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Rajasthan Assembly passes Bill to scrap two-child norm for panchayat electi...

Rajasthan Assembly passes Bill to scrap two-child norm for panchayat elections **Rajasthan Assembly Repeals Two-Child Policy for Local Body Elections** Jaipur, Rajasthan – The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly today passed the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, a significant piece of... read more »

In a move that is likely to have a spiralling impact on the cost of travel for the common man, public transport and other related areas, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Thursday announced a steep hike of Rs. 4.50 paise per Kg in the price of compressed natural gas (CNG), the second successive hike in three months. In a related move that could hurt the household budgets, IGL also hiked the price of cooking piped gas to kitchens by Rs. 5.15 per Kg with effect from Thursday midnight. Under the new pricing regime, CNG will cost Rs. 50.10 per Kg in Delhi and Rs. 56.70 per Kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, IGL said in a statement in New Delhi. The price of piped natural gas (PNG) to the households in Delhi is being revised from Rs. 27.50 per standard cubic metre to Rs. 29.50 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the applicable rate in Delhi would be Rs. 52 per scm. Due to differential tax structure in Uttar Pradesh, the applicable price of domestic PNG to households in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad would be Rs. 31 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months, which has been increased from existing Rs. 29 per scm. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the rate applicable in these cities would be Rs. 54 per scm. CNG price was last revised in September when it was hiked by a hefty Rs. 3.70 per kg. Price of CNG sold to automobiles in Delhi then increased from Rs. 41.90 to Rs. 45.60 per kg. Also at that time, the price of piped cooking gas, called PNG, for households has been hiked from Rs. 24.50 per scm to Rs. 27.50 per scm. The statement said the increase was primarily due to increase in input cost as a result of reallocation of domestically produced gas quantities by the government for all city gas distribution companies across the country. “There has been a reduction in allocation of APM gas to us, which is forcing us to source more quantity of market priced imported R-LNG, whose prices are currently on an upswing. This has affected our overall input cost by over 13 per cent. There has also been an increase in the operating expenses including increase in minimum wages announced by the government with effect from October 2013,” the statement added. Government reallocated domestic gas allocations to all city gas distribution companies across the country as a fall out of a recent court order. All the earlier gas allocations had been cancelled and the revised allocations now also include PMT gas, which is priced higher than APM gas. “In terms of volume, there has been nearly 5 per cent decrease in the overall quantity of domestic gas allocated to IGL for Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The reduction in allocation as well as increase in demand is forcing IGL to source much higher priced imported R-LNG. The prices of R-LNG have been on the rise recently and therefore, new R-LNG quantities are available in the market at much higher prices than the existing ones,” the company said. However, the company said the increase would not have a major impact on the per km running cost of vehicles. For autos, the increase would be 13 paise per km, for taxi it would be 22 paisa per Km and in case of buses, the increase would be Rs. 1.30 per km, which translates to just over two paisa per passenger-kilometre.

Whos in control in Iran and how will Gul...

Whos in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react to attacks?

Whos in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react to attacks? **Tehran’s Shifting Stance Amidst Regional Tensions: A Diplomatic Tightrope Walk** Tehran finds itself navigating a complex geopolitical landscape, attempting to balance a conciliatory gesture with ongoing military actions... read more »

Telangana DCA introduces SMS system to a...

Telangana DCA introduces SMS system to alert pharmacies about substandard m...

Telangana DCA introduces SMS system to alert pharmacies about substandard medicines **Telangana Drug Control Authority Launches Proactive SMS Alert System to Safeguard Public Health** **Hyderabad, Telangana** – In a significant stride towards enhancing pharmaceutical safety and protecting public... read more »

Eminent historian K.N. Panikkar passes a...

Eminent historian K.N. Panikkar passes away

Eminent historian K.N. Panikkar passes away **Renowned Indian Historian K.N. Panikkar Dies, Leaving Immeasurable Scholarly Legacy** New Delhi – The academic and intellectual landscape of India mourns the passing of Professor K.N. Panikkar, a towering figure in the field of modern Indian history.... read more »

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Ban seeks South Sudan parties’ cooperation to solve crisis

United Nations – The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for “full cooperation” of all parties in finding a peaceful solution to the crisis of South Sudan Monday, in a phone... read more »

63 Boko Haram militants killed: Nigerian military

Lagos – At least 63 Boko Haram fighters were killed during Nigerian army’s raids following a recent pre-dawn attack on military barracks... read more »

‘Fake’ interpreter at Mandela memorial clai...

