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New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Railway Ministry on Wednesday said that it has set a new record in cargo transport by carrying 1,670 million tonnes of freight and registering a growth of 3.25 per cent over the previous year. "This achievement reflects sustained improvements in operational efficiency, capacity augmentation, and growing reliance on rail-based transportation by key sectors of the economy," the ministry said in a press note. It stated that the performance was complemented by a 4.56 per cen ...Read More >
Maharashtra: Surendra Panduranga Patil, a 55-year-old social media influencer and builder, was detained in Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday for allegedly owning illicit firearms, according to police. Patil, who has more than 3.04 lakh Instagram followers, was arrested on Saturday night after the Crime Branch raided his bungalow in the Dawdi neighborhood of Dombivli. Officials got specific information on potential illicit weapons at the site, which prompted the action. Raid at Dombivli b ...Read More >
The Vedanta demermger will transform the Mumbai-listed company into a series of pureplay companies spanning aluminium, zinc, oil and gas, steel, and power, Agarwal told the Financial Times, giving them a "free hand to grow". He anticipates a significant rerating of the group's assets. While the conglomerate's current market capitalisation sits at roughly $27 billion, Agarwal suggested that the combined valuation of the independent entities could double. Under the new arrangement, a private pare ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, April 1, urged the people of Kerala not to vote for the Liberal Democratic Front (LDF), adding that CM Pinarayi Vijayan is a shadow of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He remarked while beginning a two-day campaign for Congress ahead of Kerala Assembly elections on April 9. As part of the campaign, Reddy held a road show in Nemon constituency, where he cautioned voters against voting for Liberal Democratic Front alleging that a vot ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, accusing it of "wrecking the country's strategic and economic policies" and transferring the burden of global fuel volatility onto ordinary Indians. In a post on X, Kharge said the latest hikes in commercial fuel prices and cost increases across essential sectors would squeeze 1.4 billion citizens. Also Read | Rajasthan IAS Reshuffles ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp critique of the Modi government, alleging that its economic policies have led to a rise in the cost of essential goods and services, placing a growing burden on ordinary citizens. In a post on X, Kharge claimed that the government has "severely damaged the country's strategic and economic policies," adding that the impact is being felt by "1.4 billion Indians." He said that from today, prices of sever ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, accusing it of "wrecking the country's strategic and economic policies" and transferring the burden of global fuel volatility onto ordinary Indians. In a post on X, Kharge said the latest hikes in commercial fuel prices and cost increases across essential sectors would squeeze 1.4 billion citizens. "The Modi government has completely ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the "rising prices of essential commodities", including LPG, air travel, and medicines, accusing the government of economic mismanagement. In a post on X, Kharge said, "The Modi government has completely dismantled the country's strategic and economic policies -- a direct consequence of which is now being borne by 1.4 billion Indians." Referring to recent p ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the government over the rise in prices of certain essential commodities, alleging that the Modi government has completely "destroyed" the country's strategic and economic policies. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said while the common citizens are hoping for relief, the BJP leadership remains entirely focused on "looting the public and plundering the nation amidst this crisis". In a post in Hindi on X, Kharge said, "The M ...Read More >
Rajamahendravaram: A sharp increase in the prices of cement, steel and other construction materials is adversely affecting the construction sector across the combined East Godavari district. The surge in costs is being linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted supply chains and impacted the availability of key industrial inputs. With gas supplies to industries facing interruptions, production of essential materials such as steel and cement has been affected, leading to a ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI) The escalating West Asia conflict is beginning to exert cost pressure on India's real estate sector, with material prices rising and industry leaders warning of a potential 5 per cent spike in construction costs if hostilities persist through April. Construction schedules are also likely to be affected because of shortage of materials and resources if the conflict prolongs. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Neotia Group, said the crisis is triggering a "classic cost ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI) The escalating West Asia conflict is beginning to exert cost pressure on India's real estate sector, with material prices rising and industry leaders warning of a potential 5 per cent spike in construction costs if hostilities persist through April. Construction schedules are also likely to be affected because of shortage of materials and resources if the conflict prolongs. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Neotia Group, said the crisis is triggering a "classic cost ...Read More >
Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh): Ratlam police dismantled an illegal drug manufacturing unit hidden inside a poultry farm in Borkheda village, arresting four suspects, including the alleged kingpin, in an operation carried out under the jurisdiction of Piploda Police Station. Acting on a tip-off, a joint police team was formed under the direction of SP Amit Kumar and ASP Vivek Kumar. The operation was led by SDOP Jaora Sandeep Malviya, with personnel from the Cyber Cell, Piploda Police Station, Jaora C ...Read More >
Mining production growth slightly improved to 3.1 per cent. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India's industrial production rose 5.2% in February, driven by manufacturing growth * Factory output, measured by IIP, increased 2.7% in February 2025 * January 2026 industrial growth revised to 5.1% from earlier 4.8% estimate Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: India's industrial production grew 5.2 per cent in February, mainly due t ...Read More >
