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China increases defence spending amidst world chaos
Updated : 4 days, 14 hours ago IST
China has announced a 7 per cent increase in its 2026 defence budget to roughly USD 277 billion. Amidst regional conflicts and military purges, Beijing is prioritising modernisation and "sovereign rights." While feeling vulnerable due to energy dependencies, China is choosing diplomatic enga
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Govt invokes Essential Commodities act to ensure LPG supply, orders refine
Updated : 4 days, 14 hours ago IST
"The Central Government has assessed that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in the "disruption of liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz", which has led to suppliers invoking force majeure clause which would entail diversion of natural gas to the prio
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"Queues seen for LPG and petrol", claims JMM MP Mahua Maji, urges Centre t
Updated : 4 days, 15 hours ago IST
The MP said, "Long queues can be seen for LPG and petrol in Ranchi, and the public is troubled, thinking what will happen in future", noting that despite government assurances of adequate stocks, "there is no guarantee when the conflict will stop. The government should clarify its foreign
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"Govt unable to understand impact of West Asia crisis": Manickam Tagore sl
Updated : 4 days, 14 hours ago IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday slammed the Centre over the alleged shortage of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, saying that the Opposition had warned against an energy security crisis amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accuses Centre of evading debate on West As
Updated : 4 days, 15 hours ago IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that the government doesn't want to talk about the implications caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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Saudi Arabia condemns "repeated targeting" of diplomatic premises as "clea
Updated : 4 days, 15 hours ago IST
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have condemned a drone strike on the UAE's Iraqi consulate as a "clear violation" of international law. Australia is deploying military assets to bolster UAE defences, while US President Trump described the regional conflict as a "short-term excursion" that could end
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"News of shortage false?" SP MP asks govt to address fuel concerns amid Mi
Updated : 4 days, 15 hours ago IST
As the military escalation in the Middle East enters into second week Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Neeraj Maurya on Tuesday called on the government to address the alleged shortage of fuel supply on a war-footing basis.
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Centre entirely responsible for LPG "shortage": Pramod Tiwari amid West As
Updated : 4 days, 15 hours ago IST
"First, this government increases the prices of commercial and domestic LPG. The war has been going on nine or ten days and there is a gas shortage. Along with this, there is an instruction that domestic gas will not be booked before 25 days in cities. For this shortage, the Petroleum Min
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Impact of West Asia conflict: MP CM Yadav to assess fuel stock, review foo
Updated : 4 days, 16 hours ago IST
According to official information, senior officials, including the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), Home Secretary and officials from the Food Supply, Transport and Horticulture Departments, along with other concerned departments will participate in the meeting.
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UAE consulate in Iraq targeted by drone strike hours after nation slams be
Updated : 4 days, 16 hours ago IST
A drone strike hit the UAE's Iraqi Kurdistan consulate after the nation decried being targeted "unfairly". Australia is now deploying missiles and aircraft for defense. Meanwhile, US President Trump described the conflict as a "short-term excursion" that could end soon.
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Qatar Airways operates limited flight schedule to and from Doha
Updated : 4 days, 16 hours ago IST
Qatar Airways' scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe full reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities.
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"Ruling party and opposition should work together to find solution...": Co
Updated : 4 days, 17 hours ago IST
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Tuesday insisted that center and the opposition should work together to tackle the crisis caused in the nation due to rising tensions in West Asia.
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