Policy

As India looks to cut dependence on imported LNG and petrochemicals, the Centre is betting big on coal gasification to turn domestic coal reserves into synthetic gas, fertilizers, power and industrial chemicals.

The RBI has eased rules for non-bank outward remittance platforms, shifting FEMA and KYC compliance responsibility to banks.

Officials said the corridor will act as a 'reference model' for the phased rollout of semi-high-speed rail networks nationwide using indigenous technology.

The move is aimed at reducing India's dependence on oil and gas imports, and cleaner utilisation of country's vast coal reserves.

According to government sources, the duty revision on precious metals is a calibrated move to ringfence forex for crude oil, fertilisers and defence as West Asia tensions and the US-Iran war reshape India's external calculus.

Apart from gold, silver and platinum, duties have also been raised on jewellery findings and precious metal-related industrial imports.

He argued that small collective efforts to save fuel and reduce waste could have 'transformational results' for the economy.

Economists see retail inflation inching up as energy costs weigh on household budgets

PM Narendra Modi welcomed the decision to implement Ayushman Bharat in West Bengal.

Indian state refiners are expecting a modest increase in retail fuel prices within days, as the government seeks to balance the impact of the ten-week war in the Persian Gulf and the needs of consumers.

NITES emphasised that its request is "not confrontation with employers, but collective national cooperation," and said work from home should be viewed as a responsible economic measure.

Fuel prices in India depend on several factors, with global crude oil prices being the most significant as crude is the primary raw material used to produce petrol and diesel.

The CII's five-point agenda also suggests its member companies commit to a 3-5% reduction in fuel and power consumption over the next two quarters through process optimisation, efficient logistics, fleet electrification and accelerated renewable power purchase agreements.

Since 2015, Jan Suraksha schemes have settled over Rs 25160 crore in claims, covering millions under PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY to provide affordable financial protection.

The four labour codes were introduced to modernise and consolidate 29 labour laws into a simplified and contemporary framework.

AIDEF has sought a minimum basic pay of Rs 69,000, 3.833 fitment factor, higher risk allowances and sweeping cadre restructuring for defence civilian employees under the 8th Pay Commission.

Fuel prices in India depend on several factors, with global crude oil prices being the most significant as crude is the primary raw material used to produce petrol and diesel.

Chandigarh Administration advises setting air conditioners to 24 to 25 degrees Celsius in public buildings to enhance energy efficiency and support sustainable resource management.

This gives Vande Mataram the same statutory protection as the national anthem Jana Gana Mana.

Among the approvals is the country's first commercial facility for Mini/Micro-LED display manufacturing based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology.