India loses 6.2 million LPG customers in months, connections drop from 333.9 million to 327.7 million, reversing a decade of growth as Iran war squeezes Gulf supplies and oil firms halt new connections

Oil ministry data showed that active domestic LPG customers stood at 327.7 million at the beginning of September. The US-Iran war has hit LPG imports and as a result India’s domestic LPG customer base has declined for the first time in more than a decade. Around 6.2 million households have dropped off between April and…

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Asian Games 2026: Why India’s six-medal haul fails to improve ranking as China races towards 100 gold | Asian Games 2026 News

L-R: Baranica Elangovan, Suruchi Singh, Kamaljeet and Gulveer Singh India enjoyed a six-medal haul on a packed Friday at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, but the surge was not enough to improve its position in the overall medal standings as the competition at the top intensified.India added one gold, two silver and three bronze…

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‘Do I change the channel?’: Nani says he chooses films he won’t ‘CRINGE’ over when son Arjun watches at 15 | Telugu Movie News

‘Do I change the channel?’: Nani says he chooses films he won’t ‘CRINGE’ over when son Arjun watches at 15 Actor Nani, widely recognised for his warm, family-orientated roles over the years, took a bold creative turn in 2020 by portraying a serial killer in ‘V’, and has since steadily gravitated toward more intense, action-driven…

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Indonesia’s rainforest regenerated for a decade; 43.8% of bird species increased, but trapping pressure was linked to slower recovery |

A decade of forest regeneration in Indonesia’s Harapan Rainforest was linked to rising bird abundance, with 43.8% of bird species showing significant increases, according to a study published in Biological Conservation. Researchers surveyed birds between 2009–2011 and again in 2018, recording 187 species across the two periods. However, the study found evidence that trapping pressure…

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‘Mujhe bahut pareshaan kiya jaa raha tha’: Employee says workplace complaints backfired – ‘I was tortured; I complained, yet I had to resign’

‘Mujhe bahut pareshaan kiya jaa raha tha’: Employee says workplace complaints backfired – ‘I was tortured; I complained, yet I had to resign’ Speaking up about a problem at work can sometimes open a much bigger conversation than expected. A complaint may begin with one uncomfortable situation, but the way it is handled can shape…

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Weekly Astrology News Alert, 28th September – 4th October, 2026: Mars in Leo, Mercury in Scorpio Make This a High-Stakes Week for Love, Money and Career

The week of September 28 to October 4, 2026, will bring significant astrological shifts affecting various aspects of life. Mercury enters Scorpio for deeper insights, while Venus retrogrades in Scorpio, prompting reviews of relationships and finances. Power struggles in careers may arise due to Mars opposing Pluto, intensifying ambition and competition. The Sun’s aspects will…

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Lawyer threatened over case; garage worker knifed | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: A 49-year-old lawyer was allegedly threatened with death and warned to withdraw from a domestic violence case involving his client. In a separate incident, a 29-year-old garage worker was allegedly attacked with a knife during a dispute over a two-wheeler in Fatehwadi, late on Wednesday night.According to the lawyer’s complaint registered with Chandkheda police…

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Pune bids farewell to Bappa as Manache Ganpati lead visarjan procession | Pune News

The lively Ganpati Visarjan procession commenced with five notable Manache Ganpati (Pic credit-Aditya Waikul) PUNE: Pune’s traditional Ganpati Visarjan procession began from Mandai around 10am on Friday, with the five Manache Ganpati moving in sequence towards Belbaug Chowk and Alka Talkies Chowk.The first idol, Kasba Ganpati, reached the Lokmanya Tilak statue at Mandai at 9.38am,…

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