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CCEA also approved two hydro power projects in Northeast, while Cabinet gave nod to second phase of Jaipur Metro
The government expects that the measure to cushion carriers amid rising fuel costs will stabilise and reduce airfares, thereby benefiting passengers
Council urges wider coverage, higher 50% cap, longer tenure and procedural easing
The timing of the ceasefire is very crucial as April and May are two crucial months to produce and stock Urea as much as possible as Kharif sowing season will start from June with arrival of monsoon
The roads sector which accounts for nearly 40% of CE demand, has seen slower project mobilisation and execution
Nearly 800 ships with over 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf
The bodies flagged recent deliberations reportedly held in October 2025 and January 2026 on reintroducing an inspector-driven system
Forecasters point to the possible development of a Super El Nio, comparable to strong events in 1982, 1997 and 2015. But 1997 had delivered a normal monsoon, indicating a tenuous one-to-one correlation
Govt hopes for unimpeded freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Examining feasibility of a total ban if norms are violated
Priority in this allocation will be given to industrial units that consume LPG for specialised purposes which cannot be substituted by natural gas
The cargo on the Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya was purchased by state-run Indian Oil Corp.NS and is heading to India
ISBs provide financial security equivalent to Bank Guarantees, while significantly reducing the credit exposure and liquidity constraint
Iran says it has agreed to two weeks of safe passage in coordination with its armed forces and within technical limitations, while Trump announced a COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING. It is also unclear if the two have settled on transit payments, or when the truce takes effect
It offers a payload capacity of 1,750 kg with a certified range of 211 km on its 28.2 kWh battery
The move reflects deeper strategic concerns over data security and surveillance risks, aligning with similar actions by countries like the US and UK.
Willie Walsh, director general of IATA, told reporters in Singapore that while he expected crude oil prices to fall, jet fuel costs were likely to remain slightly elevated due to the impact on refineries.
The Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce the decisions taken in its first meeting of the financial year 2026-27 on Wednesday at 10:00 am.
Demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel is expected to surge with the growth of electric vehicles, battery storage and clean technologies
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor discussed a commercial roadmap with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, including a proposed AI partnership and increased Indian pharma investment in the US.
Move follows Ministry of Civil Aviations directive to mitigate impact of West Asia crisis for a three-month period
Domestic levies shift to distance-based grid; international charges raised sharply
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stresses on total self-reliance on food
Exporters seek more sailing frequency, subsidies to offset hike in freight costs
In March too, the offtake dropped by a similar margin; mills despatched 60,000 more than allocted quota during October-February
LPG tanker movement was significantly impacted during the month due to curtailed supplies
Rahmans visit marks Indias first high-level engagement with the new government in Dhaka
Operational relief measures to support airlines as they face longer routes, rising fuel burn and financial strain
Indian workers in Gulf holding funds instead of remitting, likely to hit near-term inflows, sources say
Move follows prior intimation to Chairman as airline navigates operational disruptions and financial stress
IMMA has expressed concern over a reported proposal to reintroduce an inspector-driven regulatory system, involving increased deployment of inspectors with broad enforcement powers
The Union Budget for FY 2026-27 allocated Rs 2 lakh crore to the scheme.
Both organisations will help the Government build a skilled workforce capable of conveying the message to farmers across the State
Skymet says the monsoon will be 94% of the long-period average
Wilson to continue in the role till successor takes charge
The revised fuel surcharge, effective from April 8 will be applicable for flights operated by the airline's low-cost subsidiary Air India Express as well
The report stated that the road ahead for India's financial sector will be shaped less by the cumulative impact of sustained geopolitical and macroeconomic stress
Heres everything you need to know about Wednesdays MPC announcements
Project Chittoor demonstrates how farmers can generate power while growing crops on the same plot
The portfolio includes nine toll road assets across Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
Sources said Indian workers in Gulf are rightnow holding money instead of sending it home, remittances could be impacted in the near term
Solarsure has projects totalling 1.5 GW in the pipeline, says its founder Bhavesh Patidar
As per the report, capital is likely to increasingly flow to models demonstrating clear monetisation and governance discipline
European carriers are bracing for similar disruption after Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off nearly 21% of global seaborne jet fuel supply
Modelled on the earlier ECLGS, the proposed scheme may offer up to 90% credit guarantee coverage and run for four years
The move is aimed at unlocking deep-seated and critical minerals that are otherwise uneconomical to extract separately.
The move aims to boost availability and push daily sales beyond 1 lakh units amid global supply concerns.
Appointed in 2022 on a five-year contract, his tenure was set to end in July 2027
Supported under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme, the project aims to enhance Indias shipbuilding capacity, boost defence manufacturing, and strengthen global competitiveness

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