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New Delhi, April 6 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to eliminate distortions in the pricing of petroleum products as early as possible, due to the subsidies extended by the federal government to consumers amid the surge in global prices triggered by the Iran war, local...

Traders in Pakistan have warned the government of a nationwide protest if the increase in petroleum prices is not withdrawn, while also calling for an end to the ongoing crackdown on bakers (naanbai), local media reported on Sunday.Speaking at a press conference at the National Press Club, All...

Bengaluru, April 2 – The Karnataka BJP has alleged that the Congress party is distributing between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh in each village to win the by-elections in the state.Speaking to the media at the BJP state office, "Jagannath Bhavan," in Bengaluru, Leader of the Opposition in the...

Mumbai, April 2 Following the recent increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) said on Thursday that hospitality establishments, already facing difficulties due to the conflict in West Asia, are considering raising menu prices to...

New Delhi, April 1 – Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the Centre on Wednesday over the "rising prices of essential commodities," including LPG, air travel, and medicines, accusing the government of economic mismanagement.In a post on X, Kharge said...

New Delhi, April 1 The Congress launched a scathing attack on the government on Wednesday over the rising prices of certain essential commodities, alleging that the Modi government has "completely destroyed" the country's strategic and economic policies.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge...

Bengaluru, March 31 Congress general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday attacked the Centre over rising prices, alleging that April 1 has become "a day of looting, robbery, and exploitation" under the BJP-led union government, impacting the lives and livelihoods...

On March 31, the Congress launched a strong criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over a new wave of price increases set to take effect on April 1.Addressing a joint press conference at the KPCC headquarters in Bengaluru, AICC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala...

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...

Hyderabad, March 30 The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging the Centre "to take the initiative to stop the war" in West Asia.Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who moved the resolution, said the ongoing war is having adverse effects not only on West...

Islamabad, March 29 – Prices of medicines have increased in the open market and the Bohor Bazaar pharmaceutical hub in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with prices rising from 50% to as high as 500%, local media reported on Sunday.Prices of essential medicines, including those for diabetes, hypertension...

New Delhi, March 14: Authorities in Chhattisgarh seized 741 LPG cylinders on Saturday from 102 locations across the state as part of a major crackdown on hoarding and black marketing of cooking gas amid concerns triggered by the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict.According to officials, teams from...

Jaipur, March 13 Congress workers held demonstrations in several places in Rajasthan on Friday over the crisis in the supply of LPG cylinders amid the West Asia crisis and accused the government of causing hardship for the public.The protests took place in cities including Jaipur, Ajmer...

Kolkata, March 13 Long queues were seen outside LPG distribution centers across West Bengal on Friday, amid concerns about a shortage of cooking gas cylinders due to the crisis in the Middle East.People stood with empty LPG cylinders outside such centers in various parts of the state – from...

Kolkata, March 11 Long queues at cooking gas agency offices and at LPG dispensing centers for auto-rickshaws became a common sight in Kolkata and several other places in West Bengal on Wednesday.Officials of the Petroleum Dealers' Association said that petrol and diesel availability was normal...

New Delhi, March 11 Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticized the Centre over concerns about the availability of LPG, asking how much the people can tolerate.With the ongoing war in West Asia disrupting global fuel supplies, including India's LPG, the government has...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed serious concern on Wednesday about the availability of cooking gas in the country, given the tensions in West Asia, and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to ensure adequate supply and take urgent...

Jammu, March 8 The Jammu and Kashmir Congress protested against the increase in LPG prices here on Sunday, saying that this "anti-poor" decision by the government will add to the financial burden on ordinary people.Led by PCC president Tariq Hamid Karra and working president Raman Bhalla, the...

Kabul, March 8 – Fuel and food supplies to several parts of Balochistan, Pakistan, have been disrupted due to the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US, leading to rising prices and fears of shortages in border areas, according to local media.Regions along the border with Iran...

In New Delhi, March 8 As temperatures rise, leading air conditioner manufacturers are increasing prices by 5-15 percent to offset rising raw material costs and supply chain expenses.These price increases, which began in February and will continue through April, coincide with the peak summer...