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New Delhi: The war with Iran seemed to have pushed the India-US trade deal on the backburner. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Thursday provided an update, hinting that the long-pending bilateral agreement could be inked in April itself. In a post on X, Gor said that he had a "highly productive" meeting with trade representative Jamieson Greer on how to advance President Donald Trump's trade priorities in South and Central Asia, and that an Indian delegation will be travelling to Washingto ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government is holding discussions with Assam Petrochemicals and Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) to ensure an adequate supply of methanol for the pharmaceutical industry, which has been impacted due to disruptions in global supply chains arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis. Speaking during the Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia on Thursday, Satyaprakash TL, Joint Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of C ...Read More >
According to the Indian Embassy, the discussions were wide-ranging and built on ongoing dialogue between the two sides. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met senior officials from the United States Department of Defense and the United States Department of Commerce during a three-day visit, holding discussions aimed at strengthening defence and trade relations while reviewing key global developments. During the visit, Misri held meetings with Under Secretaries Michael Duffey and Elbridge C ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and Bhutan on Wednesday signed the tariff protocol of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, and the Methodology for Reactive Energy Accounting of the Reactive Power Exchange to streamline bilateral power trade, according to the Ministry of Power. The two agreements were signed at a meeting between India's Power Minister Manohar Lal and Bhutan's Minister for Energy & Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering in Thimphu. The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project was joint ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal arrived in Bhutan on Thursday on a four-day visit during which bilateral discussions will focus on energy security and sustainable development. His visit marks another important step in the deepening of India-Bhutan bilateral ties, a power ministry statement said. India and Bhutan share exemplary bilateral relations, characterised by mutual trust, understanding, and close cooperation across sectors. The vis ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) The World Bank on Thursday said India is well placed to weather the current global energy shock with ample buffers, including high foreign exchange reserves, fiscal space and low inflation, which will support growth despite global headwinds. Addressing a conference a day after raising India's GDP growth projections for the current fiscal to 6.6 per cent, the World Bank said India had dealt well the trade turbulence last fiscal and the Indian economy entered the current Mi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 9 (Reuters) - India's steel mills aim to cut carbon emissions by about a quarter over the next decade and reduce reliance on coal, while the world's second-biggest producer of the alloy plans to more than double output, according to a document seen by Reuters. Under the proposed "National Steel Policy 2025", India aims to cut emissions from steel mills to 2 metric tons of carbon dioxide per ton of finished steel by 2035-36, according to a draft cabinet note dated March 10, revi ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's steel mills aim to cut carbon emissions by about a quarter over the next decade and reduce reliance on coal, while the world's second-biggest producer of the alloy plans to more than double output, according to a document seen by Reuters. Under the proposed "National Steel Policy 2025", India aims to cut emissions from steel mills to 2 metric tons of carbon dioxide per ton of finished steel by 2035-36, according to a draft cabinet note dated March 10, reviewed by Reuters. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 9 (Reuters) - India's steel mills aim to cut carbon emissions by about a quarter over the next decade and reduce reliance on coal, while the world's second-biggest producer of the alloy plans to more than double output, according to a document seen by Reuters. Under the proposed "National Steel Policy 2025", India aims to cut emissions from steel mills to 2 metric tons of carbon dioxide per ton of finished steel by 2035-36, according to a draft cabinet note dated March 10, revi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran Congress leader A.K. Antony on Thursday set the tone for the United Democratic Front (UDF) campaign narrative, predicting a historic victory in Kerala and asserting that a strong anti-incumbency wave would bring an end to the decade-long rule of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Antony said the mood for change has been evident from the early days of campaigning, but intensified significantly in recent days. "This will be a verdict stronger th ...Read More >
PUNE: A few hours before the deadline for withdrawal of nominations for the bypolls, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar 'advised' the Congress party to withdraw its candidate from the Baramati seat and support NCP chief Sunetra Pawar. Earlier, Sharad Pawar had said there was nothing wrong with the Congress contesting the Baramati seat. However, on the last day for withdrawal, he appealed to his alliance partner at both the Centre and state levels to step aside. "Maharashtra lost a talented politician l ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a bid to provide reprieve to airlines affected by the US-Iran war, the aviation ministry has directed all 34 major airports to reduce landing and parking charges for domestic flights by 25% for three months. Accordingly, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority on Tuesday issued an order directing the operators of airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and others to do so with immediate effect. With assembly elections in crucial states like Kerala and West Bengal on the hori ...Read More >
April 7 (Reuters) - Levi Strauss (LEVI.N), opens new tab on Tuesday raised its annual sales and profit forecasts after beating first-quarter estimates, as resilient demand for its premium denims and strength in its direct-to-consumer business helped offset a hit from U.S. tariffs. The jeans maker has been working to blunt the impact of higher U.S. import duties through a mix of price hikes, cost controls, supplier negotiations and a diversified sourcing base that is less reliant on China. In J ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) announced a 25% reduction in landing and parking charges for domestic operations of Indian carriers for three months to stabilise the domestic aviation sector against volatile global markets. The relief measure comes as a strategic intervention to maintain affordable air travel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, which has led to a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) costs. ATF Prices Skyrocketed Over 100% in April; Government Capped Hike at 25 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday announced a 25 per cent cut in landing and parking charges for domestic airlines at the country's airports so that airfares for passengers remain at affordable levels amid the rise in jet fuel prices in the wake of