67 million Indians visit fuel stations daily: Hardeep Puri

67 million Indians visit fuel stations daily: Hardeep Puri

The minister shared that India's gas pipeline network, which spans 24,500 km, is being expanded to 33,000 km by 2030 to ensure wider energy access. He also noted that over 10.60 crore households have been provided LPG connections under the Ujjwala Yojana, while 1.55 crore homes are connected through piped natural gas (PNG). Oct 21, 2025
Pakistan becoming next fertile ground for Hamas to rejuvenate: Report

Pakistan becoming next fertile ground for Hamas to rejuvenate: Report

Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, Hamas's special representative in Pakistan, Naji Zaheer, has been invited to rallies and conferences as a guest of honour and shared the stage with US-designated terror groups Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad, according to a report in the US-based Middle East Forum. His presence in Pakistan shows "Islamabad's apparent tolerance, if not endorsement, of Hamas's agenda." Oct 21, 2025
K'taka CM's economic advisor raises voice against sand mafia, urges action

K'taka CM's economic advisor raises voice against sand mafia, urges action

The public has raised concerns about a nexus between officials from the Department of Mines and Geology and local authorities, alleging widespread corruption. Rayareddy claimed that a sand mafia gang consisting of more than 200 individuals is operating in Koppal district, and the rampant corruption among department officials is a matter of public discussion. Oct 21, 2025
US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee, exempts current holders

US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee, exempts current holders

H-1B workers applying for an amendment, change of status, or extension of stay within the United States won't be subjected to the hefty payment. Moreover, all the current H-1B visa holders won't be prevented from entering or leaving the United States. Oct 21, 2025
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female Prime Minister

Takaichi joined Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in 1996 and entered the Cabinet for the first time under former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. She held the position of the Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs. Later, she went on to become the first woman to chair the LDP's Policy Research Council. Oct 21, 2025