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Blow to West Asia commodities market as Iran hits 2 aluminium makers

Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.

Bihar planning market debut of transmission company BSPTCL: State Energy Secy

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) The Bihar government is preparing to list its power transmission company on the stock market in a move...

Extended India’s support for adoption of draft decision on fisheries subsidies agreement: Goyal

New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) India on Saturday said it has extended support for the adoption of the WTO's draft decision on the...

India cautions WTO members against weaponising ‘transparency’ to justify trade retaliation

New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) India has cautioned WTO members against weaponising “transparency” to justify trade retaliation or challenge legitimate domestic policies, saying...

Drug regulator calls on Indian pharma to move beyond generics, address dependence on bulk imports

Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.

Centre to remove 1-yr imprisonment provision for allottees for non-compliance with realty norms

New Delhi, Mar 27 (PTI) In a relief to homebuyers, the Centre has proposed to remove the existing provision of maximum one-year imprisonment...

Indian govt says will borrow Rs 8.2 trillion in first-half of next fiscal year

The administration trimmed its gross borrowing program to 16.09 trillion rupees from 17.2 trillion rupees announced in the budget on Feb. 1.

Jan Vishwas Bill proposes 30-day grace period after expiry of driving licence

New Delhi, Mar 27 (PTI) The government has proposed to amend the Motor Vehicle Act to allow a 30-day grace period after the expiry...

Kolkata restaurants explore PNG option amid LPG supply disruptions

Kolkata, Mar 27 (PTI) The Kolkata chapter of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has initiated discussions with Bengal Gas Company Ltd...

Rupee settle at all-time low of 94.85 against US dollar

Mumbai, Mar 27 (PTI) The rupee slumped by a massive 89 paise to close at a historic low of 94.85 against the US...

On Camera

Trans Amendment Bill echoes Criminal Tribes Act. It wants them to stay in violent families

The one thing that keeps the relentless beauty of trans people alive is their community. But for lawmakers, kinship is ‘deception’, ‘allurement’, and ‘undue influence’.

Blow to West Asia commodities market as Iran hits 2 aluminium makers

Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.

1st batch of 2,000 India-made Israeli Negev LMGs delivered to Army; 4,000 more to be delivered this year

The Indian Army is set to get another 4,000 of these LMGs as part of a contract signed in August 2024 to replace the 5.56x45mm INSAS LMG.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.