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The Lok Sabha has taken up an Opposition-backed resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, triggering a sharp political confrontation during the Budget Session. The move, brought by Congress members and supported by other Opposition parties, has focused attention on the Speaker’s role, parliamentary conduct and the rules governing such a rare proceeding. Lok […]
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A widening commercial LPG shortage has begun disrupting restaurant operations in several Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune and Chennai, as the government prioritises household fuel supply amid broader energy concerns linked to the West Asia conflict. The shortage has forced many eateries to cut menus, reduce kitchen operations and warn of temporary closures.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament that India’s approach to the conflict in West Asia will be guided by national interest, with energy security, trade flows and the safety of Indian citizens in the region remaining central to the government’s response. Jaishankar Prioritises Energy Security And Trade Addressing both Houses of Parliament, Jaishankar
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Hotel and restaurant bodies in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai have flagged a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, warning of disruption to food services as supply stress continues amid the wider West Asia crisis. The Centre has responded by asking refineries to increase LPG production and by prioritising domestic cooking gas supply. Commercial LPG Shortage Hits […]
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India is not planning to release oil reserves in coordination with the International Energy Agency and has no immediate plan to raise retail petrol and diesel prices, according to a government source cited on Monday. The position comes as global crude prices remain under pressure from the expanding West Asia conflict and as several major […]
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Title: Jaishankar Says India Will Chart Its Own Rise External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India’s rise on the global stage will be determined by its own strengths and decisions, pushing back against remarks made by a senior US official about global economic competition. His comments underline India’s emphasis on strategic autonomy and independent […]