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‘PM Modi dedicated to people’: Giriraj Singh on excise cut; flays Oppn for being ‘irresponsible’

IANS | March 27, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Centre on Friday slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre, bringing central taxes on petrol down to Rs 3 per litre and making diesel duty-free. The move, aimed at providing relief to consumers amid rising global fuel prices, was praised by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, who also took a swipe at opposition leaders.

Nehru-Gandhi family were ‘brokers of America’, says Nishikant Dubey; shares 1963 documents

IANS | March 27, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) BJP's Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey on Friday made a series of allegations regarding decisions taken during the tenure of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, alleging that the Nehru-Gandhi family acted as “brokers of America” during the 1960s, while sharing documents that he described as part of a “dark chapter” of Congress.

FM Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal hail fuel duty cut as shield against global oil turmoil

IANS | March 27, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) After the government on Friday cut central excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move would help shield consumers from global volatility.

WTO reforms must be inclusive, member-driven: Piyush Goyal

IANS | March 27, 2026 10:42 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that WTO reforms must be pursued through a transparent, inclusive and member-driven process, with development at its core, at the ongoing 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, an official statement said on Friday.

Rumours of lockdown completely false, no such proposal under consideration: Hardeep Singh Puri

IANS | March 27, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday clarified that rumours of a nationwide lockdown are entirely false, stating that no such proposal is currently under consideration by the government. The clarification aims to dispel public concerns and provide accurate information regarding any possibility of restrictions.

US embassy highlights Trump's praise of PM Modi as 'leader who gets things done'

IANS | March 27, 2026 9:58 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The United States Embassy in India on Friday highlighted remarks by US President Donald Trump praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a leader who “gets things done”, while expressing confidence that the relationship between the two countries will grow stronger in the coming years.

India’s energy supply fully secure, no need for national energy emergencies: Govt

IANS | March 27, 2026 9:57 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Petroleum and LPG supply situation is under control and there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG anywhere in the country, while retail outlets have sufficient stocks and are dispensing fuel without interruption, according to the government.

Centre slashes excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each

IANS | March 27, 2026 9:29 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The government on Friday slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, bringing them down to Rs 3 per litre for petrol and zero for diesel, in a move aimed at cushioning the impact of surging global oil prices.

Devotion sweeps nation: Ram Navami celebrated with grandeur from Ayodhya to Puri

IANS | March 27, 2026 9:28 AM

Ayodhya, March 27 (IANS) A wave of devotion and spiritual fervour engulfed the country on Friday as millions of devotees thronged temples on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navami, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. From Ayodhya to Patna, Puri to Belagavi, scenes of faith, celebration, and cultural vibrancy unfolded as devotees lined up in long queues to seek 'darshan' and offer prayers.

May Maa Siddhidatri bless her devotees with fulfilment of their goals: PM Modi

IANS | March 27, 2026 8:38 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to citizens on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Durga.

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‘PM Modi dedicated to people’: Giriraj Singh on excise cut; flays Oppn for being ‘irresponsible’

Nehru-Gandhi family were ‘brokers of America’, says Nishikant Dubey; shares 1963 documents

FM Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal hail fuel duty cut as shield against global oil turmoil

WTO reforms must be inclusive, member-driven: Piyush Goyal

Rumours of lockdown completely false, no such proposal under consideration: Hardeep Singh Puri

US embassy highlights Trump's praise of PM Modi as 'leader who gets things done'

India’s energy supply fully secure, no need for national energy emergencies: Govt

Centre slashes excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each

Devotion sweeps nation: Ram Navami celebrated with grandeur from Ayodhya to Puri

May Maa Siddhidatri bless her devotees with fulfilment of their goals: PM Modi

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