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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...

Indian Airlines Issue Safety Assurances as Ethiopian Volcano Ash Drifts Toward Region

Indian carriers IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air have assured passengers of uninterrupted and safe operations after ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano began...

Delhi Pollution Protest Turns Violent at India Gate, 22 Arrested

A demonstration against Delhi’s worsening air quality escalated into chaos at India Gate on Sunday evening, resulting in over 22 arrests. Protesters gathered to...

Nitish Kumar Sworn In as Bihar Chief Minister at Grand Patna Ceremony

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar during a large public ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Alongside him,...

Experts Raise Red Alert as Delhi’s Air Quality Becomes ‘Life Threatening

Delhi’s air pollution has worsened sharply, prompting health experts to declare the situation a “public health emergency.” Surveys indicate that nearly 80% of households...

Trump Claims Tariff Threat Pushed India and Pakistan Toward Truce; India Reiterates No Mediation

Former US President Donald Trump has again claimed that he played a key role in easing tensions between India and Pakistan earlier this...

Canada Positions India as a Central Partner in Its Indo-Pacific Trade Strategy

Canada has designated India as a central partner in its long-term plan to diversify trade beyond North America, with a focus on strengthening its...

Salman Khan Meets His Lookalike on Stage During Da-Bangg Tour

During the Da-Bangg tour in Qatar, Salman Khan shared a hilarious moment on stage with Sunil Grover, who appeared dressed as a perfect imitation...

Massive System Failure Cripples Delhi Airport, Delays Nearly 1,000 Flights

Operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport were thrown into disarray after a major air traffic communication system failure disrupted nearly two-thirds of all...

PM Modi to Flag Off Four New Vande Bharat Express Trains on November 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate four new Vande Bharat Express trains on November 8 during his visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The new...

Air India to Resume Delhi–Tel Aviv Direct Flights from January 2026

Air India will relaunch its direct flight service between New Delhi and Tel Aviv starting January 1, 2026, marking a significant step in boosting...

India-Japan Partnership Strengthens Indo-Pacific Stability and Global Economic Cooperation: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasized that the India-Japan partnership plays a crucial role in maintaining strategic stability and ensuring a free and...

PM Modi Extends Greetings on State Foundation Days, Praises Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana on their respective foundation days, acknowledging their cultural...