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New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's bioeconomy is approaching the $200 billion mark, which is a significant milestone in its evolution with a strong policy push and growing innovation pipeline signalling the next phase of growth, according to a report released on Tuesday. The report by Endiya Partners said that the nation's bioeconomy has expanded sharply from around $10 billion in 2014 to over $195 billion in 2026, now contributing nearly 5 per cent to the GDP. India, long recognised ...Read More >
Faridabad: Amid growing shortage of domestic cooking gas (LPG), public interest is now rapidly shifting towards Piped Natural Gas (PNG). In areas where the pipeline network has been expanded, a large number of families are eager to adopt this facility. While previously, not many people would apply for a PNG connection, there is now a sudden surge in the number of applications. In recent times, this figure has multiplied several times over -- a clear indication that people are seeking a sustaina ...Read More >
Port Blair, March 31 (UNI) Surfing Federation of India, the governing body for the sport of surfing in India, today announced India's 2026 surfing season opener, Little Andaman Pro 2026 - National Surf & SUP Championship, scheduled from April 9-12, 2026. The Little Andaman Pro 2026 will debut in a highly anticipated season of Indian surfing just ahead of India's first-ever campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan later this year. The four-day surfing extravaganza will see India's top surfers an ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With another intense summer approaching, Delhi govt on Monday unveiled its Summer Action Plan 2026-27 to shore up water supply, tighten sewer management and accelerate the clean-up of the Yamuna, while rolling out digital tools to improve grievance redressal and transparency.Launching the plan at the DJB headquarters in Jhandewalan, water minister Parvesh Verma said the focus will be on maintaining peak production, plugging distribution gaps and ensuring accountability in tanker opera ...Read More >
Two Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers with a combined cargo of around 94,000 tonnes have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and are heading towards Mumbai and Mangalore, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas (MoPNG) said in a statement. 'BW TYR is proceeding towards Mumbai with an expected time of arrival on March 31, and BW ELM is en route to New Mangalore with estimated arrival date of April 1,' the ministry said in an update on maritime safety and shipping operations in th ...Read More >
Mumbai : Saatvik Green Energy Limited's subsidiary, Saatvik Solar Industries Private Limited, today announced that it has received and accepted an order aggregating to Rs 638.26 crores for the supply of advanced Solar Cell G12 R Type modules from a reputed solar modules manufacturer. The order is scheduled to be executed by March 2027. The supply will leverage advanced G12R TOPCon (DCR) technology, known for its high efficiency and performance in large-scale solar applications. With a cumulativ ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a push to expand the reach of piped natural gas (PNG) in the capital, Delhi power minister Ashish Sood on Monday directed officials to fast-track the rollout of around 4 lakh new PNG connections to ensure wider coverage across the city.The move comes amid reports of LPG shortages in some parts of Delhi, with the govt aiming to reduce dependence on cylinders by scaling up PNG access.The directions were issued during a review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, attended by senior offic ...Read More >
Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 27 (ANI): Amid the energy crisis in Bangladesh caused by the conflict in West Asia, India has supplied an additional 5,000 tons of diesel, a senior government official said on Friday night. "An additional 5,000 tons of diesel have arrived in Bangladesh from India. With this, Bangladesh has now received a total of 15,000 tons of diesel from India in recent times," Md. Murshed Hossain Azad, General Manager (Commercial), Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), told ANI ov ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): In a significant step towards promoting clean, safe, and accessible energy in the national capital, Power Minister Ashish Sood today chaired a high-level meeting to review the expansion of PNG (Piped Natural Gas) in Delhi. Senior officials from IGL, the Urban Development Department, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Delhi Jal Board, and the Delhi Government were present in the meeting. Following the meeting, the Power Minister stated that a compreh ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 30: In a significant indicator of improving road safety, the Jammu & Kashmir government has reported a consistent decline in traffic accidents over the past three years, attributing the trend to intensified enforcement, technological interventions and widespread awareness campaigns. Replying to a question tabled by National Conference MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar, the Minister for Transport Satish Sharma stated that road accidents in the Union Territory have dropped from 6,120 in 2023 to ...Read More >
Gaya: The district administration has intensified efforts to expand piped natural gas (PNG) connections to households and commercial establishments in Gaya and Bodh Gaya amid shortage and black marketing of LPG cylinders.District magistrate Shashank Shubhankar on Monday reviewed the progress of the PNG project at a meeting held at the collectorate with concerned officials. He said that PNG expansion in Gaya will reduce dependency on LPG, and the initiative aims to ensure a more stable energy sup ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday said LPG cylinder services may be phased out within three months in cities where Piped Natural Gas (PNG) networks are already operational. He urged residents in such areas to apply for PNG connections at the earliest, while clarifying that the Union government has adequate LPG stocks and that citizens should not fall for rumours of shortages. Mr. Bhujbal said consumers in areas with an existing PNG network must apply ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major push to strengthen Delhi's water supply, sewer management, and Yamuna rejuvenation efforts, Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Monday unveiled the Summer Action Plan 2026-27 at the Delhi Jal Board headquarters. The occasion also marked the launch of key digital initiatives, including a Chatbot, Advanced CRM system, and the DJB 1916 Mobile App, aimed at bringing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation into water governance. Addressing ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) The New Delhi Municipal Council on Monday said that implementing the Unit Area Method (UAM) could reduce property tax by 30 to 50 per cent, particularly benefiting old and self-occupied properties. The move is part of key amendments under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which was introduced by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The bill proposed multiple changes to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Ac ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid rumours of fuel and LPG shortages, Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday clarified that there is no shortage of LPG or fuel in the state or the country, urging citizens not to panic or spread misinformation. Bhujbal, however, said that in cities where Piped Natural Gas (PNG) infrastructure is available, households that fail to apply for PNG connections within three months may face discontinuation of LPG cylinder supply. He stressed that this rule wil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Monday directed officers to allocate 4 lakh PNG connections in the city, amid the prevailing LPG situation due to the West Asia crisis. Delhi has the capacity to provide approximately 18 lakh piped natural gas (PNG) connections, out of which 14 lakh have already been allotted, said a statement from the minister's office. In a meeting with Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), Urban Development and other departments and agencies, ...Read More >
