India Cuts Fuel Excise Duty by ₹10 on Petrol and Diesel Amid Crude Oil Surge
India Cuts Fuel Excise Duty Amid West Asia Crisis and Rising Crude Prices Centre reduces excise duty on petrol by ₹10 and diesel by ₹10, effective March 27, 2026. Petrol…
India’s LPG vs PNG Shift in 2026: Policy Push, Price Reality, and What Households Need to Know
India’s LPG–PNG Transition: Policy Push Meets Ground Reality No mandatory switch order: No official notification confirms a 90-day deadline to shift from LPG to PNG. Prices under pressure: LPG remains…
8th Central Pay Commission Moves Forward: Salary Overhaul Set to Impact Over 1.2 Crore Indians and the Wider Economy
Government Advances 8th Pay Commission Framework The Government of India constituted the 8th Central Pay Commission in November 2025. Over 1.2 crore employees and pensioners will be affected. Revised pay…
Lok Sabha Passes Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026, Replacing Self-Identification with Medical Certification
Shift in Law: Lok Sabha Passes Transgender Rights Amendment Lok Sabha Passage: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed on March 24, 2026, by voice vote.…
India LPG Crisis Eases Slightly as Government Boosts Commercial Supply, Tightens Household Rules
Commercial Relief Begins as Household Restrictions Continue Commercial LPG allocation raised to 50% of pre-crisis levels starting March 23 Domestic users remain under strict refill limits and compliance rules Prices…
PM Modi Launches ₹23,550 Crore Projects in Assam, Holds Kolkata Rally Amid Political Clash; Sonam Wangchuk Released After NSA Revoked
India, March 16, 2026: A series of political and infrastructure developments unfolded across India over the weekend, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching major connectivity projects in Assam’s Barak Valley,…
Commercial LPG Shortage Hits India Amid Hormuz Disruptions; Supplies Begin Stabilising
LPG Supply Disruption in India Commercial LPG supply across several Indian cities tightened in early March 2026 due to disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Restaurants, hotels, and…
ECI Announces Assembly Election Schedule for Five States; Voting from April 9, Results on May 4
Assembly Election Schedule Across Five Regions The Election Commission of India announced assembly election dates for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. Polling will begin on April 9…
India Raises LPG Prices, Tightens Supply Controls Amid West Asia Conflict Disruptions
LPG Price Hike and Supply Situation India increased the price of domestic LPG cylinders by ₹60 from March 7, 2026, while commercial 19 kg cylinders saw a sharper rise of…
India Daily Brief, 12 March 2026: State Developments, Security Incidents, Infrastructure Projects and Market Volatility
National Overview Developments across several Indian states on 12 March 2026 reflected a mix of political decisions, security incidents, infrastructure announcements and law enforcement actions. The Union government and state…