuously monitoring the supply systems for gas, petrol and diesel to maintain sufficient stocks in the State. Addressing the media, Ms. Nupur Ajay Kumar said that although global conflicts have had some impact, necessary measures are in place to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). She warned of strict action against any irregularities in the supply chain. The State's refineries currently ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Civil Supplies Director S Nupur Ajay Kumar on Monday stated that there is no shortage of LPG, petrol, diesel, or fertilizers in the state and urged the public not to panic. Addressing a joint press conference at the State Civil Supplies Corporation office in Kanuru along with PIB Director G Suresh Kumar, she said the government has taken all necessary steps to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential commodities. She stated that despite global uncertainties, adequate stocks are bei ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway was reopened for passenger traffic on Tuesday after it remained closed for a day due to a landslide and shooting stones in Ramban district of J&K. Traffic department officials said this morning that passenger traffic has been allowed from both sides on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Traffic National Highway, Raja Adil, told reporters that vehicular movement has ...Read More >
Aizawl: The Mizoram government on Monday said the state has adequate stocks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and fuel, seeking to allay concerns over possible shortages amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a statement, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department said it was monitoring supply chains to ensure there are no disruptions and urged the public not to resort to panic buying. According to official data, a total of 39,988 domestic LPG cylinders (14.2 kg) are available ...Read More >
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