Accessing cooking fuel just got simpler for migrant workers, students, and daily wage earners. The government now allows 5-kg Free Trade LPG cylinders to be sold without address proof, requiring only a valid ID. This move aims to make energy more accessible, removing bureaucratic hurdles for vulnerable sections.

According to data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, crude production fell 2.5 per cent to 28 million metric tonnes in 2025–26. This marks a cumulative drop of 22 per cent since 2014–15.

Group’s resolution plan for the takeover of insolvent Jaiprakash Associates Limited.

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 41,534 crore nutrient-based subsidy for the Kharif 2026 season to protect farmers from global price volatility. Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) prices will remain at Rs 1,350 per 50 kg bag, ensuring affordable fertiliser availability amid rising international rates.

Central government employees will see a 2% Dearness Allowance increase, approved by the Cabinet. This comes as employee bodies push for significant pay structure reforms under the proposed 8th Pay Commission, seeking a higher fitment factor and expanded family definitions for pay calculations.

India’s digital payments are getting a security boost from April 1 with stricter RBI authentication rules, requiring two-factor verification for all transactions to combat rising fraud. Beyond digital payments, changes affect credit cards, FASTags, RuPay cards, PAN applications, and banking services, alongside a new income tax framework, aiming for a safer financial ecosystem.