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Srinagar Panic gripped Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as motorists, trucks and owners of other conveyances mobbed petrol and diesel pumps to buy fuel. This is happening despite announcements made by the Indian Oil Corporation that there is no shortage of petroleum products in
MumbaiThe decision was taken during a crucial meeting held at Vidhan Bhavan, where the Chief Minister emphasised the need for a comprehensive and sustainable approach to resolve the issue. The newly-formed committee will include Additional Chief Secretaries from the Agricultur
New Delhi The Centre on Friday announced the release of over Rs 1,142 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab and Mizoram during FY 2025–26 as part of the 15th Finance Commission’s untied grants. For Madhya Pradesh, a sum of Rs 631.91 cro
GuwahatiAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday expressed strong confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral prospects in lower Assam, citing a large public turnout at a campaign rally in Lumding as a sign of growing support. He said the response reflect
Blurb: The DMK has decided to contest 165 seats as it concluded its seat-sharing arrangement with allies under the Secular Progressive Alliance. ChennaiAs per the agreement, the Congress has emerged as the largest ally in the DMK-led front, securing 28 seats. Other key partner
INTRO: The Bill aims to bring five central forces -- CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB and CISF -- under a unified administrative framework. New Delhi The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday began discussion on the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, which seeks to ens
New Delhi Congress MP, Renuka Chowdhury, on Wednesday said that despite political differences, she personally wants West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, to emerge victorious in the state. Her remarks come amid recurring discussions within Opposition circles, where seve
NEW DELHI The Indian government stepped in to calm public fears, officially confirming that there are no changes to the rules for booking LPG cylinder refills. In a clear message from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, officials dismissed recent rumors of new restri
NEW DELHI Global crude oil prices took a sharp dive as growing hopes for a ceasefire in West Asia calmed nervous markets. Brent crude fell significantly to $97.18 per barrel, while American oil prices dropped over 6 percent. This shift offers a breath of fresh air for the glob
HYDERABAD Thousands of panicked motorists swarmed petrol stations across Hyderabad, triggered by false rumors of a fuel shortage linked to conflicts in West Asia. Despite the massive crowds and long lines, government officials and oil companies have confirmed there is absolute
BLURB: The EU urges WTO to reform trade rules, tackling cheap Chinese imports that threaten European businesses and local jobs. NEW DELHI The European Union is taking a firm stand against a flood of low-priced goods from China that local leaders say is putting European busi
PanchkulaKotak Mahindra Bank’s Panchkula branch is under scrutiny after a Rs 150-crore fraud was discovered in fixed deposits of the municipal corporation. Trouble surfaced when a Rs 58-crore deposit maturity was requested, but the money never arrived. Investigations revealed fak
New Delhi Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday welcomed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, in Gujarat, asserting that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government remains committed to eliminating discrimination and ensuring e
Kozhikode Rahul Gandhi, who previously represented Wayanad in the Lok Sabha, was scheduled to visit Kozhikode to campaign for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). His presence was expected to boost the morale of party workers and provide momentum in key constituenci
ChennaiA key association representing ministerial staff in Tamil Nadu’s municipal corporations has approached the Election Commission of India, seeking special permission to implement a long-pending government order on promotions. The request comes after the process was halted
Kolkata A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Wednesday, directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to make adequate safety arrangement besides making sufficient provisions for drinking water as well as other basic amenities for the voters at all polling station
KolkataSpeaking at a press conference held in the Dum Dum area on the northern outskirts of Kolkata, Owaisi responded sharply to the accusations leveled by the Trinamool Congress leadership. The ruling party in West Bengal had alleged that the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Musl
INTRO: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting to assess fertiliser availability and strengthen preparedness for the upcoming Kharif season. New DelhiDuring the meeting, the minister emphasised the urgent need to maintain an equitable and
