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Jaipur, Apr 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on April 21 to inaugurate a refinery at Pachpadra in Barmer district, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has announced. "It is a matter of pride that the prime minister will visit Rajasthan to inaugurate the Pachpadra refinery," Chief Minister Bhananlal Sharma said on X late Tuesday night. The Greenfield Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Barmer was set up by HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, which is a joint venture between ...Read More >
Jaipur, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on April 21 to inaugurate the Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra, a greenfield refinery and petrochemical complex. Sharing this information on his official 'X' handle, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed pride over the Prime Minister's visit to the state. He stated that it is a matter of great honour that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming to the land of Rajasthan to dedicate this significant project." "It ...Read More >
KORAPUT/BHUBANESWAR: Tribals armed with axes and other sharp farming tools clashed with police Tuesday over the construction of a road linked to an upcoming Vedanta Group bauxite mining project in Odisha's Rayagada, leaving 58 cops among 70 people injured.The unrest centres on a proposed 3km road that the locals view as a precursor to mining in the ecologically sensitive Sijimali hills. Residents have long opposed the project, citing fears of displacement, loss of forest rights and damage to tra ...Read More >
CUDDALORE: Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president M K Stalin made a clarion call for the formation of "Dravidian Model 2.0" govt after the 2026 assembly election.Sharing the stage with VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan and DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakanth to exhibit the solidarity of the alliance, Stalin said under the current DMK regime, Tamil Nadu's growth rate jumped from a dismal 0.07% during the previous AIADMK regime to a robust 11.19%, earning the state the moniker of " ...Read More >
Two more liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers belonging to India, Green Asha and Green Sanvi, have exited the Gulf, reported The Economc Times. The report that cites ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler, says both Green Asha and Green Sanvi have crossed the Gulf area and are currently in the eastern Strait of Hormuz. With this, the total number of Indian-flagged LPG carriers that have passed through the Strait has reached eight, said the report. Another vessel, Jag Vikram, is still located ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) At least 25 companies, including JSW Group, Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) and NLC India, participated in a pre-bid conference for the Rs 7,280-crore scheme to promote the manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnet called by the heavy industries ministry on Tuesday, sources said. The government will select a maximum of five entities through the bidding, with each entity setting up facilities of up to 1,200 MTPA, aggregating to a total of up to a maximum capa ...Read More >
Indian Energy Lifeline: Green Asha Exit Conflict-Torn Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, April 07, 2026 by Indian Defence News The Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker Green Asha successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, 5 April 2026. The vessel is expected to reach India within the next 24 to 36 hours. The vessel is currently transporting 15,400 tonnes of LPG, marking it as the eighth Indian-flagged carrier to exit the strategic waterway since it was virtually closed by Iran. Th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): MetalMandi, the B2B digital scrap trading platform from Attero, has crossed over 2 lakh downloads across India and is targeting 5X growth over the next five years, as it scales its presence across the country's scrap and recycling ecosystem. Launched in 2025, the platform currently has over 1.1 lakh registered users, more than 50,000 monthly active users, and around 4,000 daily active users, with participation spanning 28+ states and over 100 cities. It facilit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) E-waste recycling firm Attero expects a five-fold growth in business of its online metal scrap trading platform MetalMandi and hit a turnover of Rs 10,000 crore in the next five years, a top official of the organisation said on Tuesday. Attero Co-Founder and CEO Nitin Gupta said MetalMandi has over 1.1 lakh registered users, more than 50,000 monthly active users, and around 4,000 daily active users, with participation spanning more than 28 states covering over 10,000 citi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) India's sugar demand is estimated to fall by 4 lakh tonnes during the March-April period due to short supply of commercial LPG and rainfall in some parts of the country, industry body ISMA said on Tuesday. Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) Director General Deepak Ballani said the total domestic demand of sugar is estimated at 281 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 marketing year (October- September). He said the total demand in the first five months of t ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre announced on Tuesday that it has doubled the daily quantity of 5 kg LPG cylinders being provided to each state for disbursal to migrant labourers. "The supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders is being doubled based on the average daily supply to migrant labourers during March 2-3, 2026, beyond the limit of 20 per cent mentioned in the letter dated March 21. These 5 kg cylinders will be at the disposal of the state government for supplying only to migrant labo ...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 >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): LPG shortage has taken a toll on the sugar demand from restaurants and bulk consumers, impacting overall consumption, said Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association's (ISMA) Director General, Deepak Ballani. "Definitely, this has resulted in less consumption of sugar, and this is evident from the kind of dispatches we are seeing by the mills. In spite of a moderate quota released by the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), the dispatch h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The government may cap sugar exports if the approved quota is not fully utilised, with surplus supplies likely to be diverted towards ethanol or carried forward as stock, Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, said today. "If it is not exported, then the export will be capped so that it can be diverted towards Ethanol," Chopra said on the sidelines of the ISMA SugarNXT 2026, adding, "If it is not exported, then it will remain wit ...Read More >
Jindal Stainless has announced Ranveer Singh, one of India's most celebrated actors and cultural icons, as its first ever brand ambassador and nationwide celebrity endorser. The association marks a significant step in the company's efforts to expand brand visibility and strengthen its connect with consumers. Known for his grit, performance, and reliability, Ranveer Singh's persona mirrors the brand's core ethos. Through this association, Ranveer Singh will lead campaigns across television, digit ...Read More >
