New Delhi, March 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ on being sworn in as Nepal’s new prime minister, saying that he looks forward to working closely with him to deepen India-Nepal ties for the mutual benefit of both nations. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah ‘Balen,’ took oath as Nepal’s democratically elected prime […]
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New Delhi, March 27 The central government has increased commercial LPG allocations to states by 20 percentage points, taking the total quota to 70% of pre-war demand, in a move aimed at supporting industrial activity. In a letter to state chief secretaries, Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal said the additional supply should be prioritised for labour-intensive industries […]
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Rahul Chawla The North News Dharamshala, March 27 Tourists from across India and overseas are flocking to Dharamshala, praising the hill town’s scenic beauty and pleasant atmosphere, even as some raise concerns over poor road conditions in parts of the district. Many visitors have described Dharamshala and the wider Himachal Pradesh region as among the […]
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New Delhi, March 27 India has adequate fertiliser reserves and farmers need not worry despite concerns over supply disruptions linked to the war in West Asia, Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister J P Nadda has told parliament.Responding to questions in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Nadda said the government had taken steps to ensure fertilisers remain […]
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New Delhi, March 27 The government has slashed excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 a litre and exempted diesel from the duty as it seeks to shield consumers from the impact of rising global crude prices amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Global crude prices have risen by almost 50 per cent […]
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New Delhi, March 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday hold a video conference with chief ministers of all states, except those heading into elections, to review preparedness in light of the escalating West Asia conflict, sources said. The meeting will be the first such interaction between the prime minister and state leaders since […]
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Washington, March 26 US President Donald Trump has asked Iran to “get serious” about negotiations to end the war, saying Tehran should act before it is “too late”. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump stopped short of issuing a direct threat but said Iranian leaders needed to engage quickly in talks. “Before […]
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New Delhi, March 26 The Supreme Court has voiced concern over growing “menace” of litigants and lawyers citing non-existent judgements generated by artificial intelligence. A bench comprising justices Rajesh Bindal and Vijay Bishnoi said the practice is becoming increasingly rampant across courts in India and throughout the world. The observations were made by the top […]
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New Delhi, March 26 A parliamentary panel has recommended priority funding for India’s atomic minerals exploration agency to accelerate uranium and rare metal prospecting, warning that underinvestment could create long-term risks for the country’s nuclear energy plans. In a report tabled in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science […]
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New Delhi, March 26 India has about 60 days of fuel stock cover, the government said on Thursday, adding that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG as it dismissed reports of shortages as a “deliberate misinformation campaign” aimed at triggering panic buying. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said all petrol […]
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