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New Delhi [India], April 9: Amid a global energy shock that has disrupted fuel availability and triggered shortages across several regions, India has ensured continued access to LPG for its households, maintaining stability at scale under challenging external conditions. Also Read | Oppo Pad Mini Tipped To Launch on April 21; Know What To Expect. Given India's ~60% import dependence on LPG and the concentration of global supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the Government moved swiftly to se ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 4: Despite a decade of national push for clean energy, Meghalaya remains trapped in a "smoke-and-firewood" era, ranking as India's second-worst state for LPG adoption with a staggering 65% of households still dependent on traditional fuel. According to the latest reports, only 29% of households in Meghalaya have an LPG connection, the lowest in the country after Odisha (26%). Within the Northeast, Meghalaya trails significantly behind Tripura, which holds a 36% coverage rate. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, April 1, urged the people of Kerala not to vote for the Liberal Democratic Front (LDF), adding that CM Pinarayi Vijayan is a shadow of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He remarked while beginning a two-day campaign for Congress ahead of Kerala Assembly elections on April 9. As part of the campaign, Reddy held a road show in Nemon constituency, where he cautioned voters against voting for Liberal Democratic Front alleging that a vot ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, accusing it of "wrecking the country's strategic and economic policies" and transferring the burden of global fuel volatility onto ordinary Indians. In a post on X, Kharge said the latest hikes in commercial fuel prices and cost increases across essential sectors would squeeze 1.4 billion citizens. Also Read | Rajasthan IAS Reshuffles ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, accusing it of "wrecking the country's strategic and economic policies" and transferring the burden of global fuel volatility onto ordinary Indians. In a post on X, Kharge said the latest hikes in commercial fuel prices and cost increases across essential sectors would squeeze 1.4 billion citizens. "The Modi government has completely ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chandigarh and Delhi have emerged as the biggest consumers of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG/cooking gas), with annual consumption in both cities significantly higher than the national average.As per data shared by the petroleum ministry in Parliament, beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) in the national capital consumed 7.4 cylinders in 2025-26, while those in Chandigarh used 7.2 cylinders, against the national average of 4.8. Among non-PMUY consumers, usage w ...Read More >
SHILLONG, March 30: Meghalaya is facing a shortage of commercial LPG, but domestic supply remains stable, the Director of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Saloni Verma, said on Monday. Speaking to reporters, Verma acknowledged the constraints in commercial LPG availability and urged consumers to report any cases of overcharging with specific details. She said that such complaints would be promptly investigated and acted upon. She clarified that the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday, announced the distribution of ₹403 crore as compensation to farmers affected by excessive rainfall, ₹138 crore for Agar-Malwa district and ₹265 crore for Ujjain district. The announcement brought a major relief and development program for farmers and residents in Ujjain and Agar-Malwa districts. Addressing a public event in Tarana Tehsil, the Chief Minister highlighted that the state government is working continuousl ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adtiyanath on Wednesday gave a terse warning to hoodlums who indulge in eve-teasing. He said: "Agar Yamraj ka ticket chahiye to beti ko cher kar dekh lo (Try teasing a daughter only if you want a meet Yamraj - the Hindu God of death).The CM made the statement at an event where he distributed free LPG gas cylinder refills to 1.86 crore beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana ahead of Diwali."BJP's double engine govt has ensured that if someone dared to tease or harass a g ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): The All India LPG Distributors Federation has appealed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on LPG Suraksha Hoses (LPG pipes) from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. In the run up to the two-day GST Council meeting that started today, the Federation had written to the Union minister Also Read | Tamil Nadu Power Cut on September 4: TANGEDCO Maintenance to Hit Chennai Along With Parts of Thanjavur and Coimbatore; Know Timing ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): The All India LPG Distributors Federation has appealed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on LPG Suraksha Hoses (LPG pipes) from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. In the run up to the two-day GST Council meeting that started today, the Federation had written to the Union minister In the letter, the Federation had stressed that the LPG Suraksha Hose is not a luxury product but a mandatory safety component essential for t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹30,000 crore support package for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to stabilise domestic LPG prices and ensure affordable access to cooking fuel for Indian households. The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹12,060 crore support package for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries for the financial year 2025-26, as part of the broader ₹30,000 crore allocation to ensure affordable LPG access across India. This includes a targeted subsidy of ₹300 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) Union Cabinet on Friday approved a subsidy of Rs 12,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for 2025-26, benefitting 10.33 crore households. PMUY was launched in May 2016, to provide free LPG connection to adult women from poor households across the country. As on July 1, there are about 10.33 crore PMUY connections in India. "The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the targeted subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder f ...Read More >
Durgapur (West Bengal) [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that over 10.33 crore women have been provided with free connections of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). He stated that there were 14 crore LPG connections in 2014, and the number of connections has increased to 33 crore as of 2025. LPG Connection: Year 2014 - 14 crore and Year 2025 - 33 crore, Puri said while addressing the gathering here ...Read More >
