KVR Murty Named SEBI Whole-Time Member

KVR Murty has been appointed as a Whole-Time Member of SEBI, bringing extensive experience in finance and regulation to India's securities market regulator.

India-US Discuss Trade Cooperation at WTO Conference in Cameroon

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met US Deputy Trade Representative Joseph Barloon at the WTO MC14 in Yaounde, Cameroon. They discussed the conference agenda and ways to deepen bilateral economic ties, with India reiterating its commitment to a mutually

Kerala Power Demand Surges Past KSEB Forecasts to 5,621MW

Kerala's power consumption has exceeded expectations, with evening peak demand reaching 5,621MW on March 24. KSEB officials cite induction cooktop use due to LPG shortage and upcoming IPL season as key factors driving the surge.

Ludhiana Atal Apartment Scheme Draw on April 14

Ludhiana Improvement Trust's Atal Apartment Scheme sees 1,539 applications for 179 flats, with a draw scheduled for April 14. Officials aim for possession by November despite labor and weather challenges.

12% Surcharge Proposed on Share Buyback Capital Gains

The Indian government has proposed a 12% surcharge on capital gains from share buybacks, altering the current income-linked structure that imposes no surcharge up to Rs 50 lakh and 10% between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore.

LPG Policy Confusion Sparks Long Queues in Kolkata

Confusion over LPG distribution rules led to long queues in Kolkata as consumers rushed for eKYC. Officials clarified the March 31 deadline applies only to PMUY beneficiaries, not regular users, and refill gaps remain at 25 days.

Dehradun Boosts PNG Connections as LPG Shortage Bites

Authorities in Dehradun are ramping up piped natural gas connections to combat a severe LPG shortage, with domestic PNG links rising from 1,800 to over 2,200 in a month. The move aims to ease pressure on households and businesses facing closures.

Kamathipura Redevelopment Work Orders Issued This Week

The Maharashtra government will issue work orders for the Kamathipura redevelopment project this week, with construction set to begin in two months. The project aims to provide relief to 8,000 families through cluster redevelopment.

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