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India's ongoing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) crisis has exposed the vulnerability of the country's cooking fuel supply chain, prompting renewed calls for diversification and a stronger push toward domestic alternatives such as ethanol. The disruption stems largely from geopolitical tensions in West Asia, particularly the conflict involving Iran, which has slowed shipments passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The narrow maritime corridor handles a major share of India's LPG ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to eliminate, at the earliest, distortions in the pricing of petroleum products due to the subsidy extended by the federal government to consumers amid the surge in global prices triggered by the Iran war, local media reports said on Monday. A senior government official has confirmed that the IMF remains concerned about existing distortions, particularly in diesel pricing, and is pushing for their early removal, the Da ...Read More >
Idukki, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mounting a sharp and wide-ranging attack on the ruling Left in Kerala, Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, on Monday dismissed the government's progress report as a "bundle of lies," alleging that key achievements have been exaggerated while major failures were deliberately concealed ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls. Satheesan said the report itself had "shrunk from 38 pages to 24," reflecting what he described as an attempt to hide the truth. He chall ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to eliminate, at the earliest, distortions in the pricing of petroleum products due to the subsidy extended by the federal government to consumers amid the surge in global prices triggered by the Iran war, local media reports said on Monday. A senior government official has confirmed that the IMF remains concerned about existing distortions, particularly in diesel pricing, and is pushing for their early removal, the Da ...Read More >
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, have met on the sidelines of a WTO event India and China have held talks aimed at expanding bilateral trade, on the sidelines of the World Trade Organization's ministerial conference, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said. The talks between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, come amid a thaw in trade tensions "Met Mr. Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of China, on the sidelines of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Moody's Ratings has lowered India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent earlier, citing the economic fallout of the ongoing West Asia conflict. In its latest credit opinion, Moody's warned that prolonged disruptions, especially in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies, could trigger household shortages, raise fuel and transport costs, and spill over into food inflation due to India's dependence on imported fertilisers. The region accounts for nearly 55 per ...Read More >
According to official data, the state has received 12,66,309 applications, of which 4,48,233 rooftop solar systems have been installed so far, translating into a cumulative capacity of 1,524.61 MW. Subsidy disbursal has reached ₹2,985.15 crore, largely driven by central assistance. "UP continues to be on top for solar rooftop installation in the country and, in March, we even exceeded the target by installing a record 52,729 rooftops," UPNEDA director Indrajeet Singh said. In March, UP took th ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 05: Jammu and Kashmir's finances in 2024-25 show an increase in liabilities, a higher share of revenue expenditure, and delays in financial reporting, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India's Report on Union Territory Finances for 2024-25. Total expenditure during the year was Rs 82,547.28 crore, of which 85.37 per cent was revenue expenditure, including salaries, pensions, interest payments and subsidies. The report states that committed expenditure and s ...Read More >
Karimnagar: The Telangana High Court will hear a petition on April 6 on the future of the Cooperative Electric Supply Society (CESS), Sircilla, following its takeover by the Telangana Northern Power Distribution Company Limited(TGNPDCL) after the cooperative failed to renew its licence. The transition ended CESS's 56-year functioning as a self-governing cooperative. A public interest petition has sought its permanent merger with TGNPDCL, alleging large-scale corruption, while the present CESS g ...Read More >
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday chaired a virtual meeting with state agriculture ministers, flagging gaps in farmer registration, fertiliser distribution, and pulse procurement under PM-AASHA. With 9.25 crore farmer IDs created across 19 states so far, Chouhan directed state governments to mount a joint campaign between agriculture and revenue departments to hit 100 per cent coverage of the scheme within six months. He stressed that registration must go beyond PM- ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi government's proposed drone policy is likely to focus on creating drone research clusters, establishing dedicated flight testing facilities, enabling the use of drones in traffic management, and providing subsidies to support the drone ecosystem, officials said on Saturday. According to officials, in a recently held meeting, the policy framework was discussed, where plans to rope in the Drone Federation of India (DFI), a leading non- government organisation in this area, we ...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 >
According to officials, in a recently held meeting, the policy framework was discussed, where plans to rope in the Drone Federation of India , a leading non- government organisation in this area, were approved. Earlier this year, the government set up a committee under the chairmanship of the IT department secretary to examine the feasibility of the Delhi Drone Policy. "A comprehensive drone policy is being planned to ensure safe and regulated drone operations. Along with this, the government ...Read More >
Distribution utilities, or discoms, are also paying their current dues in time to avoid regulation under the rules. Outstanding legacy dues of power distribution utilities or discoms reduced to Rs 3,300 crore in March this year from Rs 1.39 trillion in June 2022, Parliament was informed on Thursday. Government of India notified the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rules on June 3, 2022. As per the rules, all dues owed to generating companies (IPPs, CPSEs, and Renewable ...Read More >
Vijay also claimed a conspiracy over the release of his last film Jananayagan. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Thursday alleged conspiracy in the stampede in Karur and said that he too wanted justice for the victims. The September 2025 stampede during a rally addressed by the actor-politician left 41 people dead and several injured. "As many have been insisting, the Karur incident was a 'joint machination. I, who have come to ask justice for you, also want justice," he said addre ...Read More >
