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) Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs) should be able to absorb average crude prices of up to around $90 per barrel over the medium term, supported in part by stronger refining margins, even as escalating tensions in West Asia raise concerns over global energy supply routes, a report said on Thursday.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Air India has approached the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) seeking temporary relaxation in Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms as escalating tensions in the Middle East force airlines to take longer diversionary routes, a report said on Thursday.
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.
Gandhinagar, March 12 (IANS) Permanent retail spaces dedicated to indigenous products will be set up in four major Gujarat cities under a state initiative aimed at expanding markets for local artisans, self-help groups and small traders.
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) The security agencies in India have issued an alert stating that Khalistani elements based out of Pakistan will make several attempts to push narcotics into the country in very large numbers in the months to come.
