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New Delhi: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's biggest oil firm, on Friday said liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply in India remains stable and adequate despite geopolitical disruptions to global energy markets, adding that domestic availability continues to be its top priority. The company said it is delivering around 28 lakh LPG cylinders daily, in line with normal levels prior to the current tensions, with uninterrupted supply to households. IOC added that nearly 87 per cent of refi ...Read More >
The All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) has recently written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking regulatory intervention and public disclosure following the resignation of HDFC Bank's former Part-time Chairman and Independent Director, Atanu Chakraborty. In its letter, AIBEA expressed concern over the resignation, noting that the resignation letter stated certain "happenings and practices" in the bank were not in line with his personal values and ethics. AIBEA said the dev ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's biggest oil firm, on Friday said liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply in India remains stable and adequate despite geopolitical disruptions to global energy markets, adding that domestic availability continues to be its top priority. The company said it is delivering around 28 lakh LPG cylinders daily, in line with normal levels prior to the current tensions, with uninterrupted supply to households. IOC added that nearly 87 per ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) The Reserve Bank of India's Benchmark Issuance Strategy (BIS) for select states is expected to improve transparency and liquidity in the State Development Loan (SDL) market, say experts. According to market experts, the impact on borrowing costs and yield spreads is likely to be gradual amid the continued heavy supply of state bonds. The central bank has decided to roll out the strategy on a pilot basis from FY27, under which states will issue securities in specific benchma ...Read More >
New Delhi: Taxpayers have received a major relief regarding Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) from the stock market. The government has now allowed LTCG of up to Rs 1.25 lakh to be reported in the simpler ITR-1 form. This applies to gains from listed shares and equity mutual funds. Earlier, even a small LTCG required taxpayers to file ITR-2, which is more complex. With this change, small investors can now avoid complicated tax forms and file returns more easily. Who Benefits the Most? This move ...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 >
The All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking a comprehensive inquiry into the issues raised by Atanu Chakraborty, former Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank, in his resignation letter. In his resignation letter dated March 17th, Chakraborty said that certain "happenings and practices" within the bank were not in congruence with his personal values and ethics. The Association has sought the government's intervention for assessing the g ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Assembly has tightened its scrutiny of the Excise Department following serious irregularities flagged in a CAG audit, with the House directing the government to submit an Action Taken Report by January 31, 2027. The directive comes after the Assembly approved recommendations made by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), calling for urgent corrective measures to address alleged corruption, weak oversight, and policy failures in liquor regulation and supply. The PAC findings p ...Read More >
Aquapulse, a pioneering aquaculture technology startup located in Bhubaneswar, has successfully raised an impressive Rs 25 crore in Series A funding, with NABVENTURES at the helm of this investment. This infusion of capital will enable Aquapulse to broaden its network of farmers and build an advanced processing facility, aiming to improve quality control and increase profits for farmers. Aquapulse, a Bhubaneswar-based integrated aquaculture tech startup, has raised Rs 25 crore in an ongoing Ser ...Read More >
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) completes four years since its signing today, marking an important milestone in the evolving economic partnership between India and Australia, stated the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Since its signing on April 2 2022, the Agreement has played a pivotal role in enhancing trade flows, fostering industry linkages, and creating new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and employment in both countries. Trade grow ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 2 (UNI) In a step towards strengthening financial transparency, accountability, and efficiency, Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Dr. Ajay Shanker Singh today inaugurated the PHQ Budget Allocation Software (PBAS) at Police Control Room Kashmir. The PBAS platform has been developed to streamline the process of budget allocation, monitoring, and utilization within Police Headquarters. The initiative marks a major advancement in adopting technol ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Delhi government on Thursday cracked down on unauthorised LPG refilling centres in outer north Delhi's Alipur area and initiated legal action against those involved, officials said. Following the action, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in a statement that "any attempt to exploit consumers or manipulate LPG distribution will invite the strictest possible action". Gupta reiterated the government's "zero-tolerance policy towards black marketing and hoarding" and said it wil ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday held discussions with senior representatives from major oil and gas corporations to streamline the supply of LPG and other petroleum products across the state. The high-level review meeting was held under the joint chairmanship of the Minister of Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, and the Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra here. The meeting, attended by Principal Secretar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) has emerged as a key pillar of bilateral engagement, delivering tangible benefits for businesses, MSMEs, workers, and consumers in both countries, according to a Ministry of Commerce statement here on Thursday. Marking four years since its signing today, this pact is an important milestone in the evolving economic partnership between India and Australia. Since the beginning of the Ind-Aus ECTA in ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): More than 1.06 lakh children in Madhya Pradesh have been allotted seats in private schools through an online lottery held on Thursday. The lottery was carried out under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The process was conducted by the State Education Center and was also live-streamed. A total of 1,78,714 applications were received for 1,22,551 seats in around 22,000 private schools. After verification, eligible children were allotted schools through the lottery system ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday said the upcoming Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases in a digital backbone with self-enumeration, mobile-based data collection and GIS mapping to ensure accurate and transparent data. Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Chief Principal Census Officer, Amit Sharma, per news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the exercise marks a significant shift from traditional methods, with technology ...Read More >
