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Heated confrontation between BJP and Congress members in Gujarat Assembly as Speaker denies fuel shortage debate amid UCC Bill tabling.

Congress and BJP spar in Gujarat assembly over denied fuel shortage debate

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A heated exchange erupted in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Tuesday between BJP and Congress members after the Speaker denied permission for a short discussion on LPG and petrol shortages amid the West Asia war. BJP labelled the Congress demand a premeditated conspiracy to divert attention from the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill tabled that day. The Speaker rejected it, noting a prior notice under Rule 116 had been accepted.

Jaishankar dismisses Pakistan's mediator offer in US-Iran conflict

In a New Delhi all-party meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar rejected Pakistan's offer to mediate in the US-Iran conflict, stating India does not engage in 'dalali' or brokering. He assured lawmakers of adequate fuel stocks and noted Prime Minister Modi's request to President Trump to end the war soon.

India rejects Pakistan's condemnation of Asiya Andrabi's life sentence

25 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

India has rejected Pakistan's condemnation of the life sentence given to Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi. The external affairs ministry accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism. A Delhi court handed down the sentence on Tuesday.

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Harish Rana, first to die by passive euthanasia in India, cremated in Delhi

Politik

Centre introduces CAPF bill in Rajya Sabha amid opposition

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Vigilance files FIR against Kotak Bank officials over Panchkula's Rs 150 crore FDR mismatch

Kharge, Rahul allege secret CPIM-BJP deal in Kerala

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged a secret understanding between the CPI(M)-led LDF and BJP at a UDF rally in Kozhikode. They claimed the BJP is aiding LDF's victory by fielding weak candidates. The party also unveiled five welfare guarantees for Kerala.

Government orders PNG switch or LPG supply cut in pipeline areas

25 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The government has ordered households in areas with existing piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure to switch from LPG cylinders to PNG connections within three months of notice, or lose gas refill supplies. The directive addresses mounting pressure on India's LPG imports amid the West Asia conflict. Petroleum ministry joint secretary Sujata Sharma described it as a supply security measure.

BJP features fish in campaigns to counter TMC accusations

The Bharatiya Janata Party has started projecting fish in its West Bengal election campaigns to appeal to Bengali voters, countering Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee's claims that the BJP opposes Bengal's culture. Banerjee has accused the party of planning to ban fish and meat sales.

Zerodha fördubblar avgiften till 40 ₹ för vissa intradagshandelar med F&O

24 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Zerodha fördubblar courtageavgiften till 40 ₹ för specifika terminer och optioner vid intradagshandel från och med den 1 april. Höjningen gäller handlare som inte uppfyller SEBI:s krav på 50 procents kontantsäkerhet, en kostnad som företaget tidigare har täckt. Beslutet kommer i en tid av sjunkande handelsvolymer och potentiella höjningar av skatt på värdepapperstransaktioner.

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