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March 27, 2026, 07:17 PM - 3 min read
To shield the public from soaring global energy prices, the government has moved aggressively on the fiscal front, slashing excise duty on petrol to ₹3 per litre and remarkably bringing the duty on diesel down to zero.
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March 27, 2026, 07:00 PM - 4 min read
The minister also said the government will remain on its "toes" to keep fiscal deficit under check while ensuring the burden of rising global crude oil prices does not fall on the common man.
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March 27, 2026, 11:21 AM - 4 min read
"Rumours of a lockdown in India are completely false. Let me state this clearly, there is no such proposal under consideration by the Government of India. In such times, it is important that we remain calm, responsible, and united. Attempts to spread rumours and create panic in such a situation are irresponsible and harmful," Puri said in a post on X.
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March 25, 2026, 06:38 PM - 3 min read
There is no need for panic buying, as daily monitoring is in place and supplies are stable despite global volatility. Speaking to reporters, he said, “There are many rumours being spread about a lockdown, but there is no such update from the government. If any such decision is taken, it will be officially communicated. I request everyone not to panic. Stocks of essential commodities are being continuously monitored, and their availability and distribution are being ensured.”
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March 30, 2024, 08:28 AM - 2 min read
Kerala police arrested a man for allegedly disseminating misinformation on social media, claiming that a nationwide lockdown would be imposed for three weeks to manipulate electronic voting machines (EVMs).
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