 "Shine Jacob")
Shine Jacob
Shine Jacob
Shine Jacob is a senior journalist, with experience of over 15 years across print and electronic media. He has covered a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, logistics, and the automobile industry. He has previously worked with the Times of India, Moneycontrol, Livemint, Cogencis, in addition to regional Malayalam media. Currently based in Chennai, he has also worked as a business journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.
Shine Jacob is a senior journalist, with experience of over 15 years across print and electronic media. He has covered a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, logistics, and the automobile industry. He has previously worked with the Times of India, Moneycontrol, Livemint, Cogencis, in addition to regional Malayalam media. Currently based in Chennai, he has also worked as a business journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.
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OVL, partners get extension in Azerbaijan block for $3.6-bn bonus
OVL's share of the bonus payout to the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan would be to the tune of $111 mn
 "OVL, partners get extension in Azerbaijan block for $3.6-bn bonus")
Accidents on railway tracks indicate failure of processes: Shanti Narain
He talks about the project, safety aspects and future roadmap of railways
 "Accidents on railway tracks indicate failure of processes: Shanti Narain")
Only 7 BJP-ruled states give thumbs up to Railways open access of power
Punjab likely to become the first non-BJP state to give no-objection certificates
 "Only 7 BJP-ruled states give thumbs up to Railways open access of power")
GST impact: Auto LPG sellers want tax parity with CNG
LPG is taxed at 18% while CNG is taxed at 5%
 "GST impact: Auto LPG sellers want tax parity with CNG")
Centre orders LPG price to be hiked by Rs 4 per month
This, to eliminate all subsidies by March next year, said Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
 "Centre orders LPG price to be hiked by Rs 4 per month")
Farzad B gas field: Not obligated to give contract to India, says Iran
India has cut oil imports from Iran by a fifth, Iran responded by reducing time given for payments
 "Farzad B gas field: Not obligated to give contract to India, says Iran")
Auto LPG body wants GST rates to be lowered to 5%
At present, a rate of 18% has been set for commercial LPG; before GST rate was 23%
 "Auto LPG body wants GST rates to be lowered to 5%")
Now, govt looks to take cooking gas to tiger reserves, Naxal-hit areas
In a first, forest departments will be given LPG dealerships on nomination basis
 "Now, govt looks to take cooking gas to tiger reserves, Naxal-hit areas")
About 60 blocks to be auctioned in second round of petro bids
Govt eyes start-ups and small national and international companies for bids
 "About 60 blocks to be auctioned in second round of petro bids")
Railways readies deep discounts to woo passengers
Railways to offer last-minute discounts and reduced fares in major trains, including the Shatabdis
 "Railways readies deep discounts to woo passengers")
Govt to reimburse Rs 500-cr service charge loss to IRCTC
Service charge was discontinued from Nov 26, last year to boost digital transactions
 "Govt to reimburse Rs 500-cr service charge loss to IRCTC")
Daily fuel revision: Dealers claim Rs 400 cr loss, demand new margin model
Dealers threaten to go on indefinite strike from August 1
Hydrocarbons sector: Next bidding round for discovered small fields in Oct
This will happen simultaneously with the Open Acreage Licensing rounds
 "Hydrocarbons sector: Next bidding round for discovered small fields in Oct")
Railways on a hiring spree as over 225,000 posts remain vacant
In the wake of recent accidents, critics highlighted staff strength as a cause of concern for safety
 "Railways on a hiring spree as over 225,000 posts remain vacant")
Railways to spend Rs 15,000 crore on overhaul of coaches
Indian Railways produces 3,000 coaches every year, phases out 1,000 coaches
 "Railways to spend Rs 15,000 crore on overhaul of coaches")
Private petro firms will also revise fuel prices daily from Friday
Essar Oil MD says the move will benefit all stakeholders in the long run
 "Private petro firms will also revise fuel prices daily from Friday")
Shutting down of Jharia line hits railway revenue
Closure of the line will affect about 75% of the production of BCCL
 "Shutting down of Jharia line hits railway revenue")
Daily change in petrol, diesel prices: Here's how to check the rate via SMS
Dealers will get updated prices by way of customised SMSes, emails, mobile app and web portals
 "Daily change in petrol, diesel prices: Here's how to check the rate via SMS")
Petrol pumps not to buy fuel from June 16
Pump owners protest against daily pricing of petrol and diesel
Petrol pumps not to buy fuel from OMCs starting June 16, may go dry
Move comes in protest of daily change in petrol, diesel prices effective from June 16
 "Petrol pumps not to buy fuel from OMCs starting June 16, may go dry")