Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said there is no proposal to impose a lockdown in the country amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, she urged political leaders to avoid spreading rumours and creating fear among the public. The minister said the government is closely monitoring the situation and will keep the Read More…
Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that the overuse of chemical fertilisers and excessive water consumption are damaging soil fertility in parts of the country. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, he noted that such practices are affecting long-term agricultural productivity. The minister said the Centre is promoting crop diversification to address the issue. He highlighted Read More…
Gold prices in the state have declined after recent fluctuations in the market. The price of gold dropped to ₹13,265 per gram from ₹13,465 the previous day. The price of one sovereign (8 grams) now stands at ₹1,06,120. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced at ₹10,960 per gram, with 8 grams costing ₹87,680. Silver is being Read More…
Delhi airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited has allocated additional flight slots to select foreign airlines on a temporary basis due to disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. The move comes as capacity constraints have emerged at Indira Gandhi International Airport, the country’s busiest airport. Sources said the extra slots have been granted for Read More…
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…
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…