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Petrol and diesel prices likely to cut by 5-10Rs next month

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 Petrol, diesel prices likely to be cut by ₹5-10 next month OMCs' third quarter results are likely to show their net profits together surpassed a record ₹75,000 crore even as their costs of acquiring crude softened. State-run oil companies could consider reducing the prices of petrol and diesel next month after they release their third quarter results, which are likely to show their net profits together surpass a record ₹75,000 crore even as their costs of acquiring crude oil soften, three people aware of the matter have said. The public sector fuel retailers have held prices since April, 2022, and officials say a thorough pricing review is imminent, with the companies possibly sitting on margins of ₹10 per litre that can be passed on to consumers. The move could help soothe inflation and become significant ahead of the 2024 General Elections. “Due to higher marketing margin on sale of fuels, the three OMCs (oil marketing companies) posted significant net profit in Q1 and Q2 [of FY...

India's Longest Sea Bridge

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  On Day 1 Post-Inauguration, Over 45,000 enjoy drive on India’s longest sea bridge. MUMBAI: A day after PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s longest sea bridge, MTHL aka Atal Behari Vajpayee Nhava Seva bridge, curiosity drove more than 45,000 people to the 21.8-km scenic stretch on Saturday, when it was thrown open to the public. Besides a beaming sense of pride, the bridge — that shrinks the distance between Navi Mumbai and Mumbai to less than 20 minutes — filled many who had travelled from distant Kalyan and Juinagar with a sense of renewed proximity to the city. While a smooth signal-free ride over the eastern water front was a big draw, several visitors in the 8,500-odd vehicles that plied here on January 13 till 7pm, described it as an ‘engineering marvel’ but admitted in the same breath that they may not be able to afford daily commute owing to the high one-way toll of Rs 250. Some felt a carpool option may make things easier. Till late in the night, the number of vehicles t...

Prana Pratishtha details of Ram Mandir

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 Details of Prana Pratishtha and Related Events: 1. Event Date and Venue: The auspicious Prana Pratishtha yoga of the Deity of Bhagwan Shri Ram Lalla arrives on the approaching Paush Shukla Kurma Dwadashi, Vikram Samvat 2080, i.e., Monday, the 22nd of January 2024. 2. Scriptural Protocols and Pre-Ceremony Rituals: Following all the Shastriya protocols, the programme of Prana Pratistha will be held in the Abhijeet Muhurta in the afternoon. The formal procedures of pre-Prana Pratistha sacraments will start from tomorrow, i.e., 16th January and continue till 21st January 2024. The Dwadash Adhivas protocols will be as follows:   a. 16th January: Prayaschita and Karmakuti Poojan   b. 17th January: Parisar Pravesh of the Murti  c. 18th January (Evening): Teerth Poojan, Jal Yatra,         and Gandhadhivas   d. 19th January (Morning): Aushadhadhivas,         Kesaradhivas, Ghritadhivas   e. 19th January (Evening): Dhanyad...

Mere Ram Aayenge

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Jai Shree Ram     Ayodhya The Scared Land Of  Lord Ram: Ayodhya revered as the birthplace of Lord Ram, is nestled along the banks of the Sarayu River in Uttar Pradesh, India. The city boasts a rich historical and religious significance, attracting piligrims and tourists a like. Ram MAndir stands as a symbol of Faith and Devotion, inviting Devotees to Partake in its Spiritual Aura. Where is Ram Mandir Located? The RamMandir is a Hindu Temple that is under construction in Ayodhya, Uttar-Pradesh, India. It is located at the site of Ram Janmabhoomi, the hypothesized birthplace of Ram. Why should you visit Ram Mandir? The journey to Ram Mandir, the icinic temple dedicated to Lord Ram, is a spiritually enriching experience for millions of devotees. Understanding the various routes and transportation modes to reach Ram Mandir is essential for a smooth and fullfilling visit. How To reach Ram Mandir? By Air: The nearest airport to Ram Mandir is the Chaudhary Charan Singh Internati...

Inauguration Of Ram Temple

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  Journey Of Sri Ram Temple in Ayodhya On August 5, 2020, Prime   Minister   Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya.  The auspicious time for Bhoomi Poojan of Shri Ram Temple is fixed at 12:00 PM on 5th August. On this auspicious occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the arch of this temple. Shila made of silver will also be worshiped on this occasion. 11 Pandits of Kashi have been invited for Bhoomi Puja. The Bhumi Puja program will  start  from August 3.  On August 4, the  worship of Shri  Ram and other deities  as well as Ramarchan Puja will be performed. The foundation stone of the arch of the temple will be laidon August 5. It took a long time for this day to shine for the construction of Shri Ram Temple When is Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya? The ‘pran pratishtha’ or the consecration ceremony of the idol of Lord Ram in Ayodhya is  scheduled for January 22, 2...

India-Maldives

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High-level talk begins amid Muizzu asking India to withdraw troops by March 15 The core group also discussed expediting India-backed development projects in the island nation, Ibrahim Khaleel said A high-level core group of officials from India and Maldives Sunday initiated official talks on the withdrawal of Indian military personnel stationed in the Island nation, amid Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu asking India to withdraw its troops from the archipelago by March 15. Earlier on Sunday morning the two countries had held a high-level core group meeting to negotiate the withdrawal. Recent government figures indicate that there are 77 Indian military personnel in the Maldives. The news agency reported that the talks began at the Maldivian Foreign Ministry headquarters in Male’ Ibrahim Khaleel, the Minister at the President's Office for Strategic Communications, told SunOnline newspaper that both the countries had agreed to set up a high-level core group during the meeting betwee...

Budget 2024

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 Parliament session from January 31 to February 9, Sitharaman to present interim budget on February 1 The last session of the 17th Lok Sabha will be held from January 31 to February 9 and Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget on February 1, parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on Friday Joshi said that the interim budget session will commence with President Droupadi Murmu addressing both Houses of Parliament. The President addresses both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the beginning of the first Session after each general election and at the beginning of the first session of each year. The President’s speech usually highlights the government’s past achievements and policy priorities for the upcoming year, providing a broad framework of the government’s agenda. “InterimBudgetSession2024, last session of Seventeenth Lok Sabha to be held from 31st January to 9th February, with address of Hon'ble President to the Parliament. On 1st ...