June 16, 2024, 09:04 AM - 4 mins read
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has criticised the Congress-led Karnataka government for increasing fuel prices. Puri highlighted that the state's decision has burdened residents with an additional Rs 3 per litre for petrol and diesel.
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June 11, 2024, 05:35 AM - 3 mins read
Hardeep Singh Puri, a seasoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and diplomat, stepped into his new role as the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas in the third term of the Modi government, commonly referred to as Modi 3.0.
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May 27, 2024, 09:28 AM - 3 mins read
Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C has announced a new initiative to boost voter turnout in the state. On Monday, he revealed that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will receive an incentive of Rs 5,000 if they achieve a voter turnout increase of 10 percent or more compared to the 2019 elections. Additionally, BLOs at booths with voter turnout exceeding 75 percent will receive similar incentives.
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May 22, 2024, 01:27 AM - 3 mins read
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has stated that there is no connection between the INDIA bloc coming to power at the Centre and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal avoiding jail time.
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May 19, 2024, 07:28 PM - 3 mins read
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently highlighted the rapid development of urban metro transport in India, predicting that the country will soon have the world's second-largest urban metro system.
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March 4, 2024, 12:27 AM - 3 mins read
Australia finds itself at a critical juncture in its economic trajectory, prompted by a trade conflict with China that underscored the vulnerability of reliance on a single export partner.
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March 1, 2024, 01:40 AM - 4 mins read
State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have implemented a fresh round of price hikes for commercial LPG gas cylinders, affecting consumers across major cities in India. Effective from March 1, 2024, the prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have been increased by ₹25. This surge marks the second consecutive month of price hikes, following a similar increase in February.
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February 23, 2024, 10:47 PM - 3 mins read
Discussing India's sustainability targets, Minister Puri celebrated the remarkable journey of ethanol blending, with targets brought forward due to exceptional progress. He underscored government efforts to create an enabling ecosystem for emerging technologies such as battery energy storage systems and e-mobility, aligning with India's net-zero target of 2070.
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February 19, 2024, 12:59 AM - 5 mins read
Puri elucidated on India's vision for energy security, showcasing the remarkable progress made in diversifying energy sources and lessening reliance on conventional fuels. He also explored the partnership between the United States and India within this domain, by highlighting the mutual benefits and shared objectives driving collaboration forward.
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January 29, 2024, 04:28 AM - 4 mins read
"With an impressive lineup, IEW 2024 is set to welcome 17 Energy Ministers from diverse nations, alongside over 35,000 attendees and a remarkable cohort of more than 900 exhibitors", said Hardeep Singh Puri. Notably, the Minister revealed plans for six dedicated country pavilions representing Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Russia, UK, and USA, amplifying the event's international stature.
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January 16, 2024, 10:43 PM - 2 mins read
Puri, the minister for petroleum and natural gas as well as housing and urban affairs, said India is aware of its commitments towards sustainability goals and will meet all the targets in time while meeting the requirements of a growing economy.
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