India sugar outlook stable despite global price fall: Report
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The outlook for India’s sugar sector remains stable with comfortable domestic demand–supply dynamics even as global sugar prices have declined sharply due to surplus supply from Brazil, a report said on Friday. According to ICRA, international sugar prices in the 2026 sugar year have remained below current production costs and […]
India, US continue talks for mutually beneficial trade deal: Commerce Ministry
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday said that India and the United States continue to remain engaged in discussions for a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, rejecting media reports that suggested a pause in negotiations. In a statement, the ministry clarified that there has been no hold on […]
Govt urges consumers to avoid panic buying as petrol, diesel, LPG supply is normal
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Centre on Friday advised consumers to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG as adequate stocks are available across the country. No cases of fuel dry-outs have been reported at any of the 1 lakh retail outlets by the Oil Marketing Companies. Adequate stocks of petrol and diesel […]
Govt approves major reforms in food safety rules, FSSAI licences to get perpetual validity
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday approved a set of major regulatory and procedural reforms aimed at improving ease of doing business while maintaining strong food safety standards in the country. The reforms were finalised after detailed consultations with states, union territories and industry stakeholders. They are […]
Centre ups outlay for fertiliser subsidy by Rs 19,000 crore to boost farm output
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that the country currently holds a robust fertiliser stock of 163 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for April. This represents a significant 26 per cent increase over the previous year’s stock of 128.54 LMT. The Minister stated that while sufficient stocks […]
Telangana has adequate stocks of LPG to meet present demand: Govt
Hyderabad, March 13 (IANS) Telangana has adequate stocks of LPG to meet the present demand, officials said on Friday. The state government reviewed the LPG stocks in view of the war situation in the Middle East. It assured uninterrupted cylinder supply to 1.29 crore consumers. Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao reviewed the LPG stock position, […]
Fix boundaries of Sanjay Gandhi National Park and rehabilitate encroachers: Maha CM
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed concerned agencies to find a permanent solution for the rehabilitation of encroachers in Borivali’s Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). During a meeting held at Vidhan Bhavan, the Chief Minister instructed officials to verify nearby available lands and create a formal plan for rehabilitation. He […]
BJP holds march ahead of Amit Shah’s rally in Punjab
Chandigarh, March 13 (IANS) In connection with the “Badlav Rally” to be held on March 14 at Killi Chahilan in Punjab’s Moga and addressed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Bharatiya Janata Party organised a “flag march” on Friday in major markets of the Dakha Assembly constituency. The march was conducted under the leadership […]
Maharashtra Congress demands immediate cancellation of LPG price hike
Nashik, March 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Friday demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Rs 60 LPG price hike, saying that the BJP government has pushed the common public into the deep abyss of inflation. He further noted that the price hike is a result of the wrong policies of […]
India’s suffering is our suffering too: Iran envoy
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Iran’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, on Friday emphasised the strong ties between New Delhi and Tehran, saying that both countries share common interests and values and should continue supporting each other to overcome challenges. Speaking to media persons, the envoy said that the people of India and Iran […]
