13 killed after consuming toxic liquor in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; Maha CM orders probe

Pune: At least 13 people have died and several others are reported to be in critical condition after allegedly consuming toxic liquor in Maharashtra’s Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad areas.An FIR has been registered at Dapodi Police Station under Crime No. 114/2026. The case has been filed under Sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 123…

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Govt raises diesel duty, hikes ATF levy with immediate effect

The Centre on Saturday increased excise duties on petroleum products, including high-speed diesel, with immediate effect, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance.New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday increased excise duties on petroleum products, including high-speed diesel, with immediate effect, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance. The Union…

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India invokes Essential Commodities Act to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply

Moreover, the government has tasked GAIL, in coordination with the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), with implementing the natural gas supply regulation and ensuring adherence to the sector-wise allocation framework.In the meantime, the government has increased the minimum waiting period for booking a domestic LPG cylinder refill from 21 days to 25 days to…

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West Bengal Govt sends clarification to MHA over alleged protocol lapses during President Murmu’s visit

Kolkata: The West Bengal government had replied to the clarifications sought by the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) regarding protocol violations during President droupadi murmur s visit to the state on saturdayThe MHA had sought the report from the office of the Chief Secretary, Nandini Chakraborty, on Sunday morning, fixing 5 P.M. of the same day as the…

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