Delhi is planning a new drone policy. It will focus on drone research and testing facilities. Drones will be used for traffic management. Subsidies will support the drone industry. The policy aims for safe and regulated drone use. It will also help government agencies with mapping and surveillance. Capacity building and awareness programs are included. New Delhi, The Delhi government's proposed drone policy is likely to focus on creating drone research clusters, establishing dedicated flight te ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
New Delhi: In response to intense public outcry over record-breaking fuel prices in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the Federal Cabinet has agreed to forgo their salaries for the next six months. The decision was evidently an attempt to mitigate political fallout in the financially struggling nation, which is already battling high inflation. This comes after fuel costs surged by as much as 54% due to the Middle East conflict, a spike that has sparked widespread public ind ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): The Raj Bhavan constituency, encapsulating Puducherry's political, economic, and cultural heart, is the most-watched battleground in the April 9, 2026, Assembly polls. The Raj Bhavan constituency, considered the crown jewel of Puducherry for its administrative and tourism significance, is currently in the final stages of election preparations. As part of the single-phase Assembly polls for the Union Territory, voting will take place on Thursday, April 9. Also ...Read More >
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday unveiled a comprehensive relief package featuring free public transport, fuel subsidies and targeted financial support for transporters, aimed at easing the burden on citizens amid rising global economic pressures. The measures come in the wake of a national austerity and savings drive initiated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to cushion the impact of international economic challenges and rising fuel costs. Under the package, public ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): With summer setting in, rooftop solar systems across western Madhya Pradesh are now generating electricity for nearly 12.5 hours a day, from around 6.15am to 6.45pm in early April. This marks a sharp increase from January, when generation was limited to about 9.5 hours daily, reflecting an impressive 20% rise in output. The rapid growth of solar energy adoption in the Malwa and Nimar regions is yielding strong results. According to Madhya Pradesh West Zone Electricity ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmir's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth moderated to 11.18 per cent in 2024-25, down from 12.51 per cent in the previous financial year, though it has remained in the 11-12 per cent range over the past four fiscals, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The CAG report on Union Territory Finances for the year 2024-25 was tabled in the legislative Assembly by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Energy Department is preparing a long-term plan to provide free electricity to nearly 1.5 crore small consumers over the next five years, primarily by scaling up rooftop solar adoption. As part of the initiative, the state is considering an expansion of its SMART (Swayampurn Maharashtra Awasiya Rooftop) scheme, which offers targeted subsidies to promote residential solar installations. The scheme focuses on households consuming up to 100 units of electricity per month, pa ...Read More >
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth moderated to 11.18 percent in 2024-25, down from 12.51 percent in the previous financial year, though it has remained in the 11-12 percent range over the past four fiscals, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The CAG report on Union Territory Finances for the year 2024-25 was tabled in the legislative Assembly by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday, also showing that Jammu and Kashmir's share in I ...Read More >
Counting is scheduled for May 4. Chennai: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal, alongside State President Nainar Nagenthran, on Tuesday, released a "chargesheet" in Chennai targeting the DMK government ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. Accompanied by leaders including K Annamalai and Tamilisai Soundararajan, Goyal described the upcoming Assembly election as a "turning point" in the state's history, expressing confidence ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) suspended its recent directive that required domestic airlines to offer at least 60% of their aircraft seats without additional selection fees. The decision, issued on Thursday, puts the mandate in abeyance just 16 days after its initial announcement. The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) welcomed the policy reversal and urged the government to offer seasonal subsidy foor passenger convenience. On Thursday, the ministry wrote to the Direct ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth moderated to 11.18 per cent in 2024-25, down from 12.51 per cent in the previous financial year, though it has remained in the 11-12 per cent range over the past four fiscals, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The CAG report on Union Territory Finances for the year 2024-25 was tabled in the legislative Assembly by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday, also showing that Jammu and Kashm ...Read More >
Chabbewal (Punjab), Apr 3 (PTI) SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal announced on Friday that if the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) forms the government in 2027, it will implement a special industrial package for Punjab's Kandi region and establish a Kandi Area Development Ministry. Addressing a rally at Chabbewal, he stated that the package would include power and tax subsidies and that road improvements would involve constructing highways connecting Pathankot to Chandigarh and Amritsar to Anandpur Sahib. ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 3: Placing special emphasis on protecting tribal interests, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday assured that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Assam would not be implemented for Adivasi communities, even as he outlined a broader agenda of development, welfare expansion, and action against illegal infiltration during election rallies across the state. Reiterating the BJP's intent to introduce the UCC, Shah said the policy would be implemented carefully. "We will bring ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on the sidelines of the World Trade Organisation's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade cooperation. Informing about the meeting, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, in a social media post on Friday, stated that Wang Wentao met Goyal during the conference and expressed willingness to deepen ...Read More >
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