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LPG supply to be cut off for households if they decline PNG switch despite availability
The central Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a new directive stating that cooking gas LPG supply to households will be discontinued if consumers do not switch to piped natural gas in locations where PNG connectivity is already available. The notification aims to accelerate India's transition to pipeline-based fuel, broaden energy sources and reduce the dependence on a single supply channel. The order comes as India faces disruptions in LPG availability due to the conflict in West Asia, which has impacted supply routes and damaged key liquefaction facilities. Due to this, t
'Trying to deflect attention from Iran war': Congress slams BJP over Lutyens eviction notice
The Congress party has received an eviction notice for its long-standing national headquarters at 24, Akbar Road, with a deadline of March 28. The party alleges the move is politically motivated by the BJP government to divert attention from the Iran war. Congress plans to challenge the notice in court, calling it undemocratic and illegal.
GLP-1 gold rush under scanner: Raids across India expose easy access to weight-loss drugs
India's drug regulator is cracking down on the easy availability of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs following nationwide raids. Inspections revealed significant gaps in how these prescription medicines are sold and promoted, with concerns over sales without prescriptions and inadequate medical oversight. Authorities are intensifying enforcement to curb misuse and ensure these drugs are only dispensed under strict medical supervision.
HC bins Lalu's plea to quash land-for-jobs FIR
The Delhi High Court has refused to quash a CBI case against RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his family in the alleged land-for-railway-jobs scam. The court rejected arguments that the FIR was unsustainable due to the timing of the Prevention of Corruption Act amendment.
Kashmiri separatist Andrabi gets life term, 2 aides 30 yrs
A Delhi court has sentenced Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment for conspiring against the state. Her associates, Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen, received 30-year sentences. The court found they plotted to secede Kashmir from India, emphasizing that leniency would embolden such secessionist aims.
PM Modi's foreign policy a 'universal joke': Rahul
Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy, labeling it a "universal joke" and "compromised." He questioned India's diminished role in international affairs, citing Pakistan's potential mediation in the Iran war. Gandhi asserted that Modi's personal approach has left India without a clear stance on global issues, making the Prime Minister's parliamentary speeches seem "irrelevant."
Middle East crisis: PM Modi sets up 7 empowered groups to assess impact of war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of seven empowered groups to assess the impact of the West Asian conflict on India's energy supplies, essential commodities, and supply chains. These quick-response teams will develop strategies to mitigate economic repercussions, drawing lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic playbook.
Government calls all-party meet today to address concerns over West Asia crisis
Following Prime Minister Modi's statements on the West Asia conflict, the government has convened an all-party meeting to foster a united parliamentary voice. The meeting aims to address opposition concerns and present a unified stance on the escalating crisis, which impacts India's energy supply and its large diaspora in the Gulf.
5 India-flagged LPG-loaded tankers stuck at Hormuz
India's government confirmed five LPG tankers, carrying approximately 2.3 lakh tonnes of cooking gas, are positioned west of the Strait of Hormuz. Two ships are expected at Indian ports this week. Officials clarified that no special permission is required for vessels to transit the international strait, though safety assessments are crucial given the current geopolitical climate.
Do not agitate us by saying that we are agitated, SC tells Sibal
A sharp exchange occurred in the Supreme Court between the bench and Mamata Banerjee's counsel Kapil Sibal regarding ED proceedings. The court clarified it was not presuming guilt, but rather acknowledging allegations require investigation. The case involves petitions seeking a CBI probe into alleged obstruction of ED officials during raids linked to a money laundering probe.
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