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…
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…
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…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India is pushing for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing West Asia conflict, while calling any disruption of the Strait of Hormuz unacceptable. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he noted that the crisis has been impacting the global economy and highlighted India’s concerns, given its dependence on Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Gold prices have fallen again in the state, continuing the recent downward trend. The price of gold is now ₹13,380 per gram. The price of one sovereign stands at ₹1,07,040, making it one of the lowest rates this month. In early March, the price had touched ₹1,26,920 per sovereign. It has now dropped significantly. The Read More…