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100% assured supply of domestic piped gas to homes and CNG for vehicles: P
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According to the Petroleum Ministry, the government has issued a control order directing refineries and petrochemical units to maximize the production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and divert key hydrocarbon streams to the LPG pool to ensure an uninterrupted supply of cooking gas acros
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Domestic consumption priority right now...energy security important to gov
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"There are some challenges, but like the EAM assured the house yesterday and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister has been repeatedly assuring, the energy security of the country is the foremost priority for the govt. I would like to assure the people of Karnataka, especially the hoteli
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China increases defence spending amidst world chaos
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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
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"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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LPG crematoriums temporarily closed to prevent shortage: Pune Municipal Co
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Gas-based crematorium furnaces operated by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will remain temporarily closed following directions issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to prioritise propane and butane supplies for domestic LPG consumption
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LPG booking period increased from 21 to 25 days; refineries asked to boost
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To stop hoarding and black marketing, the booking period for LPG gas cylinder has been increased from 21 to 25 days, government sources said on Monday.
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Top 10 Authors and their books Defining 2025
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New Delhi [India], March 9: In a time defined by rapid transformation, evolving social priorities, and the growing influence of ideas, The Literature Today is proud to celebrate a dynamic group of prominent literary voices shaping conversations that truly matter. This specially curated featu
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Lok Sabha sees disruptions amid opposition demand for debate on West Asia
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Proceedings in the Lok Sabha adjourned on Monday amid noisy protests by the Opposition demanding discussion on the situation in West Asia.
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Rajeev Shukla credits Indian team management's faith in Sanju Samson after
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BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla noted the strength of the Indian cricket team after the Men in Blue successfully defended their T20 World Cup title by defeating New Zealand in the final of the 2026 edition on Sunday at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Rajeev Shukla also hailed the Indian
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Pune gas-based crematoriums temporarily closed due to LPG supply prioritis
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
The gas-based crematorium furnaces operated by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in Pune will be temporarily closed following directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This decision comes as the ministry has prioritised propane and butane supplies for domestic LPG cons
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Interest of Indian consumer always overriding priority: Jaishankar warns o
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that the Indian consumer's interest is the "overriding priority" amid the West Asia crisis. He warned of supply chain disruptions, confirmed 67,000 Indians have returned home, and defended the humanitarian decision to allow an Iranian wa
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"Safety of Indians our main priority": Jaishankar says PM Modi closely mon
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the Iran conflict. With two Indian mariners dead and thousands of citizens in the region, India is coordinating evacuations and relocation efforts, while warning that the cri
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