Following the decision of Govt of India to significantly reduce Central Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel by Rs 5 & Rs 10 respectively, 22 states/UTs have also undertaken commensurate reduction of VAT on Petrol and diesel to give relief to consumers: Government of India
However, there are 14 States/UTs which haven't undertaken any reduction in VAT in Petrol & Diesel. These are Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala,Meghalaya, Andaman & Nicobar,Jharkhand,Odisha,Chattisgarh, Punjab & Rajasthan: Govt of India
The most reduction in the Petrol prices has been in Karnataka, followed by Puducherry and Mizoram. The prices of Petrol in these states have come down by Rs 13.35, Rs 12.85 and Rs 12.62 respectively: Government of India
India will be hosting national security advisor (NSA) level regional conference in New Delhi on Afghanistan, on November 10. NSA Ajit Doval will chair the meeting: Sources
There has been an overwhelming response to India’s invitation. Central Asian countries, as well as Russia & Iran, have confirmed participation (first time that all Central Asian countries, not just Afghanistan’s immediate land neighbours, are participating in this format):Sources
Invitations have been extended to China and Pakistan too, and formal responses are awaited. However, Pakistan has indicated through the media that it will not attend: Sources
Conspiracy on pretext of spurious liquor can be seen. Those who consume it are poor.When action is taken & raids are done, the weak are nabbed. The weak get nabbed, the weak die. Unfortunate!: Bihar Min Janak Chamar on deaths reported in Bettiah & Gopalganj due to spurious liquor
We visited every bereaved family, the deceased can't be brought back but people are praying for those who are fighting for their lives in hospitals. I'm in touch with DM, SP & officers concerned. Such things are happening, fear of Police is not being seen: Bihar Min Janak Chamar
Bihar | We've verified the information of death of 8 people in Bettiah. Prima facie it appears to be due to consumption of spurious liquor. There is a medical team present here: Kundan Kumar, District Magistrate, West Champaran
On eve of #Diwali, Government of India announces excise duty reduction on petrol and diesel. Excise duty on Petrol and Diesel to be reduced by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively from tomorrow
The reduction in excise duty on diesel will be double that of petrol and will come as a boost to the farmers during the upcoming Rabi season. States urged to reduce VAT on petrol & diesel to give relief to consumers: Govt Sources
In recent months, crude oil prices have witnessed a global upsurge. Consequently, domestic prices of petrol & diesel had increased in recent weeks exerting inflationary pressure. The world has also seen shortages and increased prices of all forms of energy: Ministry of Finance