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Greta Thunberg Detained By Cops At Dutch Protest Against Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Dutch police on Saturday after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road in The Hague to protest against fossil fuel subsidies.
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LPG Subsidy For Ujjwala Beneficiaries Hiked To Rs 300
The government on Wednesday raised the subsidy provided to poor women, who got free cooking gas connections under the Ujjwala Yojana, to Rs 300 per cylinder as it looked to blunt opposition criticism of high fuel prices.
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In 'Delhi Declaration', Commitments On Coal, Fossil Fuel Subsidies
The G20 countries on Saturday committed to expediting efforts to phase down unabated coal power in line with national circumstances and upholding their 2009 promise made in Pittsburgh to eliminate and rationalise inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.
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Climate Activists Block Dutch Highway In Major Protest
Climate change activists blocked a major motorway in The Hague Saturday in a protest against Dutch fossil fuel subsidies, the latest high-profile action by the Extinction Rebellion group that attracted several thousand demonstrators.
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Insurance, Loans, Fuel Subsidy: Rahul Gandhi's Outreach To Karnataka's Fishing Community
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi promised Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for fishermen, Rs one lakh interest-free loan to fisherwomen and Rs 25 subsidy per litre of diesel up to a maximum of 500 litres per day, if Congress is voted to power in Karnataka.
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DeFi and Degrowth: Or How Not to Fix Capitalism
DeFi and Degrowth have emerged as alternative utopian narratives to capitalism. However, both lack some basic lessons. While degrowthers ignore the natural urge for status and advancement, DeFiers ignore the natural urge of bad actors to exploit unregulated systems.
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Pakistan Hikes Fuel Prices To Unlock IMF Funding
The price hike has been the main issue between Pakistan and the IMF as part of an agreement to withdraw subsidies in oil and power sectors to reduce the fiscal deficit before the annual budget is presented next month.
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No Further Fuel Excise Duty Cut To Help Government Meet Fiscal Deficit Target: Report
Government can meet the fiscal deficit target of 6.4 per cent for 2022-23 if there are no excise duty cuts to lower high oil prices
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Pakistan Hikes Fuel Prices To Unlock IMF Funding
The price hike has been the main issue between Pakistan and the IMF as part of an agreement to withdraw subsidies in oil and power sectors to reduce the fiscal deficit before the annual budget is presented next month.
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Pakistan To Get $900 Million IMF Funds Once It Removes Fuel Subsidies: Report
Pakistan and the IMF have worked out the outlines for the release of over $900 million in funds once Pakistan removes its fuel subsidies, says report.
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Fuel Price Excise Duty Cut Burden Entirely On Central Government, Says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that excise duty reduction has entirely been made in road and infrastructure cess
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What Petroleum Minister Said On Fuel Prices Cut, Subsidy On Gas Cylinders
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday thanked the Centre for the visionary decision of reducing Central excise on petrol and diesel and said that it underlines PM Modi's unwavering commitment.
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Nirmala Sitharaman Urges States To Reduce VAT On Fuel After Excise Duty Cut
Finance Minister urged all state governments, especially those which had not reduced excise duty on November 4, 2021, to also implement a similar cut
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Fuel Price Cut To LPG Subsidy: 5 Announcements Made By Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made several announcements today, including a sharp cut in central excise duty on fuel prices. The announcements come as retail inflation surged to an eight-year high in April, driven by rising fuel and food prices
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Fuel Prices Cut, Subsidy On Gas Cylinders: Centre's Big Move vs Inflation
The price of petrol will come down by Rs 9.5, while the diesel will be cheaper by Rs 7 as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a sharp cut in central excise duty on fuel prices.
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Greta Thunberg Detained By Cops At Dutch Protest Against Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Dutch police on Saturday after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road in The Hague to protest against fossil fuel subsidies.
-
LPG Subsidy For Ujjwala Beneficiaries Hiked To Rs 300
The government on Wednesday raised the subsidy provided to poor women, who got free cooking gas connections under the Ujjwala Yojana, to Rs 300 per cylinder as it looked to blunt opposition criticism of high fuel prices.
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In 'Delhi Declaration', Commitments On Coal, Fossil Fuel Subsidies
The G20 countries on Saturday committed to expediting efforts to phase down unabated coal power in line with national circumstances and upholding their 2009 promise made in Pittsburgh to eliminate and rationalise inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.
-
Climate Activists Block Dutch Highway In Major Protest
Climate change activists blocked a major motorway in The Hague Saturday in a protest against Dutch fossil fuel subsidies, the latest high-profile action by the Extinction Rebellion group that attracted several thousand demonstrators.
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Insurance, Loans, Fuel Subsidy: Rahul Gandhi's Outreach To Karnataka's Fishing Community
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi promised Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for fishermen, Rs one lakh interest-free loan to fisherwomen and Rs 25 subsidy per litre of diesel up to a maximum of 500 litres per day, if Congress is voted to power in Karnataka.
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DeFi and Degrowth: Or How Not to Fix Capitalism
DeFi and Degrowth have emerged as alternative utopian narratives to capitalism. However, both lack some basic lessons. While degrowthers ignore the natural urge for status and advancement, DeFiers ignore the natural urge of bad actors to exploit unregulated systems.
-
Pakistan Hikes Fuel Prices To Unlock IMF Funding
The price hike has been the main issue between Pakistan and the IMF as part of an agreement to withdraw subsidies in oil and power sectors to reduce the fiscal deficit before the annual budget is presented next month.
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No Further Fuel Excise Duty Cut To Help Government Meet Fiscal Deficit Target: Report
Government can meet the fiscal deficit target of 6.4 per cent for 2022-23 if there are no excise duty cuts to lower high oil prices
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Pakistan Hikes Fuel Prices To Unlock IMF Funding
The price hike has been the main issue between Pakistan and the IMF as part of an agreement to withdraw subsidies in oil and power sectors to reduce the fiscal deficit before the annual budget is presented next month.
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Pakistan To Get $900 Million IMF Funds Once It Removes Fuel Subsidies: Report
Pakistan and the IMF have worked out the outlines for the release of over $900 million in funds once Pakistan removes its fuel subsidies, says report.
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Fuel Price Excise Duty Cut Burden Entirely On Central Government, Says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that excise duty reduction has entirely been made in road and infrastructure cess
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What Petroleum Minister Said On Fuel Prices Cut, Subsidy On Gas Cylinders
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday thanked the Centre for the visionary decision of reducing Central excise on petrol and diesel and said that it underlines PM Modi's unwavering commitment.
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Nirmala Sitharaman Urges States To Reduce VAT On Fuel After Excise Duty Cut
Finance Minister urged all state governments, especially those which had not reduced excise duty on November 4, 2021, to also implement a similar cut
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Fuel Price Cut To LPG Subsidy: 5 Announcements Made By Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made several announcements today, including a sharp cut in central excise duty on fuel prices. The announcements come as retail inflation surged to an eight-year high in April, driven by rising fuel and food prices
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Fuel Prices Cut, Subsidy On Gas Cylinders: Centre's Big Move vs Inflation
The price of petrol will come down by Rs 9.5, while the diesel will be cheaper by Rs 7 as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a sharp cut in central excise duty on fuel prices.
