New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Government has approved a compensation of Rs 30,000 crore in FY 2025-26 to the public sector oil companies — Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum — for supplying LPG at subsidised prices, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.The retail selling price of a 14.2 Kg domestic LPG cylinder is currently Rs 913 in Delhi. After a targeted subsidy of Rs 300 a cylinder to poor consumers under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), the Centre is providing …
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New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The government has increased domestic LPG production by about 25 per cent and is directing the entire output towards household consumers to ensure uninterrupted cooking gas supply amid the evolving situation in West Asia, it was informed on Wednesday.According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the government issued an order on March 8 asking refineries and petrochemical complexes to maximise LPG production.Officials said India imports nearly 60 per cent of …
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The International Women’s Day (IWD) is being observed worldwide on Sunday to honour the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.As 2026 IWD theme calls for a ‘Give to Gain’ global campaign to promote teamwork and cohesion for building a just and supportive society for women and girls, this reflects and resonates in India’s own story of women empowerment, as over the years, Nari Shakti has become the cornerstone of ‘Viksit Bharat’.In the past few y…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as India progresses further, the aspirations and contributions of women will continue to guide India’s collective journey towards a strong and prosperous nation. He also shared how women are now breaking away from the stereotypes by entering a profession that was considered “not for women”.”The achievements of India’s Nari Shakti are a source of pride and a powerful reminder of the transformative role in nation-building. …
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Even after the recent Rs 60 increase in domestic LPG prices, India continues to have one of the lowest LPG cylinder prices in the region, according to government sources on Saturday. Data showed that cooking gas in India remains significantly cheaper than in neighbouring countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal.Government sources said the price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Delhi is currently around Rs 613 …
Jaipur, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that his government works with sensitivity, not power, and emphasised that the double-engine government is transforming Rajasthan into a land of opportunities by blending heritage with development. Addressing a large public gathering after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for multiple development projects at Kayad Vishram Sthali in Ajmer, in the presence of Governor Haribhau Bagde and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma,…
Guwahati, Feb 27 (IANS) Assam has taken a major step towards ensuring smoke-free kitchens and better public health, with more than 50 lakh Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections provided to households across the state under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the massive coverage under the flagship Central scheme has transformed the lives of millions of families, particularly …
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Chintan Research Foundation hosted an event titled Empowered Women, Developed India in the national capital, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, economists and other experts to discuss the vital role of women in building a developed India by 2047.The gathering underscored that true national progress remains incomplete without the full and active participation of women across social, economic, political and institutional spheres.Prominent attendees included Dee…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) India’s innovation ecosystem has matured to a stage where opportunity is fully democratised and accessible ‘on a mobile phone,’ Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Saturday, urging young people to move beyond the traditional aspiration of government jobs and embrace entrepreneurship.Addressing the inaugural session of the Research–Industry–Startup–Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave 2026 in Chennai, Dr Singh stressed that government employment alone cannot …
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a Cabinet meeting which approved a scheme under which all ration card–holding families in Delhi will be provided financial assistance equivalent to the cost of two LPG cylinders per year on Holi and Diwali.The people-centric decision aims to provide relief from inflation to economically weaker families, said the Chief Minister.The Chief Minister said that this scheme is part of the Delhi government’s policy of targeted, transpa…