New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Government has approved a compensation of Rs 30,000 crore in FY 2025-26 to the public sector oil companies -- Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum -- for supplying LPG at subsidised prices, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday expressed concern over India’s energy security, warning that the country could face serious challenges in the near future if adequate preparations are not made. He said "flawed" foreign policy decisions had contributed to the current situation and urged the government to act promptly to safeguard people's interests.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) BJP's Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress amid the ongoing debate over the gas crisis, accusing the party of indulging in partisan politics and undermining India’s interests at a time when the country should remain united.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad on Thursday criticised Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and supported the party’s plan to move an impeachment motion against him, alleging that the Election Commission was not functioning impartially.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India's strategic oil reserves and diversification of energy imports across 40 supplier countries have transformed its capacity to absorb global energy shocks, and this resilience has ensured that there is no energy crisis due to the disruption caused by the Iran war as the government is tackling the situation with supply-side management, a senior official said on Thursday.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Several Opposition MPs on Thursday raised concerns over claims of shortages of LPG cylinders and rising fuel prices, demanding a discussion in Parliament and accusing the government of failing to manage the supply situation. However, leaders from the ruling alliance asserted that there was no reason for panic and assured that adequate reserves were available in the country.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, on Thursday spoke for the first time in the House after the no-confidence motion against him was rejected, expressing gratitude to members of the House for participating in the debate and sharing their views. He emphasised that the functioning of Parliament is guided strictly by established rules and procedures.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday said the government would take every necessary step to ensure the security of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy over LPG shortages and rising fuel prices, the Congress party sparked debate on social media after sharing a post on platform X that criticised the government. However, the party later deleted the post following widespread criticism for using an old photo.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech in the Lok Sabha, delivered a day earlier, saying it highlighted the importance of parliamentary traditions and the need for collective work for the country’s progress.
