Akhilesh Sharma

According to Central government sources, the aim is to reduce costs and put an end to irregularities.

Most nations passed the burden of these elevated prices onto consumers. But India adopted a distinct policy, striving to maintain stability and implement retail price cuts for petrol and diesel, sources said.

Sources have indicated to NDTV that the ruling BJP is smelling an opportunity in the DMK-Congress breakup to shore up its number in Parliament.

Will the DMK-Congress divorce in Tamil Nadu ignite a new affair in Delhi? Sources have indicated to NDTV that the ruling BJP is smelling an opportunity

The chief yardstick for the performance appraisal was the ministries' agility in complaint redressal and file disposal.

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari Several ministries were rated as "satisfactory" in Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led appraisal on Thursday.

India raised petrol and diesel prices by around Rs 7 per litre this month after a 78-day freeze triggered by the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The government said India remains among the least affected countries globally due to tax cuts and fiscal measures.

The government, said sources, maintains that oil is available in sufficient quantities at petrol pumps.

Beginning at 11 am today, the committee will review the issues related to NEET, NTA, and CBSE's On-Screen Marking system.

The NDA is convinced that the election would see its Rajya Sabha tally cross 150 and bring it closer to a two-thirds majority.