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Hormuz disruptions caused huge economic impact, energy instability in region: Indian Navy chief
As the conflict between the United States (US) and Iran continues to rage on in the Middle East, Indian Navy chief Admiral DK Tripathi said on Thursday that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz has led to severe economic impact and energy instability in the region. He was speaking at the flagging of ceremony of IOS SAGAR in Mumbai.
Inflation bomb exploded, commercial LPG price increased by Rs 195.5
LPG Price Hike : Due to the global energy crisis and the ongoing war in the Middle East, oil prices in the international market have risen by up to 50%. Under its direct impact, state-run oil companies in India have increased the prices of commercial gas cylinders. Companies like Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum have implemented these new prices on the basis of international benchmarks and exchange rates.Commercial and Domestic Gas PricesAccording to state-run oil companies, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi is now Rs 195.
Air India issues continue: After wrong plane sent to Canada, Delhi-bound flight makes emergency landing
Days after the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered Air India to implement corrective measures after the airline deployed the wrong aircraft for a flight to Vancouver in Canada, which led to it turning back to Delhi in a 7-hour-long journey to nowhere, another Delhi-bound Air India flight made an emergency landing in Lucknow following a smoke alarm.
Bengal polls: Argument outside EC office over Form-6 dispute, TMC-BJP workers clash
West Bengal Assembly Elections-2026 Controversy: Violent clashes broke out between Trinamool Congress and BJP workers over the Form-6 issue before the assembly elections in West Bengal. According to reports, a scuffle broke out between the BJP and the TMC outside the Election Commission office in Kolkata on March 31, after which workers of both the parties resorted to violent clashes. A team of police and central security forces have been deployed as soon as the incident is reported. Senior officials have also reached the spot to take stock of the situation.Controversy arose due to Form 6
Rupee vs Dollar: What Caused the Rupee to Cross 95? Understand RBI's next strategy
Indian Rupee All Time Low: The Iran-Israel war and the increasing tensions in the Middle East countries are directly impacting the Indian rupee. On Monday, the Indian rupee hit an all-time low of 95 per dollar for the first time in its history. However, at the end of the day, it had gained 15 paise to close at 94.70. In the midst of this turmoil in the foreign exchange market, an important report of the country's largest bank, the State Bank of India (SBI), has come out, in which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been advised to take immediate steps to protect the value of the rupee.
India LPG Connection: Why 6,000 people left their LPG connection, government released data, will PNG be available?
An important information has come out from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The government is promoting piped gas i.e. PNG and under this, about 6000 people have given up their LPG connection so far. The ministry's secretary Pankaj Jain thanked these people on the social media platform X and also appealed to the rest of the people to give up LPG connections for the needy. The government plans to stop the supply of LPG in the coming time in areas where the PNG pipeline has reached, but people have not taken the connection. This rule can come into effect after about three months. Howev
‘Dweep Shakti': Three services conduct amphibious assaults, maritime dominance ops
During the joint exercise, the triservices executed coordinated amphibious assaults, maritime dominance operations and complex beach landing drills. “In seamless synergy, IndianArmy, IndianNavy and IndianAirForce executed coordinated amphibious assaults, maritime dominance operations and complex beach landing drills employing Next-Generation Equipment and drones, reaffirming precision, jointness and mission-ready interoperability,” the Army posted on X. It also shared some photos of the military drill.
Indian Railways plans major decongestion drive across 76 stations with new passenger facilities | Details
In a major step to manage rising passenger traffic, the Ministry of Railways has rolled out an extensive plan to build dedicated passenger holding areas at 76 stations across the country. The initiative aims to reduce crowding on platforms by shifting waiting passengers to organised pre-boarding zones equipped with seating, drinking water, toilets, ticket counters, information screens and security systems. A prototype facility at the New Delhi Railway Station is already operational and has helped streamline footfall significantly.
DGCA orders airlines to offer 60% seats on flights 'free of charge' from April 20
In a move aimed at making air travel more passenger-friendly, India’s aviation regulator has directed airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight without charging any extra fee. The new rule, issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), will come into effect from April 20. Under the new guidelines, a majority of seats on every flight must now be available free of cost during booking. At present, airlines usually allow only around 20 per cent of seats to be selected without a fee, while passengers have to pay for the rest.
Report highlights steps taken to mitigate risks posed by offshore Virtual Asset Service Providers
Listing the measures taken by India, the report said that the FIU has set up a dedicated Working Group with local VASPs and other stakeholders, such as banks, payment aggregators, and gateways, to formulate red flag indicators and develop strategies to detect and address operations of oVASPs serving Indian users
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