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New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has welcomed the government’s decision to reduce central excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre, saying the move will help protect consumers from rising fuel prices amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia. The decision lowers the central excise duty on petrol to ₹3 per litre while diesel will now carry no excise duty. The measure comes as global oil markets face uncertainty due to geopolitical developments in the region. In a message shared on X, Sitharaman said the step reflects the government’s commitment to shielding citizens from volatility in…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday alleged a “political setting” between BJP, MGP and Congress in the ongoing Ponda by-poll, claiming that leaders linked to MGP were simultaneously campaigning for a Congress candidate. AAP State President, along with Senior Vice President Sandesh Teleikar Dessai, addressed the media and presented what they described as “concrete proof” of overlapping political activity. According to AAP, during an MGP meeting held at Nandanvan in Ponda in support of BJP candidate Ritesh Naik, at least four attendees — former MGP ZP member Priya Chari, MGP Block President Manguesh Kundaikar, councillor Geetali…

New Delhi: The United States Embassy in India on Friday shared a message from Donald Trump praising Narendra Modi and highlighting the close relationship between the two leaders. In a post on X, the embassy quoted Trump as saying that he and Modi are leaders who deliver results. The message also expressed confidence that the partnership between India and the United States will grow stronger in the future. The post stated that the relationship between the two countries is exceptional and emphasised the strong personal rapport between the leaders. Trump described Modi as a respected and influential leader while reiterating…

New Delhi: The central government has assured that India’s fuel and cooking gas supplies remain secure for the coming months and urged citizens not to panic buy amid rumours circulating online. In a statement, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG anywhere in the country. Authorities called on the public to rely on verified information and avoid being influenced by misleading messages on social media that have created unnecessary panic. The ministry emphasised that all fuel retail outlets are adequately stocked and capable of meeting consumer demand. It also stated…

New Delhi: Xu Feihong has said that the economic progress of India and China over the past several decades has been driven by the hard work and determination of their people rather than the generosity of other nations. Speaking at the 14th China India Youth Dialogue, the envoy stated that both countries have achieved remarkable development through their own efforts while also benefiting from global cooperation. He emphasised that the growth of the two Asian economies cannot be attributed to external assistance alone. The remarks were widely viewed as a response to recent comments made by Christopher Landau, who had…

New Delhi: An LPG tanker named Jag Vasant arrived at Vadinar Port late Thursday, bringing relief as concerns persisted about possible disruptions to cooking gas supplies due to tensions in West Asia. The vessel, carrying about 47,600 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, had remained stranded for nearly 23 days near the Strait of Hormuz. The crucial waterway has witnessed disruptions in recent weeks amid ongoing regional conflict, affecting the movement of several energy shipments. The arrival of Jag Vasant adds a significant volume of LPG to India’s existing reserves at a time when authorities have been working to reassure…

New Delhi: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has dismissed speculation about a nationwide lockdown, stating clearly that the government is not considering any such move. The clarification comes amid growing rumours circulating on social media that suggested restrictions similar to the pandemic period could be imposed across the country. Addressing the issue through a post on X, Puri said the reports of a lockdown are entirely false and urged people not to spread misinformation. He stressed that there is no proposal under consideration by the Government of India to impose restrictions on public movement or economic activity. The minister said…