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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
The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modis call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and ongoing discussions between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Irans Foreign Minister
The decision follows a high-level review chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, which confirmed that PNG, LPG, petrol, and diesel stocks are adequate across the state
A crude tanker is set to arrive in India on Saturday with Saudi oil after passing through the Strait around March 1
The government on Friday assured that petrol and diesel remain adequately available across India despite global supply concerns triggered by tensions in West Asia. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said all refineries are operating at full capacity and the country has sufficient crude inventories to maintain stable fuel supplies. However, LPG availability continues to be a concern due to supply disruptions, though no distributor has reported a dry-out so far.
The portion for institutional investors received 19.14 times while non-institution portion received bids for 7.26 times
The Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate Indian sports, honouring womens cricket pioneers and recognising outstanding athletes and contributions
Airline activates contingency flight paths to Europe, US while assessing Osaka and Jakarta services
But concerns have been raised over prolonged LPG supply crisis
IndiGo is the second Indian carrier after Air India to impose the levy and joins growing list of airlines hiking fares
The public issue, entirely an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 10.71 crore shares by Coal India with no fresh issue component, is set to close on March 24
A Fertiliser Supply Security Fund be set up to maintain strategic buffer stocks of DAP, MOP, rock phosphate and phosphoric acid, panel suggests
Rapidos food delivery service, Ownly, is being positioned as a platform that works closely with restaurant partners while keeping commissions low
Iran says expect good news in near future, after PM Modi dials Iranian President
According to Hegseth, the new so-called not-so-supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured. He issued a weak written statement yesterday, but there was no voice or video
This deal gives the company additional financial resources for the expansion of its aerospace and defence business, a company executive said
The launch includes two plotted communities spread across 120 acres along the rapidly developing Valarpuram Thirumazhisai growth corridor
FHRAI says 30% of hotels and restaurants have temporarily suspended operations due to LPG shortage
Rajya Sabha polls are scheduled on the 16th of this month and legislators are expected to fly back for the voting.
The yellow metal dips for the second week in a row as investors bet on the greenback
Shahed drones are unmanned aircraft systems often called kamikaze drones. Like the Japanese kamikaze planes in WWII, these drones are not intended to return after a mission but to fly into a target and detonate, destroying themselves in the process
The airlines are lobbying the government to provide financial relief, specifically related to aviation-related taxes and charges
Mercedes-Benz India and Audi India said they will implement a price correction of around 2 per cent
The $11.68 billion decline in reserves last week came amid heavy dollar sales by the central bank to support the rupee against pressure stemming from the Iran war and the surge in oil prices
Improved macro buffers and diversified crude sourcing could cushion impact, says bank
The plant has an installed production capacity of approximately 24 million litres per annum, with scalability provisions to expand capacity in line with future demand growth
Effective April 1, the turnover threshold for registration will be increased from 12 lakh to 1.5 crore, and for State licensing up to 50 crore, with Central licensing applicable beyond this limit
The GPCB said the relaxation will remain valid for three months, after which the board will review the situation based on the availability
While some institutes have enough LPG cylinders to last them for some time, others turn to electric cooktops, firewood to navigate LPG supply crunch
The industry recorded domestic sales of 78,901 units in February 2026, compared with 58,797 units in February 2025
Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi told ANI that world leaders should put pressure on US President Donald President Donald Trump to stop the war against Iran
FM also assured the House that the revised expenditure for FY26 will not exceed the Budget Estimates
However, conflicts, geopolitical tensions and political unrest in these countries have prompted thousands of students and their families to explore alternative destinations.
If the current bear phase prolongs, NSE may wait for right time rather than hushing it through
Its steady, counter-cyclical income acts as a financial buffer during crop failures, droughts, floods, and market volatility, says Shaji KV
Borrowing allowed only for debt, equity oriented index and ETFs
He has been asked to come again for questioning on Saturday
NIA received an aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on March 6
So far, 215 stranded seafarers have been evacuated from locations, including Muscat and Bahrain, the DGS said in its latest situation report
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit chokepoint, has now been assessed as a high-risk maritime security zone
The hotel procured around 10 tonnes of firewood on Thursday, which officials estimate will last for about four days, considering the large scale of daily food preparation
Sensex, Nifty down 2% each; Nifty Auto index plunges 10.5%
importers step up buying to meet year-end commitments
These include development of high-yielding climate-resilient varieties, cost-effective and efficient pre and post-harvest technologies, says minister Bhagirath Choudhary
DPA, which has not been disclosing detailed cargo movements since the USIran war erupted, took to X on Friday to announce that it is gearing up to handle 22 vessels in the next 72 hours
The plotted communities are spread across 120 acres along the rapidly developing ValarpuramThirumazhisai growth corridor
Were going to be hitting them very hard over the next week, he added in the interview with Foxs Brian Kilmeade that aired in part on its Fox & Friends program

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