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31 Mar

Strait of Hormuz: 18 crude oil, LPG laden Indian-flagged ships stranded in waterway, New Delhi weighs evacuation

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Rajeev Sharma :- At least 18 Indian-flagged tankers carrying energy supplies with LPG, crude oil, and LNG are stranded in the Persian Gulf, according to the government. Speaking at a media briefing on the fallout of developments in West Asia, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, said of the 10 India-bound foreign-flagged ships, three are carrying critical liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), four are crude oil tankers, and three are liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. "The government's priority is to ensure that Indian-flagged vessels carrying India-bound cargo are allowed to pass through the Strait…

31 Mar

MCD Deputy Commissioner Arrested by CBI in ₹4 Lakh Bribery Case

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) official for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹4 lakh, officials said on Tuesday. The accused has been identified as Abhishek Kumar Mishra, a Deputy Commissioner posted in the Shahdara North Zone. According to CBI sources, action was initiated after receiving credible inputs regarding a demand for illegal gratification. Investigators laid a trap and apprehended the official while he was allegedly accepting the bribe amount. The arrest is part of an ongoing crackdown on corruption within public offices, aimed at ensuring accountability and…

31 Mar

Stampede at Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda Leaves 8 Dead, Several Injured

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Rajeev Sharma :- At least eight people lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, raising serious concerns over crowd management and safety arrangements. The incident took place on the last Tuesday of the Chaitra month, when a massive number of devotees had gathered at the temple for prayers. According to eyewitnesses, the situation turned chaotic when some people attempted to break the queue in a hurry to enter the temple, leading to panic and a sudden stampede. Police and emergency teams rushed to the…

30 Mar

Sikkim Establishes District Control Rooms to Regulate LPG Distribution Amid Energy Crisis

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Gangtok (Gurpreet Singh): The Government of Sikkim has established 24/7 control rooms across all six districts to monitor and regulate the distribution of LPG cylinders, according to a notification issued on Monday, March 30, 2026. Food and Civil Supplies Secretary Devariya Bardhan stated that these measures are a direct response to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has severely disrupted the global supply of cooking gas. The state-level and district-level control rooms aim to ensure a steady supply, improve coordination between distributors, and provide a dedicated platform for the timely redressal of public grievances. To manage the limited inventory, the…

30 Mar

Indian Rupee Hits Record Intra-Day Low of 95.22 Amid Global Volatility

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaDollar, Forex, Low, Oil, RBI, Rupee

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian rupee plunged to a historic intra-day low of 95.22 against the US dollar on Monday, March 30, 2026, as surging crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia continued to batter emerging market currencies. Despite a brief early-morning recovery, the currency's dramatic 160-paise swing during the session underscored the intense pressure on the Indian forex market. The decline follows a volatile Friday session where the rupee had already slumped 89 paise to close at a then-record low of 94.85. The trading day began with a glimmer of hope as the rupee opened at…

30 Mar

Indian Navy Strengthens Fleet with Three New Warships from GRSE

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant boost to India’s maritime security and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities, the Indian Navy on Monday, March 30, 2026, took delivery of three frontline naval platforms. The warships— ‘Dunagiri’, ‘Sanshodhak’, and ‘Agray’—were delivered by the public sector shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) at a ceremony in Kolkata. These vessels will now undergo the final integration of advanced weaponry and communication suites before their formal commissioning into active service. The most prominent of the trio, ‘Dunagiri’, is the fifth frigate of the P-17A Nilgiri Class. Designed as a stealthy, multi-mission platform, it features…

30 Mar

Yo Yo Honey Singh Sparks Controversy After Holding Drink on Stage During Mumbai Concert

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjabi rapper and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has once again found himself at the center of controversy after a video from his recent live concert in Mumbai went viral on social media. The video, widely circulated online, shows the artist making a grand entry onto the stage in a luxury car. During the performance, he is seen being handed a drink and later holding a glass while interacting with the audience, a moment that quickly caught public attention. The clip has triggered mixed reactions across social media platforms. While a section of fans praised the entry…

29 Mar

Mid-Air Scare on IndiGo Flight After Passenger Tries to Open Emergency Exit

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Varanasi (Gurpreet Singh): Passengers aboard an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Varanasi experienced tense moments after a passenger allegedly attempted to tamper with an emergency exit door mid-air, officials said.The incident occurred on Saturday night on flight 6E-185 while the aircraft was en route to Varanasi. The flight departed Bengaluru at around 8:15 pm. The accused passenger, identified as Mohammad Adnan from Mau district in Uttar Pradesh, reportedly tried to open the emergency exit during the journey.The cabin crew intervened promptly, preventing any escalation. According to sources, the passenger later claimed his actions were unintentional. Following standard safety protocol, the…

29 Mar

DGCA Mandates 60% Free Seat Allocation for Domestic Flights Starting April 20

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a landmark directive requiring Indian airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight without any additional selection fees. This regulation, detailed in an amended Air Transport Circular dated March 20, 2026, is scheduled to take effect on April 20. The move follows a formal request from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to ensure fair access for travelers, particularly those who have faced rising costs—ranging from ₹200 to ₹2,100—for selecting seats during the booking process. Under the new guidelines, airlines must maintain a…

29 Mar

Centre to Fast-Track Nationwide PNG Expansion Amid Persistent LPG Shortage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia50 lakh new gas connections, Hardeep Singh Puri PNG, India PNG expansion 2026, LPG crisis West Asia, MoPNG PNG rollout

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a decisive move to counter the ongoing nationwide LPG crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict, the Government of India has announced a major acceleration of the Piped Natural Gas (PNG) network. During a high-level roundtable review in New Delhi on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) proposed the addition of 50 lakh new PNG connections to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported cooking gas cylinders. Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri, Manohar Lal, and Pralhad Joshi led the deliberations, emphasizing that PNG offers a more stable, affordable, and…