India set to hike biogas prices, subsidies under new programIndia is launching a new program to significantly increase compressed biogas production. Higher guaranteed purchase prices and subsidies wi...
Uttarakhand cabinet approves 'work from home', weekly 'no vehicle day' to save fuelUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired the cabinet meeting, where officials decided to reduce the vehicle fleets of the chi...
India to introduce barrier-free tolling using FASTag, AI cameras by December: Nitin GadkariIndia is set to introduce seamless, barrier-free tolling on national highways by December. This advanced system will use technologies like ...
This actor from legendary song ‘Leja Leja Re’ is now a CEO in BangaloreNina Sarkar, the memorable face from the 2006 hit 'Leja Leja Re', is back in the spotlight. A recent Instagram rediscovery has brought her ...
West Asia crisis: Govt considering customs duty cut on critical induction cooktop componentsIn a bid to enhance accessibility to induction cooktops, the government is contemplating a reduction in import duties on components. Additi...
Need to create jobs in rural areas to reduce migration of youth, farmers : Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari stressed the need for rural employment to stop migration to cities. He highlighted the plight of farmers and w...
Govt overhauls six-decade-old sugarcane law; seeks comments on draft by May 20The Centre is proposing a new Sugarcane (Control) Order 2026, replacing the 1966 version to integrate ethanol production, digital complianc...
India should aim for 100% ethanol blending, says Nitin GadkariIndia aims for 100 percent ethanol blending soon. This move is crucial for energy self-reliance amid global oil market uncertainties. The c...
20% DME-LPG blend can cut imports by 6.3 MT, save around Rs 34,200 cr yearly: ReportIndia can significantly cut LPG imports by blending 20 per cent dimethyl ether, derived from coal gasification. This move could save 6.3 mi...
Global Markets | South Korean shares dip, but mark second weekly gain on Iran ceasefire hopesSouth Korean stocks ended lower Friday but secured a second weekly gain. Hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire boosted sentiment. The Korean won ...
No serious LPG supply shortage reported by auto component makers so far, says govtAddressing an inter-ministerial briefing here on the recent developments in West Asia, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Heavy Indust...
Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food stapleIran War: Farmers across Southeast Asia face a crisis as missiles flew in th Middle East. Soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, driven by the...
India's logistics cost slips to single digit: Nitin GadkariAddressing the BME Conclave 2026, Gadkari said that a recent report prepared by IIT Chennai, IIT Kanpur and IIM Bangalore has revealed that...
Stoves to cars: India expands ethanol use amid West Asia warIndia has a massive surplus of ethanol, pushing policymakers and industry to find new uses. Ethanol-powered cooking stoves are being tested...
Government allows export of bio-fuels from special economic zones, EoUsBio-fuels include ethyl alcohol, petroleum oil and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, bio-diesel and mixtures.
Government puts restrictions on export of bio-fuelsThe directorate had last week imposed restriction on import of bio-fuels including ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits, bio-diesel, p...
Bio jet fuel has potential to reduce cost of operations by 15%: SpiceJetRoad transport and shipping minister Nitin Gadkari said, "the government will start work on bringing out a detailed policy on bio fuels soo...