Chandigarh, March 30 (UNI) In a decisive move to address the increasing energy demands and sporadic LPG shortages in the state, Punjab Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora announced on Monday an ambitious plan to expand the Piped Natural Gas (PNG) infrastructure. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, the Minister revealed that the state government has set a target to provide 39 lakh new gas connections this year. He emphasized that the primary focus of this expansion is to safeguard the indus ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has commenced gas production from its Daman Upside Development Project in the Arabian Sea, strengthening India's domestic energy supply amid global disruptions. In a regulatory filing, the firm said the project, located about 180 kms north-west of Mumbai and about 80 kms south of Pipavav, Gujarat, "achieved a significant milestone on March 29 by monetisation through flowing gas from Platform B-12-24P". "This platform ha ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a push into large-scale energy storage, Pace Digitek has landed a significant NTPC contract that strengthens its position in India's fast-growing grid stabilisation and renewable integration segment. Wins Large EPC Order The company has secured a Letter of Acceptance worth Rs 494.54 crore, excluding GST, from NTPC for executing a BESS project at the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Station. The contract covers end-to-end execution, positioning Pace Digitek as a key contributor to infra ...Read More >
New Delhi: Solarworld is doubling down on India's fast-growing energy storage space, picking up two sizeable battery projects from NTPC within minutes of each other on the same day. Secures twin BESS orders The company received two separate letters of award for battery energy storage system (BESS) EPC projects under NTPC's thermal power station programme (Lot-2). The larger contract covers 75 MW/150 MWh at the Solapur Super Thermal Power Station, valued at approximately INR 176.91 crore. The s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could have serious consequences for India's energy security, saying that "the pain has just started." Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran is likely to have far-reaching global and domestic repercussions. He noted that the Strait of Hormuz, through which ne ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 11 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting urgent issues affecting the state and Tamils residing in West Asia amid the ongoing tensions in the region. In a post on X, Stalin said he urged the Centre to take immediate steps to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers in Tamil Nadu in view of the ongoing situation in West Asia. Also Read | 'India Doesn' ...Read More >
Chennai went thirsty in 2019. Bengaluru grappled with water scarcity that affected thousands in 2024. Delhi fights over its share of the Yamuna every summer. From Bengaluru to Delhi to Chennai and to other urban regions across India, water is increasingly becoming a dwindling resource. This crisis is unfolding, city by city, putting stress on households and businesses. But the question of possible solutions still remains. A new study, published in the journal Earth's Future, might offer some h ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) The ongoing unrest in West Asia appears to be destabilising the global energy sector, raising concerns over disruptions in oil supplies through critical chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on energy infrastructure. In the midst of the crisis, the Strait of Hormuz, often described as the world's most important oil transit chokepoint, has come under renewed focus due to its central role in global energy trade. According to estimates by the United Nations ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 11 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting urgent issues affecting the state and Tamils residing in West Asia amid the ongoing tensions in the region. In a post on X, Stalin said he urged the Centre to take immediate steps to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers in Tamil Nadu in view of the ongoing situation in West Asia. CM Stalin also sought urg ...Read More >
The project is expected to be launched during the latter part of 2026. Shriram Properties Ltd has bought a 4-acre land in Bengaluru to develop a housing project with an expected revenue of about Rs 600 crore. In a regulatory filing on Monday, the company informed that it has acquired a land parcel of about 4 acre on Sarjapur Main Road, South-East Bengaluru, through an outright purchase transaction. It would develop a premium high-rise residential project on the land parcel. "The proposed dev ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 16: Shriram Properties Limited ("SPL"), a leading mid-market and mid premium focused residential real estate developer, has acquired a strategically well-located land parcel of ~4 acres on Sarjapur Main Road, South-East Bengaluru, through an outright purchase transaction. Proposed High-Rise Residential Development with GDV of ~₹550-600Cr. Also Read | Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda's Wedding Invitation Card Leaked? Feb 26 Intimate Ceremony To Be Follo ...Read More >
he new tariff structure will benefit consumers across 312 geographical areas. New Delhi: Consumers across India are set to benefit from reduced prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) announced a tariff rationalisation that will come into effect from January 1, 2026. In an exclusive interview, AK Tiwari, Member, PNGRB, said that the new unified tariff structure will result in savings of Rs 2-3 per un ...Read More >
Food and beverages (F&B) and entertainment now account for 30-35 per cent of footfalls, resulting in a resilient retail mix almost completely immune to the online retail disruptions that are defeating Western malls, the report mentioned. India, which is on track to become a $6 trillion consumption economy by 2030, is projected to see over $3.5 billion of capital inflows in the retail space in the next three years, as malls in western countries brace for an existential crisis, a report showed on ...Read More >
Hong Kong's stock market has experienced a remarkable turnaround. Share sales have surged, making it Asia's leading fundraising hub. This boom is fueled by Chinese companies seeking global expansion. India, mainland China, and Japan also saw strong dealmaking. Despite global challenges, Hong Kong's market shows robust activity. Investors are now focusing on quality deals. Not long ago, Hong Kong's share-sale market was a symbol of China's slowdown: Deal books were thin, investor sentiment was s ...Read More >
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