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West Asia crisis | Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represents India at UK-led meet on re-opening Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, 2/4: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday represented India at a UK-led summit of about 30 countries that focused on discussion regarding safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran’s partial blockade of the strategic waterway, severely impacting global oil and gas supplies. Misri, joining the summit virtually, talked about New Delhi’s…

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Tejas LCAs likely to fly again from next week after regulatory checks, HAL’s pending tests delay delivery of advanced jets

New Delhi, 2/4: The grounded Tejas LCA fleet of the Indian Air Force is likely to fly again by as early as next week following a round of regulatory checks, a top official said on Thursday, nearly six weeks after the IAF suspended flying of its two squadron of home-grown fighter jets. The local modification…

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“PM Modi bowing down to America, Israel”: Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre over LPG price hike

New Delhi: The government has directed oil refineries to divert a portion of the feedstock normally used for producing cooking gas (LPG) to industries affected by the ongoing petrochemical shortage, which spans sectors from packaging to condom manufacturing.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, April 1, directed refineries to allocate a portion of propylene to the…

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Odisha CM Majhi Campaigns for BJP in West Bengal, Confident of Party’s Victory

Bhubaneswar, April 2: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi campaigned for BJP candidates in West Bengal, asserting the party would form the next state government. Speaking at a rally in Birbhum, he said, “After Bihar and Odisha, it’s now West Bengal’s turn for the BJP to lead.”Campaigning in Birbhum district, Majhi emphasized the BJP’s growing…

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Odisha H&UD Dept Records Five-Year High in Spending

The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department of Odisha has achieved its highest development spending in five years, recording Rs 8575.61 crore as of March 31, 2026.This marks a significant rise from Rs 6,996.92 crore in 2022–23, reflecting the state’s strong push toward urban transformation.Under the leadership of Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and Additional…

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Govt directs refineries to reroute LPG feedstock to these industries

“This move will have an impact on supplies available for domestic LPG, but it will be ensured, and it has been ensured that supplies to domestic consumers are not affected,” Sharma said.She went on to state that the decision to temporarily abolish customs duty on the import of certain petrochemicals will also help the industry…

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20 years after release, Delhi High Court directs removal of ‘vulgar & derogatory’ song by Yo Yo Honey Singh, Badshah

New Delhi, 4/2: The Delhi High Court on Thursday slammed rappers Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah for a song titled Vol 1, allegedly released in 2006, saying the track and lyrics were in complete disregard of even the minimum standards of civility and directed its removal from online platform. A single bench of Justice…

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AAP moves to replace Raghav Chadha as Rajya Sabha deputy leader, asks House not to allot him time

New Delhi, 2/4: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has written to the Rajya Sabha secretariat seeking the removal of Raghav Chadha as the party’s deputy leader in the House, reports PTI citing sources Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal from Punjab is likely to be appointed as the new deputy leader. According to reports, the letter…

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Ramayana Teaser released: Ranbir Kapoor looks majestic as Lord Rama, fans call it “out of the world”,

Mumbai: After months of buzz and anticipation, fans have finally been treated to the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Maryada Purushottam Rama in ‘Ramayana.’The makers unveiled a special teaser on Thursday, introducing Ranbir as Lord Rama.The teaser for ‘Ramayana: The Introduction’ gives fans a first look at Ranbir in his role. Ravi Dubey and Sai…

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