CCS meet today highlights: PM Modi chairs CCS meeting, assesses critical needs for common people

CCS meet today LIVE updates: Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said on Wednesday, "With regard to natural gas, as you are aware, 100% supply has been ensured for domestic consumers as well as the CNG transport sector. In addition, the Government of India has taken several important steps to expand the PNG network...Regarding LPG, I would like to inform you that our import dependency is around 60%. Compared to last month, international prices, particularly the Saudi CP benchmark, have seen a significant increase, rising from $522 to $780, which is an increase of about 44%. Despite this, there has been no increase in LPG cylinder prices for domestic consumers.”

CCS meet today LIVE updates: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Wednesday, "On the diplomatic front, we continue to remain engaged with the international community at large. The Prime Minister spoke with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, and both leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties. At the same time, they also exchange views on the situation in West Asia and emphasise the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region. The External Affairs Minister also had a conversation with the Portuguese Foreign Minister, Paulo Rangel. Both exchanged views on the West Asia conflict... So far, our embassy in Tehran has facilitated the movement of 1,171 Indian nationals. This includes 818 Indian students to exit Iran via the land border into Armenia and Azerbaijan..."

CCS meet today LIVE updates: Airline carrier IndiGo has announced a hike in the airfare prices after the government raised the prices on aviation turbine fuel (ATF).

IndiGo said that the new fare will be applicable on bookings made after 1 am on Thursday. The move comes after the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines were raised by a calibrated 8.5 per cent on Wednesday.

“IndiGo has also re-calibrated its domestic Fuel Charge to vary by different travel distances. All domestic bookings made from 0001 hrs on 02 April 2026 will include the following revised fuel charges per sector,” IndiGo said in a statement.

CCS meet today LIVE updates: Hours after reports of a vessel carrying Iranian crude heading towards India, the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways said it did not know of any such development.

Mukesh Mangal, additional secretary at the shipping ministry, when asked about an Iranian oil ship moving towards India, replied that the government had “no specific information” on the vessel. Mangal made the remark during an inter-ministerial briefing on the recent developments in West Asia.

Ship tracking data had earlier suggested that India's first Iranian crude oil cargo since 2019 may be heading towards a port in Gujarat, PTI news agency reported.

CCS meet today LIVE updates: Since West Asia war began, over 20 ships have been attacked, while nearly 1,900 remain stranded in region, said Navy Chief Admiral D K Tripathi.

CCS meet today LIVE updates: India has criticised all attacks on critical infrastructure, including energy facilities, in West Asia in recent days. Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia that disrupt supply chains and stressed that shipping lanes should be kept open during a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday.

CCS meet today LIVE updates: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday witnessed sharp exchanges between Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who accused the opposition of indulging in politics at a time when the country should be united in the face of the West Asia conflict.

Tempers flared up as Kharge questioned why the government was not holding a discussion on the West Asia crisis in Parliament and attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not being present at the all-party meeting on the issue.

Rijiju hit back at Kharge, accusing him of failing to uphold the dignity of his post by making "irresponsible" statements and "abusing" the prime minister. (PTI)

CCS meet today LIVE updates: The previous CCS meeting decided to maintain adequate coal stocks at all power plants to “ensure no shortage of electricity” across the country. It also discussed measures to diversify sources of imports required by the chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals and other industrial sectors. “Similarly, new export destinations to promote Indian goods will be developed in the near future,” the readout said.

CCS meet today LIVE updates: The government on March 25 held an all-party meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict across West Asia. Defence minister Rajnath Singh chaired the all-party meeting and external affairs minister S Jaishankar appraised the situation to the party leaders.

CCS meet today LIVE updates: PM Narendra Modi in the previous CCS meeting directed that a group of ministers and secretaries be created to work dedicatedly in a whole of government approach over the problems caused by the West Asia crisis. PM also instructed for sectoral groups to work in consultation with all stakeholders.

PM said that the conflict is an evolving situation and the entire world is affected in some form, according to a PIB release.

“In such a situation, all efforts must be made to safeguard the citizens from the impact of this conflict. PM instructed that all arms of government should work together to ensure least inconvenience to the citizens. PM also asked for proper coordination with state governments to ensure no black-marketing and hoarding of important commodities,” the release stated.

CCS meet today LIVE: Sujata Sharma, joint secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, said in an inter-ministerial briefing on West Asia crisis on Wednesday that there crude oil supplies in India are enough for two months, adding that refineries are operating at peak capacity.

“As you are all aware, our crude inventory is sufficient, and the Government of India has made adequate arrangements for crude oil supplies for the next two months. Our refineries are operating at peak capacity... Brent crude, which was trading in the range of $70 per barrel approximately two months ago, has today crossed the $100 mark,” she said.

"Despite this, there has been no increase in petrol and diesel rates for domestic consumers. The prices of petrol and diesel have not been raised since April 6, 2022; furthermore, in March 2024, the prices of both fuels were reduced by ₹2... To shield domestic consumers from the volatility in international oil prices, the Government of India reduced excise duty to ensure that consumers remained protected and that no price hikes were passed on to them...," she added.

CCS meet today LIVE: In the previous Cabinet Committee on Security meeting, discussions were held on how the ongoing conflict in West Asia will have significant short, medium and long term impact on the global economy and its effect on India counter-measures, both immediate and long-term.

Detailed assessment of availability for critical needs of the common man, including food, energy and fuel security was made. Short term, Medium term and Long term measures to ensure continued availability of essential needs were discussed in detail.

CCS meet today LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly chair the meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at 7 pm today.

CCS meet today LIVE updates: Rumours of a lockdown in India are completely false, said Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri last week, “clearly stating” that the government was considering no such proposal. Amid an ongoing global crisis, the government urged people to remain calm and said that spreading rumours at a time like this was “irresponsible and harmful”.

Puri's clarification to widespread speculation of lockdown came shortly after the government announced a cut in excise duties on petrol and diesel amid global energy supply disruptions due to the ongoing Iran-US war.

He said in a post on X that global situation remains in flux, and “we are closely monitoring developments across energy, supply chains, and essential commodities on a real-time basis.” Under the leadership of PM Modi, all necessary steps are being taken to ensure uninterrupted availability of fuel, energy, and other critical supplies for our citizens, Puri said.

CCS meet today LIVE updates: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is the highest decision-making body on security and strategic matters of the country.

CCS meet today LIVE updates: Prime minister Narendra Modi will chair the second Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting in less than 10 days today.

In the earlier meeting on March 22 over the situation in West Asia arising out of the Iran war, the Cabinet Secretary gave a detailed presentation on the global crisis and mitigating measures taken so far and being planned by all concerned Ministries/Departments of Government of India.

The expected impact and measures taken to address it across sectors like agriculture, fertilisers, food security, petroleum, power, MSMEs, exporters, shipping, trade, finance, supply chains and all affected sectors were discussed.

The overall macro-economic scenario in the country and further measures to be taken were also discussed, according to a PIB release.

CCS meet today LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly going to chair a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at 7 pm today, in Delhi. This is the second such meet in less than 10 days, with the previous one taking place on March 22 over the situation in West Asia amid Iran war.