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Centre Clarifies eKYC Rule: Mandatory Only for Unverified LPG Customers

The Government of India has clarified that eKYC is required only for “unauthenticated” LPG customers, addressing confusion over earlier communication. The move comes as the country manages supply concerns amid global tensions affecting fuel markets. India has over 330 million LPG users, including beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The government stated that customers who have already completed their eKYC do not need to...

India Seeks Urea Supply from China as Gas Shortage Hits Fertilizer Production

India has asked China to allow the export of urea cargoes as a gas supply disruption linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens fertilizer production in the country. Indian officials have requested Beijing to consider easing its export restrictions on urea after reduced supplies of liquefied natural gas forced several fertilizer plants in India to cut production. Natural gas is a key...

India Turned Diversity Into Democratic Strength: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India has transformed its vast diversity into a powerful foundation for democracy, proving that democratic institutions can...

Modi Welcomes German Chancellor Merz at Sabarmati Ashram on First India Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, marking the German leader’s first official visit to...

Heavy Rain Lashes Chennai and Tamil Nadu as Deep Depression Triggers IMD Alerts

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is affecting Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu due to a deep depression over the southwest Bay of...

India, Pakistan Exchange Nuclear Sites and Prisoner Lists Amid Strained Relations

India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged lists of nuclear installations and prisoners held in each other’s custody, continuing a long-standing confidence-building practice despite severely...