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Bengaluru, Autorickshaws and cars running on Liquified Petroleum Gas queued up before the gas stations in certain parts of the state on Wednesday owing to shortage in supply. The government said the problem was only with the LPG stations of private oil companies and not the state-owned oil companies. "I am trying for LPG for my autorickshaw for the past four hours, but I am not getting it anywhere. All my stock is getting exhausted in search of gas," Abdul Kareem said at an RT Nagar-based LPG ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) is aiming to double its exposure in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) to Rs 6,000 crore during the ongoing fiscal year as part of its investment diversification strategy. IIFCL has exposure of about Rs 3,000 crore across nine InvITs as of March 31, 2026. "We hope to double our investment in InvITs during the current financial year. It should reach Rs 6,000 crore by the end of March 2027," IIFCL MD Rohit ...Read More >
New Delhi: India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) plans to mobilise up to USD 1 billion through the MIGA guarantee fund during the ongoing first quarter to support infrastructure development across the country. The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) provides guarantees against non-commercial risks to facilitate the flow of foreign investment in developing countries and lift people out of poverty. "We are in the process of seeking approval for mobilising up to USD 1 billi ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 5 (PTI) Amid speculations on the BJP's chief ministerial face in the West Bengal assembly polls, state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said the party had not taken any decision on the matter and would instead seek votes in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his "development agenda". Bhattacharya said the BJP did not distinguish between "organic" and "inorganic" leaders, and that "whoever the people identify as fighters against the TMC's misrule can be the party's face af ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) is aiming to double its exposure in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) to Rs 6,000 crore during the ongoing fiscal year as part of its investment diversification strategy. IIFCL has exposure of Rs 3,000 crore across nine InvITs as of March 31, 2026. "We hope to double our investment in InvITs during the current financial year. It should reach Rs 6,000 crore by the end of March 2027," IIFCL MD Rohit Rishi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) State-owned Coal India Ltd plans to offer 25.62 million tonnes of coal through online auction in the current month, a move expected to mitigate the impact of energy supply shocks on industries amid the West Asia crisis. The disruptions in LNG, LPG and crude oil supplies from the Middle East have increased demand for coal, driving up its import prices. Coal India had offered 32.532 million tonnes of coal through e-auction in March against 20.5 million tonnes in February t ...Read More >
Prices at petrol pumps for diesel car owners have been left unchanged. New Delhi: State-run oil marketing companies have raised the price of industrial diesel by Rs 28.22 per litre, an increase of more than 25 per cent, with the new rate set at Rs 137.81 per litre. The adjustment was made on Wednesday, by companies including the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. According to internal communication seen by NDTV Profit, it applies to high-speed diesel, known as HS ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Centre continues to take necessary steps to ensure preparedness and smooth functioning across key sectors in view of the West Asia crisis, with 3700 raids conducted across the country to wipe out LPG black marketing, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a release on Saturday. It said the government is taking proactive steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country, in the context of the ongoing c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Centre continues to take necessary steps to ensure preparedness and smooth functioning across key sectors in view of the West Asia crisis, with 3700 raids conducted across the country to wipe out LPG black marketing, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a release on Saturday. It said the government is taking proactive steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country, in the context of the ongoing c ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4: The government on Saturday said that 21 states/union territories are issuing and carrying out press briefs to effectively counter misinformation and to reassure citizens regarding adequate availability and smooth distribution of LPG. The government had requested Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to intensify proactive and regular public communication, conduct daily press briefs at appropriate senior level, along with timely dissemination of accurate information through soc ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Saturday said that 21 states/union territories are issuing and carrying out press briefs to effectively counter misinformation and to reassure citizens regarding adequate availability and smooth distribution of LPG. The government had requested Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to intensify proactive and regular public communication, conduct daily press briefs at appropriate senior level, along with timely dissemination of accurate informa ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the country is facing a gas shortage, with people stuck in long queues. He blamed the government's foreign policy for the crisis, noting that attention has not been paid to the issue. The shortage comes amid the West Asia conflict triggered by US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28 and subsequent Iranian retaliation. Speaking to ANI in Bengaluru, Kharge said, "There is a gas problem in the c ...Read More >
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Thousands of autorickshaw drivers in Raichur and surrounding districts have been forced into gruelling, hours-long wait times at refuelling stations this week as rumours of a severe LPG shortage sweep through Northern Karnataka. The panic, largely fueled by the closure of several private outlets and global supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has seen "serpentine" queues stretching past city landmarks. Also Read | Nagaland ...Read More >
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Thousands of autorickshaw drivers in Raichur and surrounding districts have been forced into gruelling, hours-long wait times at refuelling stations this week as rumours of a severe LPG shortage sweep through Northern Karnataka. The panic, largely fueled by the closure of several private outlets and global supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has seen "serpentine" queues stretching past city landmarks. While the state gove ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Punjab government has issued a notification for the implementation of the 'Mukhya Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana', under which eligible women will receive monthly financial assistance ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500. According to the eligibility criteria, there will be no restriction on the number of eligible women in a family who may avail the scheme. The existing social security pensioners shall also be entitled to avail the full financial benefits under the scheme in add ...Read More >
