A political controversy erupted in Chandigarh after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) accused Chandigarh BJP president Jatinder Pal Malhotra of making an anti-Punjabi remark.
Petrol and diesel prices increased across India on May 23, with Hyderabad becoming the costliest city for fuel. Petrol crossed ₹112 per litre, while diesel rose above ₹100. Chandigarh remained the cheapest among major cities. Rising global crude prices and state taxes continue to impact domestic fuel rates.
