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Over 1.72 crore domestic LPG cylinders sold in four days

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) More than 1.72 crore domestic liquefied petroleum gas cylinders were delivered during the last four days, against bookings of around 1.69 crore cylinders, as the supply of cooking gas remains normal with no dry-outs reported at retail distributorships despite supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East conflict, according to an update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday.

OMCs still losing nearly Rs 750 crore daily despite fuel price hike: Petroleum Ministry official

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) State-run oil marketing companies continue to face severe financial pressure, with daily under-recoveries remaining close to Rs 750 crore despite the recent increase in fuel prices, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma said on Monday.

100 DMs feature in preliminary findings of Fame India’s ‘Best District Magistrates’ Survey

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:35 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Fame India, an acclaimed rating magazine has listed 100 District Magistrates (DMs) in its survey findings, as the “outstanding and best-performing” administrative heads of the state and is set to feature the twenty-five most distinguished of them, in its upcoming 2026 edition.

NIA files investigation report against five juveniles in Pakistan-linked Ghaziabad espionage case

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed its investigation report against five Juveniles in Conflict with Law (JCLs) in connection with a Pakistan-linked terror conspiracy involving espionage activities aimed at endangering India’s safety and security.

Mountaineer Shradha Gupta advances towards Everest summit after historic Manaslu climb

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Indian mountaineer Shradha Gupta is currently on her Mount Everest expedition, marking another major milestone in her rapidly rising climbing journey after successfully summiting Mount Manaslu (8,163 metres) -- the world’s eighth-highest mountain.

NSUI protests in Delhi over NEET paper leak; seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, ban on NTA

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The National Students' Union of India (NSUI), on Monday staged protests in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh over the alleged NEET paper leak issue, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and a ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Uttarakhand CM greets newly appointed govt employees; appeals for active role in public service

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:02 PM

Dehradun, May 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday sent out digital letters to thousands of government employees, selected over the past few years and motivated them to serve the people to the best of their capacity while emerging as a “role model” for other public service aspirants.

Namaz should not be offered on roads, conduct shifts if required: UP CM Yogi

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:56 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Monday asserted that offering namaz on public roads should not be allowed, saying that roads are meant for smooth traffic movement and daily commuting, and not for activities that obstruct public spaces or inconvenience common citizens.

Twisha death case: Father urges impartial probe, flags accused’s official role

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:55 PM

Bhopal, May 18 (IANS) The tragic and unnatural death of 23-year-old Twisha Sharma, daughter of Navnidhi Sharma, has taken a new turn as Twisha’s grieving father, Navnidhi Sharma, has submitted an urgent representation to the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Mangubhai C Patel, citing the powerful administrative stature of Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, who is an accused in the case.

Four decades after Usha Uthup’s ode, Kolkata battles same hawker chaos

Jayanta Bhattacharya | May 18, 2026 3:29 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) It is more than four decades now that India’s noted pop-singer Usha Uthup first rendered the celebrated lines in her ode to Kolkata (then spelt Calcutta), calling the city “beautiful” despite the several challenges and obstacles that its residents have been facing through the times.

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Over 1.72 crore domestic LPG cylinders sold in four days

OMCs still losing nearly Rs 750 crore daily despite fuel price hike: Petroleum Ministry official

100 DMs feature in preliminary findings of Fame India’s ‘Best District Magistrates’ Survey

NIA files investigation report against five juveniles in Pakistan-linked Ghaziabad espionage case

Mountaineer Shradha Gupta advances towards Everest summit after historic Manaslu climb

NSUI protests in Delhi over NEET paper leak; seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, ban on NTA

Uttarakhand CM greets newly appointed govt employees; appeals for active role in public service

Namaz should not be offered on roads, conduct shifts if required: UP CM Yogi

Twisha death case: Father urges impartial probe, flags accused’s official role

Four decades after Usha Uthup’s ode, Kolkata battles same hawker chaos

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