Thane, Mar 31 (PTI) A 55-year-old builder and social media influencer has been arrested for alleged possession of a cache of weapons in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Tuesday. The accused, Surendra Panduranga Patil, who has more than three lakh followers on Instagram, was arrested on Saturday night, just a week after being released on bail in a separate case, an official said. "Acting on a tip-off, our team searched Patil's bungalow in the Dawdi area of Dombivli late on Saturday ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 31 (Reuters) - Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal is challenging fellow tycoon Gautam Adani's winning bid for a bankrupt real estate giant in the Supreme Court, intensifying the fight over a $4 billion pool of prized assets that includes the country's only Formula One track. Agarwal's Vedanta has mounted a legal challenge over a creditor committee's decision to award the assets of Jaiprakash Associates (JAIA.NS), opens new tab to Adani, a portfolio that includes homes, power, ceme ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal is challenging fellow tycoon Gautam Adani's winning bid for a bankrupt real estate giant in the Supreme Court, intensifying the fight over a $4 billion pool of prized assets that includes the country's only Formula One track. Agarwal's Vedanta has mounted a legal challenge over a creditor committee's decision to award the assets of Jaiprakash Associates to Adani, a portfolio that includes homes, power, cement plants and the Buddh International Circu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the demise of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, calling it an "irreparable loss" for both Suriname and the global Indian diaspora. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden demise of my friend and the former President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi Ji. This is not only an irreparable loss to Suriname but also to the global Indian diaspora." ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the demise of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, calling it an "irreparable loss" for both Suriname and the global Indian diaspora. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden demise of my friend and the former President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi Ji. This is not only an irreparable loss to Suriname but also to the global Indian diaspora." ...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 >
Top iron ore miner Vale SA (NYSE: VALE) is aiming to boost its business in India by ramping up shipments to the country and seeking to trade its ore globally, tapping into one of the world's fastest growing steel markets. "India could be an opportunity not just for sales, but also to source iron ore, blend it and trade it -- finding better markets for their product," Commercial Executive Vice President Rogerio Nogueira said in an interview. The world's most populous nation has been a bright sp ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 27 (Reuters) - India will hold talks with Argentina, Indonesia and Oman next month as it seeks to boost supplies of steelmaking raw materials such as coking coal and iron ore, and access technology, two sources with direct knowledge told Reuters. The talks are expected to begin next month at a global steel summit, described by the Indian government as the country's largest international conference-cum-exhibition, said the sources who did not wish to be identified as the plan wa ...Read More >
Panaji: The PWD has submitted a detailed project report (DPR) to Centre for the construction of the new "high-level" Borim bridge across the Zuari river, with a project estimate of Rs 1,948 crore.Construction of the four-laned, cable-stayed bridge, covering a length of 8km -- inclusive of approach roads -- on NH 566, will be funded by the Union ministry of road transport and highways.The bridge's estimate has now increased sixfold from the earlier expected cost of around Rs 300 crore for a lengt ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: All refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are being maintained while domestic LPG production from refineries has been increased to support local consumption, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Monday. Although LPG supply continues to be affected due to the prevailing geopolitical situation, no dry-outs have been reported at LPG distributorships. Most LPG distributorships also opera ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) All refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are being maintained while domestic LPG production from refineries has been increased to support local consumption, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Monday. Although LPG supply continues to be affected due to the prevailing geopolitical situation, no dry-outs have been reported at LPG distributorships. Most LPG distributo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 5.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in February 2026, supported by a 6 per cent expansion in the manufacturing sector. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, on Monday, highlighted a steady climb in industrial activity compared to the 4.8 per cent growth seen in January 2026. The overall Quick Estimate of the IIP reached 159 for the month, rising from 151.1 in February 2025. The growth rem ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), accelerated to 5.2 per cent in February this year, up from 4.8 per cent in January, propelled by a strong growth in the manufacturing sector, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. The manufacturing sector, which accounts for more than three-fourths of the index of industrial production (IIP), posted a robust 6 per cent growth during February compared t ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: India's industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), accelerated to 5.2 per cent in February this year, up from 4.8 per cent in January, propelled by strong growth in the manufacturing sector, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. Manufacturing drives growth The manufacturing sector, which accounts for more than three-fourths of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), posted a robust 6 per cent growth during February ...Read More >
JSW Steel share price is steady in trade today afterJapan's JFE Steel Corporation invested Rs 7,875 crore to acquire a 25% stake in JSW Kalinga Steel, marking the first tranche of its investment under the joint venture agreement. JFE is set to invest an additional Rs 7,875 crore to acquire another 25% stake, which will take its total holding to 50%, in line with the joint venture agreement signed between the two companies. "Consequent to the aforesaid allotment and changes to board composition ...Read More >
BENGALURU: In line with Union govt directives to regulate commercial use of LPG amid the West Asia crisis, the state govt Sunday issued a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to manage supply and distribution.Under new guidelines, all commercial establishments must register for piped natural gas (PNG) connections with their respective distribution entities within seven days "to be considered under the allocation framework".The state has categorised commercial LPG distribution into four pr ...Read More >
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