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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...

Chandigarh, March 27 Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday for taking a major decision to provide relief to the general public in view of rising global fuel prices.The excise duty on petrol has been reduced from Rs 13 to Rs 3 per...

Amaravati, March 27 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday welcomed the Union government's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling it a strong move focused on the people.The government reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre, preventing...

New Delhi, March 27 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that the Centre's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 was aimed at protecting citizens from the impact of rising global crude oil prices, asserting that the government has chosen to absorb the...

Jaipur, March 27 The Rajasthan unit of the Congress on Friday criticized the Centre's "policy failures" regarding LPG supply, saying that while the government has raised concerns about it in Parliament, it denies any crisis elsewhere.Addressing a protest at Shaheed Smarak here against...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his historic decision to protect households from supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. According to a report by Akashvani Jammu, in a post on X, the LG stated, "Prioritizing the well-being...

Bhubaneswar, March 27 The opposition BJD in Odisha demanded on Friday that the state's BJP government reduce the VAT rate on petrol and diesel, asserting that reducing the central excise duty on fuel is not enough to alleviate the suffering of the people.The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) also said...

New Delhi, March 27 More than ₹9,200 crore has been invested by 168 approved applicants under the production-linked incentive scheme in the food processing sector, the government said on Friday in the Rajya Sabha.In a written reply, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Ravneet...

Jammu, March 27 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that the Union Territory possesses an estimated hydropower potential of about 18,000 MW, of which nearly 15,000 MW has been identified, and that it is on a fast track to triple its installed capacity to around 11,000 MW by 2035...

March 27, New Delhi: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the government has established a transparent, tender-based mechanism for railway land development, adding that previous processes lacked clarity and had hindered progress. He said the revamped system will enable the...

New Delhi, March 27. President Droupadi Murmu on Friday emphasized the critical role of the Central Power Engineering Service (CPES) and the Indian Economic Service (IES) in shaping India's development trajectory and ensuring that economic policies translate into tangible benefits for citizens...

New Delhi, March 27 BJP MP Nishikant Dubey urged the Centre on Friday to revoke the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status of those individuals who have converted to Christianity or Islam.He raised this issue during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha and stated that a delimitation exercise should only be...

Mumbai, March 27 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the reduction in petrol excise duty will shield consumers from the impact of rising crude prices amid the West Asia conflict, and urged people to avoid panic buying of fuels as it can create an artificial shortage...

Bhopal, March 27 – The Madhya Pradesh Congress has launched a strong attack on the ruling BJP government, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the proposed increase in electricity tariffs and relief for consumers.The president of the Madhya Pradesh unit of the Congress, Jitu Patwari...

Ahmedabad, March 27 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday praised the central government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, stating that the move demonstrates its commitment to protecting citizens from the impact of global instability.The government has reduced...

The government has imposed export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and reduced domestic levies on petrol and diesel to ensure adequate availability and protect consumers from rising global oil prices caused by the West Asia crisis.Speaking at an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on...

Bengaluru, March 27 Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a firm decision in favor of the common people of the country by reducing excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10, thereby easing the burden on citizens.Speaking to media...