MP firecracker factory blast: NSA invoked against manager, 4 accused booked for culpable homicideA devastating blast at a firecracker factory in Dewas has claimed five lives. Authorities have invoked the stringent National Security Act ...
15 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Induction cooktop makers may be enticed with duty, GST cutsIndia is weighing tax cuts on induction cooktops. This aims to boost local manufacturing and make electric cooking more affordable. The gov...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
DPIIT rolls out multi-sectoral regulatory relaxations to bolster industrial supply chainsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is ensuring continuous supply of fuel, gas, and essential raw materials. Measur...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
LPG crisis: Centre allows temporary kerosene supply in 21 states, UTsThe Centre has allowed temporary kerosene distribution in 21 states and Union Territories. This move supports household cooking and lightin...
30 Mar, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Supreme Court reserves verdict as NCR proposes time limits for bursting green crackers on DiwaliThe Supreme Court has reserved its decision on pleas to allow green firecracker manufacturing and sales in Delhi-NCR. Solicitor General Tus...
10 Oct, 2025, 03.12 PM IST
Beezaasan Explotech shares list at 17% discount on BSE SME platformBeezaasan Explotech specializes in the manufacturing and supply of a wide range of explosives and explosive accessories, primarily cartridg...
03 Mar, 2025, 09.56 AM IST
Commerce ministry developing platform to connect exporters, MSMEs, govt agenciesMinister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha that the platform will provide informati...
07 Aug, 2024, 09.54 AM IST
PESO to formulate safety norms to allow petrol pumps within 30-50 mtrs of habitation: Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has instructed PESO to develop safety guidelines for petrol pumps to operate near residential a...
04 Jul, 2024, 06.29 PM IST
Govt proposes new explosives law, repeal old act of 1884In a note for public consultation, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has sought to increase fines for vio...
30 Apr, 2024, 10.29 PM IST
Govt exempts ISRO from provisions of explosives ruleAccording to a notification of the DPIIT, the exemption is subject to a few conditions. "The central government hereby exempts Indian Space...
29 Nov, 2022, 12.46 PM IST
Govt relaxes certain norms to fast track approvals for imported cylinders, pressure vessels for medical oxygenThe relaxations would be valid for six months or till further orders of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)...
16 May, 2021, 08.16 AM IST
Ease of doing business: License seeking eased for petrol, explosives-related activitiesThe move is crucial as India aims to break into the top 50 in the World Bank ease of doing business ranking. The country’s rank had jumped ...
09 Mar, 2021, 11.07 AM IST
Avoid bursting firecrackers as much as possible this Diwali, Delhi minister appeals to peopleThe minister launched an "anti-cracker" campaign and inspected various places to ensure that only "green" firecrackers are manufactured and...
03 Nov, 2020, 03.37 PM IST
DPIIT launches paperless licensing process for petroleum service stationsPaperless application and grant of licence process for road tankers for transportation of petroleum under the rules has already been launch...
20 Jan, 2020, 08.17 PM IST
Ease of doing business: DPIIT launches paperless licensing process for petroleum road tankersMoving towards digitisation, the process will include filing the applications online. This will also include online payment of fees which w...
10 Jan, 2020, 05.36 PM IST
Bengaluru home-delivery fuel firm hits roadblockPradhan had in April tweeted that the government was exploring ways to facilitate home delivery of petroleum products.
04 Jul, 2017, 02.11 PM IST
NGT asks Centre to clarify stand on 'illegal' distilleriesThe National Green Tribunal has directed the Centre to clarify its stand on distilleries and sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh that manufacture,...
11 Dec, 2016, 01.20 PM IST