The Centre has decided to act against rumours and misinformation concerning the availability of LPG cylinders and other petroleum products amid the global energy crisis due to the Iran war. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has written to the Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories, urging them to conduct daily press briefings and share accurate and timely information through social and electronic media. Currently, only 17 states and Union Territories are conducting press ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Indian banking and financial services (BFSI) sector is poised for a gradual recovery after a challenging FY26, with improving earnings visibility and structural tailwinds expected to drive medium-term performance, according to a recent report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOSL). The report characterizes FY26 as a "challenging year for investing," noting that macro volatility, margin pressures and weak loan growth weighed on sectoral performance." Ho ...Read More >
The defence ministry described defence exports in 2025-26 as a "landmark milestone". ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India's defence exports reached a record Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a 62.66% increase * Defence public sector units contributed 54.84% while private industry contributed 45.16% * Exports have nearly tripled in value over the past five years, showing global acceptance Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on Friday said it has suspended 10 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributors for alleged malpractices, reiterating its zero-tolerance policy against irregularities in its distribution network. Taking to the social media platform X, the company informed that it initiated strict action by suspending 10 LPG distributors found involved in malpractice. "With a zero-tolerance approach, we are ensuring acc ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday chaired the second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), which took stock of a range of issues, including LPG supplies, aviation turbine fuel price hike, and customs duty exemption on 40 critical petrochemical products till June this year. The meeting was attended by Cabinet ministers Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance), Hardeep Singh Puri (Petroleum), Manohar Lal (Power), Jagat Prakash Nadda (Chemical & Fertilisers), S Jaishankar (External Affairs) ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government is taking several measures to reduce LPG import dependence and enhance energy security over the medium to long term, minister of state for environment Suresh Gopi informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday in a written response. These include prioritising piped natural gas (PNG) and renewable energy development, including solar, wind, bioenergy and green hydrogen. Further, as part of a strategy to diversify LPG imports, PSU oil marketing companies have recently concluded cont ...Read More >
All refineries are operating at high capacity, with adequate crude inventories in place | Image: Canva/Free The Central Government authorised on Sunday to make an ad hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) to the States and Union Territories (UTs) for distribution to households for cooking and lighting purposes, citing the ongoing West Asia conflict's disruption of energy supplies. The allocation includes the 21 states and UTs which are PDS SKO free. Ear ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Round-the-clock monitoring and calibrated response must for India to stay prepared and deal with any eventuality amid the evolving West Asia crisis, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. The second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), set-up to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia and suggest proactive measures for its minimum impact on India, was held under the chairmanship of Rajnath Singh here. The meeting deliberated upon ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday emphasised the need for round-the-clock monitoring of the West Asia conflict and called for a calibrated response to deal with any eventuality to ensure that national interests remain protected. Singh made the comments while chairing a high-level meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) set-up to monitor the situation in West Asia. The meeting was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirm ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Centre on Thursday launched Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah, a national learning initiative under Mission Karmayogi, aimed at strengthening the capabilities, commitment, and citizen-centric orientation of public servants across the country. The Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah, being organised from April 2 to April 8, 2026, was inaugurated at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, marking five years of Mission Karmayogi. Conceived as a nationwide capacity-buil ...Read More >
New Delhi: More than 55,000 PNG connections have been gasified across 110 geographical areas in the last five days, the government said on Thursday, adding that over 4.3 lakh 5 kg FTL cylinders have been sold since March 23. An additional 10 per cent allocation of commercial LPG has been offered to states/UTs, linked to the transition from LPG to PNG, with further allocations being recommended for reform-oriented states. "At present, eight states/UTs are being provided with this additional all ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Governance today requires new capabilities to respond to technological disruptions and global uncertainties, while "mindset and empathy" remain critical to effective public service, Principal Secretary to the prime minister, P K Mishra, said on Thursday. Addressing the launch of 'Sadhana Saptah', a nation-wide learning initiative aimed at strengthening capabilities, commitment, and citizen-centric orientation of public servants, Mishra said that capacity building has evol ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The stock markets recovered from early losses on Thursday and ended the session in the green, reflecting resilience in investor sentiment despite global uncertainties. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,713.10, gaining 33.70 points or 0.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex settled at 73,319.55, up by 185.23 points or 0.25 per cent. Also Read | What Is 'Floccinaucinihilipilification'? Meaning Explained After Delhi Court Uses Rare Word in Nirmala Sitharaman ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2: India's annual defence exports touched an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking more than 62% growth over the previous fiscal year, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. The "big jump" in the defence exports reflected the growing "global trust" in India's indigenous defence capabilities, Singh said in a social media post, adding that the country is "scripting an impressive defence exports success story". "India defence exports have ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The stock markets recovered from early losses on Thursday and ended the session in the green, reflecting resilience in investor sentiment despite global uncertainties. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,713.10, gaining 33.70 points or 0.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex settled at 73,319.55, up by 185.23 points or 0.25 per cent. Markets had opened on a weak note amid rising geopolitical tensions. However, a recovery during the day helped indices close ...Read More >
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