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Govt asks oil companies to have at least 30-day LPG reserves
New Delhi: The Government has asked State-run oil marketing companies to have at least 30 days of LPG reserves as energy imports continue to be disrupted because of the conflict in West Asia.
“We are working on strategic reserves (for…
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Labour Code being operationalised: Govt
New Delhi, May 29: The Government is in the process of operationalising the Code of Social Security Rules under the Labour Code, which was notified earlier this month, a senior official said today.
“We are in the process of…
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India’s foreign exchange reserves fall by $7.5 billion to $681.4 billion: RBI
New Delhi, May 29: Reserve Bank of India reported that India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $7.511 billion to $681.384 billion for the week ended May 22. The sharp fall comes amid pressure on the rupee, declining…
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India faces short-term risks to growth, says RBI
New Delhi, May 29: Rising geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices and global uncertainty could pose short-term risks to India’s growth and inflation outlook, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said amidst continued tensions in…
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India may introduce plastic banknotes as RBI explores ways to reduce currency printing costs
New Delhi, May 29: Reserve Bank of India is reportedly considering the introduction of polymer, or plastic, banknotes as part of efforts to reduce the rising costs associated with printing and replacing paper currency.…
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PVR INOX announces return of ‘Pride Film Festival’ starting tomorrow
New Delhi, May 28: PVR INOX, India’s largest cinema exhibitor, today announced the return of its ‘Pride Film Festival’ from tomorrow to celebrate the layered and path-breaking queer cinema from across the world.
This week-long film…
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Top UN Climate Change official comments on extreme heat in India, days after Rubio’s complaint
New Delhi, May 28: Amidst extreme heat in India about which visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio complained a few days back, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell issued a statement, reminding about about the "potential…
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Amended IBC Act notified; Key changes include creditor-led resolution mechanism
New Delhi, May 28: The Central Government has notified the amended Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Act, which contains several crucial changes, including provision for creditor-led resolution mechanisms.
It also marks an overhaul of…
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First indigenous 10-coach Hydrogen Fuel Train all set to commence operation
By Arun Kumar Das
New Delhi, May 27: In a major step towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the dedicated Jind-Sonipat section of…
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Ferro Alloy firm IMFA acquires 26% stake in renewable energy company EG Urja Strot for Rs 110 crore
New Delhi, May 27: Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), a fully-integrated producer of ferro alloys, has announced the acquisition of 26% equity stake in EG Urja Strot Private Limited for an aggregate consideration of approximately…
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