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Centre Clarifies eKYC Rule: Mandatory Only for Unverified LPG Customers

The Government of India has clarified that eKYC is required only for “unauthenticated” LPG customers, addressing confusion over earlier communication. The move comes as the country manages supply concerns amid global tensions affecting fuel markets. India has over 330 million LPG users, including beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The government stated that customers who have already completed their eKYC do not need to...

India Seeks Urea Supply from China as Gas Shortage Hits Fertilizer Production

India has asked China to allow the export of urea cargoes as a gas supply disruption linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens fertilizer production in the country. Indian officials have requested Beijing to consider easing its export restrictions on urea after reduced supplies of liquefied natural gas forced several fertilizer plants in India to cut production. Natural gas is a key...

Delhi Imposes ₹5,000 Fine for Open Garbage Burning, Bans Coal Use in Tandoors as Pollution Worsens

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced strict measures to curb rising air pollution, including a complete ban on open burning of garbage....

Opposition Links ‘Vande Mataram’ Debate to 2026 Bengal Elections

Opposition parties accused the Centre of using the “Vande Mataram” debate to influence the upcoming 2026 West Bengal elections. Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra...

Govt Blames IndiGo’s Internal Mismanagement for Week-Long Flight Disruptions

The government has stated that IndiGo did not raise any concerns during a meeting on December 1—just a day before the airline began large-scale...

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Lead Nation in Paying Tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvana Diwas

India observed Mahaparinirvana Diwas with solemn tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar, as national leaders—including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition Rahul...

PM Modi and President Putin Set for Key Talks on Day 2 of India–Russia Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin begins the second day of his visit to India with a scheduled meeting alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the...

IndiGo Cancels 250 Flights as Airport Disruptions Intensify Across Major Cities

IndiGo faced severe operational disruptions on Thursday, cancelling at least 250 flights as major airports across India struggled with continued delays and schedule changes....

Putin’s India Visit to Prioritise Trade Protection and Defence Cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in New Delhi on December 4 for high-level summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 5....

PM Modi Urges Opposition to Focus on Performance, Not Drama, in Winter Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasized that India has strengthened its democratic values, highlighting the high voter turnout in the recent Bihar elections—especially...

Indian Embassy and ICC Mark Constitution Day in Doha with Community Celebration

The Indian Embassy in Qatar and the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) celebrated Constitution Day on November 26, 2025, with a community gathering at ICC...

BCCI Advises Rohit Sharma to Focus on Fitness as Review Looms for ODI Futures

As India begins its ODI series against South Africa, a more defining moment awaits Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli once the matches conclude. The...

Dhoni Reunites With Kohli, Pant and Gaikwad Ahead of South Africa ODI Series

Indian cricket fans were treated to a nostalgic moment in Ranchi as MS Dhoni hosted Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Ruturaj Gaikwad at his...

Volcanic Eruption in Ethiopia Disrupts Multiple Flights Across the Region

A major volcanic eruption in Ethiopia has caused significant travel disruption across the region, leading to multiple flight cancellations and delays. The Hayli Gubbi...