Rahul Goreja

Rahul Goreja

Ships must seek nod to cross Hormuz, warns Iran's Revolutionary Guards

IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri said vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz must obtain Iran's permission, criticising ships hit in recent attacks and dismissing US escort assurances

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

IRCTC may temporarily halt cooked meals on trains amid LPG supply crunch

IRCTC may pause cooked meal services on trains due to an LPG supply shortage arising out of the conflict in West Asia. It has directed kitchens to use alternate methods to meet demand

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

India's Russian oil purchases helping stabilise markets: US ambassador

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said India's ongoing Russian oil purchases are helping stabilise global oil markets amid volatility triggered by the escalating West Asia conflict

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

Jal Jeevan Mission gets ₹1.51 trn Cabinet boost; all you need to know

The Cabinet has extended the Jal Jeevan Mission to December 2028 with ₹1.51 trillion in additional funding to expand rural tap water access and strengthen digital monitoring of supply systems

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

IEA floats proposal for largest-ever oil release amid West Asia conflict

IEA members are considering a record release of oil from strategic reserves to stabilise global markets as the West Asia conflict disrupts supply and triggers sharp volatility in crude prices

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

What is Essential Commodities Act invoked by govt amid LPG shortage?

The Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritise natural gas and LPG supply for domestic, industrial, and vehicular use amid global energy disruptions

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 4:52 PM IST

State-run OMCs to boost LPG production to meet demand amid crunch

IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL have said that they are boosting LPG production and prioritising household supply after the Centre directed refineries to use all propane, butane, and other gas streams for LPG

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

Supreme Court flags need for UCC to address complexities in personal laws

The Supreme Court highlighted the need for a Uniform Civil Code to address personal law complexities and ensure women's rights in matters such as inheritance

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

From school closures to WFH: How Asia is tackling oil supply crunch

Countries across Asia are imposing fuel curbs, remote work and price caps as oil supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict trigger price volatility and threaten energy security

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

BCCI announces ₹131 crore reward for Team India on T20 World Cup win

Apart from the BCCI's reward, the team also received $3 million from the International Cricket Council

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

JSW Steel crude steel output down 2% to 2.37 mt in Feb amid plant upgrade

JSW Steel said that the production decline was due to the shutdown of Blast Furnace 3 at the Vijayanagar plant for a capacity upgrade, while output growth excluding the unit rose about 8 per cent

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

IDFC First Bank pays ₹645 crore to settle fraud claims with Haryana govt

IDFC First Bank said it paid ₹645 crore to clients after claims linked to a suspected fraud at its Chandigarh branch, ₹55 crore higher than the initial estimate of ₹590 crore

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

Trump says ending Iran conflict will be 'mutual' decision with Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump said the decision to end the Iran conflict will be 'mutual' with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming the strikes thwarted Iran's plans to destroy Israel

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

Hyundai launches new Verna with 25 modifications: Check price, features

Hyundai Motor India on Monday launched the updated Verna sedan with over 25 upgrades across design, tech, comfort and safety. Prices start at ₹10.98 lakh for the 1.5-litre MPi petrol variant

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

G7 nations to consider emergency oil release amid global price surge

G7 nations are set to discuss a coordinated oil release from strategic reserves via the International Energy Agency as the West Asia conflict pushes crude prices higher and raises supply concerns

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 1:02 PM IST

As Nitish Kumar eyes Rajya Sabha seat, a look at the longest-serving CMs

Nitish Kumar, Bihar's longest-serving CM, does not feature among India's top five longest-serving chief ministers and currently ranks eighth with a cumulative tenure of 19 years and 199 days

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Qatar LNG pause may flip global supply surplus into deficit: Morgan Stanley

Analysts at Morgan Stanley said that if the LNG outage in Qatar extends beyond a month, the global LNG market forecast could quickly swing from surplus to deficit

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

Karnataka Budget 2026: Social media ban, education boost, and more

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah presented the state Budget with a focus on school infrastructure boost, women welfare schemes, and a ₹2,000 crore electric bus programme

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Centre asks refiners to maximise LPG output amid West Asia conflict

The Centre has directed refiners to maximise LPG production and ensure supplies go only to state-run retailers for domestic use as tensions in West Asia threaten global energy flows

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Uttarakhand's GSDP rises to ₹3.82 trn in FY25; FY27 growth pegged 8.2%

Uttarakhand's GSDP rose to ₹3.82 trillion in FY25 from ₹2.54 trillion in FY22, with higher per capita income, lower poverty levels and growth projected at 8.2 per cent for FY27

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 10:48 AM IST