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LPG prices are revised regularly, influenced by fluctuations in global crude oil rates and other economic factors. While commercial LPG rates have seen frequent adjustments, domestic LPG prices—used for household cooking—remain unchanged in this revision, providing stability for residential consumers.

Marco Rubio announced on Monday (local time) the imposition of visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for limiting the access of US officials to Tibetan areas. This move is in response to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) long-standing refusal to allow US diplomats, journalists, and international observers into Tibet while Chinese officials enjoy unrestricted access to the United States. «Today, I am taking steps to impose additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials determined to be substantially involved in the formulation or execution of policies related to access for foreigners to Tibetan Areas, pursuant to the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018,» Rubio said in a statement. «For far too long, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has refused to afford US diplomats, journalists, and other international observers access to the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and other Tibetan areas of China, while China's diplomats and journalists enjoy broad access in the United States. US diplomats are also unable to provide services to US citizens traveling in Tibet,» he added. Further, the US urged the CCP to immediately address this issue and allow diplomats and others unrestricted access to TAR.

At present, such individuals can buy into India's primary and secondary markets only through the foreign portfolio investor (FPIs) route.

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Congress on Sunday demanded that the government bring a legislation to implement the UPA-enacted Article 15(5) for providing reservation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in the private, unaided, but non-minority educational institutions. It pointed out that a 2014 apex court order had upheld Article 15(5), that the 2024 Lok Sabha election manifesto of Congress had promised to do the same and that a standing panel report too had favoured the course. The move to press for implementing the measure on reservation, especially for OBCs, is being seen by some in the political circles in the context of the Opposition party looking for ways to deal with the NDA government readying the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

American dream has felt more and more out of reach for millions of families in the past few decades, as per a report. Higher living expenses, stagnant incomes, and an economy that rewards financial speculation over actual production are impacting the very heart of American society, the middle class, reported Big Easy magazine.

biohacking has long been a mix of innovation and controversy, but a recent confrontation between Indian Hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, better known as «The Liver Doc,» and tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has sent shockwaves through the wellness community. The Kerala-based doctor has publicly accused Johnson of fraud, claiming that his Blueprint longevity supplements are nothing more than overpriced “snake oil” with no real clinical backing. The feud erupted on social media when Dr. Philips compared Johnson to infamous fraudsters Elizabeth Holmes and Belle Gibson, both of whom were exposed for misleading health claims. “It’s terrifying that people don’t recognize Bryan Johnson as an advanced, well-marketed version of these fraudsters,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. His post ignited a fierce debate about the credibility of Johnson’s multi-million-dollar anti-ageing venture.

Nokia will upgrade and expand Vodafone Idea optical transport network across key metro and circle locations in India, the company said on Monday. Nokia is among three vendors selected by Vodafone Idea for the Rs 30,000 crore network expansion plan. «Nokia's innovative optical solutions align perfectly with our goal to enhance customer experience and ensure robust network readiness for future demands. »With Nokia's advanced optical network solutions, we are excited to build an agile, high-capacity and future-ready network that will support India's digital transformation and drive innovation across sectors," Vodafone Idea chief technology officer Jagbir Singh said in a statement.

Women’s NCAA March Madness 2025 Elite Eight will showcase the top eight teams competing for the national championship. Fans can watch the games on television or online through various streaming services.

AI agent on the go. The developments come after Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startupDeepSeek released a major upgrade to its V3 large language model (LLM), intensifying competition with US tech leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The government’s fresh equity-for-debt in Vodafone Idea is expected to provide the telecom operator with a ₹40,000 crore cash flow relief over the next three years and reduce the operator’s net debt by 18%, analysts said, adding that concerns over the company’s survival remain.

Mr. A took a prudent step in his twenties—he bought a term life insurance policy and named his mother as the nominee. Years later, he got married and had a child but never updated his nomination. When he passed away unexpectedly, a critical question arose: Who has the rightful claim to the insurance payout—his mother, whom he nominated, or his wife and child, who share legal heirship with her?

Ever since finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman redefined debt mutual funds in the July 2024 budget as those that invest more than 65% in debt, there's been an upheaval in the mutual fund industry.

Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson told reporters that Sweden wanted «to send the message now that we are both intensifying our support and increasing its strength and scope.» «There are strong reasons to do so in light of the seriousness of the situation in Ukraine,» Jonson added. The majority of the aid package, nine billion kronor, would go towards the acquisition of newly produced materials, «mainly from the Swedish, but also the European defence industrial base.» The materials would be selected judged by «Ukrainian needs,» the government said.

job market, switching jobs is often seen as the quickest path to career growth. However, staying in your current role can sometimes be the smarter move. Before making a change, it’s important to evaluate whether your current job offers long-term benefits. Here are four signs that staying put might be the right choice: 1. You Have Growth Opportunities Career advancement isn’t just about changing jobs—it’s also about developing new skills and taking on more responsibilities. If your employer invests in training, promotes from within, and supports leadership development, staying could provide a solid foundation for future success.

Netflix TUDUM 2025 will be a global livestream event featuring upcoming movies and series. Netflix has not officially announced the exact start time, but details from the events page provide some insights, as per media reports.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Users could face service quality issues as telecom operators struggle to expand networks, with about 15 states yet to align with the Centre’s updated Right of Way (RoW) rules to deploy telecom infrastructure, three executives aware of the matter said.

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