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Domestic gas cylinder prices up by 56% in 4 years; hefty drop in subsidy

The retail selling price (RSP) of a domestic LPG cylinder (14.2 Kg) on April 1, 2019 was Rs 706.50 which increased to Rs 744 in 2020, Rs 809 in 2021 and Rs 949.50 in 2022

Declare cow a protected national animal, says Allahabad HC to Centre

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has said that the Centre should take an appropriate decision to ban cow slaughter and declare it as a 'protected national animal'

6 killed, 30 injured in explosion at oxygen plant in Bangladesh: Police

At least six people were killed and more than 30 were injured in an explosion at an oxygen plant in Kadam Rasul (Keshabpur) area of Chittagong's Sitakunda upazila in Bangladesh, police said

Odisha approves 25 industrial projects worth Rs 5,827 cr to create jobs

The Odisha government on Saturday approved 25 industrial projects worth Rs 5,827.27 crore, which will create employment for 25,000 people

Centre to focus on holistic development of Kerala, says Mandaviya

The Union govt has given special focus on holistic development of Kerala, based on the mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishvaas, Sabka Prayaas, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Indian Army to get jetpack suits for efficient surveillance along borders

The Army had issued a request for the purchase of 44 jetpack suits through the fast-track procedure

Sitharaman underplays lack of consensus on Ukraine at G20 ministers' meet

Addressing the Raisina Dialogue event, Sitharaman, while describing India as an attractive destination for global businesses, highlighted the rule of law among other factors as an important aspect

China to increase military budget by 'appropriate and reasonable' level

Under Xi Jinping's leadership, China has continued to significantly expand and overhaul its military

Conversation with PM Modi left Bill Gates optimistic about India's progress

Gates' dispatch also talked about India's achievements such as PM Gatishakti Masterplan, G20 presidency, education, innovation, fighting diseases and push to Millets

K'taka govt upset as Foxconn denies binding agreement for investment

The ministry is tight lipped over the development and has not given any official reaction yet. "Officials have been directed not to give any statement to media," sources added

IMA advises against antibiotic use amid rising H3N2 flu cases in India

"Whenever there will be a real use of antibiotics, they will not work due to the resistance," the IMA wrote

India's FY24 GDP growth rate predicted in 6-6.5% range by agencies

Indias economic growth for 2023-24 is estimated to be in the band 6-6.5 per cent by experts in various agencies with difference only in the decimal point.

Interest rates to be at higher levels in FY24 as long as inflation is up

Credit rating agency Acuite Ratings and Research said the RBI will continue with monetary tightening and will hike the policy rate by 25 basis points

Startup founders find it difficult to raise funds, investors step back

Only four startups in India's fintech sector received unicorn status in 2022, far lower compared to 13 new Unicorns in 2021

Before economy regains pre-Covid trend line, slowdown may be setting in

Domestically, consumption momentum is clearly fading, and capex could follow suit amid slowing prices, rising cost of capital and slowing consumption and exports, it added

NASA MRO spacecraft captures unusual circles of sand dunes on Mars

He explained that this indicates that "sand generally moves to the south, but the winds may be variable"

Kerala Health dept orders closure of water park due to Leptospiroris scare

The health department meanwhile has decided to check all those who visited the theme park after February 17

PM Modi's Look East policy yields rich dividends for BJP in Nagaland

The BJP alliance will form the government with 51 per cent votes, 32.2 per cent of the NDPP and 18.8 per cent of the saffron party

We'll strengthen security cooperation: Australian PM ahead of India visit

As per the Ministry of External Affairs, India and Australia share warm and friendly relations based on common values and democratic principles

We are here to overthrow 40% commission govt: Kejriwal in Karnataka

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to overthrow the ruling BJP in Karnataka