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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...

EU Seeks Stronger Ties with India Despite Strains Over Russia

The European Union has outlined a new strategy to deepen ties with India, even as sharp differences persist over New Delhi’s relationship with Moscow. EU...

Russia Defends India’s Military Drills with Belarus, Rejects EU Criticism

Russia has strongly backed India’s participation in the ongoing Zapad military exercises with Belarus, dismissing Western criticism as politically motivated. Moscow’s foreign ministry spokesperson...

PM Modi Cites Operation Sindoor, Slams Pakistan on Birthday Address

On his birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message on national security while addressing a rally in Dhar, recalling India’s cross-border strikes...

New Zealand Tightens Police Certificate Rules for Indian Visa Applicants from December 2025

From 1 December 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will only accept police clearance certificates (PCC) issued by the Regional Passport Office (RPO) of India....

IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for Pune, Mumbai and Nearby Districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rain and thunderstorm alerts for several parts of Maharashtra, including Pune, Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Satara and...

Uddhav Thackeray Announces Protest Against India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match in Maharashtra

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday announced state-wide protests in Maharashtra against the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan, scheduled...

Supreme Court Questions Delhi-Only Firecracker Ban, Calls for Pan-India Policy

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned why the ban on firecrackers applies only to Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), stressing that citizens...

Modi, Meloni Reaffirm Strategic Partnership and Push for India-EU Trade Deal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a detailed conversation on strengthening bilateral ties, trade cooperation, and global stability. In a...

Radhakrishnan’s Oath Date to Be Finalised; To Step Down as Maharashtra Governor

The oath-taking date for Vice President-elect Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan will be finalised today, according to officials familiar with the matter. Radhakrishnan, who secured 452...

India Seeks German Support to Unlock EU Free Trade Deal

India has urged Germany to back its push for a long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, as both nations aim to...

Lower GST Rates to Benefit Consumers, Says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has assured that the benefits of reduced GST rates will be directly passed on to consumers, with industry leaders...

GST Council Approves Two-Slab Structure; Common Goods to Get Cheaper from September 22

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 56th meeting, approved a major restructuring of the tax system by reducing it to primarily...