Breaking News Today LIVE & Latest Updates (15 May 2026): Petrol Prices Rise From Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 per litre, PM Modi To Embark On 5-Nation Tour Today

Breaking News Today LIVE & Latest Updates (15 May 2026): The Government of Sikkim , via the Home Department, has put out a notification announcing various austerity and resource conservation steps, effective from May 18 2026. This call comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s countrywide appeal to curb petroleum use in view of the ongoing West Asia crisis, and well, the situation overall. In the order, the fresh guidelines say there will be a 50% cut in the Chief Minister’s vehicle convoy and a change toward a five day work week for government offices. Also, to keep things a bit more streamlined, the state has asked for work from home arrangements for 50% of its workforce on a roster basis. Along with that, there’s a 30% reduction in fuel allotments for official vehicles , so resources can be saved more properly.

Breaking News Today LIVE & Latest Updates (15 May 2026): The Health Department in Rudraprayag has been placed on high alert as the number of pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Temple crossed five lakh amid a steady rise in footfall during the ongoing pilgrimage season.
In view of the increasing crowd, the Health Department is also working in full alert mode and continuously providing medical services to the pilgrims. According to the Health Department, around 52,000 pilgrims have undergone health screening through Primary Health Centres and various medical units so far, while more than 62,000 patients have received examination and treatment through OPD services. Medical teams deployed along the yatra route and in the shrine area are providing immediate treatment to sick and injured devotees, as per ANI Report. 

Breaking News Today LIVE & Latest Updates (15 May 2026):  France released their national team players for FIFA 2026 World Cup. Check the list here: 

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Breaking News Today LIVE & Latest Updates (15 May 2026): The Centre has hiked the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 3 per litre each on Friday across the country. In New Delhi, the petrol prices rose from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel prices increased from Rs 87.67 to Rs 90.67 per litre. This comes amid a call for fuel conservation as the world faces an energy crisis amid the West Asia conflict, which led to a blockade in the significant maritime trade route, the Strait of Hormuz. The Brent oil prices have been at a record high in the wake of the US-Israel and Iran war, which began on February 28 this year. The Brent oil price has been hovering over USD 100 per barrel as the US and Iran are attempting to mediate for a long-term ceasefire in the region. The widening of the ambit of the war engulfed the West Asian countries, which are major suppliers of fuel. However, India has maintained that there is no shortage of fuel and has adequate energy supplies.

Breaking News Today LIVE & Latest Updates (15 May 2026): Israel and Lebanon concluded the third round of peace talks, which lasted over eight hours at the US State Department on Thursday, according to a report by the Jerusalem Post. The delegations from both countries will meet again on Friday for further discussions. A State Department official termed the talks ‘productive and positive’. As per the Jerusalem Post, the official added, ‘We look forward to continuing this tomorrow and hope to have more to share then’. According to the outlet, the US mediation of the talks was led by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s adviser Michael Needham, and US Ambassador to Lebanon Michael Issa.

Breaking News Today LIVE & Latest Updates (15 May 2026): Tripura has created history by becoming the first state in India to complete all Priority Areas under Deregulation Phase-II of the national Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative led by the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government of India. With this achievement, the state has also become the first in the country to complete all 51 Priority Areas under both Phase-I and Phase-II of the reform programme, strengthening its position as a leader in regulatory reforms, Ease of Doing Business, and technology-driven governance. The reforms, launched in January 2026, focused on reducing compliance burdens, removing unnecessary procedures, digitising approvals, and building a transparent and investor-friendly administrative system across sectors, including Revenue, Urban Development, Industries, Labour, Environment, Tourism, Health, Education, and Digital Governance.

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