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• India's manufacturing PMI eases in March amid global disruptions, job growth remains strong
  
  India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March as disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East are reverberating through the global economy and weighing on Indian manufacturers, the HSBC Flash India PMI data showed on Thursday.Firms also faced an intensification...
• India's Defence Exports Surge 62.6 PC to RS 38,424 Crore in FY26, Reach over 80 Countries
  
  In a significant development, defence exports surged to an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking a 62.66 per cent rise from previous fiscal's Rs 23,622 crore exports figures, the government said on Thursday.Defence Public Sector...
• Solar Power Surge Helps TN Manage Rising Summer Demand
  
  With summer intensifying across Tamil Nadu, electricity demand has begun to rise sharply across urban and rural regions. At the same time, a notable increase in solar power generation is helping the state manage the growing load, reducing stress on the grid and supporting a...
• Maha Tightens Security after Ghaziabad ISI Espionage Links Detected; Chinese CCTV Units to Be Removed
  
  Maharashtra has been placed on high alert following revelations that a Ghaziabad-based ISI espionage module had links within the state, prompting the government to initiate a major overhaul of its security infrastructure.According to Maharashtra Home department officials, a...
• Centre Grants Full Customs Duty Exemption on Critical Petrochemical Products
  
  The government has decided to provide full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products till June 30, 2026, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains, Finance Ministry said on Thursday.The measure, said the...
• 23 Empty Commercial Gas Cylinders Seized, Delivery Worker Charged in Mumbai's Deonar
  
  The Mumbai Police have registered a case against a gas delivery worker for illegally storing commercial LPG cylinders in a public area. The accused, identified as Shahid Ali Imam Hussain Sayyed, was found in possession of 23 empty commercial gas cylinders and a tempo, all...
• Russian Deputy PM Arrives in Delhi for Key Talks on Defence, Energy and Trade
  
  Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov arrived in New Delhi early on Thursday for high-level discussions covering defence, energy, trade and a range of other bilateral issues.In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs said, "A warm welcome to Mr Denis...
• Govt Shields Domestic Aviation Sector from Jet Fuel Spike, Airfares Likely to Remain Stable
  
  The government on Wednesday said that domestic airfares are unlikely to see a sharp rise as it has cushioned the impact of a steep surge in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by allowing only a partial increase for domestic airlines.According to the Ministry of Petroleum...
• I-T Department Seizes Foreign Currency Worth over RS 4.5 Crore in Kolkata, Detains Three
  
  The Income Tax Department has seized a large amount of foreign currency in Kolkata, said an official on Wednesday, adding that three people have been detained.A large amount of foreign currency -- approximately Rs five crore in Indian currency -- was seized during a raid in...
• Hailstorms Devastate over 8,000 Hectares in Maharashtra's Dhule; Farmers Face Severe Losses
  
  Unseasonal rains and hailstorms sweeping through Dhule district in Maharashtra have caused widespread destruction to agricultural land, severely impacting the farming community.According to official estimates, crops spread across 8,145.60 hectares in the district have...
• Mumbai Judge Duped via Fake Customer Care App; Loses RS 93,000
  
  In a concerning case of cyber fraud, a sitting judge of a city court in Mumbai was duped of Rs 93,000 by cybercriminals who used a malicious customer care application to gain access to his banking details.The 46-year-old judge, posted at the Small Causes Court, sought...
• Premium Fuels Get Costlier; Regular Petrol and Diesel Prices Steady
  
  PSU oil marketing major Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has increased the prices of its premium fuels in the national capital.XP100 petrol is now priced at Rs 160 per litre, up from Rs 149 earlier. The high-octane fuel is primarily used in luxury vehicles and high-performance...
• 19-KG Commercial LPG Hiked by RS 195.50; ATF Prices Double to Reach Record High
  
  State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Wednesday made substantial revisions to prices of both aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and commercial LPG, with rates surging sharply -- including a more-than-doubling in jet fuel prices -- tracking a spike in global oil prices amid...
• Commercial LPG Prices up by RS 203 in Chennai; Traders Fear Impact on Food Costs
  
  A sharp increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices has come into effect in Chennai from April 1, raising concerns among traders and consumers about a likely surge in food prices across the city.As part of the monthly price revision carried out by oil marketing companies,...
• Adani Green Energy Adds Record over 5 GW of Renewable Energy Capacity in FY26
  
  Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday said it added over 5 GW (5,051 MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26, taking its total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW).It is the highest greenfield annual capacity expansion globally by any...
• Adani Ports Surpasses 500 Million Tonnes Cargo Milestone
  
  Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), on Wednesday, said it has surpassed the landmark milestone of 500 million tonnes of cargo handled.From a single port-led vision in 1998 to a network spanning 19 ports and terminals across India and beyond, APSEZ has grown...
• Lucknow Waste Management Gains New Momentum: CM Yogi to Flag off 250 Electric, CNG Vehicles
  
  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles on Wednesday for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, marking a major step towards 100 per cent waste collection in 110 wards and a sustainable city model, officials said.This initiative...
• Nilgiri Tahr Census Likely after TN Polls; Forest Dept Prepares with New Tech, Training
  
  The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is likely to defer the third Nilgiri Tahr census in view of the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, with officials now planning to conduct the exercise between April 28 and May 1, subject to final approval.The four-day...
• Indore Furniture Shop Fire Doused with 27,000 Litres of Water
  
  With summer heat intensifying, incidents of fire, especially due to electrical short circuits, have been increasing across Madhya Pradesh in recent days, particularly in urban areas.One such fire incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, when a devastating blaze...
• Maha Govt to Launch Drive to Provide PNG Connections to Industries
  
  Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant on Monday announced that the government will launch a special drive to provide immediate Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to industries upon request.He also directed all government departments to coordinate and organise special...
• Illegal Use of Domestic LPG Cylinders in Mumbai Hotel; FIR Filed against Owner, Manager
  
  An FIR has been registered against two individuals for allegedly storing and using domestic LPG cylinders illegally for commercial purposes at a hotel in the Kalbadevi area of Mumbai.According to the LT Marg Police, both accused -- Harish Mehta and Prakash Purohit -- have...
• Pan-India Fake Currency Network Expands as New Entry Points Emerge
  
  India's security agencies have flagged the increasing number of entry points through which fake currency is being circulated in the market. At first fake currency was being pushed into Nepal from Pakistan before making its entry into India. However, with the Indian agencies...
• 'PM Modi dedicated to people': Giriraj Singh on excise cut; flays Oppn for being 'irresponsible'
  
  The Centre on Friday slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre, bringing central taxes on petrol down to Rs 3 per litre and making diesel duty-free. The move, aimed at providing relief to consumers amid rising global fuel prices, was praised by Union...
• FM Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal Hail Fuel Duty Cut as Shield against Global Oil Turmoil
  
  After the government on Friday cut central excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move would help shield consumers from global volatility.She said the reduction was aimed at...
• India's Energy Supply Fully Secure, No Need for National Energy Emergencies: Govt
  
  Petroleum and LPG supply situation is under control and there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG anywhere in the country, while retail outlets have sufficient stocks and are dispensing fuel without interruption, according to the government.As the world's 4th largest...

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