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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 need for single-window approvals, integration with urban planning, last-mile connectivity and convergence with ongoing urban initiatives.

Underscoring India’s energy and diaspora interests in the Gulf, Modi has twice spoken to leaders of all GCC countries since the conflict started and condemned the violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity. India, however, is yet to condemn the US-Israel strikes on Iran. This was the second telephonic conversation between the PM and the crown prince since the West Asia conflict started on Feb 28.

A man was lured to a meeting via a dating app in Nehru Place, only to be abducted, assaulted, and robbed of ₹7 lakh. Five individuals, including a woman, have been apprehended by Delhi Police following a thorough investigation involving CCTV analysis and digital tracking. The victim was forced to make UPI transfers before being abandoned.

Vayu Baan is an indigenous air-launched effects (ALE) programme designed to integrate unmanned aerial systems directly with manned rotary-wing platforms. It is a small, autonomous drone designed to be dropped from a moving helicopter mid-flight. Once released, the drone unfolds its wings, activates its propulsion and operates as either a surveillance asset or a precision-guided munition (kamikaze drone).

EC officials said 60 lakh voters were initially marked for scrutiny after a special intensive revision (SIR) of rolls, with over 700 judicial officers assigned to review them. By March 23 evening, around 29 lakh cases had been cleared. Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal said names carrying e-signatures till 5pm would be published in the first supplementary list. The list released around midnight carried about 10 lakh names.

“Farmers’ efforts in this have given a lot of relief to the country at this time of global crisis,” he said. Ethanol production, he added, has not only benefited the nation but also farmers, with approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth of foreign exchange being saved. Jewar is a gateway to the sugarcane belts of western UP. Sugarcane feedstock is a key source of ethanol.

A former sarpanch died while waiting for an LPG cylinder in Akola's sweltering heat. Shankarrao Sirsat collapsed after hours in the queue. The incident has sparked anger and questions about the administration's preparedness for essential supply. Citizens are demanding regular LPG availability. Political leaders have criticized the government's arrangements.

The field monitoring team is observing the young chick being reared by its foster mother in its natural habitat after a significant achievement in the recovery of the critically endangered species

Why was the Bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha? Why is there opposition to it? What is the government’s justification?

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 Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

In a petition submitted to the official, he says law and order mechanisms were not being applied uniformly, seeks immediate transfer of key officials including the Director-General of Police

India is now among the world’s largest LPG consumers, with annual demand touching nearly 31 million tonnes, but has storage capacity sufficient for barely three to four weeks