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New Delhi: The government on Monday dismissed reports suggesting that India was in discussions with Iran over imposing a transit levy through the Strait of Hormuz, calling such claims baseless and without any foundation. Speaking on the issue, Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, clarified that India has held no talks with Iran regarding any levy for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. "The government is not aware of any such development, seeking to allay concerns ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Monday said that India has an adequate buffer stock of food grains, well above the prescribed norms. She stated that the country currently has around 222 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT. "We have adequate buffer stock of both wheat and rice, three times the buffer ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Monday said that India has an adequate buffer stock of food grains, well above the prescribed norms. She stated that the country currently has around 222 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT. "We have adequate buffer stock of both wheat and rice, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two more Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers, Green Asha and Green Sanvi, have exited the Gulf carrying the fuel for the South Asian nation, according to ship tracking data on LSEG and Kpler. A third vessel, Jag Vikram, is still in the west of the Strait of Hormuz, the data showed. The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipping through the strait, but Iran says "non-hostile vessels" may transit the waterway if they coordinate with Iranian authorities. Gre ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Bengaluru is facing a growing transport disruption as an acute shortage of auto LPG has forced a large section of the city's autorickshaw fleet off the roads, leaving commuters struggling with last-mile connectivity.Nearly half of the city's autos are reportedly idle, as drivers are unable to access fuel amid long queues and erratic supply. Autorickshaws, a key mode of daily transport for office-goers, students and short-distance commuters, have become scarce, particularly during peak ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's fish production has more than doubled over 10 years to 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 from 95.79 lakh tonnes in 2013-14, making it the second largest producer of marine products in the world, according to a factsheet put out by the Central government on Monday. Collectively, fisheries-related schemes implemented since 2014-15 have generated an estimated 74.66 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities, underscoring the sector's expanding role in inclusive and sustainabl ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India flagged vessel Green Asha has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, official sources told ANI on Monday. This marks the eighth India-flagged vessel carrying LPG to transit the Strait since 28 February when the war began, as per the sources. Meanwhile, India-flagged large gas carrier Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cargo, official sources said. Earlier ...Read More >
New Delhi: Two more Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers, Green Asha and Green Sanvi, have exited the Gulf carrying the fuel for the South Asian nation, according to ship tracking data on LSEG and Kpler. A third vessel, Jag Vikram, is still in the west of the Strait of Hormuz, the data showed. The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipping through the strait, but Iran says "non-hostile vessels" may transit the waterway if they coordinate with Iranian authorities. Als ...Read More >
Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project: The tunnelling work is set to commence on the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project. Being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the 11.84-km-long project is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and reduce travel time from 1.5 hours to just 15 minutes. Also Read | BKC Pod Taxi project set to become a game-changer for Mumbai traffic - here's how Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project TBM The project involves construc ...Read More >
Tata Steel Ltd has been served a demand notice amounting to Rs 1,755 crore by the District Mining Office (DMO) in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, over alleged excess coal extraction spanning several financial years. According to the notice dated March 30, 2026, the company is accused of extracting approximately 16.24 million tonnes of mineral coal beyond permissible limits from its West Bokaro Colliery between FY 2000-01 and FY 2006-07, the company said in an exchange filing. The claim pertains to what au ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jindal Steel is positioning itself at the forefront of India's energy transition in steelmaking by scaling coal gasification technologies across its operations. The company has achieved a global first by setting up India's first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron plant, using syngas derived from domestic coal for iron-making. This move represents a shift away from conventional fuel sources and underscores a strategic push toward self-reliance. By tapping into indigenous coal ...Read More >
Nagpur: MOIL's latest provisional update reflects stable operational performance, with incremental gains in both production and sales during FY26. The company recorded total manganese ore production of 19.07 lakh metric tonnes for FY26, compared to 18.03 lakh metric tonnes in FY25. This increase indicates a gradual scaling of mining operations over the year. The consistent rise suggests operational stability and the company's ability to maintain output levels despite potential sectoral challeng ...Read More >
Major ports under the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during the financial year 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, and registering a strong year-on-year growth of 7.06%. The achievement highlights improved operational efficiency, robust trade recovery, and sustained momentum in the maritime sector, according to the Ministry. It also reflects "the impact of ongoing reforms and strategic investments aimed at modernising por ...Read More >
Summary The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) started consultations with electric two-wheeler makers on 2 April, as it looks to rev up its five-year-old 'Go Electric' campaign, eyeing a micro-level awareness on EV benefits, two people aware of the matter said. The West Asia war-triggered energy supply shocks are pushing India to speed up its shift to electric mobility to cut its oil import dependence and cushion the economy from volatility. Towards this, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) s ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After the LPG carrier Green Sanvi successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 3, another vessel, Green Asha, crossed the Gulf of Hormuz on Sunday, according to a report issued by the directorate general of shipping After Green Asha's exit, only one LPG vessel, Jag Vikram, remains in the region and is waiting for further instructions from the Indian Navy for its transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, two LPG tankers had crossed the strait and reached India. Green Sanvi, ...Read More >