Mumbai: Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL), MMRDA appointed contractor has today marked a major milestone with the successful launch of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Nayak' for the prestigious Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel Project, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar along with senior dignitaries and officials. The launch ceremony was attended by MEIL Managing Director Krishna Reddy, Director M ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas on Tuesday has directed state governments and union territories to double the daily supply of 5kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for migrant labourers. The directive comes after an assessment of average daily supply during March 2-3, 2026, exceeding the 20% limit previously set in a March 21, 2026, communication. In a letter to all Chief Secretaries, Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Ministry, emphasised that the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The government may cap sugar exports if the approved quota is not fully utilised, with surplus supplies likely to be diverted towards ethanol or carried forward as stock, Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, said today. "If it is not exported, then the export will be capped so that it can be diverted towards Ethanol," Chopra said on the sidelines of the ISMA SugarNXT 2026, adding, "If it is not exported, then it will remain wit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Addressing the recent developments in the West Asia crisis, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, denied any shortage of LPG in India, asserting that no "dryout" has been reported at petrol pumps across the country. She further noted that 6,500 tonnes of commercial LPG were sold yesterday to meet the ongoing demand for the fuel. Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, the Joint Secreta ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards waste-to-energy initiatives and sustainable urban management, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nexband Renewables to process vegetable and organic waste into Compressed Biogas (CBG or CNG). The agreement focuses on utilising segregated organic waste, particularly vegetable waste from markets and households, along with Napier grass, to produce renewable energy at Nexband Renewables' upcoming ...Read More >
Hyderabad : Quality Care India Ltd. (QCIL), one of India's leading healthcare platforms, today announced the signing of agreements with AMPIN Energy and Radiance Renewables under its Group Captive Solar Initiative. The agreements will enable procurement of renewable solar power for five facilities across Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, marking the first phase of the Group's structured transition towards sustainable energy. The initiative is part of QCIL's broader plan to transition 19 hos ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India has accelerated the repatriation of its gold reserves, bringing back over 274 tonnes since March 2023, NDTV reported. Around two-thirds of India's 880.8 tonnes of gold is now held domestically, driven by geopolitical risks and the need for greater liquidity and control, the report said. In parallel, France's central bank, Banque de France, has completed the repatriation of its gold reserves from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York within a year, bringing b ...Read More >
Mumbai: Tata Steel closed FY2026 with record operational milestones in India, driven by capacity ramp-up and strong domestic demand, even as global operations reflected varied market conditions. Tata Steel India achieved its highest-ever annual crude steel production at 23.48 million tonnes in FY2026, marking an 8 percent year-on-year increase. The growth was largely supported by the ramp-up of operations at Kalinganagar, although partially offset by a blast furnace relining shutdown at Jamshed ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Seventeen India-bound ships -- both Indian- and foreign-flagged -- carrying energy products are waiting on the west of the Strait of Hormuz. TOI has learnt that while four of these are loaded with LPG, three are carrying LNG and remaining 10 have crude oil loaded in them.So far, eight Indian vessels carrying LPG and another foreign-flagged ship carrying crude have crossed the conflict-hit strait to head to India since the war broke out. Green Sanvi carrying 46,500 tonnes of LPG and 25 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jindal Stainless is stepping beyond its traditional industrial identity, tapping celebrity influence to connect more directly with consumers and amplify its brand presence nationwide. Jindal Stainless has onboarded Ranveer Singh as its first-ever brand ambassador, signaling a new phase in its branding strategy. The company has not previously engaged a celebrity for endorsement, making this a notable shift toward consumer-facing communication. Ranveer Singh will represent the brand ac ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards sustainable waste management, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed an agreement with Nexband Renewables to produce compressed natural gas (CNG) from vegetable waste generated in the city. The initiative aims to reduce the burden of waste in the capital city while promoting clean energy production through scientific waste processing methods. Under the agreement, BMC will supply around 50 metric tonnes of vegetable waste daily, although the ...Read More >
Puri: Marking World Health Day, renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Tuesday created a striking sand sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha, saluting frontline workers and spreading the message, 'Together for Health, Stand with Science'. The elaborate sculpture, standing approximately six feet tall, was crafted using several tonnes of sand and showcased Pattnaik's signature style of blending art with social messaging. Assisted by students from his sand art institute, the ...Read More >
Civil Supplies Director Nupur Ajay Kumar on Monday said the government is continuously monitoring the supply systems for gas, petrol and diesel to maintain sufficient stocks in the State. Addressing the media, Ms. Nupur Ajay Kumar said that although global conflicts have had some impact, necessary measures are in place to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). She warned of strict action against any irregularities in the supply chain. The State's refineries currently ...Read More >
Jindal Steel pioneers the use of syngas in its steel production processes, offering a sustainable solution to natural gas shortages and promoting energy efficiency in the steel industry. IMAGE: Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/ReutersKey PointsJindal Steel has successfully deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces to mitigate natural gas, LPG, and propane shortages.The company is the first in the steel industry to use syngas in these finishing processes, ensuring continuous ope ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): India's fisheries sector has emerged as a major contributor to food security, employment, export earnings and sustainable livelihoods, backed by a record ₹39,272 crore investment by the Government of India since 2015. According to an official press release issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, the sector supports nearly 30 million fishers and fish farmers at the primary level and almost twice as many across the value chain. Ranked t ...Read More >
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