Indians continue to pay lowest cooking gas prices in world: Govt

IANS | June 7, 2026 9:00 AM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Petroleum Ministry on Sunday said the Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid in advanced economies such as the United States, Australia and Canada.

FSSAI warns food vendors against using newspapers for packaging

IANS | June 6, 2026 8:46 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged food vendors and establishments across the country to stop using newspapers for wrapping or serving food, citing serious health risks associated with the practice, according to an official statement on Saturday.

Amrit Prayas conclave focuses on unlocking growth potential of 'Middle India'

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Senior leaders from industry, government, and policy institutions gathered at Shangri-La, New Delhi, for the Amrit Prayas Conclave, an invitation-only forum that placed “Middle India” -- India’s long-overlooked districts -- at the centre of the country’s investment and development agenda.