Meghalaya’s economy doubled in five years: CM Sangma
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said the state’s economy has doubled over the last five years, as he highlighted Meghalaya’s rapid infrastructure expansion and investment potential at the curtain raiser of the North East India Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition 2026 in the national capital. The curtain-raiser event, […]
Petrol at Rs 97.77 in Delhi after fuel hike; check rates in major Indian cities
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices surged across top Indian cities on Friday after state-run oil companies announced a fresh hike of over Rs 3 per litre amid rising global crude oil prices and supply concerns linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis. Following the revision, petrol prices climbed to Rs 110.89 […]
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta holds virtual review meeting on PM Modi’s fuel saving appeal
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for energy conservation, saving resources and adopting a responsible lifestyle, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday switched to a virtual meeting mode and reviewed monsoon preparations and matters related to Atal Canteens and Arogya Mandirs, an official said. She held a […]
ASHA workers backbone of doorstep healthcare, govt considering honorarium hike: Tripura CM
Agartala, May 15 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that healthcare remains one of the priority sectors of the state government and emphasised that ASHA workers are playing a crucial role in delivering health services to the doorsteps of common people across the state. The Chief Minister also announced that the state […]
HM Amit Shah calls for unified global war against narcotics
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India’s premier agency responsible for gathering and analysing intelligence from abroad, the Research and Analysis Wing, held its annual lecture series on Friday, which began in 2007 to honour its founder, Rameshwar Nath Kao. Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered his address at the event this year on “Narcotics: A […]
Delhi BJP slams AAP for doing politics over fuel price hike
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Delhi BJP said on Friday that the statements being made by AAP leaders regarding the partial increase in petrol prices are making them a subject of ridicule, as they are trying to mislead people about the global impact of the Gulf conflict on oil prices. The Delhi BJP spokesperson, […]
Major police reshuffle in Bihar as Home Department transfers 63 officers
Patna, May 15 (IANS) Amid a renewed push to strengthen governance, the Bihar government under Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has carried out another major reshuffle in the police administration. Following the recent transfer of 16 IPS officers, the Home Department on Friday transferred 61 DSP-rank officers and two IPS officers, signalling a continued focus on […]
K’taka: Six devotees killed in Koppal highway accident
Koppal, May 15 (IANS) In a tragic incident, six persons, including a one-year-old baby, were killed, and two others are in critical condition after a truck collided with a tractor on National Highway 50 at the border of Koppal and Vijayapura districts on Friday. According to the police, the impact of the collision caused the […]
Tripura to bring all Sabhadhipati offices under solar power by month-end
Agartala, May 15 (IANS) Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday said the state is moving rapidly towards expanding solar energy and announced that all offices of the eight Zila Sabhadhipatis would be brought under solar power by the end of this month. The Minister made the announcement after chairing the 29th Governing Body […]
Maha govt cuts VAT on ATF; Piyush Goyal urges Congress-ruled states to follow
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra government announced a significant reduction in the Value Added Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel, effective from May 15 and applicable until November 14, 2026. The state Finance Department issued a notification lowering the tax rate to 7 per cent, down from the previous 18 per cent. This 11-percentage-point cut […]
