New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Reacting to the Rs 993 increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said the rise is due to global factors, and more than 50 per cent of India’s LPG dependency is on import.Speaking to reporters Joshi said: “That is an international problem and more than 50 per cent of our LPG dependency is there on import. And because of that, only at present, we are in difficulties.”He added that the government has maintained stability in key …
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Residents of Delhi are currently experiencing noticeable relief from the intense heatwave that gripped the city in April. For Saturday as well, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy skies throughout the day, which is expected to keep the rise in temperature in check. Meanwhile, air quality in the capital remained in the ‘moderate’ category. Following rainfall and hailstorms that lashed parts of the city on Thursday, temperatures dropped…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) In line with the Heatwave Action Plan, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday directed DTC officials to deploy “Jaldoots” at 23 major bus terminals to provide free drinking water to commuters and staff. Chief Minister Gupta and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh directed Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) officials to undertake special measures to safeguard the health and convenience of passengers during the heatwave.The DTC will provide 200 ml packaged wa…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhu on Friday completed self-enumeration for Census 2027 and called upon city residents to share the census data online, an official said. In a message on social media platform X, L-G Sandhu said, “Completed my self-enumeration today as the Census 2027 drive officially begins across all @MCD_Delhiwards.””This digital-first initiative gives citizens the power to directly submit their household details, helping ensure every resident i…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for foreign carriers were raised by around 5 per cent on Friday — marking the second consecutive monthly increase, even as domestic airlines were shielded from any revision.State-run oil marketing companies, including Indian Oil Corporation, revised the rates in line with elevated global energy prices.The hike applies only to international operations and foreign carriers, while ATF prices for domestic airlines remain unchanged.In Delhi,…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday completed self-enumeration for Census 2027, namely the Houselisting and Housing Census, and called upon citizens to join the exercise of national importance, an official said. In a message on X, Chief Minister Gupta said, “Today, I entered my details in the census through self-enumeration. This process is easy and completely secure, allowing every citizen to join this campaign with ease.”Highlighting the significance of shari…
Quetta, May 1 (IANS) Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch on Friday strongly condemned Pakistan’s remarks over a recent protest at Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi, describing them as “smear propaganda”. During a weekly media briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi had made some comments on a protest that took place at the Indian university earlier this week during an event associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).Slamming the Pakis…
New Delhi/Jabalpur, May 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the tragic cruise boat accident at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district, where the death toll has reached nine and at least four passengers remain missing.In a post by PMO India on X, PM Modi described the loss of lives as “extremely painful” and extended condolences to the bereaved families. He also wished a speedy recovery for those injured.“The loss of lives due to the capsizing of …
Jabalpur, May 1 (IANS) The death toll in the tragic cruise accident at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district has reached nine, after three more bodies were recovered on Friday, with the rescue teams continuing an intensive search operation for four missing passengers, including children.According to a fresh update from Jabalpur district administration, 28 people have been safely rescued so far after the tourist cruise capsized in the backwaters of the Narmada River reservoir on Thurs…
Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong storms, and lightning, have caused widespread damage across Uttar Pradesh over the past two days, claiming at least 24 lives. According to official reports, 15 people have been injured, while 16 animals have also died in the extreme weather events. Several districts in the state have been affected by continuous rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning strikes, significantly disrupting normal life. Farmers working …