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March 30, New Delhi – The Indian government has issued a gazette notification allowing the distribution of Superior Kerosene Oil under the Public Distribution System to 21 states and Union Territories, citing the geopolitical situation affecting energy supplies worldwide.To ensure...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 29 The proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) have emerged as a key election issue in Kerala, with both the UDF and the LDF urging the Centre to reconsider the Bill on Sunday.The Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha to amend existing...

New Delhi, March 29 – The government on Sunday relaxed petroleum safety and licensing rules to facilitate faster distribution of kerosene to households, amid disruptions in cooking fuel supplies due to the Iran war.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a notification that the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 29 Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan, urged the Centre on Sunday to withdraw the proposed amendments to the FCRA, alleging that they could leave minority institutions in a vulnerable position.In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he...

Dhaka, March 29 Bangladesh is set to introduce the Global Positioning System (GPS) to regulate bus movement in the capital, which is said to be a major cause of traffic congestion, the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges said on Sunday."Authorities will monitor vehicles centrally...

Shillong, March 28 The Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department of the Meghalaya government on Saturday said that the supply of domestic LPG has stabilized in the state after a brief disruption earlier this month.There is no issue with the supply of domestic LPG in the state at...

New Delhi, March 27 The Congress on Friday demanded the revocation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, alleging that it is being used to silence those who do not align with the BJP’s ideology, while calling it a “fascist move”.“The Foreign Contribution (Regulation)...

New Delhi, March 27 The government announced on Friday that it would remove the value limit per consignment for exports through courier service from April 1 this year.Previously, the limit was Rs 10 lakh per consignment.This move is expected to support small exporters and shipments...

JAMMU, MARCH 26: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, chaired a meeting to review and discuss measures taken to prevent bird hazards around the Jammu Airport.The meeting was attended by the Commanding Officer of the Air Force Station Jammu, JK & L, the Director of Urban Local Bodies...

New Delhi, March 27 RJD MP Sanjay Yadav on Friday criticized airlines and private service providers for exploiting crises through surge pricing, citing the Pahalgam terrorist attack as a recent example, and demanded that the government take a firm stand against what he called a pattern of...

New Delhi, March 26 The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) on Thursday expressed "grave concern" over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, describing the Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha as "dangerous and alarming" in its implications.In a press...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 26 The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar collectorate has issued a fuel purchase cap of ₹200 for two-wheelers and ₹2000 for three and four-wheelers amid the month-long West Asia crisis, an official said on Thursday.The order from the supply branch at the collector's...

New Delhi, March 25 A bill brought by the government to amend the FCRA will significantly tighten its oversight of foreign-funded organizations, proposing the creation of a powerful new authority to seize and manage the assets of non-profits that lose their licenses.The Foreign Contribution...

New Delhi, March 25 A bill to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, with the government making it clear that individuals engaging in forced religious conversion through foreign funding will not be spared.Introducing the Foreign...

The Centre has issued a new order to streamline the laying of pipelines for natural gas and petroleum products in order to strengthen the country's energy security. This directive comes in the wake of growing concerns about fuel supply disruptions caused by the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz...

Chennai, March 24 Election officials have seized cash, liquor, drugs, and other goods valued at ₹178.78 crore across Tamil Nadu.The surveillance and enforcement teams of the Election Commission deployed to monitor and curb illegal inducements seized ₹112.37 crore worth of precious metals...

Seoul, March 24 – The South Korean government will strictly enforce a mandatory five-day vehicle rotation system for the public sector in response to potential disruptions in oil supply amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, while also implementing additional energy-saving measures, the...

New Delhi, March 24 The NHRC has sent a notice to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India regarding allegations that families of children with hearing and speech disabilities are facing difficulties in obtaining life insurance policies.A copy of the proceedings has also...

Amaravati, March 24 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Central Government for resolving the issue of foreign contributions faced by the Rural Development Trust.Founded by a Spanish Jesuit...

New Delhi, March 23 Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil raised concerns on Monday about exorbitant school fees, which are causing a financial burden on parents, and urged the government to implement strict regulations on fee increases.During the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the Congress MP said...