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AA Edit | Crack Down on LPG Hoarders

AA Edit | Crack Down on LPG Hoarders

Geopolitical tensions disrupt supply, hitting homes, eateries and small businesses.

11 March 2026 9:34 PM IST

Changes in APEDA Act, Essential Commodities Act required to help...

Changes required to help farmers get better prices of their produce, said Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.

27 March 2019 7:29 PM IST

Devendra Fadnavis

'Essential Commodities Act only for emergencies'

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who chaired the committee, said the Act would only be applied in extreme situations...

17 Aug 2019 1:33 AM IST

The government aims to allay corporate Indias fears about harsh laws that lead to heavy penalties and years of jail for violations, and encourage companies to invest more to help the economy achieve the $5-trillion target by 2024, a top source said.

Farmers may not get big package this time

The middle-class is expected to get some tax relief but sops for farmers look unlikely this time.

28 Jan 2020 1:29 AM IST

Congress worker protests against farm bills. (PTI)

Essential Commodities Act: Parliament removes cereals, pulses and...

The bill replaces an ordinance promulgated in June.

22 Sept 2020 3:09 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Aakar Patel | Why not do the obvious thing? Repeal 3 laws, end farm...

On January 12 this year, the Supreme Court 'stayed' the implementation of the farm laws

14 Sept 2021 2:39 AM IST

Two LPG cylinders being used at a canteen in Delhi University.

Delhi University canteens flout LPG cylinder rules

The contractor is liable to follow norms and comply with statutory provisions for running cafeteria services, Dr Kumar...

15 Jun 2017 5:03 AM IST

Cooks prepare wazwan, the traditional Kashmiri celebratory meal, ahead of a wedding in Srinagar. (Photot: H.U. Naqash)

Latest J&K wedding curbs to be as ineffective as others?

As per the order, the host can invite only 500 guests for a daughter's marriage and 400 for that of a son.

23 Feb 2017 6:24 AM IST