Chennai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has announced the schedule for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the upcoming academic year, with the process set to begin on Thursday. This early start marks a return to a more structured timeline, following delays experienced last year. As part of the initial phase, preparatory activities will commence on April 2. On April 6, the department will share details with private schools regarding the nu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India has dispatched a consignment of 1000 metric tons of rice to Burkina Faso as humanitarian assistance, aiming to support food security for vulnerable communities and internally displaced persons. Sharing the details in a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Wednesday, said that the gesture reflects India's continued commitment as a reliable developmental and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) partner to Global South countries. Als ...Read More >
The U.S. has reiterated that India maintains "high" import duties on a range of goods, including agricultural products, pharmaceuticals and alcoholic beverages, along with various non-tariff barriers. India has always maintained that its duties are in compliance with the rules of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). According to the U.S. Trade Representative's 2026 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report on foreign trade barriers, released on March 31, given the large disparity between WTO bound a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Parliament on Wednesday passed key amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stating that the changes aim to address delays, improve recovery outcomes and strengthen investor confidence in India's insolvency framework. The Rajya Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with a voice vote. It had received the Lok Sabha approval on March 30. Also Read | KKR vs SRH Dream11 Predic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The government's decision to allow Special Economic Zones (SEZs) units to sell in the domestic market has triggered concern among local manufacturers, who fear cheaper SEZ goods could undercut them at home. Finance Ministry sources, however, told ANI that the relief measure comes with a robust three-pillar safeguard framework -- designed specifically to ensure the domestic industry is not disadvantaged. SEZ units already enjoy significant structural advantages ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Parliament on Wednesday passed key amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stating that the changes aim to address delays, improve recovery outcomes and strengthen investor confidence in India's insolvency framework. The Rajya Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with a voice vote. It had received the Lok Sabha approval on March 30. Replying to a discussion on the bill ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) CPI(M) MP John Brittas alleged on Wednesday that the government is treating even basic information related to the regulation of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) as "secret", raising concerns over transparency and parliamentary accountability. In a post on X, the Left leader said his repeated attempts over the last two years to seek data on cancellations, suspensions and non-renewals of FCRA licences have gone unanswered. He said since 2024, he ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta (Keralam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday campaigned for Congress candidate Pazhakulam Madhu from Ranni assembly constituency, saying the party is working for the future of Keralam and focusing on development and job creation under a UDF government. The polling for Keralam Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4. Speaking to ANI, Tharoor said, "I believe we are working here for the f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday launched a sharp critique at Centre, accusing it of "weaponising" laws in order to "stifle opposing voices of civil society." Speaking to ANI, Chidambaram stressed that just like PMLA, the government wills to "weaponise" FCRA, which will have a chilling effect on the NGOs. "This government is prone to weaponising the laws to stifle opposing voices of civil society. The way they weaponised the PMLA, they are attempting ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI) The escalating West Asia conflict is beginning to exert cost pressure on India's real estate sector, with material prices rising and industry leaders warning of a potential 5 per cent spike in construction costs if hostilities persist through April. Construction schedules are also likely to be affected because of shortage of materials and resources if the conflict prolongs. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Neotia Group, said the crisis is triggering a "classic cost ...Read More >
New Delhi: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that consensus-based decision-making is the bedrock of the WTO's legitimacy, as the discussions related to reforms in the global trading system, electronic commerce, TRIPS non-violation and the package for least developed countries (LDCs) will now continue in Geneva. The minister's statement comes after the conclusion of the 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO at Yaounde in Cameroon on Monday, where he led the Indian delegation. Goyal empha ...Read More >
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has suspended Hitesh Goel, an insolvency professional, for two years due to mishandlings during the insolvency process of Supertech Ltd and Nobility Estates. The decision followed his failure to disclose key details and meet procedural timelines, affecting stakeholders and homebuyers. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has revoked Hitesh Goel's registration as an insolvency professional for two years. This decision comes after the IB ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): India's latest biodiversity milestone deserves close attention. According to a Press Information Bureau release dated 31 March 2026, India has issued 3,561 Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol, out of a global total of 6,311. As a result, India's share stands at 56.43%, which makes the claim that it accounts for "over 56 per cent" of all such certificates mathematically correct. In addition, the same release says that only ...Read More >
JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, IT, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today conducted an extensive inspection of LPG bottling plants being operated by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited at Bari Brahmana. He reaffirmed government's commitment towards ensuring seamless availability of essential commodities to the public. During his visit, the Minister carried out a comprehensive on ...Read More >
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