the Middle East conflict. The minister said that the measure is expected to reduce landing and parking charges payable by airlines at major airports during the three-month period by approximately Rs 400 crore. The Civil ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): In a move aimed at curbing the sharp rise in domestic airfares amid the West Asia crisis, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to reduce landing and parking charges at non-major airports. According to an official communication issued by the Ministry, AAI will reduce Landing and Parking Charges -- part of the aeronautical tariff -- at all its non-major airports by 25 per cent of the approved rate. The order states th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): NTPC Limited has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Électricite de France (EDF) to jointly explore opportunities for developing nuclear power projects in India. This follows approval from the concerned ministries & departments of the Government of India. Also Read | Is Adam Back the Real Bitcoin Founder Satoshi Nakamoto?. The MoU was signed by Arnada Prasad Samal, CGM (Nuclear Cell), on behalf of NTPC, and Vakisasi Ramany, Senio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): NTPC Limited has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Électricite de France (EDF) to jointly explore opportunities for developing nuclear power projects in India. This follows approval from the concerned ministries & departments of the Government of India. The MoU was signed by Arnada Prasad Samal, CGM (Nuclear Cell), on behalf of NTPC, and Vakisasi Ramany, Senior Vice President, International Nuclear Development, on behalf of EDF. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Fresh political buzz has emerged around RS MP Raghav Chadha, with speculation growing that the Aam Aadmi Party leader could be considering the launch of a youth-led political platform of his own. The speculation intensified after Chadha reshared on his Instagram Story a video posted by a supporter urging him to start a new party. Responding to the video, Chadha wrote, "Interesting thought," a response that has left many followers wondering if he is signalling t ...Read More >
More than 33GW of battery capacity approved for Turkish grid since 2022 compared with 12-13GW in Germany Turkey has given the green light to more batteries to buffer its electricity grid than any EU member state, a report has found, in a further sign of rich countries losing steam in the race to a clean economy. More than 33GW of battery capacity have been approved in Turkey since 2022, according to the climate thinktank Ember, while the total planned and operational capacity in European front ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) of India has ordered a 25 per cent cut in landing and parking charges at major airports across the country to airlines to help them tide over the financial crisis arising out of the West Asia crisis. This move came after the government asked for temporary support to airlines hit by rising costs linked to the Iran conflict. IndiGo and Air India has raised the issue of reduced charges, Reuters reported. The reduced charges will only be ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Binance is introducing a new rule to stop user orders from being executed at "abnormal prices" during extreme market conditions. The largest crypto centralized exchange announced today the release of the Spot Price Range Execution Rule (PRER) on spot markets starting April 14, 2026, rolling it out gradually across pairs. According to the announcement, the new feature will allow o ...Read More >
Mumbai: This step has been taken to support airlines that are facing financial pressure due to global issues, especially the Iran conflict. Airlines are also dealing with restrictions on flying over Pakistan, which has increased costs and travel time. By reducing airport charges, the regulator aims to ease the financial burden and help airlines manage operations better during this challenging period. Airlines had requested cost cuts The decision comes after major airlines like IndiGo and Air ...Read More >
April 8 (Reuters) - India's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country's airlines that are under financial pressure due to the Iran war. The move to cut charges comes after IndiGo and Air India sought the rationalisation of some fees levied by airports. The country's two largest airlines are facing a double whammy from the Iran war, as Indian airlines are already barred from ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, has no plans to curb sugar exports, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Tuesday (April 7), as a fall in domestic consumption partly offset lower-than-expected output. The South Asian country has allowed exports of 1.59 million metric tonnes on the assumption production would exceed local demand. However, output is projected to fall below consumption for a second consecutive year due to weaker cane yields in the biggest producing st ...Read More >
MUMBAI: State-owned power distribution company MSEDCL will be restructured to create a new company to serve its agricultural consumers, a move that will benefit the MSEDCL as well as its industrial and commercial users. The demerger, approved by the state government at its cabinet meeting on Tuesday, will also see the parent company list on the stock exchange and issue bonds worth ₹32,679 crore. This is a milestone for power distribution in the state, and for the Maharashtra State Electricity D ...Read More >
New Delhi: Biocon Ltd on Tuesday announced the commercial launch of biosimilars Bosaya and Aukelso, indicated for different serious bone conditions, in the US. Bosaya (biosimilar to Prolia) and Aukelso (biosimilar to Xgeva) are now available by prescription nationwide through specialty pharmacies and healthcare providers, Biocon said in a statement. Also Read: Biocon not to rush generic semaglutide to packed India market, says incoming CEO Shreehas Tambe Both products have been previously app ...Read More >
Govt is likely to roll out a Rs 2.5-lakh-cr credit guarantee scheme in the coming days to support sectors impacted by the West Asian crisis The central government is likely to roll out a Rs 2.5-lakh-crore credit guarantee scheme in the coming days to support sectors impacted by the West Asian crisis, Moneycontrol.com reported, citing two government officials. The proposed scheme will expand the existing Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) framework, which was introduced in 2020 to a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra on Tuesday said there is no proposal to ban sugar exports to boost domestic supply and that the government is considering industry's demand to increase minimum selling price of sweetener. The secretary said sugar prices have remained stable and rates are unlikely to jump going forward because of sufficient domestic supply. He also informed that a committee of government officials has been set up to consider ways to utilise the surplus manufa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Healthcare platform Quality Care India (QCIL) on Tuesday said it has signed agreements with AMPIN Energy and Radiance Renewables under its Group Captive Solar initiative to help CARE Hospitals and KIMS Health shift to renewable energy in phases. In the first phase, QCIL's five hospitals across Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra will transition towards sustainable energy, the company said in a statement. The initiative is part of QCIL's broader plan to transition 19 hospit ...Read More >
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