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Oil marketing companies have announced a significant reduction in the prices of commercial LPG cylinders, offering much-needed relief to businesses and industries that depend on bulk cooking fuel. Effective immediately, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been slashed by Rs 41. The revised prices come at a time when businesses, including restaurants and hotels, have been struggling with fluctuating fuel costs. With this price cut, commercial LPG…

China’s military staged extensive drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, flexing its military muscle in what it described as a warning to separatists on the self-governed island. The large-scale exercises involved all branches of China’s armed forces, effectively simulating a blockade as tensions between Beijing and Taipei continue to escalate. Beijing’s Message: A Show of Strength The military maneuvers, announced by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), saw China’s army, navy, air…

India could soon find itself in Washington’s crosshairs over its continued purchase of Russian crude, with the Biden administration weighing fresh tariffs that could range from 25% to 50%. The move, which comes as US President Donald Trump expresses frustration over peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has left Indian policymakers and refiners scrambling for clarity. With an April 2 deadline for new US reciprocal tariffs also approaching, India’s…

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced a sweeping renaming initiative, changing the names of 15 places across four districts. The move, according to Dhami, aligns with public sentiment and aims to honor figures who played key roles in preserving Indian culture. A Political and Cultural Statement The name changes span across Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts. In Haridwar alone, multiple localities will see new names:…

A deadly train accident in Sahibganj district of Jharkhand claimed the lives of three individuals, including two loco pilots. The crash, which occurred on the Farakka-Lalmatiya MGR railway line near Barhait police station, involved a coal-laden freight train colliding with an empty goods train. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the region as authorities launch investigations into the cause of the collision. On Tuesday morning, the quiet of Sahibganj…

Georgia is set to ease one of the most stringent legal hurdles for defendants with intellectual disabilities in death penalty cases. The state legislature has overwhelmingly passed a new bill that will make it easier for defendants to prove their intellectual disability, potentially altering the trajectory of future capital punishment trials in the state. With bipartisan support from both chambers, the bill now awaits Governor Brian Kemp’s signature. This change…

Georgia’s robust port system plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth, particularly in Bartow County, where ports support a significant number of jobs. A recent study from the University of Georgia highlighted the tremendous impact of Georgia’s ports, with Bartow alone seeing 6,617 full-time and part-time jobs directly tied to port activities. These numbers underscore the importance of Georgia’s seaports and inland terminals, not only to the state but…