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'BJP govt planning to table bill at poll time': Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram
P Chidambaram, the ex-Union Finance Minister, has raised concerns about a potential constitutional amendment by the BJP government aiming to increase Parliament seats to an ambitious 816. He argues t
3 hours agoParliament Budget Session LIVE: RS passes Bill to make Amaravati permanent capital of A.P.; LS discusses CAPF Bill
'Govt. violates model code of conduct of elections for political gains', says Jairam Ramesh in RS
3 days agoGovt works for Indians' safety in Gulf, Congress risking lives: PM Modi
Launching the BJP-led NDA’s poll campaign at a rally in Kerala’s Palakkad, Modi said many people from the state are working in regions hit by the conflict and “for us their safety remains a top prior
6 days agoExpedite PNG clearances: Govt to municipal bodies, other agencies
Setting a target to add 50 lakh new piped gas connections to the existing base of 1.6 crore, at a round table here, the minister called for accelerating expansion on a mission mode, and underlined the
29 Mar 2026
Gadget ReviewsChhattisgarh Govt cracks down on LPG cylinder hoarding, 97 FIRs registered
A comprehensive review of the availability and supply of petroleum products, LPG cylinders, fertilisers and other essential commodities was undertaken during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chi
28 Mar 2026IPL 2026: Bangladesh govt. opens door for broadcast in the country
Bangladesh's new government has lifted the ban on broadcasting the Indian Premier League (IPL), signaling a shift towards a more commercial approach. Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan confirmed
28 Mar 2026Govt slashes excise duty on petrol, diesel to shield consumers, oil companies
The windfall tax will also help the Centre partly offset the impact of the excise duty cut. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs chairman Vivek Chaturvedi said the windfall tax on exports will
27 Mar 2026Govt clears Rs 2.4 lakh crore proposals for procurement of more S-400 units
The approval for additional S-400 ‘Sudarshan’ systems, which had helped neutralise Pakistani missiles during last year’s conflict in May and had also to its credit the world’s longest-range kill of an
27 Mar 2026Middle East crisis: Govt levies export duties on diesel, turbine oil; eyes over Rs 1,500 crore collection in fortnight
The government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel to boost domestic availability and energy security, estimating Rs 1,500 crore in revenue. Simultaneously, special excise duties on
27 Mar 2026
AppsAmid panic buying, Telangana govt taps Instagram, X to debunk fuel shortage rumours
Videos of petrol pump dealers appealing to citizens were circulated
26 Mar 2026Airlines vs govt: Centre faces backlash over 60% free seat selection rule, warn of fare hike
Airlines like IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet are opposing the government's mandate for free seat selection, warning it could inflate airfares. The Federation of Indian Airlines argues this move will
21 Mar 2026Coimbatore Govt Arts College: 170+ Year Old Heritage Meets Modern Demand
Established in 1852, Coimbatore Govt Arts College in Tamil Nadu boasts a rich legacy, retaining its original teakwood furniture. Initially an Anglo-Vernacular School, it evolved into a fine arts coll
19 Mar 20267 China-bound oil tankers now headed for India, says report
Govt: Unaware Of Any Such Course Change
19 Mar 2026Kerosene, coal return as cooking options as energy supplies from West Asia remain disrupted
Petroleum ministry officials said that the govt has allocated 48,000 kilolitres (kl) of additional kerosene to states, in addition to the regular quota of one lakh kl, for use as cooking fuel. It has
12 Mar 2026Chinese tech company wants US govt to return money it charged as Trump Tariff, and with interest
Lenovo and other tech companies are suing the US government for refunds on tariffs imposed by former President Trump, which the Supreme Court recently deemed unconstitutional. The companies argue the
10 Mar 2026