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New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) The World Bank on Thursday said India is well placed to weather the current global energy shock with ample buffers, including high foreign exchange reserves, fiscal space and low inflation, which will support growth despite global headwinds. Addressing a conference a day after raising India's GDP growth projections for the current fiscal to 6.6 per cent, the World Bank said India had dealt well the trade turbulence last fiscal and the Indian economy entered the current Mi ...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 >
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 >
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 >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The Maharashtra government on Monday said there is no shortage of petroleum products in the state amid the West Asia crisis and asked people to avoid panic buying. The state had faced challenges in LPG supply due to dependence on imports from Gulf countries, but the situation is now improving with calibrated policy measures by the Union government, Additional Chief Secretary (Food and Civil Supplies) Anil Diggikar asserted. Addressing a joint press briefing, he said, "Petro ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has clarified rules on the sale of 5 kg LPG cylinders after consumer backlash over an initial restriction, ensuring access for students and migrant workers. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department eased the restriction, stating that migrant workers and students can purchase 5 kg cylinders by showing valid identification. Consumers who have completed e-KYC remain eligible to procure cylinders through oil marketing companies. Notably, Supplies Minister Krushn ...Read More >
Maldives typically sources most of its fuel from Oman. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India is supplying fuel to Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka under commercial agreements * Maldives has requested petroleum supplies from India for short- and long-term needs * Maldives usually sources fuel from Oman, but Middle East disruptions affect supply routes Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Maldives is seeking fuel su ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Mumbai Police have registered a case against a gas delivery worker for illegally storing commercial LPG cylinders in a public area. The accused, identified as Shahid Ali Imam Hussain Sayyed, was found in possession of 23 empty commercial gas cylinders and a tempo, all of which have been seized. Based on a complaint filed by a rationing officer from the Govandi area, the police have invoked Sections 3, 7, and 8 of the Essential Commodities Act, along with pro ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Deonar police have registered a case against a gas delivery worker for illegally storing commercial LPG cylinders in a public area, officials said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Shahid Ali Imam Hussain Sayyed, was found in possession of 23 empty commercial gas cylinders and a tempo, all of which have been seized. The action was initiated following a complaint by Jagannath Bhanudas Sanap, 57, a rationing officer from the Govandi Rationing Office. Based on his complaint, pol ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat) [India], April 1 (ANI): Industrial production in Gujarat's Sanand GIDC has declined following an increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, with units reporting disruptions due to fuel shortages, an industry representative said. Ajit Shah, President of Sanand GIDC, said, "There has been a decline in production. For instance, if my production output today stands at 100 units, it has now dropped to around 80 units." He attributed the slowdown to supply issues affecting operatio ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat) [India], April 1 (ANI): Industrial production in Gujarat's Sanand GIDC has declined following an increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, with units reporting disruptions due to fuel shortages, an industry representative said. Ajit Shah, President of Sanand GIDC, said, "There has been a decline in production. For instance, if my production output today stands at 100 units, it has now dropped to around 80 units." Also Read | CBSE Rolls Out Curriculum on Computational Thinkin ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) The Maharashtra government has ordered fast-tracking the expansion of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network across the state in line with instructions from the Centre amid concerns over global energy supply disruptions. City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks are an interconnected system of underground natural gas pipelines for supplying Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to domestic and industrial customers. According to a Government Resolution (GR) is ...Read More >
Auto-rickshaw driver grappling crisis: Long queues, stretching up to several kilometres, have been reported at multiple filling stations. Auto-rickshaw drivers in Bengaluru are grappling with a twin crisis as soaring LPG prices coincide with a sharp drop in fuel availability across the city, severely impacting daily operations. The price of auto LPG has surged dramatically in recent days. In areas such as Peenya 2nd Stage, rates have shot up to as high as Rs 105 per litre, compared to nearly R ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Healthy manufacturing growth pushed up India's industrial output in February, even as rising energy prices and input cost pressures emerged as key concerns for the sector, according to a report by Crisil. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.2 per cent year-on-year in February, slightly higher than 5.1 per cent in January, led by improved manufacturing performance. Also Read | Junos 2026 Highlights: From Rush's Surprise Act to Drake's Nelly Furtado ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Healthy manufacturing growth pushed up India's industrial output in February, even as rising energy prices and input cost pressures emerged as key concerns for the sector, according to a report by Crisil. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.2 per cent year-on-year in February, slightly higher than 5.1 per cent in January, led by improved manufacturing performance. "The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) edged up to 5.2% on-year in February from ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 25 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said the state government is taking strong measures to contain inflation and make the upcoming Onam celebrations affordable for ordinary people. He also alleged that the Centre has "failed to provide even a single quintal of additional rice", despite the state's repeated requests for the festival season. Vijayan made the remarks while launching the state-level inauguration of Supplyco's Onam fair. Highlighting s ...Read More >
Seville & Bhubaneswar -- While droughts creep in stealthily, their impacts are often more devastating and far-reaching than any other disaster. Inter-community conflict, extremist violence, and violence and injustice against vulnerable girls and women happen at the intersection of climate-induced droughts and drought-impoverished communities. Five consecutive years of failed rain in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya brought the worst drought in seventy years to the Horn of Africa by 2023. In Somalia ...Read More >
Thane, May 22 (PTI) A rationing officer attached to the Civil Supplies Department was arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs 48,000 here, an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) official said on Thursday. The complainant, who owns four fair-price shops, had approached the ACB alleging accused Sagar Sahebrao Varale was demanding Rs 2,000 per month for each shop under his jurisdiction, the official said. Varale had been demanding Rs 48,000 from the complainant, saying it was his commission for the four sh ...Read More >
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