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HC stays Chandigarh's tenancy law

Chandigarh, May 30 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) on Friday stayed the UT administration's May 6 notification adopting the Assam Tenancy Act, 2021. Notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs... Read More


UP electricity prices to be increased from June, Power Corporation notifies 10% rise citing fuel prices

Lucknow, May 30 -- The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) on Saturday issued a notification to all relevant authorities to implement a 10% increase in electricity bills, citing a 'fuel su... Read More


Qatar opposes permanent Hormuz shipping tolls but says temporary fees are "negotiable"

Singapore, May 30 -- Permanent transit tariffs in the Strait of Hormuz will ultimately inflate prices for global buyers and must be opposed, Qatar has cautioned. Doha and its regional allies are firm... Read More


Power restored in central Pune after four-hour outage

India, May 30 -- Thousands of residents in central Pune faced a prolonged power outage on Thursday evening after underground electricity cables were accidentally damaged during drainage work undertake... Read More


Finance ministry flags oil, inflation and monsoon risks in monthly economic report

New Delhi, May 30 -- India's near-term economic outlook remains one of "cautious resilience" as domestic fundamentals hold up despite intensifying global shocks from the West Asia conflict, the Depart... Read More


Mumbai cab drivers voice distress as CNG rises to Rs 86/kg

Mumbai, May 30 -- Following a Rs 2 per kilogram hike in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in Mumbai, cab drivers on Saturday expressed concern over rising operating costs, saying the increase would ... Read More


Chandigarh: High court slams brakes on Tribune flyover

Chandigarh, May 30 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) on Friday junked the Tribune flyover project while holding that the same goes against the provisions of the Chandigarh Master Plan (CMP) 20... Read More


1.36 crore families to be under Ayushman Bharat: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari after inaugurating 100-bed ward at Kolkata's SSKM Hospital

Kolkata, May 30 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday virtually inaugurated a new 100-bed ward at the state-run SSKM Hospital and announced a series of healthcare initiatives, inc... Read More


IGR restricts 'skip' option after land fraud cases in Mundhwa, Tathawade

India, May 30 -- The Inspector General of Registration and Stamps (IGR) department has disabled the "skip" option in its software used by junior officers, including joint district registrars and sub-r... Read More


"If Trump raises interest rate US economy could implode,": Geopolitical Risk Advisor Col Douglas Macgregor says Trump must face reality and cease Iran conflict

Washington DC, May 30 -- The United States is yet to firmly commit to an end to the conflict in West Asia with President Trump's meeting on the latest round of negotiations not producing a firm okay f... Read More