US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington is ready to sell as much energy to India as it can buy, highlighting stronger energy cooperation ahead of his visit to India. Speaking to reporters before departing for India, Rubio described India as a “great ally” and “great partner”, adding that the United States wants New Delhi to become a bigger part of its energy export portfolio. Rubio also said Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is expected to visit India next week for discussions related to oil sales. His remarks come amid rising Venezuelan crude exports and growing global concerns…
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The Government of India has assured citizens that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG are available across the country despite the evolving situation in West Asia. During an inter-ministerial media briefing at the National Media Centre, officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Ports, Shipping and Waterways shared updates on fuel supply, maritime safety and government preparedness. The government urged citizens to avoid panic buying and rely only on official information. Consumers were also encouraged to use digital LPG booking platforms, conserve energy and adopt alternative fuels such as PNG and electric cooking systems. Officials said…
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has clarified the applicability of the newly launched School Management Committee (SMC) Guidelines 2026 following concerns raised by different sections of society. The Guidelines, aim to strengthen community participation in school education by promoting decentralized and participatory school governance. The initiative focuses on creating a supportive, inclusive and effective learning environment while encouraging greater community ownership of schools. However, questions were raised regarding whether the Guidelines would apply to differently managed schools under Section 21 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. The Ministry stated that schools covered under Section 2(n)(iv) of the…