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Mumbai, March 28: In a move to "ease doing business," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced significant reforms to the state's industrial licensing process on Saturday.Of the 33 previously required mandatory permissions, 20 have now been shifted to a self-certification model...

New Delhi, March 28 The Centre on Saturday pushed for rapid expansion of PNG networks across urban areas in the country, amid concerns over LPG supply arising from the West Asia conflict.Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar outlined key priorities, including a...

Bhopal/Chhindwara, March 28 The Congress announced on Saturday that it would provide a one-time payment of Rs 50,000 to the families of those who died in a tragic road accident in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, and demanded a uniform compensation policy for accident victims.Speaking at a...

Reasi, March 28, 2026: Residents of Reasi have welcomed the Centre's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling it a relief for the public, farmers, and traders. The excise duty on petrol has been reduced to 3%, while the duty on diesel is now zero.Residents expressed their...

Mumbai, March 28 Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal called on Saturday for rapid expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections, citing the possibility of disruptions in the LPG supply in the coming months due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Speaking to...

New Delhi, March 28. Bangladesh has cleared the way for the telecast of the Indian Premier League, with newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan confirming that there are no restrictions on broadcasting the tournament in the country.In a significant policy...

Chandigarh, March 28 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Saturday that 4,032 government-run petrol pumps are operational across the state, recording an average daily sale of 4,804 kiloliters of petrol and 12,003 kiloliters of diesel."The state receives 200,000 gas cylinders daily...

Hyderabad, March 28 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said that the state government is exploring policies to tax AI companies to compensate people who may lose jobs due to automation.In a virtual address to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Symposium of Harvard Kennedy School in the...

Home Minister Amit Shah stated that despite global disruptions caused by tensions in the Middle East, daily life in India has remained unaffected, and the country has effectively managed the crisis.Speaking at a summit organized by a private media outlet in New Delhi last evening, the Home...

Chandigarh, March 27 The supply of petroleum products in Haryana remains smooth and uninterrupted, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Friday.Participating in a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Saini said he had held meetings with petroleum companies to review the...

Mumbai, March 27 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the Centre's decision to reduce the special additional excise duty on petrol is a masterstroke that will provide relief to citizens.In a post on X, Shinde accused the Opposition of instilling fear among people that...

New Delhi, March 27 Emphasizing that there was no shortage of LPG cylinders or fuel, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that India has managed to maintain supplies and prices despite a spike in global oil prices due to geopolitical tensions.Urging people to trust the Narendra Modi...

Hyderabad, March 27 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Friday that the state government is exploring policies to tax AI companies to compensate people who may lose jobs due to automation.In a virtual address to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Symposium of Harvard Kennedy School...

March 27, Kohima: The 8th Session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly concluded today after a seven-day sitting across two phases.On the final day of the session today, the House passed the State Budget for 2026-27, authorizing government expenditure exceeding 22,127 crore rupees.The...

New Delhi, March 27 The government on Friday released the TV Ratings Policy 2026, which sets out comprehensive guidelines for regulating television ratings in the country with the aim of ensuring transparency, independence, and accountability in audience measurement.The policy defines clear...

New Delhi, March 27 TMC MP Derek O’Brien expressed concern over the increasing problem of digital addiction among children and adults in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.Raising the issue in the Upper House, O’Brien cited findings from studies to show that children and young people are spending up to...

Patna, March 27 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday praised the Centre's move to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling it a "Ram Navami gift for the country".Manoj Tiwari said, "This is the biggest news of the day. The country has received a gift on Ram Navami."...

March 27, New Delhi: India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Finance Bill in the Rajya Sabha, stated that the reform momentum remains strong, with the aim of making India a vibrant and economically prosperous nation. She emphasized inclusivity, ensuring that all...

New Delhi, March 27 – The government assured the Parliament on Friday that adequate fertiliser stocks are available to meet the requirements of farmers during the ongoing 2025-26 Rabi season and beyond.In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Chemicals and...

New Delhi, March 27 Highlighting the increasing role of women in leadership, Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated that India must become accustomed to being led by women and that men should change their mindsets accordingly.While addressing the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of...