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New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the recent increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, stating that the burden of the hike will ultimately fall on the public and contribute to rising inflation. Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi highlighted that the decision would impact small business owners, and questioned that when the oil was bought at a lower price, the common people didn't get its benefit; however, as soon as it ...Read More >
Several banks, including HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank, and Bandhan Bank, have revised their ATM usage rules ahead of the new financial year starting April 1, 2026. Several banks, including HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank, and Bandhan Bank, have revised their ATM usage rules ahead of the new financial year starting April 1, 2026. The changes mainly impact how free ATM transactions are counted and the daily cash withdrawal limits for debit cards. HDFC Bank: UPI ATM withdrawals now counted as ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Aviation companies have welcomed the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, saying the move will help maintain stability in airfares and provide relief to both airlines and passengers amid rising global uncertainties. In an official statement, IndiGo expressed gratitude to the government, stating, "We would like to thank the Hon'ble Prime Minister for such a significant step for all of us. We would also lik ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a historic convergence of faith, administrative prowess and political leadership, Mumbai has entered a new era of governance. For the first time in its over 150-year civic history, the 'City of Dreams,' a city that derives its very name from the goddess Mumbadevi, is now being steered by an all-woman leadership at the helm of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Ashwini Bhide Takes Charge As 1st Woman BMC Commissioner At the centre of this transformation is Ashwini Bhide, w ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a historic development, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is witnessing an unprecedented phase of women-led leadership, marked by the appointment of Ashwini Bhide as its first woman Municipal Commissioner. The newly elected civic body, barely two months into its term, has seen women occupy several key leadership positions. Ritu Tawde, a BJP corporator from Ghatkopar, is serving as Mayor, while Kishori Pednekar represents the opposition as its leader from Shiv Sena (UBT). I ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Aviation companies have welcomed the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, saying the move will help maintain stability in airfares and provide relief to both airlines and passengers amid rising global uncertainties. In an official statement, IndiGo expressed gratitude to the government, stating, "We would like to thank the Hon'ble Prime Minister for such a significant step for all of us. We would also lik ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: The Income Tax (I-T) Act, 2025, and its accompanying 2026 rules officially come into force on April 1, 2026, marking the start of the 2026-27 financial year. While income tax slabs remain unchanged under both the Old and New regimes, the new legislation introduces substantial revisions to corporate perquisites, tax collection rates, and investment levies. Salaried professionals, particularly those opting for the Old Tax Regime, will see a significant recalibration of tax-exempt ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Following a fresh hike in prices of LPG cylinders and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) due to the West Asia conflict, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Central government, questioning their assurances regarding fuel stability, claiming that it's far removed from the ground reality. Speaking to ANI, Yadav alleged that hotels and petrol pumps are closing due to the LPG shortage despite the government's statements about no c ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a move to shield domestic air travel from a sharp global fuel shock, the government has capped the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines at 25%, despite international benchmarks संकेत a potential surge of over 100%. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the decision comes amid an "extraordinary situation in global energy markets," triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. To prevent a steep rise in airfares, public sector oil market ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday welcomed the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines, describing it as a timely measure to ease pressure on passengers and the aviation sector. In a post on X, Kinjarapu wrote, "With ATF prices in India--deregulated since 2001 and revised monthly based on international benchmarks, facing extraordinary pressure due to global e ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): In a move aimed at protecting domestic air travel from a sharp global fuel shock, the government has limited the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25%, even as international benchmarks indicated a potential surge of over 100%. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the decision comes in response to an "extraordinary situation in global energy markets," triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. To prevent a s ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A major fire broke out at the imported coal yard of the North Chennai Thermal Power Station (Stage I) on Monday night. The fire and rescue services personnel from Madhavaram, Manali, Ambattur and nearby areas battled the blaze through the night, bringing the situation under control by Tuesday morning. Officials said power generation at the plant was not affected. After inspecting the site, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) chairman and managing director J Radhakrishnan told reporters ...Read More >
The Delhi Police Special Cell has dismantled a Bangladeshi module of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, arresting eight individuals, including the network's mastermind, Shabbir Ahmed Lone, in a counter-terrorism operation spanning multiple states. The arrests took place in Delhi, Kolkata and Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur. According to the police, the module was preparing for a major terrorist attack in India, which was foiled .The operation began on February 8 after reports emerged of sus ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) India's average monthly mobile data consumption per user crossed the 31 GB mark in 2025, up from 27.5 GB in 2024, according to a report by telecom gear maker Nokia. The 13th edition of Nokia's annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) said pan-India monthly 5G data traffic surged 70 per cent year-on-year to reach 12.9 exabytes (EB) in 2025. With this, 5G now contributes nearly 47 per cent of the country's overall mobile broadband traffic. "Average monthly mobile data consum ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): In a move aimed at protecting domestic air travel from a sharp global fuel shock, the government has limited the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25%, even as international benchmarks indicated a potential surge of over 100%. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the decision comes in response to an "extraordinary situation in global energy markets," triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. To prevent a s ...Read More >
