Over 49.8 lakh LPG cylinders delivered in a day, fresh bookings at 41.6 lakh

IANS | May 1, 2026 7:21 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) More than 49.8 lakh domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinders were delivered on April 30, while fresh bookings were recorded for 41.6 lakh cylinders, as the supply of cooking gas remains normal in the country, with no dry-outs reported at retail distributorships despite the supply chain disruption due to the Middle East conflict.

India’s power consumption rises by modest 4 pc in April

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India's power consumption witnessed a modest 4.04 per cent growth to 153.99 billion units (BU) in April compared to the same month of the previous year, while demand for power remained low during the first half of the month as unseasonal rains cooled down temperature, according to official data.

India and Armenia discuss current geostrategic situation, expanding military engagement

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan in New Delhi on Friday, with talks focused on the current geostrategic situation, strengthening defence cooperation, expanding military engagement and advancing collaboration between two nations in areas of mutual interest.

UAE telecom giant Etisalat may exit Pakistan

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS): Leading UAE telecom major Etisalat is reviewing its investment in Pakistan, which could lead to its exit from Pakistan Telecom­muni­cation Company Ltd (PTCL), according to a report in the local media.