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New Delhi, March 27 The Congress claimed on Friday that the government's excise duty cuts will not affect prices for dealers and consumers, and that the relief is only in the narrative, not in reality.The government has reduced excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre and exempted diesel...

Jaipur, March 27 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma praised the Centre's decision to sharply reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling it a major relief measure for citizens amid global uncertainties.Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, CM Sharma said the move...

New Delhi, March 27 The opposition on Friday termed the Centre's excise cuts on fuel as a "late move" taken with the upcoming elections in West Bengal, Assam, and other states in mind.The government has slashed excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre and exempted diesel fully from duty.The...

Panaji, March 27 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday welcomed the Central government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, stating that this timely intervention will ensure fuel stability and provide relief to citizens.In a notification on...

New Delhi, March 27 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the central government's decision to cut excise duty on fuel when prices are soaring globally reflects its people-centric governance and decision-making based on sensitivity.In a post on X, Shah wrote, "As the world is grappling...

New Delhi, March 27 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that amid global fuel shortages triggered by the West Asia crisis, which have pushed prices higher worldwide, the Modi government’s decision to cut excise duty on fuel offers much-needed relief to citizens.Speaking on the social...

March 27, New Delhi - Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, stated that international crude prices have surged sharply in the past month, leading to a global rise in petrol and diesel prices.The Minister noted that while fuel prices have increased significantly...

New Delhi, March 27 – The Congress party said on Friday that the reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel offers no real relief to ordinary people and accused the government of misleading the public with headlines suggesting a price reduction.The party stated that if people saw reports...

New Delhi, March 27 The Congress on Friday claimed that the government's excise cuts will not change prices for dealers and consumers, and that the relief exists only in the narrative, not in reality.The government has slashed excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre and exempted diesel fully...

Hyderabad, March 26 Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Thursday that the state government will introduce a special policy to attract more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds and to ensure their effective utilization.As a move to encourage companies to contribute more CSR...

Bengaluru, March 26 – Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa announced on Thursday a 60-day relaxation in the minimum age requirement for admission to Class 1 for the 2026-27 academic year, in response to concerns raised by parents across the state.Speaking in the Assembly, the Minister...

New Delhi, March 26 Children's exposure to social media is a major concern, and there is a need to find a balance between freedom of speech, innovation, and regulation, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.Citing a recent judgment by a US court holding social media firms...

Bengaluru, March 26 The Karnataka government announced a 60-day relaxation in the age eligibility norm for admission to Class 1 for the 2026-27 academic year, in response to demands from parents.Minister for School Education and Literacy, Madhu Bangarappa, made a statement on this in the...

Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, stated that India is increasing its exploration of critical minerals, fostering a startup-driven mining ecosystem, and building strong domestic value chains to reduce import dependence. Addressing the Governing Body meeting of the...

Jaipur, March 26 The central government has increased the allocation of commercial gas to Rajasthan by 10 per cent, following a request from the state, officials said on Thursday.The state government had earlier urged the Centre for additional gas allocation to meet the growing demand...

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, stated today that the government has implemented extensive measures to improve road safety by identifying and rectifying accident-prone black spots across the country. During his interaction with actor Aamir Khan at the Sadak...

Gorakhpur (UP), March 26 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday assured people that there is no need to stand in queues for cooking gas cylinders, assuring them that LPG will continue to be delivered at homes according to the booking schedule.Addressing a gathering at the...

The Parliament has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha approving it yesterday. Earlier, the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday through a voice vote, following a walkout by the opposition. The bill aims to redefine the category...

New Delhi, March 25 The Centre on Wednesday directed all states to expedite ongoing exploration projects, ensure faster approvals, and improve coordination to significantly reduce the time between exploration and auction, a move aimed at strengthening the nation's critical mineral security amid...

New Delhi, March 25 Members of the opposition in the Lok Sabha criticized the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) on Wednesday, arguing that it has failed to deliver timely resolutions due to the limited capacity of the tribunals, which are overburdened with cases. The BJP defended the 2016 law...