‘Ram Navami gift for the country’, says Manoj Tiwari on excise duty cut on fuel
Patna, March 27 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday hailed the Centre's move to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling it a "Ram Navami gift for the country".Manoj Tiwari said, "This is the biggest news of the day. The country has received a gift on Ram Navami.""There was a feeling in the country that, as a result…
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Govt to borrow Rs 8.20 lakh crore during first half of FY 2026-27
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The government announced on Friday that, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), it has decided to borrow Rs 8.20 lakh crore during the first half (H1) of the financial year 2026-27.Gross market…
Excise duty cut brings relief, helps prevent fuel price surge amid war: Citizens
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Welcoming the Centre’s decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, people from different regions on Friday said the step would cushion consumers against a potential spike in fuel prices triggered by…
Fertiliser stocks adequate to meet needs of farmers: Govt
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The government assured the Parliament on Friday that adequate fertiliser stocks are available to meet the requirements of farmers during the ongoing Rabi 2025–26 season and beyond.In a written reply to a question…
India in touch with concerned countries for safe transit of ships through Strait of Hormuz: MEA
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that four ships laden with LPG have arrived in India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz and assured that New Delhi is in touch with concerned countries for…
New TV Ratings Policy 2026 to boost transparency, accountability in audience measurement
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The government on Friday unveiled the TV Ratings Policy 2026, aiming to make television audience measurement more transparent, independent and accountable, while also easing entry for new players in the sector.The…
India’s PLI schemes attract over Rs 2.16 lakh crore investment, generate 14.39 lakh jobs
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have generated investments exceeding Rs. 2.16 lakh crore, driven incremental production and sales of over Rs. 20.41 lakh crore and created over 14.39 lakh direct…
AI geopolitics: US policy and tech giants converge on China threat
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Growing concerns over China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are driving an unprecedented alignment between US lawmakers and Silicon Valley, with both sides increasingly viewing the technology race…
Odisha: Subhash Ghai shares AI sand statue, Sudarsan Pattnaik issues clarification ​
Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) After famous Bollywood producer Subhash Ghai shared a post featuring a sand statue of himself, which turned out to be AI-generated, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Friday clarified that he did not…
Adani Group receives ‘Net Zero Leadership’ honour at India Climate Week 2026
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Adani Group on Friday said it has been recognised with the Net Zero Leadership honour at the 'India Climate Samman' during the 'India Climate Week 2026' here.The recognition was presented by Shripad Naik,…