Ujjain, July 13: Nearly 1.27 crore women in Madhya Pradesh who are beneficiaries of the Ladli Behna scheme will receive Rs 250 as a Rakhi gift, and their monthly assistance will be hiked to Rs 1,500 from October, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said. Currently, eligible women receive Rs 1,250 per month under the scheme. "The Raksha Bandhan festival symbolises the unbreakable bond of love between a brother and sister...With Rakhi (festival) on August 9, it is only fitting for brothers to offer gif ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted India's momentum in the energy sector to explore and drill for hydrocarbons, opening 2.5 lakh sq km under OALP or Open Acreage Licensing Policy Round-10. He was speaking at the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria, with the theme 'Oil Markets: Energy Security, Growth & Prosperity'. The Minister highlighted that this step is a result of key sectoral reforms, including a transition f ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the NDA government's focus on women-led development over the past 11 years, citing advancements in various sectors and the success of welfare programs. Initiatives like Swachh Bharat, Jan Dhan, Ujjwala Yojana, and MUDRA loans have empowered women, while Beti Bachao Beti Padhao has protected the girl child.A day before his government marks its first anniversary in third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the ruling BJP-led National Demo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the transformative role played by women in the journey towards a developed India, underlining the government's focus on women-led development over the past 11 years. The Prime Minister said that our mothers, sisters, and daughters have seen times when they had to face difficulties at every step. But today, they are not only participating actively in the resolution of a developed India but are also setting examples in ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, on Sunday emphasised the role of key government initiatives in transforming the lives of women across India, marking "11 years of Sashakt Nari" -- a sustained efforts toward women's empowerment under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Initiatives such as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, PM Ujjwala Yojana, Drone Didi, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan with its focus on toilet construction, Mahila S ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a strong endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's transformational governance, Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Chandni Chowk Praveen Khandelwal said on Sunday that the latest World Bank data reflects the success of inclusive policies that have uplifted millions. According to the newly released report, 269 million people in India have been lifted out of extreme poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23. The World Bank data reveals a steep decline in the extre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh and Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday visited the demolition site of the Madrasi Camp slum cluster, where they met with displaced residents, and intensified their attack on the BJP over the recent eviction drive. They alleged that Prime Minister Modi's promise to slum dwellers of 'jahan jhuggi wahan makan' - house at the site of their hutment - has "proved to be hollow like many others". There was no immediate resp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the transformative role played by women in the journey towards a developed India, underlining the government's focus on women-led development over the past 11 years. The Prime Minister said that our mothers, sisters and daughters have seen times when they had to face difficulties at every step, but today they are not only participating actively in the resolution of a developed India, but are also setting examples in e ...Read More >
New Delhi: Highlighting the NDA government's efforts to redefine women-led development in the last 11 years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that empowered women are the foundation of Aatmnirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). In a post on X, Shah wrote, "Empowered women are the foundation of a self-reliant India. For the Modi government, nothing is more important than mother and motherland. In #11YearsOfSashaktNari , the Modi government has given a new boost to the spirits of women ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Highlighting the NDA government's efforts to redefine women-led development in the last 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that various government initiatives are intended to empower the country's 'Nari Shakti.' In a post on X, PM Modi said that women are excelling and inspiring several people in all sectors, including science, education, sports, StartUps and the armed forces. 'Over the last 11 years, the NDA Government has redefined women-le ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday highlighted that in the last 11 years, women have emerged as key drivers of progress in the country, with the Narendra Modi government launching various schemes to empower Nari Shakti. Highlighting "11 years of Sashakt Nari", the Finance Minister said that under the PM Jan Dhan Yojna, the world's largest financial inclusion scheme, 55.7 per cent of accounts were held by women, which reflected their empowerment at t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Highlighting the NDA government's efforts to redefine women-led development in the last 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that various government initiatives are intended to empower the country's 'Nari Shakti.' In a post on X, PM Modi said that women are excelling and inspiring several people in all sectors, including science, education, sports, StartUps and the armed forces. 'Over the last 11 years, the NDA Government has redefined women-le ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A day before his government marks its first anniversary in third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has redefined women-led development in its 11 years in power. In all sectors, including science, education, sports, start-ups and the armed forces, women are excelling and inspiring several people, Modi said on X. He cited a number of welfare programmes which, he noted, have benefited women immensely. Various initiat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) A day before his government marks its first anniversary in third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has redefined women-led development in its 11 years in power. In all sectors, including science, education, sports, start ups and the armed forces, women are excelling and inspiring several people, Modi said on X. He cited a number of welfare programmes which, he noted, have benefitted women immensely. Va ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): The JanMANREGA app will be revamped to enhance the active disclosure of information and introduce a feedback mechanism for citizens regarding the implementation of MGNREGA, said Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday, according to a release by the Ministry of Rural Development. Addressing the media on the ministry's achievements, he stated that a training module has been developed to enhan ...Read More >
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