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Phnom Penh, March 13 – The Cambodian government approved a draft law on combating online scams on Friday, which will impose severe penalties on masterminds, a minister said.The approval was made during a weekly Cabinet meeting, said Cambodia's Information Minister Neth Pheaktra."This law is...

Jaipur, March 12 Rajasthan Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara said on Thursday that there is an adequate supply of domestic LPG cylinders in the state and urged consumers not to panic over the supply.Godara said that the government has constituted vigilance teams in all districts to...

Saran (Bihar), March 12 In yet another instance of suspected hooch-related death in Bihar, where the sale of alcohol is prohibited, at least one resident of the Saran district died several days after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, an official said on Thursday.Saran District Magistrate...

Lucknow, March 12 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to ensure a continuous and smooth supply of cooking gas across the state and asked people not to pay attention to rumors about any shortages.Chairing a high-level meeting with senior officials and...

New Delhi, March 12 Packaged food companies are exploring alternative options such as electrical heating equipment and biofuels to run their kitchens as they prepare for disruptions in LPG supplies triggered by the ongoing war in West Asia.Companies such as Balaji Wafers, Gopal Snacks, and...

Gandhinagar, March 12 The Gujarat government stated on Thursday that adequate stocks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and piped natural gas (PNG) are available in the state for domestic consumption despite the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia.Continuous monitoring is being carried...

Kochi, March 12 The Kerala High Court on Thursday criticized the Railway Board for not responding, despite being granted several months' time, on whether Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for tatkal ticket bookings.A bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V M expressed...

Puducherry, March 11 The Puducherry government said on Wednesday that there is sufficient stock of domestic LPG cylinders in the Union Territory and urged the public not to believe rumors of shortages.The Director of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs of Puducherry, in a statement, warned...

New Delhi, March 11 AI-controlled toys pose a serious threat to children's safety, and immediate action is being taken in consultation with the consumer affairs and home ministries, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.During the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha...

New Delhi, March 11 Amid a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in the country due to the escalating conflict in West Asia, the Centre has asked the states and Union territories to monitor LPG supply in their respective jurisdictions and prevent any hoarding or black marketing of cylinders...

Chandigarh, March 11 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a meeting with senior officers of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department here on Wednesday and reviewed the situation of cooking gas and fuel supply across the state.During the meeting, officials from oil...

Chandigarh, March 11 Punjab Minister Aman Arora informed the Assembly on Wednesday that the state government will take the matter of framing rules for social media usage by minors with the Centre, and evaluate global best practices to safeguard children's interests.Arora, the minister for good...

Patna, March 11 Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Wednesday that the Centre and the state government were making efforts to ensure an adequate supply of LPG cylinders to the people.Amid the nationwide constraint in the supply of cooking gas due to the West Asia crisis, he...

Kolkata, March 11 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday blamed the Centre for the LPG supply shortage, alleging that the Union government imposed restrictions without first ensuring adequate reserves of cooking gas and petroleum products in the country.Speaking to Bengali...

Bengaluru, March 11 Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K H Muniyappa cautioned LPG refill dealers on Wednesday against resorting to "blackmail or blackmarketing" amid the LPG crisis.He also clarified that gas dealers cannot deny consumers one cylinder a month, amid concerns over supply...

Ranchi, March 11 – The alleged ban on DJ music during Ram Navami processions sparked a major uproar in the Jharkhand Assembly during the Budget Session on Wednesday. BJP legislators staged protests both inside and outside the House.As soon as the proceedings began, BJP MLAs raised slogans over...

Amaravati, March 10 – There is no shortage of LPG in Andhra Pradesh, and people do not need to worry about it, said state Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar on Tuesday.He stated in a press release that there are sufficient gas reserves to meet both domestic and commercial...

Mumbai, March 10 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis indicated on Tuesday that the state government is seriously considering measures to restrict the use of social media by children under 16.Speaking at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year 2026 (LMOTY) awards, he highlighted the...

New Delhi, March 10 The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to formulate a no-fault compensation policy for those who suffered serious adverse events following Covid vaccination.The apex court said that the existing mechanism for monitoring adverse events following immunization shall...

Shahjahanpur (UP), March 10 Seventeen police officers, including a sub-inspector, have been suspended in the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh for allegedly being absent from duty for an extended period without taking leave, a senior official said on Tuesday.Superintendent of Police...