Press Trust Of India

Delhi gets warmer at 31.5 degrees Celsius; mercury to go higher on Holi

The IMD has forecast a mainly clear sky for tomorrow, with sustained surface winds of 15-25 kmph, occasionally gusting to 35 kmph during the day

Govt has set up inter-ministerial group to monitor West Asia crisis: Goyal

Exporters have expressed apprehensions that escalating tensions in the West Asian region due to joint attacks by the US and Israel on Iran may impact India's trade

Putin in contact with Gulf leaders to facilitate de-escalation: Kremlin

According to the Kremlin, Putin spoke by telephone with leaders of Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia

West Asia crisis: PM Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait

The prime minister has also spoken to King Abdullah II of Jordan and conveyed deep concern over the evolving situation in the region

Qatar declares force majeure, gas supplies to Indian industry cut

Petronet has long term contract to buy 8.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG from Qatar

India has enough fuel stocks to meet demand for up to eight weeks

While immediate shortages are unlikely, rising crude prices and higher freight and insurance costs could impact India's import bill and inflation

Employer must pay penalty for delay in compensation: Supreme Court

The high court had fastened the liability of paying the penalty imposed under section 4A(3)(b) of the Act on the insurance firm

War risk insurance costs likely to climb amid West Asia crisis: Experts

After this cancellation, Agarwal said, the insurers may increase premiums on hull and cargo

AAI seeks 7-day fuel stock data from int'l airports amid West Asia crisis

The communication comes against the backdrop of the escalating conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran that threatens to impact global oil supplies

Power ministry to set up selection committee to look for new NTPC chief

The incumbent, Gurdeep Singh, was to superannuate on July 31, 2025, but his service as NTPC's CMD was extended till August 1, 2026, in the absence of a successor

HP govt mandates installation of EV charging stations in new buildings

The newly defined rates range from ₹3,000 per square metre for up to 0.25 premium FAR, scaling to ₹7,000 for ratios exceeding 0.50

Power Ministry extends deadline for Draft NEP 2026 feedback till Mar 19

The National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 aims to address high losses and debt of discoms, non-cost-reflective tariffs, and high cross-subsidisation

Defence ministry signs deal with HAL for purchase of 6 military helicopters

While the ALH Mk-II helicopters are being procured for the Indian Coast Guard, the Shtil missiles will be deployed onboard the Indian Navy's warships

NB Group to invest ₹350 crore on new luxury housing project in Ahmedabad

Nishith Shah, CMD of NB Group, said the total investment to develop this project is estimated at ₹350 crore

India starts countervailing duty probe against Chinese PVC resins

The investigation the DGTR follows an application filed by Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls, DCM Shriram and DCW Ltd

German firm Nemetschek appoints Alok Sharma as MD, VP of India biz

The company provides software solutions for architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) and media industries

Remain indoors: Indian embassy in Iran issues advisory to Indian nationals

In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors as far as possible, embassy said

Hiring in India rises 12% in Feb on AI push, IT sector recovery: Report

White-collar job market posted its strongest February performance in recent years, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index reaching 3,233 points

Hope West Asia conflict does not affect supply chain: Tata Group chairman

Chandrasekaran admitted that there may be some ups and downs in businesses in view of the prevailing situation

MSRTC hopes to earn ₹250 cr through advertising over 5 years, says minister

Sarnaik stated that an ambitious plan has been finalised to leverage the corporation's massive footprint