Karnataka industries adjust operations amid shift in LPG distribution
Industrial units say commercial LPG cylinders are unavailable as supply is prioritised for domestic use
Delhi wedding planners warn catering costs may rise 10-20% amid LPG concerns
Restaurants and commercial kitchens in several parts of the city have reported uneven LPG supplies, prompting planners and caterers to closely track the situation as the wedding season approaches.
Govt says 78 Indian seafarers affected in maritime incidents; 3 killed and 1 missing
He says there have been maritime incidents involving Indian crew members on foreign-flagged vessels, but the number of Indian-flagged ships operating in the Persian Gulf region remains unchanged.
Amid LPG supply concerns, Centre's assurance for citizens: 'Difficult situation but govt making every effort'
Sharma said the distribution system for cooking gas continues to function normally.
Petroleum Ministry urges citizens to avoid panic booking of cylinders, says LPG production up by 28%
Talking specifically about panic buying, she cautioned citizens to avoid panic booking of LPG cylinders. She noted that there has been many-fold increase in booking numbers due to panic.
Shashi Tharoor hits back at Mani Shankar Aiyar in open letter: 'No monopoly over patriotism'
Tharoor says he had always approached international affairs from a clear nationalist perspective, placing India's interests, security, and global standing at the heart of every discussion.
PM Modi to release ₹18,640 crore PM-KISAN instalment for 9.32 crore farmers on March 13
The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹6,000 each year to eligible farmer households, which is distributed in three equal instalments.
Rahul Gandhi says US-Iran war could have major impact on India: ‘Pain has just started’
Allowing the United States to decide who we buy oil from, who we buy gas from, and whether we can buy oil from Russia or not. Our relationship with different oil suppliers can be decided by us, says Gandhi
India backs UNSC resolution slamming Iran's 'egregious attacks' on neighbours; Tehran says 'make no mistake ...'
The United Nations Security Council adopted the Bahrain-led resolution on Wednesday with 13 votes in favour and abstentions from China and Russia
India's energy needs well secured, no shortage of fuel, LPG cylinder: Hardeep Singh Puri
Speaking about the severity of the crisis, the minister said : "...The world has not faced a moment like this in modern energy history...India's crude supply position is secure, and the volume secured exceeds what the Hormuz would have delivered."
Ministerial briefing on West Asia crisis at 5.30 pm amid crude worries as Iran steps up attacks on ships
Officials of petroleum, external affairs, I&B and shipping ministries are expected to brief on the latest developments and measures taken by the government to ensure energy security
Govt ensuring safe return of Indians, helping stranded nationals to cross land borders in Iran: MEA
Addressing the media, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said there are 9,000 nationals of Indian origin in Iran. They consist of students, businesspersons, seafarers. Commenting on shifting Indian students to safer locations, Jaiswal said New Delhi has shifted several students to safer locations from Tehran.
How two India-bound tankers went ‘dark’ to navigate conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz
Industry sources told Moneycontrol that the two ships have switched off their automatic identification system (AIS) and transponders while transiting the 33-km wide Strait of Hormuz in order to ensure safe transit amid rising strikes around the region.
Jaishankar, Iran FM held 3 calls on safe passage of ships, energy security: MEA
India has been closely monitoring developments in West Asia as tensions involving Donald Trump, Iran, and Israel raise concerns about the safety of commercial shipping and global energy supplies.
Assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah jolts J&K: 'More questions than answers'
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge raises concerns about the former J&K CM’s security. He also pointed fingers at the Centre’s control over local police.
Home minister Amit Shah to lead 3-member Iran crisis panel, Jaishankar, Puri to help in drawing up govt's response
The group has already held several rounds of meetings to review the situation and coordinate the government's response amid the escalating conflict in West Asia.
Iran conflict triggers corporate exodus: PwC, Deloitte leave Dubai, HSBC closes Qatar branch
Citi, the prominent American banking group, requested employees to evacuate its offices located in both the DIFC and Oud Metha as a defensive measure to ensure employee safety, according to report.
Amid LPG shortage, first ship laden with crude oil arrives at Mumbai Port
The tanker ship 'Shenlong' that arrived near Mumbai Port bore Liberia's flag and was captained by an Indian sailor.
Karnataka sets up 'Responsible AI' committee headed by Infy co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan
The panel will draft a AI policy and roadmap for safe, ethical and transparent adoption of artificial intelligence across government systems. It will submit an interim report within 60 days and final recommendations within 90 days
OPINION | South India’s Tier-2 cities are quietly redefining healthcare
South India’s Tier-2 cities like Coimbatore, Madurai, Mangaluru and Hubballi are emerging healthcare hubs, leveraging private investment and infrastructure to reduce metro dependency
India may wait for clarity on Section 301 probe before moving ahead with US trade talks
The United States has launched a fresh investigation into global industrial overcapacity, targeting certain sectors across 16 economies, including India
LPG crisis: Higher output may only offer partial relief, meeting only half of India’s demand
Even if refineries manage to increase LPG output by 10–20% above the current domestic production, domestic supply would only rise to roughly 47–50% of total demand, leaving a significant gap that must still be filled through imports, according to commodity analytics firm Kpler.
Farooq Abdullah on assassination attempt in Jammu wedding: No police present, my own security personnel, NSG officers saved my life
The National Conference president went to attend a wedding in Jammu when a man opened fire at him at close range.
MHA asks states, UTs to tighten security around LPG plants, crack down on black marketing
Refiners have been asked to ramp up operations and ensure the timely dispatch of cylinders to distribution points across the country.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla denies 'bias', says 'gave equal opportunity to govt, Oppn' after no-trust motion defeated
Lok Sabha Speaker denies 'bias', says 'gave equal opportunity to govt and Oppn' after no-trust motion defeated
