Gold prices in the state have increased after several days of fluctuation in the market. The price of gold is now ₹13,465 per gram, while one sovereign (8 grams) is priced at ₹1,07,720. The rate of 18-carat gold has also gone up, reaching ₹11,125 per gram. For 8 grams, the price stands at ₹89,000. Meanwhile, Read More…
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Govt Mandates Shift to PNG, Warns of LPG Supply Cut in Connected Areas
The Centre has directed that households with access to piped natural gas (PNG) must switch from LPG, warning that cooking gas supply could be discontinued for those who fail to comply. The move is part of a broader push to expand gas infrastructure and reduce dependence on a single fuel source. The decision comes amid Read More…
Centre Reviews Agriculture Preparedness Amid Global Crisis
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday held a high-level meeting to review preparedness in the agriculture sector amid global uncertainties. He directed officials to ensure uninterrupted supply of fertilizers and speed up the implementation of Farmer ID to improve transparency in distribution. The minister also ordered strict action against black marketing and hoarding Read More…
Gold Prices Rise After Sharp Fall in Kerala
Gold prices in the state increased on Wednesday after a sharp decline the previous day. The price of 22-carat gold rose by ₹345 per gram to ₹13,445. The cost of one sovereign (8 grams) also went up to ₹1,07,560. This comes after gold prices had dropped to ₹99,480 per sovereign a day earlier, showing strong Read More…
West Asia Crisis a Major Concern, India Pushing for Peace: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the ongoing conflict in West Asia is a serious concern and has created a global energy crisis. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, he said many ships, including those with Indian crew, are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, making the situation more worrying for India. He said nearly one Read More…
Gold Prices Plunge Over ₹7,500 in a Day Amid Global Tensions
Gold prices witnessed a sharp decline on Monday, falling by more than ₹7,500 in a single day and dropping below the ₹1 lakh mark per sovereign. The price of gold, which stood at ₹1,02,680 per sovereign in the morning, fell steeply to ₹99,480 by the afternoon, marking a total drop of ₹7,560 in just one Read More…
Strait of Hormuz Disruption Unacceptable, India Pushing for Dialogue: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India is advocating dialogue and diplomacy to address the ongoing crisis in West Asia, while terming attacks on commercial shipping and any disruption of the Strait of Hormuz as unacceptable. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Modi emphasised that the government is actively engaging with oil and gas suppliers Read More…
Stock Markets Slide Sharply as West Asia Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment
Indian stock markets witnessed a steep decline in early trade on Monday, tracking weak global cues and rising concerns over the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has pushed crude oil prices higher. The benchmark BSE Sensex plunged 1,555.62 points, or around 2 per cent, to 72,977.34 during initial trading. Similarly, the NSE Nifty fell Read More…
TBMs for India’s First Undersea Bullet Train Tunnel Arrive in Mumbai
The tunnel boring machines (TBMs) required for constructing India’s first undersea rail tunnel for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed bullet train project are set to arrive at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust on Monday, sources said. The specially customised TBMs have been manufactured by Herrenknecht at its facility in China. These machines are designed to meet the specific Read More…
Centre Reviews Energy, Port Operations Amid West Asia Tensions
The Government of India on Sunday said it is closely monitoring developments in West Asia and has taken proactive measures to ensure stability across key sectors, including energy supply and port operations. According to an official statement, the delivery of domestic LPG cylinders remains normal across the country, with panic bookings witnessing a decline. The Read More…