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₹6.2 crore Yamuna VIP boat plan faces scrutiny, Delhi minister orders probe into tender

The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into a controversial proposal to procure luxury boats for Yamuna inspections, even as officials clarify the tender will not be scrapped but revised to focus on essential operational needs.

Biometric e-KYC made mandatory for LPG users, subsidy and refills linked to verification

The Centre has tightened rules for domestic LPG consumers by mandating Aadhaar-based biometric authentication, warning that failure to complete e-KYC could disrupt cylinder refills and subsidy benefits amid supply concerns.

Back-to-back LPG arrivals via Hormuz ease supply pressure as Nanda Devi joins Shivalik in Gujarat

Two India-flagged LPG tankers have now reached Gujarat ports within 24 hours after navigating the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, bringing over 90,000 tonnes of fuel and offering relief amid concerns over supply disruptions.

India-US trade pact signing awaits clarity on Washington’s new tariff framework

The government said the proposed trade agreement with the United States will be formally signed only after Washington finalises a new global tariff structure, with both sides continuing negotiations on remaining details of the pact.

Centre dismisses report claiming Iran sought return of seized tankers in exchange for Hormuz safe passage

Government sources termed the claim “baseless” after reports suggested Tehran asked India to release three tankers seized earlier in return for allowing Indian vessels safe transit through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.

India rebuts US panel’s recommendation to sanction R&AW, RSS

The Centre strongly criticised a US religious freedom commission’s recommendation to sanction India’s intelligence agency and the RSS, saying the report presents a distorted picture of the country and relies on questionable sources.

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Spring chill returns as rain, thunderstorms sweep parts of India

Western disturbances trigger showers across north India; IMD forecasts cooler-than-normal temperatures through March and into April.

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