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LPG Supply Crisis: Second Carrier ‘Nanda Devi’ Begins Discharge as India Diversifies Imports Beyond Gulf
17 Mar

LPG Supply Crisis: Second Carrier ‘Nanda Devi’ Begins Discharge as India Diversifies Imports Beyond Gulf

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Government of India announced today that the second major LPG carrier, Nanda Devi, has docked at Kandla Port and commenced discharge operations. This follows the arrival of the carrier Shivalik earlier this week, providing a much-needed boost to the country's cooking gas reserves as the West Asia conflict continues to disrupt traditional shipping routes. Despite the arrival of these shipments, the Petroleum Ministry maintained that the supply situation remains "concerning" and requires rigorous monitoring. Citizens are being urged to use LPG "rationally" and transition to alternate energy sources like Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and induction…
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Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur gets one year extension in tenure, first in UT’s history
17 Mar

Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur gets one year extension in tenure, first in UT’s history

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Naval Kishore :- The Ministry of Home Affairs has formally approved a one-year extension to tenure of Chandigarh Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kanwardeep Kaur. With the approval, she has become first officer to receive tenure extension in the post since the Union Territory came into existence.  An order dated March 16, 2026, signed by Director Sakshi Mittal of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, states that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposal to extend the inter-cadre deputation of Kanwardeep Kaur, IPS (PB: 2013). Her deputation from the Punjab…
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LPG Shipments Arrive in Gujarat, Offering Relief Amid Global Oil and Gas Supply Concerns
17 Mar

LPG Shipments Arrive in Gujarat, Offering Relief Amid Global Oil and Gas Supply Concerns

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Rajeev Sharma :- India received a significant boost to its energy supply chain as large consignments of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) reached the Gujarat coast, easing concerns over shortages triggered by ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The development comes at a time when disruptions in global oil and gas markets have begun to impact domestic availability, leading to increased pressure on supply systems across several cities. Officials confirmed that an LPG carrier, INS Nanda Devi, docked at Vadinar Port carrying approximately 46,000 metric tonnes of fuel. A day earlier, another vessel, INS Shivalik, had also delivered a similar volume…
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India-US Trade Deal Postponed; New Global Tariff Framework and West Asia Crisis Reshape Timeline
16 Mar

India-US Trade Deal Postponed; New Global Tariff Framework and West Asia Crisis Reshape Timeline

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India has deferred the signing of its highly anticipated trade agreement with the United States, originally slated for March 2026. On Monday, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal clarified that the deal will now be finalized only after Washington clarifies its evolving global tariff architecture. The delay stems from significant legal and structural shifts in U.S. trade policy. According to Agarwal, traditional tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are currently in flux following rulings by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). As a result, the March deadline is no longer applicable. The "New Tariff…
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Supreme Court to Hear PIL Seeking 4-Year LLB and New “Legal Education Commission”
16 Mar

Supreme Court to Hear PIL Seeking 4-Year LLB and New “Legal Education Commission”

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that could fundamentally reshape the country’s legal education landscape. On Monday, March 16, 2026, a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of a petition seeking to replace the current five-year integrated law course with a streamlined four-year LLB degree after Class 12. The petition, filed by Ashwini Upadhyay, argues that the existing five-year BA-LLB and BBA-LLB programs are disproportionately long and place an "excessive financial burden" on middle- and lower-class families. Judicial Reflections:…
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“Motivated and Biased”: India Slams USCIRF Report After Panel Recommends Sanctions on RSS and R&AW
16 Mar

“Motivated and Biased”: India Slams USCIRF Report After Panel Recommends Sanctions on RSS and R&AW

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India has issued a blistering rejection of the 2026 Annual Report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), labeling the document "motivated and biased." The sharp rebuttal from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) comes after the U.S. federal advisory body recommended unprecedented sanctions against prominent Indian organizations and once again urged the U.S. State Department to designate India as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC). In a move that has further strained diplomatic rhetoric, the commission specifically called for targeted sanctions on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)—the ideological parent of the ruling…
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Kejriwal and Sisodia Move Supreme Court to Transfer Excise Case Bench
15 Mar

Kejriwal and Sisodia Move Supreme Court to Transfer Excise Case Bench

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Following the Delhi High Court's refusal to administratively transfer the CBI’s excise policy case, AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The petition, filed under Article 32, seeks to move the matter away from the bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The AAP leadership has cited a "grave and bona fide apprehension" that they will not receive a neutral hearing, pointing to the judge's past rulings and her initial observations in the current revision plea. The legal standoff centers on the CBI's challenge…
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Election Commission Sounds Poll Bugle for 2026 Assembly Elections; Five States Set for High-Stakes Battle; Dates Announced
15 Mar

Election Commission Sounds Poll Bugle for 2026 Assembly Elections; Five States Set for High-Stakes Battle; Dates Announced

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially declared the schedule for the 2026 Assembly Elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. During a high-stakes press conference on Sunday evening, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar outlined a comprehensive timeline covering 824 constituencies, with the counting of votes for all regions scheduled for May 4, 2026. The electoral process kicks off on April 9 with single-phase polling in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Tamil Nadu will cast its ballots in a single phase on April 23, while West Bengal will…
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Delhi-NCR Restaurants Allowed Temporary Use of Wood and Coal in Tandoors Amid LPG Gas Shortage
15 Mar

Delhi-NCR Restaurants Allowed Temporary Use of Wood and Coal in Tandoors Amid LPG Gas Shortage

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Rajeev Sharma :- Amid an ongoing shortage of LPG and natural gas supplies, authorities have granted temporary relief to restaurants and hotels across Delhi and the National Capital Region, allowing them to use wood and coal in traditional tandoors for cooking. The relaxation aims to ensure that food businesses continue operating smoothly despite disruptions in gas availability. Officials said the decision was taken after reviewing the situation with concerned ministries and gas distribution agencies, as many establishments were facing operational difficulties due to limited fuel supply. The move comes in the backdrop of global energy supply disruptions and the Centre’s…
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NHAI to Revise FASTag Annual Pass Fee from 1st April 2026 for FY 2026–27
15 Mar

NHAI to Revise FASTag Annual Pass Fee from 1st April 2026 for FY 2026–27

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Trending
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): National Highways Authority of India has announced the revision of the applicable fee for the FASTag Annual Pass from the current Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 3,075 for the Financial Year 2026–27. The increased fee will be applicable from 1st April 2026. The revision in the fee has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. With over 56 lakh users, the adoption of the FASTag Annual Pass has been growing among private vehicle owners. The revised rate will be applicable for eligible non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag seeking to avail the Annual Pass facility at…
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