India Short News

Analysis of Uttar Pradesh electricity shortages, the rehire of contract workers, a 10% surcharge on bills, and concerns over costly power purchases and regulatory scrutiny.

India imposes fortnightly export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel, while domestic excise remains unchanged. Policy links to global oil trends and West Asia disruptions.

Arunachal Pradesh Singam Volcano Mor Ning 31 May: 1st Prize INR 26,03,000 to 1 ticket; Consolation prize INR 9,500 to ticket 16553; draw details and prize breakdown.

Punjab Cabinet approves transition for over 65,000 outsourced workers to direct state contracts and eventual regular posts, ending contractor-based hiring with two new Bills for 2026.