India raised aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic scheduled carriers across metros from April 1. The government said ATF prices were expected to surge over 100% due to global disruptions, but OMCs passed on only a 25% staggered hike to domestic airlines to limit the impact on fares, while non-scheduled operators and charters bear the full increase.The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for domestic scheduled airlines has been increased across metro cities effective April 1, though t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The administration has heightened security arrangements across the national capital in view of Hanuman Jayanti, with special focus on religious places and procession routes. The police department has put elaborated arrangments on sensitive routes and prominent temples, with additional force deployment. Meanwhile, the surveillance and crowd management measures have been intensified to ensure smooth conduct of festivities, said officials. Also Read | Stock Marke ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The administration has heightened security arrangements across the national capital in view of Hanuman Jayanti, with special focus on religious places and procession routes. The police department has put elaborated arrangments on sensitive routes and prominent temples, with additional force deployment. Meanwhile, the surveillance and crowd management measures have been intensified to ensure smooth conduct of festivities, said officials. The authorities have al ...Read More >
New Delhi: As geopolitical tensions escalate between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through the aviation industry. Air travelers now face a massive surge in ticket prices as jet fuel costs have more than doubled for April, leaving the global economy reeling from the fallout of the Iran conflict. Oil PSUs on Wednesday announced that Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have been revised upward in major metro cities from April 1, 2026 ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Ashwini Bhide, who played a key role in the construction of the underground Metro in Mumbai, was Tuesday appointed the city's municipal commissioner, the first woman to head BMC in the history of the over-160-year-old corporation. The 1995 batch IAS officer retires in 2030, and thus could get a full three-year tenure as chief of the country's richest civic body. Known as a task master and said to be close to CM Fadnavis, Bhide, who was an additional chief secretary in the CMO, took charg ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The prices of LPG cylinders have been revised upward with effect from April 1, with commercial and smaller cylinders witnessing a significant increase across key cities. In Delhi, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased to Rs 2,078.50, marking a rise of Rs 195.50. Meanwhile, the 5 kg FTL cylinder is now priced at Rs 549 per refill, reflecting an increase of Rs 51, sources said. Also Read | Dantewada Declared Naxal-Free After 40 Years: ' ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The prices of LPG cylinders have been revised upward with effect from April 1, with commercial and smaller cylinders witnessing a significant increase across key cities. In Delhi, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased to Rs 2,078.50, marking a rise of Rs 195.50. Meanwhile, the 5 kg FTL cylinder is now priced at Rs 549 per refill, reflecting an increase of Rs 51, sources said. In Kolkata, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder ha ...Read More >
The Government of India is currently examining proposals for Metrolite and Light Metro projects in Jammu and Srinagar to strengthen urban transport infrastructure. This was stated by Education Minister Sakeena Itoo in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday while replying to a question from legislator Mohan Lal on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The Minister said that in Jammu, comprehensive ground surveys, traffic studies, feasibility analyses and preparation of the Detailed Project Repor ...Read More >
T'puram: BJP-led NDA has come out with a bouquet of promises, from women empowerment to free cooking gas, high-speed rail and AIIMS, if voted to power in Kerala in assembly elections. BJP national president Nitin Nabin released the election manifesto on Tuesday.BJP said women from BPL families will get an arogya suraksha card, with which they can buy groceries and medicines worth Rs 2,500 every month. It also promised two free LPG cylinders a year (one each during Onam and Christmas) to poor fam ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 31: Jammu and Kashmir's long-envisioned metro connectivity is inching closer to reality, with the government confirming significant progress on the proposed Metrolite projects for Jammu and Srinagar. The details came in a reply to MLA Mohan Lal in the Legislature, where the government stated that the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for both cities have been finalised and submitted to the Government of India for appraisal. "In Jammu, the proposed Metrolite corridor from Bantalab to ...Read More >
With Noida International Airport set to begin domestic and cargo operations in two months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inauguration on Saturday, commuters who are hoping to use the airport in the future expressed concern Monday about the lack of affordable public transport options to reach the new facility from Delhi-NCR towns. "If I take a private cab from Noida or Delhi, it will cost around ₹1,500- ₹2,000 to Noida airport. Traveling back from the airport to nearby towns will also b ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: As Ashwini Bhide, who has 31 years of experience in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), takes charge as the new civic commissioner of Mumbai, she is tasked with handling key infrastructure projects, pre-monsoon preparations, and other civic issues. Her appointment comes two months after the BMC elections, in which the BJP-Shinde Sena alliance won, and a month after the administration presented the massive budget of over Rs 80,000 crore. Track record of delivering key pro ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Bengaluru police arrested 5 including four juveniles in conflict with law on charge of mass mobile phone thefts reported from spectators after they left M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru city on Saturday on completion of a cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the inaugural match of Indian Premier League (IPL)-2026 tournament. Police gave the name of the main accused as Shubham Kumar (26) a native of Babupur in Jharkhand and his four associates ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 31 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, outlining a mix of infrastructure projects, welfare schemes, and governance reforms aimed at projecting a "Developed Kerala." The manifesto was released by BJP National President Nitin Nabin at a function attended by senior leaders, including State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar, City Corporation Mayor V.V. Rajesh, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 31 (PTI) Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide, who played a key role in developing Mumbai's metro rail network, on Tuesday became the first woman commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) which was established more than 150 years ago. She took charge from senior bureaucrat and outgoing civic commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, who retired on Tuesday, at a ceremony at the BMC headquarters in south Mumbai in the evening. The Mumbai civic body, set up in 1872, is one of the o ...Read More >
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