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New Delhi: The coal ministry is closely monitoring fuel offtake by state nodal agencies amid reports of an increase in buffer stock by the informal industrial sector, people close to the matter said. Coal India Ltd supplies coal to state nodal agencies which mainly cater to small and medium-sector consumers, such as brick kilns and other small industrial units that do not have fuel supply agreements. The ministry has reached out to states to gauge their requirements and ensure adequate supplies ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: LPG cylinders will no longer be available in open market, and only those customers who have completed their e-KYC can procure them from authorised dealers, announced food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Sunday. Additionally, the sale of 5kg cylinders has also been banned from Sunday, Patra added.The move, Patra said, is directed towards ending black marketing of LPG cylinders in the state amid complaints of their scarcity and unavailability.The minist ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's vast informal industrial sector using coal is cautiously building buffers, with brick kilns, small foundries and other smaller energy-intensive units gradually stockpiling the fuel in anticipation of a price increase triggered by global price pressure amid the West Asia crisis. Industry participants said the trend picked up over the last one week as these units, typically operating outside long-term fuel linkages, now anticipate higher spot prices led by international coal pr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As West Bengal gears up for the 2026 assembly polls, 'Mache Bhate Bangali', a common catchphrase that dominated the household of every Bengali has now moved into the political field.With this, it has become an emblem of identity, culture and pride, shaping the narrative of the high-stakes electoral battle.Chief minister Mamata Banerjee amplified this sentiment in a rally in Purulia, targeting the BJP. "They will not let you eat fish. You cannot have meat, you cannot have eggs, you can ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Following the IndiGo flight cancellation crisis, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday flagged the "duopoly" in the aviation sector, demanding that the Centre encourage other companies to enter the market. In an interview with ANI, Raghav Chadha alleged that IndiGo, with its large share in the market, possess a "blackmailing power" against the government and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The AAP MP said, "About a year ago, I spoke a ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. The on-chain ecosystem of Ethereum has recently been rocked by a wave of scams and rug pulls, creating a period that many are describing as a bloodbath. While the underlying technology of the ETH blockchain remains robust and secure, the sheer volume of malicious projects and deceptive schemes is taking a significant toll on retail investor confidence. The Ethereum on-chain ecosy ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has strongly criticised the Trump administration's handling of India-US relations, calling Donald Trump's foreign policy "erratic" and "transactional". He also questioned the appointment of Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India, saying he does not consider him "qualified" for the role. "I don't think he's qualified to be US Ambassador to India," Bolton told ANI, referring to Gor, a former Republican operative and close Trump all ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has hired India's former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant as a senior adviser, as the Canadian investment firm looks to tap more opportunities in India. Kant's track record in transformative government initiatives related to economic development, innovation, and sustainable growth will benefit Fairfax's long-term investment approach in India, the company said. Fairfax expects to participate in and benefit from India's 'Viksit Bharat' initiatives towards becomin ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. A provocative claim by crypto researcher "Darkhorse" has reignited debate over whether Ripple Labs is quietly sidestepping a federal court injunction through a newly disclosed $300 million XRP treasury vehicle involving Asia-based mobility firm Webus International Ltd. "This new treasury setup allows @Ripple to bypass the injunction legally and cleanly," Darkhorse declared in a p ...Read More >
The Gas IndeX of India (GIXI) for May was recorded at Rs 1,016, equivalent to USD 11.9 per million British thermal units. This marks a 19% increase compared to the previous year, aligning with higher European and Asian spot gas benchmarks. However, on a month-to-month basis, GIXI saw a 5% decline due to reduced demand and increased supply, according to a statement from the Indian Gas Exchange Limited (IGX). Trade volumes on IGX also experienced a 5% year-on-year decrease, amounting to 4.7 milli ...Read More >
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