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Paint prices may rise 2-5% in April if crude cost remains high: Report
Updated : 3 days, 7 hours ago IST
Paint prices in India could increase by 2 to 5 per cent in April if crude oil prices continue to remain at current high levels, according to a report by Systematix Research.
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'Eating for Two'? Doctors warn myth may increase risk of Gestational Diabe
Updated : 3 days, 9 hours ago IST
Health experts warn that interpreting the advice literally can lead to excessive calorie intake, unhealthy weight gain and a higher risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), a condition that affects blood sugar levels during pregnancy.
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Uttarakhand boosts forest fire prevention with pine needle collection, awa
Updated : 3 days, 22 hours ago IST
During the Question Hour on the second day of the Budget Session in the Assembly today, Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal shared that to eliminate the root cause of fires in pine forests, 5,532 tonnes of pine needles were purchased from villagers in 2025. The target has now been increased to
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"Modi ji bowing before Trump": Arvind Kejriwal claims LPG supply hit natio
Updated : 4 days, 8 hours ago IST
This comes a day after the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued orders to oil refineries to increase Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and directed that such additional output be channelled specifically for domestic use.
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ASSOCHAM and ICCC sign MoU to strengthen India-Canada business collaborati
Updated : 4 days, 8 hours ago IST
According to the press release, "This MoU provides the framework within which the two organizations would collaborate to further strengthen trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the members of both organizations." Through the MoU, ASSOCHAM and ICCC would also collaborate to inc
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Middle East conflict could dent India's GDP and push oil to $110: Report
Updated : 4 days, 9 hours ago IST
The primary concern for the Indian economy is the sharp increase in fuel costs. According to the report, "Brent has moved up from a range of US$ 65-US$ 70 per barrel to US$ 110 per barrel since the war broke out." This surge is linked to major infrastructure failures in the region. "Iran's o
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China increases defence spending amidst world chaos
Updated : 4 days, 9 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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Centre entirely responsible for LPG "shortage": Pramod Tiwari amid West As
Updated : 4 days, 10 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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India's February power demand hits 15-year high amid rising temperatures:
Updated : 4 days, 11 hours ago IST
India's power demand increased by approximately 2 per cent in February to reach 133 billion units (BUs), compared with 131 BUs during the same period last year. This consumption represents the highest level for the month since at least 2010.
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Petroleum Ministry orders higher LPG production for domestic use amid geop
Updated : 4 days, 12 hours ago IST
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued orders to oil refineries to increase Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and directed that such additional output be channelled specifically for domestic use. This decision follows recent geopolitical disruptions that created constraints
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Efforts for women's welfare will gain further momentum with this year's bu
Updated : 4 days, 20 hours ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that just a day after International Women's Day and on the very first day of the budget session, the state government has reassured Matri Shakti (women) that it is serious about their welfare. Whether it is the increase in the size o
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West Asia conflict: Centre orders refineries to boost LPG production for d
Updated : 4 days, 18 hours ago IST
Amid ongoing West Asia tensions affecting global fuel supply, the Central government has instructed oil refineries across the country to increase LPG production. The additional output will be diverted to meet domestic household demand and help stabilise supply in the coming months, the Mi
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