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Congress attacks Centre over reduction in subsidised Ujjwala LPG refills

Congress attacks Centre over reduction in subsidised Ujjwala LPG refills

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The Congress on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the reduction in the number of subsidised LPG cylinder refills available under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), alleging that the government has failed to protect poor households from rising cooking gas costs. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Rubio says ‘no Russian oil’ again, Jaishankar stresses ‘strategic autonomy’, question remains over Trump’s tariff order| India News

Rubio says ‘no Russian oil’ again, Jaishankar stresses ‘strategic autonomy’, question remains over Trump’s tariff order| India News

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Donald Trump’s administration continues to claim that India has committed to stop buying oil from Russia — in return for a tariff-cut and trade deal — with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio repeating the assertion at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Saturday. India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar (R) with US secretary of state Marco Rubio during the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany on Feb 14. (Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar/PTI) India’s external Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, however, skirted a direct answer in his separate session at the conference the same day, amid a political row over it in New Delhi. Jaishankar maintained that India is “wedded to strategic autonomy”, at a time when the Congress-led Opposition has accused Narendra Modi’s government of “selling out under pressure”. Finer details of the India-US trade deal are being worked out, after Trump announced the framework towards a deal on February 2, which was confirmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump has already removed the 25% tariff imposed as “penalty” for India’s purchase of Russian oil despite …

‘I Have Not Heard That’: Lavrov Questions Trump Claim On India Ending Russian Oil Purchases | World News

‘I Have Not Heard That’: Lavrov Questions Trump Claim On India Ending Russian Oil Purchases | World News

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Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 23:31 IST Lavrov’s remarks came two days after Russia accused the US of using a range of “coercive” measures to stop India and other countries from buying Russian oil. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US President Donald Trump. (AFP photos) Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim that India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil, saying no other Indian official, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had made such a statement. Speaking to lawmakers in the State Duma, Lavrov said, “You mentioned that Donald Trump announced India’s agreement to no longer purchase Russian oil. I have not heard such a statement from anyone else, including Prime Minister Modi and other Indian leaders.” Lavrov’s remarks came two days after Russia accused the US of using a range of “coercive” measures to stop India and other countries from buying Russian oil. These included tariffs, sanctions, and direct prohibitions, aimed at controlling trade and investment with major strategic partners. 🚨🇷🇺“No one except Trump has stated that India …