London – The controversial sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has said he is a “great fake” who exposed the... read more »

S Sudan rebel leader demands proper talks before any tr...

London – South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar has said there must be proper negotiations before the rebels can agree to a truce with the... read more »

South Sudan army says not received ceasefire order

Khartoum – South Sudan’s army Saturday said it has not received any order to end fighting with forces loyal to former South Sudan vice-president... read more »

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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, Qatar says

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, Qatar says ## Qatar Mediates Ceasefire Agreement Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Amid Escalating Border Tensions **Doha, Qatar** – In a significant... read more »

Gaza ceasefire: Peace deal or political theatre?

Gaza ceasefire: Peace deal or political theatre? ## Gaza Ceasefire: Relief Tempered by Disparate Narratives Surrounding Captive Release **Gaza... read more »

In the occupied West Bank, the war continues

In the occupied West Bank, the war continues ## Rising Tensions in the West Bank Amid Annexation Concerns The West Bank is experiencing a period of heightened... read more »

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over go...

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over govt’s new charter ## Dhaka Engulfed in Unrest as Demonstrations Against New Charter Turn... read more »

North Korea eyes Southeast Asia for new friends

North Korea eyes Southeast Asia for new friends ## Pyongyang Courts Southeast Asia Amidst Geopolitical Shifts Pyongyang is actively cultivating stronger... read more »

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Eight killed, 24 missing after rainstorms, landslides hit China

Eight people were killed and 24 others went missing after rainstorms and landslides hit China’s southwestern Chongqing Municipality. More than 500 professional rescuers, including fire-fighters and... read more »

Man in China kills 2 in knife attack at school

Officials said a 40-year-old man stabbed students and teachers with a knife at a school in central China, killing two people and injuring four before... read more »

China bus-truck collision death toll rises to 15

The death toll in a massive head-on collision between a truck and bus in northwestern China has risen to 15, with 48 other people being treated for injuries,... read more »

9 killed in heavy rains in southwest China

At least nine people were killed and 11 others went missing after heavy rains lashed southwest China for the last two days. Nine deaths were reported in Xishui... read more »

Lakes formed by quake in China threaten flooding

Rescuers raced on Tuesday to evacuate villages near rising lakes formed by landslides, complicating relief efforts following a strong earthquake in southern... read more »

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Kim’s executed uncle’s wife likely involved in husban...

London – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s aunt seem to be involved in making the final decision to execute her husband over power abuse and trying to overthrow the state. He husband,... read more »

Execution in North Korea worries South Korea

Seoul – South Korea expressed deep concern about a series of occurrences in North Korea, including the execution of Jang Song-Thaek, who was... read more »

Deposed senior North Korean leader executed

Seoul – Jang Song-Thaek, deposed senior official of North Korea, has been executed after the Special Military Tribunal found him guilty of treason, the... read more »

Thai protesters cut power to govt HQ, ask army to step ...

Thai govt rejects call to delay elections after clashes

Bangkok – Thai opposition protesters on Thursday cut power and water supplies to the government headquarters and appealed to the powerful military to... read more »

Thai caretaker PM calls meeting to resolve crisis

Bangkok – Thailand caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Thursday invited all political parties and sections of the society to meet Sunday to seek... read more »

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Middle East

Lebanon Crisis Escalates as Turkey and Iran Condemn Israel’s Acti...

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has reached critical levels as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah surge, sparking international concern and widespread condemnation. The Lebanese crisis, which has... read more »

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Israel...

Beirut, Lebanon – September 28, 2024: Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike targeting the... read more »

Israel Shuts Down Al-Jazeera Office in West Bank, Raisi...

Ramallah, West Bank — Israeli forces have closed Al-Jazeera’s office in the West Bank, citing security concerns. The raid follows a previous ban on... read more »

Second Wave of Deadly Explosions in Lebanon Targets Com...

Lebanon faced a new wave of attacks as walkie-talkies and pagers, reportedly rigged with explosives, detonated across the country. The blasts killed at least... read more »

Exploding Pagers in Lebanon and Syria: A Sophisticated ...

A recent wave of pager explosions has rocked Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring... read more »

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US disappointed over Shinzo Abe's visit to war shrine

Pakistan cautious on Japanese PM’s shrine visit

Islamabad – Pakistan Friday was cautious in reaction to the Japanese prime minister’s controversial visit to the World War II related Yasukuni shrine, which drew strong opposition from... read more »

Bangladesh deploys troops for parliamentary poll

Dhaka – Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi troops have been deployed across the country ahead of parliamentary poll slated for Jan 5 next year... read more »

Bangladesh security forces lay siege around Khaleda Zia...

