NC MPs press Centre to restore J&K statehood in maiden Parliament speeches

Newly elected National Conference MPs marked their parliamentary debut by pressing the Centre to reinstate Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan highlighted the current powerless elected government, while Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo urged Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah to fulfill their pledge. NC’s third member, Gurwinder Singh Oberoi, also took his oath.

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Ana Taban, Moldova’s first resident ambassador to India, ends her historic tenure with an emotional message

Ana Taban, Moldova’s first resident Ambassador to India, concluded her historic term, expressing deep admiration for India and its people in a viral farewell note. She established Moldova’s first diplomatic mission in New Delhi, fostering friendships and partnerships. Her message resonated with Indian users, who praised her efforts in strengthening ties between the two nations.

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From big plans to bottlenecks: Refining expansion falters, capacity up just 5%; import dependence grows

India’s oil refining capacity has significantly underperformed, growing only 5% against a targeted 69% increase, hampered by climate concerns, land scarcity, and pandemic disruptions. This shortfall has increased reliance on petroleum imports, while exports have declined. Experts suggest a shift towards petrochemical investments due to diminishing global refining growth and net-zero concerns.

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