New Delhi [India], April 2 : The heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank Group have agreed to form a coordination group to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy and economic impact of the war in the Middle East. According to a joint statement by the organizations,… Continue reading IEA, IMF and World Bank Group establish coordination group to mitigate Middle East conflict impact
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India’s Defence exports hit record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi [India], April 2 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has achieved a historic milestone in defence exports, reaching an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in the fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant 62.66% growth over the previous year. In a post on… Continue reading India’s Defence exports hit record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26: Rajnath Singh
CSK seek rhythm against potent Punjab Kings
CHENNAI: (Apr 2) Chennai Super Kings will need to improve significantly in all departments of the game to trouble a potent Punjab Kings in their first home game of the Indian Premier League here on Friday. It was a uninspiring start for CSK in their opener against Rajasthan Royals. CSK, now a team full of… Continue reading CSK seek rhythm against potent Punjab Kings
What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the Iran war?
SYDNEY: (Apr 2) The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is now into its second month. Despite spectacular early successes, the resilience of Iran’s government and military has meant the US and Israel have lost the strategic initiative. This means they are being more reactive than proactive in determining the outcome of the… Continue reading What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the Iran war?
UP: 3 killed, 18 injured as trolley carrying devotees plunges into canal in Kushinagar
KUSHINAGAR (UP): (Apr 2) Three women were killed and around 18 others were injured after a tractor trolley carrying devotees overturned and plunged into the Gandak canal in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred near the Siswa regulator under the Khadda police station limits at around 8 pm on Wednesday,… Continue reading UP: 3 killed, 18 injured as trolley carrying devotees plunges into canal in Kushinagar
Govt exempts critical petrochemical products from customs duty amid West Asia crisis
NEW DELHI: (Apr 2) The government on Thursday exempted import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of final products amid the crisis in West Asia. The duty exemption, which is valid till June 30, will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such as… Continue reading Govt exempts critical petrochemical products from customs duty amid West Asia crisis
Singer Arpit Bala breaks silence after Hyderabad row, says ‘My face is not a bullseye’
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 : Singer Arpit Bala has finally spoken out after a video from his Hyderabad concert went viral, showing him indulging in an on-stage altercation with a fan. The incident took place during his show on March 28, when a bottle was thrown towards the stage while he was performing. The… Continue reading Singer Arpit Bala breaks silence after Hyderabad row, says ‘My face is not a bullseye’
Adani Green Energy records 5 GW capacity addition in FY26, marking global high
New Delhi [India], April 1 : Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) added 5,051 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26. This milestone represents the highest greenfield annual capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China, as per an Adani media release. The addition has increased the company’s total operational portfolio to… Continue reading Adani Green Energy records 5 GW capacity addition in FY26, marking global high
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi to flag off 250 electric, CNG vehicles; reinforces ‘clean, smart, green’ vision for Lucknow
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 1 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government’s efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development. In a post on X, the Chief Minister emphasised the progress of Uttar… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi to flag off 250 electric, CNG vehicles; reinforces ‘clean, smart, green’ vision for Lucknow
Govt intervenes to soften ATF shock, allows only partial pass-through to airlines
New Delhi [India], April 1 : In a move aimed at protecting domestic air travel from a sharp global fuel shock, the government has limited the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25%, even as international benchmarks indicated a potential surge of over 100%. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural… Continue reading Govt intervenes to soften ATF shock, allows only partial pass-through to airlines