The proposal for the project will soon be submitted to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi by the National Dairy Development Board . The plant is planned over an eight-acre site located between the two dairy clusters, they said. "Around 6,000 cattle have been identified in the surrounding areas, generating substantial quantities of organic waste. The facility will have a capacity of 50 tonnes per day each for Bhalaswa and Jharoda dairies," officials said, adding that a survey to assess cattle po ...Read More >
The company, however, highlighted that infrastructure limitations-including a limited number of Auto LPG Dispensing Stations , constrained dispensing capacity, and operational challenges-are making it difficult to fully offset the supply gap caused by the closure of private Auto LPG outlets. Bengaluru and several other parts of the state are witnessing disruptions in auto-rickshaw services due to a shortage of Auto LPG. Long queues of autos have been seen outside fuel stations at many location ...Read More >
ILLUSTRATIVE: A WORKER carries sacks of rice inside a warehouse at a wholesale market in Navi Mumbai, India, January 13, 2026. India is stepping up its presence in Africa with a two-track strategy that mixes food aid with long-term economic ambition. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org In recent weeks, New Delhi has shipped rice to Burkina Faso, Malawi, and Mozambique while policy thinkers in India are urging a stronger push into Africa's critical minerals sector, argu ...Read More >
Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a unit of the Maharatna company Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has registered its best-ever performance in 2025-26, achieving record output across key production units and setting new benchmarks in techno-economic efficiency. Sources said the plant posted its highest-ever April-March performance in blast furnace operations, with both blast furnace-1 and 5 recording peak production levels. Blast furnace-1 produced 10.7 lakh tonnes of hot metal, while blast f ...Read More >
Bengaluru: State-run Indian Oil Corporation has stepped up Auto LPG supplies across Karnataka to address a surge in demand triggered by ongoing geopolitical disruptions that have impacted private sector operations. Oil marketing companies (OMCs) together operate 72 Auto LPG Dispensing Stations (ALDS) in the state, of which Indian Oil accounts for 55 outlets. In contrast, over 300 ALDS run by private players have been affected, with nearly 80% reported to be non-operational under current conditi ...Read More >
Kandla (Gujarat) [India], April 5 (ANI): Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority Sushil Kumar Singh, on National Maritime Day, said that Kandla port has handled the highest volume of cargo, asserting that India's first port, where we have conducted a trial of methanol bunkering. "In the past financial year, 2025-26, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla port, has handled the highest volume of cargo of 160.11 million metric tons, which is the highest in the history of any major port. Kandla port has ach ...Read More >
Kandla (Gujarat) [India], April 5 (ANI): Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority Sushil Kumar Singh, on National Maritime Day, said that Kandla port has handled the highest volume of cargo, asserting that India's first port, where we have conducted a trial of methanol bunkering. "In the past financial year, 2025-26, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla port, has handled the highest volume of cargo of 160.11 million metric tons, which is the highest in the history of any major port. Kandla port has ach ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 5 (PTI) Amid heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global oil markets, Oil India Ltd has significantly ramped up crude production from Rajasthan's Thar desert, achieving a record output of 1,202 barrels per day from the Jodhpur sandstone formation, officials said. The state-run company has increased production by around 70 per cent compared to last year's 705 barrels per day, marking a major milestone in efforts to boost domestic output and strengthen energy security. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Sunday said that sale of small 5-kg LPG cylinders has been stepped up significantly as easy access to 5 kg FTL cylinders without address proof is available across-the-counter at LPG distributorships. In order to ramp up supplies to meet demand, the government also said that over 90,000 such cylinders have been sold on Saturday alone. Unlike the subsidised domestic 14.2-kg cylinders, the 5 kg bottles, called FTL cylinders, are priced at market rates and do not requir ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has emerged as an important supplier of food aid to shortage-hit African countries like Mozambique, Malawi and Burkina Faso as part of New Delhi's humanitarian outreach and commitment to the development of the Global South, the Ministry of External affairs said on Sunday. India has sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to drought-hit Malawi, another 1,000 metric tonnes to Burkina Faso, and 500 metric tonnes to flood-affected Mozambique, along with relief sup ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5: An India-flagged vessel, Green Asha, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the ninth Indian tanker to transit the crucial maritime corridor since the onset of the ongoing West Asia conflict. The development comes even as tensions remain elevated and security concerns continue to disrupt one of the world's most vital oil and energy supply routes. According to reports, Green Asha is an LPG carrier and its successful passage highlights India's continued reliance on t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): In a significant achievement for India's maritime sector, the Major Ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during FY 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT. This marks a year-on-year growth of 7.06 per cent, reaffirming the sector's strong recovery, enhanced efficiency, and sustained growth trajectory, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways reported. This milestone ...Read More >
New Delhi: Tata Steel has received a demand notice of Rs 1,755.10 crore, which may impact its stock movement when the market opens on April 6. The notice is related to alleged excess coal mining in Jharkhand. Rs 1,755 Crore Demand Notice Details The notice has been issued by the District Mining Office (DMO), Ramgarh, Jharkhand. As per the company's regulatory filing, the demand amounts to Rs 1,755,10,54,029. It is linked to operations at the West Bokaro Colliery, where the company has been ac ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant achievement for India's maritime sector, the country's major ports have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during FY 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to mark National Maritime Day. This reflects a year-on-year growth of 7.06 per cent, reaffirming the sector's strong recovery and sustained growth trajectory driven by transform ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): In a move aimed at strengthening fertiliser availability amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia, Indian Potash Limited (IPL) has floated a global tender for the bulk import of granular and prilled urea, according to an official notice issued on April 4, 2026. The tender comes as part of coordinated efforts under the Department of Fertilizers to ensure an uninterrupted supply of key agricultural inputs, even as global supply chains face pressure du ...Read More >
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