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Bhubaneswar, March 30 – Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed all district collectors in Odisha to keep enforcement squads on 24-hour alert and regularly monitor market conditions to curb black marketing, illegal hoarding, and price increases.In view of the prevailing situation...

Patna, March 30 Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit chaired the first meeting of the state's Crisis Management Group (CMG) on Monday to review measures for ensuring a continuous supply of essential commodities and services in light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, officials said.The...

The government has dismissed a video circulating on social media that falsely claims Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is promoting an investment platform offering easy monetary benefits. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated that the video is fake and has been...

Jammu, March 30 The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday rejected a private member's bill, introduced by a BJP MLA, by voice vote. The bill aimed to protect and restore temples in Jammu and Kashmir, including those that were encroached upon during the period of militancy. Deputy Chief Minister...

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that the government does not oppose any private member's bills without due consideration, emphasizing that all proposals are examined in detail before a view is taken.Opposing a private member's bill tabled by...

New Delhi, March 30 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi has described the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district as "heartbreaking" and has demanded the immediate arrest and strict punishment of those responsible.Devi said she met...

Seoul, March 29 – South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok vowed on Sunday to take preemptive measures against potential shortages of essential goods, as the Middle East crisis has disrupted global energy markets and driven up energy prices."We are at a critical economic juncture," Kim said...

New Delhi, March 29 The industry body, CII, on Sunday commended the government for its "swift, coordinated, and well-calibrated response" to the disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis, and outlined a 12-point agenda for Indian businesses to complement these efforts.CII Director General...

Patna, March 29 In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Bihar government has formed a crisis management group to ensure the uninterrupted supply of essential goods and services, protect the interests of migrant workers, and coordinate response measures to any potential fallout...

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy chaired a high-level meeting on Saturday at CGO Towers with oil companies and dealers to review fuel availability in Telangana. Addressing the media, he dismissed rumors of scarcity, stating, "There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG in the state; supplies...

Chhindwara, March 28 – The opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh has criticised Chief Minister Mohan Yadav over the tragic road accident that killed 10 people and injured more than 30 in Chhindwara district.State Congress chief Jitu Patwari, who visited Chhindwara on Saturday, met families...

Bhubaneswar, March 28 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday appealed to the people of the state to refrain from panic buying to ensure smooth functioning of the supply chain in the midst of the West Asia conflict.He also praised the Central government's decision to reduce excise...

Shillong, March 28 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "decisive leadership" in addressing the challenges arising from the West Asia conflict.Sangma's comments came a day after the Prime Minister chaired a virtual meeting of chief...

New Delhi, March 27 Emphasizing that there was no shortage of LPG cylinders or fuel, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that India has managed to maintain supplies and prices despite a spike in global oil prices due to geopolitical tensions.Urging people to trust the Narendra Modi...

Jammu, March 27 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged the government on Friday to formulate a comprehensive law to tackle the growing menace of fake news and misinformation in the Union Territory.Rather made the remarks at the end of a discussion that lasted over half an...

March 27, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States via video conferencing to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential impact on India...

New Delhi, March 27 – Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday described the opposition's behavior in Parliament as "most unfortunate," accusing the Congress and other parties of acting irresponsibly at a time when the world is grappling with economic challenges, particularly rising crude oil...

New Delhi, March 27 Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta assured members on Friday that the issues they raised through special mentions in the House would be properly addressed and resolved by the concerned officers.During the budget session, several MLAs from the ruling BJP expressed...

Jammu, March 27 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that 1,876 fire incidents have been reported across the Union Territory over the past three years, and that financial assistance of nearly Rs 18 crore has been disbursed to affected victims.In response to a question from National...

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the government has absorbed fiscal losses to provide relief to its citizens in the face of the global crisis. In a social media post, the Minister praised the government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel...