Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told Parliament on Thursday that India is not facing any shortage of crude oil or LPG, even as tensions in West Asia
US tariffs cuts have revived Punjab's textile and engineering sectors. Factories in Ludhiana, once running at 70-75% capacity, are ramping up production, restarting expansions, and planning to hire
After months of tariff shocks and lost orders, India’s knitwear capital, Tiruppur, is finally seeing business return. Export enquiries are rising, and factories are restarting production.
Several US allies have declined Donald Trump’s request to send naval escorts to the Strait of Hormuz to protect global shipping. Countries like the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and France
LPG relief for India: 'Shivalik' LPG carrier will reach India today: Govt | Strait of Hormuz | Iran
After Shivalik, another LPG tanker, Nanda Devi, arrived in India on Tuesday, carrying more than 47,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The vessel arrived at Gujarat’s Vadinar Port
Amid fears of LPG shortages due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, ethanol cookstoves are emerging as a potential alternative for Indian households. But can they really replace LPG?
India’s homegrown GPS system NavIC is facing a setback after a key satellite failure, leaving only about three fully functional satellites. What caused this issue, why atomic clocks matter, and how it
Bihar saw a major political development on Thursday as the sitting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha in Patna, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah present at the even
Watch the Indian Air Force and Indian Army perform a joint para-drop exercise over Tehri Lake in Uttarakhand on March 8, demonstrating precision airborne operations and military readiness.
A deadly airstrike in Kabul has triggered global alarm. Afghanistan says a hospital was hit, killing 400. Pakistan denies it. Here’s what we know and why this could mark a dangerous turning point.
As the war in Iran enters its third week, its ripple effects are now hitting India’s economy. From fuel shortages and factory disruptions to export losses and rising costs, multiple sectors are under
The viral Ghibli-style AI portrait trend on ChatGPT looked like harmless fun — but it revealed something much bigger about the massive infrastructure powering artificial intelligence.
The West Asia crisis is disrupting businesses across India—from aviation and travel to restaurants, logistics and quick commerce.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at those trying to create panic on the LPG situation in India, and said they are not only exposing themselves before the people but also hurting the co
Global crude oil prices have surged again, briefly crossing $120 a barrel before easing. For India, which imports nearly 85% of its oil, this is more than just an energy story. It affects inflation, t
The Donald Trump administration has launched fresh trade investigations into 16 major economies, including India and China, under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974. Could new tariffs
Ground Report | The West Asia conflict is now being felt in India’s kitchens. Business Standard’s Anna Priyadarshini speaks to dhabas and local eateries in Delhi's ITO, CP and Paharganj
The conflict in West Asia is no longer just a distant geopolitical crisis. Across India, restaurants and hotels are running out of cooking gas, menus are shrinking, and some eateries are shutting down
A sudden spike in crude oil prices rattled global markets and triggered a sharp fall in Indian equities. The Sensex plunged over 2,700 points intraday, while the Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark.