US President Donald Trump has renewed tariff threats against the European Union, proposing a 25 per cent duty on cars and trucks imported from Europe. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the move was in response to the EU’s alleged failure to adhere to trade agreements with the United States. He added that Read More…
Hotels across the state will remain closed on May 6 in protest against the recent hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices. The decision was taken at a state committee meeting of the Hotel and Restaurant Association, following a steep increase of ₹993 in the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders. The association said the sudden Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, highlighting the transformative impact of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana on women’s empowerment and access to clean cooking energy. In a post on X, the Prime Minister noted that the scheme represents a significant shift in policy approach, where women are Read More…
Gold prices in the state witnessed a decline on Friday, with the rate falling by ₹35 per gram. The price of 916 gold now stands at ₹13,965 per gram, while the rate for 8 grams has come down to ₹1,11,720. Similarly, 18-carat gold is priced at ₹11,535 per gram and ₹92,280 for 8 grams. Silver Read More…
The Centre has outlined the Great Nicobar Project as a major initiative to transform the island into a strategic maritime and economic hub in the Indo-Pacific region. According to official details, the project leverages Great Nicobar’s proximity to key international shipping routes to reduce India’s dependence on foreign transshipment ports while strengthening national security and Read More…
The price of commercial LPG cylinders has been sharply increased by ₹993 per 19-kg cylinder, marking the steepest hike on record, officials said on Friday. With the latest revision, a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder now costs ₹3,071.50 in Delhi, up from ₹2,078.50. This is the third consecutive monthly increase, following hikes of ₹195.50 on April Read More…
Gold prices staged a strong comeback in the national capital on Thursday, rising by ₹2,000 to reach ₹1.54 lakh per 10 grams, supported by firm global trends and a weakening US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 per cent purity climbed ₹2,000, or 1.31 per cent, to ₹1,54,800 per 10 Read More…
The Central government has clarified that there will be no increase in fuel prices even after the ongoing Assembly elections in five states are concluded. The assurance comes amid the final phase of polling in West Bengal, where voting is underway on Tuesday. Addressing concerns over a possible hike, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Read More…
Kerala’s dairy cooperative Milma has decided to increase the price of milk by ₹4 per litre, with the revised rates set to come into effect after May 6, the board of directors announced. The decision was taken at a meeting of the board, following earlier discussions on revising milk prices. The hike comes after receiving Read More…
A major milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure journey is set to unfold on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway, one of the country’s most ambitious highway projects. Stretching from Meerut to Prayagraj, the high-speed corridor promises to transform how people and goods move across the state. For commuters, it means Read More…