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Beer Prices Likely to Rise in India Amid Iran War-Induced Gas Shortage and Supply Disruptions
India could soon see a significant rise in beer prices as the ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global energy supplies and industrial production....
Centre Boosts Commercial LPG Supply to 70% Amid Global Energy Disruptions, Prioritises Key Industries
The Government of India has increased the allocation of commercial LPG cylinders to states from 50% to 70% of pre-crisis levels, aiming to support critical industries amid ongoing global energy...
Six Maoists Surrender in Chhattisgarh with Weapons
Six Maoists surrendered with weapons in Chhattisgarh, joining the mainstream after years in the jungle. Maoists Lay Down Arms Authorities confirmed that six Maoists from the Rajnandgaon and Kanker Division...
Divine Surya Tilak Ritual Adds Grandeur to Ram Navami in Ayodhya
Ayodhya marked Ram Navami 2026 with devotion as the Surya Tilak ritual illuminated the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Temple. Surya Tilak Highlights Celebration The Surya Tilak ceremony at...
Bus Returning from CM Event Crashes in Madhya Pradesh, 10 Dead
Ten people died and 31 sustained injuries when a bus collided head-on with a pick-up truck in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district late Thursday evening. The accident occurred near Simaria on...
No Lockdown in India: Govt Dismisses Rumours Amid Global Tensions, Assures Supply Stability
The Government of India has firmly dismissed rumours of a nationwide lockdown, with Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarifying that no such proposal is under consideration. Addressing widespread speculation, Puri...
US Embassy in India Shares Donald Trump’s Praise for Narendra Modi, Signals Stronger Bilateral Ties
The United States Embassy in India has shared a remark by US President Donald Trump praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a leader who “gets things done,” drawing attention amid...
Former Calcutta High Court Judge Sahidullah Munshi Removed from West Bengal Voters’ List After Adjudication
The name of Sahidullah Munshi, a former judge of the Calcutta High Court and current chairperson of the West Bengal Board of Auqaf, has been removed from the state’s electoral...
India Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel Amid Global Oil Disruptions from US-Iran Conflict
The Government of India has reduced special additional excise duties (SAED) on petrol and diesel in a move aimed at easing the impact of rising global crude oil prices triggered...
Ram Navami 2026 Celebrated in Ayodhya with Grand Surya Tilak at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
The sacred festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated with great devotion across India, with special significance in Ayodhya—the birthplace of Lord Ram. This year, the grand celebrations in Ayodhya...
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