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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...

Xi and Modi Call for Partnership to Strengthen Sino-Indian Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Tianjin on Sunday, underscoring the need for the two nations to act...

Government Extends Duty-Free Cotton Imports Till December 31 to Support Exporters

The Central government has extended the duty-free import of cotton until December 31, 2025, in an effort to support textile exporters who are facing...

Japan to Double Investment Target During PM Modi’s Visit

Japan is set to double its investment commitment for India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on August 29–30, with new agreements spanning defence,...

‘If You Want Peace, Prepare for War’: CDS Anil Chauhan’s Firm Message on Defence Preparedness

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan delivered a strong message on India’s defence stance during the ‘Ran Samvad’ conclave at the Army...

India’s Exports to China Surge 20% in Q1, Led by Energy, Electronics and Agri Products

India’s exports to China have shown a sharp recovery in 2025-26, rising nearly 20% in the first four months of the fiscal year to...

Trump Aide Criticizes India as “Laundromat for Russia” Over Oil Trade

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has sharply criticized India for its oil imports from Russia, calling the country a “laundromat for the Kremlin.”...

Jaishankar to Meet Lavrov in Moscow as India-Russia Trade Faces US Pressure

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar will meet Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday to review bilateral ties and prepare for President...

China and India Pledge to Strengthen Ties, Address Boundary Question

China and India have taken steps to stabilize their relationship, with senior officials from both sides pledging to enhance trust, expand cooperation, and advance...

Global Excitement Builds Around India’s Gaganyaan Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla to PM Modi

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the world is showing immense interest in India’s upcoming Gaganyaan mission. During their...

GST Cut on Small Cars and Insurance Proposed, Markets Rally

The Indian government is considering a major cut in goods and services tax (GST) on small cars and insurance premiums as part of a...

Decoding Mahadevapura’s “Voter Theft” Claims: The Reality Behind the Numbers

Mahadevapura, an assembly constituency in Bengaluru, has been a focal point of controversy after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged "theft" of over 100,000 votes...

Modi May Visit US in September for UNGA, Bilateral Talks with Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the United States in the last week of September, with the primary agenda of addressing...