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Pan-India Fake Currency Network Expands as New Entry Points Emerge
India's security agencies have flagged the increasing number of entry points through which fake currency is being circulated in the market. At first fake currency was being pushed into Nepal from Pakistan before making its entry into India. However, with the Indian agencies...
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'PM Modi dedicated to people': Giriraj Singh on excise cut; flays Oppn for being 'irresponsible'
The Centre on Friday slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre, bringing central taxes on petrol down to Rs 3 per litre and making diesel duty-free. The move, aimed at providing relief to consumers amid rising global fuel prices, was praised by Union...
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FM Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal Hail Fuel Duty Cut as Shield against Global Oil Turmoil
After the government on Friday cut central excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move would help shield consumers from global volatility.She said the reduction was aimed at...
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India's Energy Supply Fully Secure, No Need for National Energy Emergencies: Govt
Petroleum and LPG supply situation is under control and there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG anywhere in the country, while retail outlets have sufficient stocks and are dispensing fuel without interruption, according to the government.As the world's 4th largest...
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Centre Slashes Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel by RS 10 per Litre Each
The government on Friday slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, bringing them down to Rs 3 per litre for petrol and zero for diesel, in a move aimed at cushioning the impact of surging global oil prices.The government has also provided...
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All Fuel Outlets Operating Normally, Rapid Rollout of PNG Connections Underway: Centre
All retail outlets are operating normally with sufficient petrol and diesel stocks to meet national demand, according to the government, while a rapid rollout of PNG connections is currently underway across the country.All refineries are operating at a high capacity with...
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Oil Prices Jump as Iran Says No Direct Talks with US to End War
Global oil prices jumped to cross $100 per barrel on Thursday after Iran said it was not engaged in direct negotiations with the US to end the war.Brent crude futures rose 1.21 per cent to $103.46 per barrel while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude jumped 1.35 per cent...
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Railway Reservation Services to Be Suspended in Delhi Overnight for Maintenance
The Northern Railway has announced a temporary suspension of Passenger Reservation System (PRS) services in Delhi due to scheduled maintenance work on Thursday night and early Friday, impacting a wide range of passenger-related facilities.An important advisory has been...
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India's Growth to Remain Resilient at 7.1 PC in FY27 Despite Geopolitical Tensions: S&P Global
India's growth remains resilient at an estimated 7.1 per cent for FY27, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pose challenges to the broader Asia-Pacific region, according to a report by S P Global on Wednesday.In its latest economic outlook, S P Global has...
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At Forefront of Development Initiatives: PM Modi Extends Birthday Greetings to CM Mohan Yadav
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his best wishes to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on his birthday, and stated that he has been at the forefront of several initiatives aimed at the state's comprehensive development.Taking to the social media...
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Hormuz Disruption: Centre Issues Order to Strengthen Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure ?
In a significant move aimed at bolstering energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuels, the Central government has issued a new order to streamline the laying of pipelines for natural gas and petroleum products. ?The order, titled the Natural Gas and Petroleum...
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Packaged Water Prices Climb in TN as West Asia Conflict Drives up Input Costs
The ongoing conflict in the oil-rich West Asian region has begun to impact some households in Tamil Nadu, with prices of packaged drinking water rising due to an increase in input costs linked to petroleum-based materials.After initially disrupting hotel and hospitality...
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MSP disparity emerges as key poll issue for Cauvery delta farmers ahead of TN elections
Mounting anger over low paddy procurement prices has pushed Minimum Support Price (MSP) to the centre of electoral discourse in Tamil Nadu, with Cauvery delta farmers indicating that their voting choices in the upcoming Assembly elections will depend on firm assurances from...
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Air India Group to Operate 30 Flights to West Asia Today
Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on Monday, even as services on several routes remain limited, according to an official statement issued by the airline.Taking to social media platform X, the...
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Anil Ambani to Appear before CBI for Questioning in SBI Fraud Case
Industrialist Anil Ambani is set to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at its headquarters in the national capital on March 19-20.Anil Ambani's appearance before the CBI is in connection with the FIR registered on the basis of a complaint filed by the...
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TN Ramps up Thermal Power Output to Meet Rising Summer Demand
Tamil Nadu is preparing to meet a surge in electricity demand as temperatures climb across the state, with power authorities planning to maximise output from coal-based thermal plants in the coming days.The move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted supply during the peak...
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'India Has Emerged as Leading Force in AI Applications'
India has emerged as a leading force in the application of artificial intelligence and is third in core AI creation after the United States and China, Indian-origin scientist Dr Taraknath Woddi said, pointing to the country's growing strengths and untapped potential in the...
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Indian-flagged LPG Tanker 'Nanda Devi' Arrives at Gujarat's Vadinar Port
The Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker 'Nanda Devi' arrived at Vadinar Port in Gujarat at about 11.25 a.m. on Tuesday, becoming the second LPG carrier to reach the west coast this week after 'Shivalik' docked at Mundra Port a day earlier, officials...
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Air India to Operate 36 Extra Flights to Europe, North America amid Geopolitical Tensions
Air India on Tuesday said it will operate additional flights to Europe and North America from this week through next week amid strong demand for international travel due to the ongoing situation in the West Asia region.The airline will operate 36 additional flights...
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Maha Govt Proposes Sops for Land Acquisition, Allotment to Push Mumbai 3.0 Development
In a serious bid to push the development of Mumbai 3.0 around the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu (MTHL) and the Navi Mumbai International Airport, the Maharashtra government has released a government resolution (GR) sanctioning a comprehensive Land...
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Farmers in TN'S Dharmapuri Announce Election Boycott over Delay in Thenpennai Water Scheme
Farmers in parts of Dharmapuri district, particularly in the Harur and Pappireddipatti regions, have announced a boycott of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, citing prolonged delays in the implementation of the Thenpennai Surplus Water Scheme.The protest centres...
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Indian-flagged LPG Tanker 'Nanda Devi' to Arrive at Kandla Port Today
The Indian-flagged LPG tanker, the Nanda Devi, which departed from Qatar carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is expected to arrive from the Strait of Hormuz at Kandla Port in Gujarat on Tuesday.Another LPG tanker 'Shivalik' already reached Mundra Port a day earlier with...
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India Post to Launch Next-day Delivery Service '24 Speed Post' Tomorrow
India Post is set to deliver parcels, consignments, and articles within 24 hours with the launch of a new express service, the government said on Monday.The Department of Posts (DoP) will launch the '24 Speed Post' service on Tuesday (March 17) to offer next-day guaranteed...
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Insurance Companies Not Giving Full Compensation to Farmers: Cong Leader in RS
Congress Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Shukla on Friday raised the issue related to the crop insurance scheme for farmers in the House, saying insurance companies were not providing farmers with proper and full compensation.He said this was a critical issue as it impacted...
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LPG Shortage Hits Patna, Other Bihar Districts; Eateries, Restaurant Owners Slash Menus
A disruption in LPG cylinder supply has triggered panic among consumers across Patna and several other districts of Bihar, affecting households and the hospitality sector.The situation, which residents link to the war in Iran, has led to shortages and long queues outside...