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New Delhi, April 1 SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh said on Wednesday that the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in jet fuel prices would be a significant relief for the country's aviation industry at a time of unprecedented global uncertainty.Public...

New Delhi, March 31 Union Minister Jitendra Singh met a delegation of postal employees and representatives from their unions on Tuesday to discuss various issues, including cadre restructuring and pension-related matters.The minister conveyed that the issues raised would be taken up with the...

New Delhi, March 31 India added more than 3.1 lakh new piped natural gas (PNG) connections in March, and another 2.7 lakh connections were issued as the government accelerated the expansion of cleaner fuel networks amid supply disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.With the...

New Delhi, March 31 The government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks which were put up for sale in the sixth round due to poor investor response and a lack of qualified bidders.This development comes as a setback to the government's efforts to increase...

Colombo, March 31 Sri Lanka has decided to increase electricity prices, effective April 1, the power authorities said.The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), KPL Chandralal, said on Monday that the state-owned electricity entity, the Ceylon Electricity Board...

Bank Locker Insurance Coverage Set at 100 Times Annual Rent New Delhi, March 30 – The standard insurance coverage for bank locker holders is set at 100 times the annual locker rent in case of any loss, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.Standard Insurance Policy Details The...

India Seeks Inclusive, Economically Sustainable Electric Mobility Transition New Delhi, March 30 – India’s transition to electric mobility must be inclusive and economically sustainable, with a focus on affordability and scalability across both urban and rural markets, Union Minister HD...

Government Reintroduces PDS Kerosene for 60 Days to Ease LPG Pressure Emergency Allocation Announced for States and Union Territories New Delhi, March 30: The central government has announced an ad-hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) kerosene to states and union territories for...

Himachal Fuel Dealers Oppose Petrol, Diesel Cess, Warn of Sales Decline Bilaspur (HP), March 29: The Himachal Pradesh Petroleum Dealers Association has strongly opposed the state government’s decision to impose a cess on petrol and diesel, calling the move “unjustified” and cautioning that it...

India’s Supply Chains Remain Stable Amid West Asia Tensions, Says CAIT Adequate Stock of Essentials, No Cause for Concern New Delhi, March 29: India’s supply chain ecosystem continues to remain stable and resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the Confederation of All India...

South Korea Considers Expanding Vehicle Rotation System Amid Rising Oil Prices Government May Extend Vehicle Rotation to Private Sector South Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced that the government may expand its mandatory five-day vehicle rotation system to the private sector if...

Rising Feed Costs in China Amid Iran Conflict Push Hog Producers into LossesEscalating Feed Prices Hit Hog Farmers New Delhi, March 28 – Escalating grain and input prices triggered by the Iran war are driving up animal feed costs in China, intensifying pressure on hog producers already...

India Fuel Supply Update: No Shortage of Petrol, Diesel, LPG; Government Dismisses Lockdown Rumors India Maintains Adequate Fuel Stocks Amid West Asia Crisis New Delhi, March 27: India currently holds sufficient stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG to last at least two months under normal...

₹9,200 Crore Invested Under Food Processing PLI Scheme; 168 Applicants Approved New Delhi, March 27 – Over ₹9,200 crore has been invested by 168 approved applicants under the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industries (PLISFPI), the government informed the Rajya Sabha on...

J&K Draft Hydropower Policy 2025 Released for Public Feedback Jammu, March 27 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Friday that the draft J&K Hydropower Policy 2025 has been framed and released in the public domain for stakeholder consultation.Focus on Small Hydropower...

New Delhi, March 26 Children's exposure to social media is a major concern, and there is a need to find a balance between freedom of speech, innovation, and regulation, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.Citing a recent judgment by a US court holding social media firms...

India Addresses Fuel Supply Concerns, Expands PNG Network New Delhi – The Indian government is taking proactive steps to address concerns regarding petrol and diesel supply while simultaneously accelerating the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure across the country. According to...

New Delhi, March 25 The Centre on Wednesday directed all states to expedite ongoing exploration projects, ensure faster approvals, and improve coordination to significantly reduce the time between exploration and auction, a move aimed at strengthening the nation's critical mineral security amid...

Government Notifies Order to Streamline Natural Gas Pipeline Development New Regulations Aim to Boost Infrastructure and Ease of Doing Business New Delhi, March 25 – The government has notified the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution (Through Laying, Building, Operation and Expansion...

New Delhi, March 24 The government said on Tuesday that India has adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG, and that all refineries are operating at full capacity despite disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz situation.In an update on fuel availability, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in...