Centre restricts industries from buying Petrol and Diesel from retail pumps

June 12, 2026 1:42 PM

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Centre restricts industries from buying Petrol and Diesel from retail pumps

The government has restricted institutional, industrial, and commercial customers from buying Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel from retail outlets and has asked them to source their requirements from their own consumer pumps.   The decision has been taken to prevent local shortages amid disruption...

Egypt expresses optimism over US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough

June 12, 2026 1:01 PM

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Egypt expresses optimism over US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has voiced optimism regarding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, urging both Washington and Tehran to capitalise on the current momentum to secure a definitive pact. In a social media post, the ministry noted that Egypt commends what was announced by US President Dona...

Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar meets President Droupadi Murmu

June 12, 2026 12:56 PM

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Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar meets President Droupadi Murmu

Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, today called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier, Mr Shivakumar also called on Vice President C P Radhakrishnan at the Vice President’s House.

Dhwajstambh Shilanyas ceremony held ahead of Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela

June 12, 2026 12:33 PM

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Dhwajstambh Shilanyas ceremony held ahead of Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela

As part of preparations for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela to be held next year in Nashik, the Dhwajstambh Shilanyas and Pujan ceremony was held yesterday in the presence of Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan. The Kumbh Mela festivities will formally commence with the Dharma Dhwajarohan at Nashik and Tri...

First green pea harvest completed under Project Hinichi in Manipur

June 12, 2026 12:29 PM

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First green pea harvest completed under Project Hinichi in Manipur

The first harvest of green peas under Project Hinichi has been successfully completed in Manipur’s Churachandpur district. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) said that it marks a significant milestone in efforts to promote sustainable livelihoods and curb illicit poppy cultivation. The NCB said that...

Income Tax Department, PwC India host webinar on new Income-tax Act 2025

June 12, 2026 12:24 PM

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Income Tax Department, PwC India host webinar on new Income-tax Act 2025

The Income Tax Department and PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) India organised a webinar titled “Decoding the New Income-tax Act, 2025 – International Tax and Transfer Pricing Aspects” on transitioning to the new Income-tax Act, 2025 and new Income-tax Rules, 2026.   Addressing the participants, Ms. Mon...

Tamil Nadu CM announces ₹134 crore Kuruvai season relief package

June 12, 2026 12:20 PM

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Tamil Nadu CM announces ₹134 crore Kuruvai season relief package

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay today announced a special package worth ₹134 crore for the Kuruvai season. In a statement, he said this would help farmers who are suffering due to the delay in the southwest monsoon and the fact that the Mettur Dam was not opened on the customary date of June 12. The...