The Centre on Sunday said it is fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted supply of fuel and LPG across the country despite the evolving situation in West Asia, urging citizens not to panic buy. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, around 47 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on May 2 against bookings Read More…
The Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has received a strong response from passengers, with 8,925 people travelling on the route within the first two days of its launch, railway officials said on Sunday. On its inaugural day, around 3,925 passengers used the service, while the number rose to over 5,000 on the second day, indicating growing Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a slight decline today, while silver prices showed a marginal increase, according to the latest market update. The price of 22-carat gold (916) is now ₹13,835 per gram, with 8 grams priced at ₹1,10,680. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is being sold at ₹11,425 per gram and ₹91,400 for 8 grams. In contrast, silver Read More…
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…