The Hindu Businessline

Iran says expect good news in near future, after PM Modi dials Iranian President

The proposed legislation mandates life imprisonment and a minimum fine of 5 lakh for forcing children to undergo transgender conversion through mutilation or surgical and hormonal procedures

The latest phone conversation came as India ramped up efforts to secure safe passage to the Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping route of Strait of Hormuz

The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department said there is currently no shortage of domestic cooking gas but authorities have been asked to closely monitor the supply chain.

The FHI evaluates states on five pillars, such as quality of expenditure, revenue mobilisation, fiscal prudence, debt index, and debt sustainability

Industry bodies say nearly 50,000 MSMEs have been impacted, with many units struggling to maintain production levels due to shortages of gas used in fabrication, powder coating and engineering processes

Residents in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai report waiting for over 45 minutes to fill their vehicle tanks, with some carrying additional containers despite regulations against the practice

On the occasion, Modi inaugurated 89 rural roads spanning 370 km in Tamil Nadu, under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, that would significantly improve the connectivity to markets, schools and healthcare facilities in rural areas

A gunman, identified as 63-year-old Kamal Singh Jamwal from Purani Mandi, fired a shot at Abdullah from point-blank range

According to the World Health Organization, overweight and obesity now cause more deaths globally than underweight and are linked to multiple noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes

The MEA had issued a statement opposing the attacks on merchant shipping earlier on March 3 stating that any major disruption in the Gulf region had serious consequences for the Indian economy

The move is expected to strengthen Indias position in global aerospace supply chains and deepen the countrys capabilities in high-value aerospace manufacturing

Phase-1 of the project, which is expected to create around 100 jobs, will manufacture precision connectors and electronic components

Writes to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri seeking adequate natural gas allocation for power plants in state

Industry sources said the surge in the cost of key inputs used in textile processing and garment manufacturing is already beginning to ripple across the supply chain in the Tiruppur

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and other ministers stayed away from the event following the omission of the States PWD Minister PA Mohammed Riyas from the inaugural function

Fadnavis also outlined sustainable development initiatives, including planting three billion trees and providing 16,000 MW of solar power to farmers.

During the programme, Modi also inaugurated three redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme--Shoranur Junction, Kuttippuram Railway Station and Changanassery Railway Station

Keralam is the first state to come up with an ESG industrial policy, which turned out to be a prime factor for the state to successfully showcase its investment possibilities at the World Economic Forum

Construction of the HiLITE Cyber Hub has already begun, while formal agreements for the HiLITE Cyber Tower have been exchanged and work is expected to begin in the next phase

Amendments also aim to remove testing requirements not warranted under global best practices

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday released a Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military

Over 90% of half million plus restaurants and eateries across the country use LPG on cooking while reliance on piped gas is still limited in a few cities

Corporates spend nearly 24,000 crore in five years

The industry has no practical alternative and urgently requires restoration of uninterrupted commercial LPG supply to ensure that hotels, restaurants and food service establishments can continue operating without disruption

I have also emphasised that the Union Government must ensure that the LPG Cylinder shortage arising from this conflict does not affect the public, commercial establishments, or MSME industries in Tamil Nadu, he added

Move aims to to prevent panic and ensure the steady availability of LPG for households, says Minister

Fadnavis asserted that the government's effort is to ensure at least 10 hours of electricity supply to farmers during the day, as the current average supply is around eight hours in some places

According to the Bangalore Hotels Association, the disruption has forced many hotels to cut down on high gas-consuming menu items and ration fuel to stretch remaining cylinders

Court says existing system for monitoring post-vaccination adverse events will continue

This diesel will enter Bangladesh via the Parbatipur border

Modi will also flag off two Amrit Bharat Express trains, two express trains and a passenger train service, strengthening rail connectivity between Tamil Nadu and other places, including Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and eastern India

The government prioritised domestic LPG supply to households to ensure energy security for citizens amidst the ongoing uncertainty in the global oil and energy market due to West Asia crisis

The Ministry had earlier issued an order to prioritise the production and supply of LPG for domestic consumers, as an emergency directive given the conflict between Iran and US/Israel

Authorities imposed restrictions in a number of localities and throttled mobile internet speeds in an effort to prevent further gatherings.

Current Governor of Tamil Nadu R N Ravi to replace Bose

Remembering Matua matriarch Binapani Devi, popularly known as Baroma, on her death anniversary, Banerjee alleged that SIR is deliberately excluding Matua community voters from the voter list and their identity is being questioned.

Hyderabad chosen as preferred destination based on its strong talent pool, quality infrastructure and supportive industrial ecosystem, Lonza says

Naidu says government has constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee and initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the excise system

The ceramic industry relies heavily on propane or natural gas for its operations, particularly for firing kilns and drying processes

During his telephonic conversations, Modi discussed with these leaders the welfare and security of the Indian community residing in their countries

US and Norway cargoes strengthen Indias LPG import basket

Indian companies have reduced natural gas supplies to industries in anticipation of tighter supply

Retail fuel prices are not expected to be raised immediately, as the government continues to follow a calibrated policy of allowing companies to build margins when international prices are low and cushioning consumers when rates rise, sources said

30,000-crore expansion plan aims to add 120 destinations over 10 years

Mirwaiz (chief of cleric) of Kashmir Omar Farooq described the killing as a brutal act that had shaken the Muslim world

Further strengthening the ecosystem, Japanese chipmaker Rohm Semiconductor has partnered with Gujarat-based Suchi Semicon to serve domestic and global markets, bringing capabilities in IC packaging and test solutions to the local value chain

Three month free vaccination of 14 year-old-girls, with MSDs Gardasil 4 vaccine

India and Israel relationship elevated to Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity

The digital authentication system, officials said, is designed not only to protect heritage crafts from imitation, but also to enhance market value and transparency in supply chains