Bangladesh security forces on Thursday laid a siege around the residence of opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia, ahead of an... read more »

Musharraf to file intra-court appeal with IHC against t...

Musharraf rejects Pak offer of air ambulance for his ailing mother

Islamabad – Former president General Pervez Musharraf has decided to file an intra-court appeal (ICA) with a two-member division bench of the Islamabad... read more »

Pakistan to try ex-president Musharraf for high treason

Islamabad – A special court here is scheduled to begin Tuesday trial of Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf for abrogating the... read more »

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‘Dr. Death’ Patel walks ‘free’ from manslaughter charges in Austr...

Sydney – Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel, accused of the manslaughter of three patients in Australia, has walked a free man from court. The 63-year-old former Bundaberg-based surgeon has... read more »

Australia PM seeks security dialogue with Indonesia after spy row

Australian PM “deeply” regrets embarra...

CANBERRA – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott still insisted during question time of the Parliament on Wednesday that he’s not going... read more »

Australia’s Qantas to shut down Avalon maintenanc...

Sydney – Australia’s largest airline Qantas Friday announced that it would close its Avalon heavy maintenance facility at the end of March 2014 due... read more »

`2Day FM` in soup on prank call which claimed Jacintha ...

Sydney – The 2Day FM has lost its bid to prevent the ACMA from looking into the infamous royal prank call last December that pushed Indian origin British... read more »

Same-sex marriage drawing overseas couples to New Zeala...

Wellington – More than a third of the same- sex couples getting married under a new law in New Zealand are coming from overseas, authorities said... read more »

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For Ukraine, West must target “domestic” Russia with sanctions...

For Ukraine, West must target “domestic” Russia with sanctions ## Escalating Sanctions on Russia Deemed Crucial for Ukraine Conflict Resolution **Washington D.C.** – As the conflict in Ukraine... read more »

Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawk...

Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawks or not? ## U.S. Weighs Advanced Weaponry for Ukraine Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks **Washington... read more »

Middle East: German FM in Turkey with Gaza in focus

Middle East: German FM in Turkey with Gaza in focus **German Foreign Minister Seeks Dialogue with Turkey Amidst Escalating Gaza Concerns** Ankara – German... read more »

Peace prize winner Karl Schlögel: Europe needs a free U...

Frankfurt am Main – German historian and Eastern Europe expert Karl Schlögel has been awarded the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for... read more »

Nord Stream: Poland blocks extradition of suspect to Ge...

Nord Stream: Poland blocks extradition of suspect to Germany **Polish Court Denies Extradition Request in Nord Stream Sabotage Investigation** Warsaw, Poland... read more »

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Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classified documen...

Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents **Bolton Indicted on Charges of Classified Information Mishandling** Washington D.C. – Former National Security Advisor John... read more »

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during t...

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate ## Gaza Conflict Emerges as Flashpoint in New York Mayoral Debate New York... read more »

Where Wall Street stands on the NYC mayoral race, and h...

Where Wall Street stands on the NYC mayoral race, and how that could shift closer to Election Day New York City Mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran... read more »

Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his famil...

Palm Beach, Florida –Just hours after being arraigned on 34 felony charges, President Donald Trump returned to his Mar-a-Lago estate and delivered a... read more »

US revokes six visas over Charlie Kirk death amid socia...

In a move that underscores the U.S. government’s intensifying scrutiny of online speech, the State Department announced Tuesday that it has revoked the... read more »

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Elon Musk’s Gesture at Trump Rally Sparks Controversy

During a rally celebrating President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, at Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena, tech billionaire Elon Musk made a gesture that has ignited... read more »

Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in U.S. H...

President Joe Biden marked a historic day in clemency actions on December 11, 2024, by commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and... read more »

Breaking News: Donald Trump Secures 2024 U.S. Presidenc...

In a decisive outcome, Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, crossing the critical threshold of 277 electoral votes to secure victory.... read more »

Elon Musk Warns U.S. Approaching Bankruptcy as National...

In a recent statement, Elon Musk has raised concerns over the U.S. economy, warning that the country is on a fast track to bankruptcy. With the national debt... read more »

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Highlights from the Firs...

The first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, featuring Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, captivated audiences and set the stage for a heated race.... read more »

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