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    Government Measures Ensure LPG Availability

    As tensions escalate in the Middle East, officials at an LPG facility in Jammu have reassured the public that there is no need to panic about the availability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.Officials stated that sufficient LPG supply is available for both domestic and commercial consumers, and...
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    Delhi Faces LPG Shortage Amidst Rising Concerns

    New Delhi, March 10 The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday targeted the BJP-led central government, claiming a "deepening" LPG supply crisis, with party chief Arvind Kejriwal saying the situation could worsen in the coming days.Attacking Prime Minister Modi over the crisis amid the ongoing conflict in...
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    Essential Commodities Act Used to Secure Natural Gas Supply

    Given the prevailing situation in West Asia, the government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 to regulate the production, maintain supply, ensure equitable distribution, and guarantee the availability of natural gas for priority sectors.According to a notification from the...
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    Government Challenges Bombay HC Ruling on Social Media Content Regulations

    New Delhi, March 10 The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine the Centre's plea against the Bombay High Court verdict that struck down the 2023 amendments to the Information Technology Rules aimed at regulating fake and false content on social media against the government.However, the top...
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    Government Action Impacts College Teachers in Mizoram

    Aizawl, March 6 Mizoram Higher Education Minister Vanlalthlana said on Friday that the government will no longer employ college teachers who have not cleared the UGC NET.He also said the government is working to regularize teachers recruited under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan...
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    Social Media Restrictions Proposed for Children in Andhra Pradesh

    Amaravati, March 6 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that social media will be prohibited for children under 13 years of age within the next 90 days in the state.Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister said they are actively debating whether to extend this...
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    Uber Secures Five-Year License Renewal in Karnataka

    Bengaluru, March 3 Ride-hailing platform Uber announced on Tuesday that it has been granted renewal of its transport aggregator license by the KSTA, under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Aggregator Rules, 2016.The license has been renewed for a period of five years, from December 31...
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    Task Force Investigates Digital Addiction Among Children in Maharashtra

    Mumbai, February 25 – In response to growing concerns about digital addiction among children and its adverse effects, the Maharashtra government announced on Wednesday the appointment of an expert Task Force comprising educators, psychiatrists, child counselors, technology experts, management...
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    India's Government Takes Action Against Obscenity on OTT Platforms

    New Delhi, February 24 The government blocked five OTT platforms on Tuesday for streaming obscene content, officials said.They said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu following due process.Under this process, the...
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    Protecting Children's Wellbeing: Bihar Eyes Policy on Screen Time and Social Media

    Patna, February 23 The Bihar government is planning to formulate a policy to regulate screen time and exposure to social media among children, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary informed the Assembly on Monday.Choudhary, who also holds the Home portfolio, said the government has sought a...
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    Supreme Court Limits Presidential Power on Tariffs

    February 21, New Delhi – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected sweeping tariffs imposed by Donald Trump under a law intended for use during national emergencies, declaring them illegal.In a 6-3 ruling, the court held that the tariff policies introduced since April under the International...
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    Jharkhand Assembly Debates Rations, Recruitment, and Biometric System Concerns

    Ranchi, February 19 JMM MLA Hemlal Murmu raised concerns about a shortage of manpower and the "malfunctioning" of the biometric system in remote areas under the Food and Public Distribution Department in the Jharkhand assembly on Thursday.The Littipara legislator claimed that there is a...
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    Kishtwar District’s Ramzan Donation Regulation Sparks Debate

    Jammu, Feb 19 Criticising an order issued by the Kishtwar district magistrate regarding the regulation of donations during Ramzan, Congress MLAs demanded its immediate revocation in the Assembly on Thursday.On Wednesday, Kishtwar district authorities issued an order regulating the collection...
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    Google CEO Pichai: AI Promises 'Hyper Progress' for Emerging Economies

    New Delhi, February 19 Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday described AI as ushering in an era of hyper progress, with the potential to unlock new scientific discoveries and help emerging economies leapfrog stages of development, and said that no technology has made him "dream bigger" than...
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    Increased Bus Pass Fee Impacts Himachal Parents, AIDWA Reacts

    Shimla, February 17 The All India Democratic Women's Association here on Tuesday condemned the decision to charge an additional Rs 236 for issuing online bus passes for private school students in Himachal Pradesh.It demanded that the state government reverse the decision.In a statement...
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    Families Seek Solutions After Coal Mine Blast, Blame Policy Failures

    The President of the Meghalaya Indigenous Women's Council, Bythygrace Dkhar, spoke to DD News today about the recent coal mine blast in the Mynsngat-Thangskoo area, which claimed 33 lives.She extended her condolences to the affected families, noting that the loss of so many lives has deeply...
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    Union Minister Vaishnaw: AI Summit Attracts Global Investment and Youth Innovation

    New Delhi, February 17 – Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Tuesday that the five-day AI Impact Summit presents a unique opportunity for India's technologically skilled youth to develop solutions for global challenges. He also expressed pride in hosting the largest gathering of technology...
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    Gig Workers Lack Protection: Congress Leader's Concerns

    New Delhi, February 16 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that class and caste-based discrimination are deeply ingrained in the gig sector, and he alleged that the BJP governments in various states and at the Centre are turning a blind eye to this injustice, with neither strong laws in place nor...
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