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Govt assures full support to Indian seafarers amid rising maritime security threats

Following recent attacks on commercial vessels near Oman, the government says all agencies are on high alert, with ₹10 lakh assistance being provided to families of deceased seafarers through the Seafarers Welfare Fund Society.

Centre waives excise duty on higher ethanol-blended petrol to boost cleaner fuels

The exemption applies to petrol blended with 22% to 30% ethanol and is aimed at accelerating India's ethanol-blending programme, reducing crude oil imports and promoting cleaner transport fuels.

Air India denies pressuring AI-171 victims' families over compensation claims

The airline rejected allegations that families of crash victims are being pushed to accept compensation settlements within a fixed timeframe, saying the process remains voluntary and open-ended.

Hardeep Puri says misuse prompted reduction in subsidised LPG refills under Ujjwala

The Petroleum Minister said the decision to reduce the number of subsidised LPG refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was taken after instances of misuse were identified, while defending the government's subsidy policy.

Jharkhand protesters begin hunger strike after being stopped from marching to CM residence

Seventeen agitators launched a hunger strike after authorities prevented them from marching to the Chief Minister's residence in Ranchi as part of their ongoing protest.

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Modi surpasses Nehru to become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister

US envoy Sergio Gor hails the milestone as PM Modi completes 4,399 days in office, while the NDA prepares a special resolution to mark the historic achievement.

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Two soldiers die in accidental blast near LoC in Uri sector

The soldiers of 8 Rashtriya Rifles succumbed to critical injuries after an accidental explosion in Baramulla’s Kamalkote area.

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