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While he did not confirm which nations had agreed, Trump expressed hope that countries such as China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain would send naval vessels
Under the new rule, consumers who have PNG connections must surrender their domestic LPG cylinders and will be barred from getting new LPG connections or refills from PSU oil companies or their distributors.
The Prime Minister slammed the Trinamool Congress government for its alleged corruption, money syndicates and years of misrule
Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, already crossed the SoH early Saturday and are scheduled for Mundra Port and Kandla Port on March 16 and March 17, respectively
Addressing concerns about the weakening rupee, Goyal said the pressure largely reflected global investor risk aversion during periods of conflict
The minister told newspersons that since 2024 the ministry has been working on reimagining TIDCOs role in the Department of Industries
During the first three quarters of 2025-26 fiscal, Gaurs group sold about 5.92 million square feet of area across 2,578 units
With an annual capacity of 4 million metric tonnes, the terminal is Indias first fully automated dry bulk facility on the Hooghly river
The expo, organised by the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, with IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti in attendance
Prices of vegetables and fruits have doubled, while stocks of foodgrains, mainly rice, are thinning
Pandey says the best strategy for retail investors during such a period of uncertainty is to remain patient
LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi are now headed to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in Ministry of Shipping, told a media briefing
These investments mark the first deployments under the policy and signal the Government of Tamil Nadu's decision to directly support high-potential startups emerging from the State's deep-tech and advanced manufacturing ecosystem
In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the decision to revoke Wangchuks detention was taken after due consideration to create conditions for constructive and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders
Over the five trading sessions from March 9 to March 13, FPIs recorded a cumulative net outflow of 39,450.60 crore from Indian markets
Encouraged by the success, the government has entrusted KMRL with studying the feasibility of replicating the water metro model in several cities
Coal traders said the demand has risen sharply over the last few days as restaurant owners struggle to procure commercial LPG cylinders
Fathali did not confirm the number of vessels that have been provided safe passage
He laid the foundation stone for the 231 km-long four-lane Kharagpur-Moregram economic corridor, which will reduce the distance by around 120 km and save nearly seven to eight hours
He stated that Lebanese leadership is open to direct talks with Israel and urged Israel to seize this opportunity for ceasefire discussions, find a lasting solution, and enable Lebanon to establish its sovereignty
Some of the major approved projects include: Bagmane Constructions Private Limited for IT infrastructure development worth 494.65 crore
Electricity consumption by hoteliers and restaurants has increased, with demand rising by about 50 MW above the average in the recent days
Sale of subsidised fertilisers is presently carried out on a no-denial basis across the country, except Haryana, where it is linked to beneficiaries registered on the state governments Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal
Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo have started levying similar charges on domestic and international flight tickets
Crowds were seen outside distribution centres since early morning at various places in Kolkata, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts
The report noted that the recent geopolitical developments have added an additional layer of risk to the overall macro environment, particularly if crude oil prices remain elevated for a prolonged period
The tankers Shivalik and Nanda Devi were chartered by state-run Indian Oil Corp. and should arrive in India next week; the vessels are owned by state-run Shipping Corp of India Ltd
This acquisition is as part of the companys investment in the public sector bank is with view to reap the long-term/short-term investment benefits, Maithan Alloys said in a regulatory filing
South Koreas Joint Chiefs say the military has stepped up surveillance and is maintaining readiness against possible additional launches while closely sharing information with the US and Japan
Land to be acquired in Kottukal, Maranallur and Amaravila areas, under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act)
The report noted that the Indian Rupee (INR) recently touched a historic low of 92.48 per dollar on March 13, reflecting the impact of both global and domestic developments on the currency market
The report noted that international sugar prices in SY2026 have remained lower than the current cost of sugar production and prevailing domestic prices, mainly due to surplus sugar supply from Brazil
The extended corridor is expected to benefit commuters from densely populated neighbourhoods such as Nanganallur, Puzhuthivakkam and Adambakkam, improving connectivity to the citys commercial hubs
Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday that this latest weapons test by North Korea has further heightened security anxieties in the region
Commerce ministry denies reports about a hold-off on bilateral engagement
The bank said oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz route have fallen to a trickle and production shut-ins in Gulf countries have climbed to more than 10 million barrels per day
The pact needs approval from the UK parliament before it is implemented
2 weeks into the US-Israeli war with Iran, flows of crude oil, LNG and fertilizer have been choked by attacks on energy infrastructure across West Asia and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Government allows companies with a post-issue market value exceeding 5 lakh crore to dilute as little as 2.5% in an IPO, down from the current minimum of 5%
The war has brought shipping traffic to a virtual standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the worlds oil flows
She explained that the ongoing turbulence in the Strait of Hormuz and the state of Hormuz situation has already caused losses of approximately 10-12 million barrels per day
An escalation that could impact those flows would further rattle oil markets, after the effective shut-in of Persian Gulf supplies through the Strait of Hormuz
The future of Indian agriculture will be defined by how intelligently biologicals will be integrated into the farming system
For India to be able to effectively manage its trade deficit, the transition from short-term management to long-term change is imperative
Positioning cashew as the anchor crop for natural farming could strengthen farmer incomes, improve ecological resilience in the Konkan region
With adequate institutional support, infrastructure, capacity building, technology adoption, and market facilitation, women FPOs can become vibrant hubs of rural entrepreneurship
Countries are using subsidies, price caps, tax relief, and emergency commodity releases to cushion consumers from higher bill
The move comes as Iran has targeted vessels in the strategic waterway, through which a fifth of the worlds oil flows, causing global crude prices to surge

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