Author: Amit Bhanot

(D.J) कार से चलने वालों की भी अब जेब ज्‍यादा कटेगी। Petrol-Diesel के साथ गैस भी महंगी हो रही है। इंद्रप्रस्थ गैस लिमिटेड (IGL) ने दिल्ली में CNG की कीमतों में भी बढ़ोतरी की है। सीएनजी की कीमत 1 रुपये प्रति किलोग्राम बढ़ाकर 59.01 रुपये प्रति किलोग्राम कर दी गई है, जबकि पीएनजी की कीमत 1 रुपये प्रति एससीएम बढ़ाकर 36.61 रुपये प्रति यूनिट की गई है। नई कीमतें आज यानि 24 मार्च से लागू हो गई हैं।

(D.J) दिल्ली में तीनों नगर निगमों (Delhi MCD) को एक कर दिया गया है। मोदी कैबिनेट ने मंगलवार को तीनों नगर निगमों के एकीकरण पर मुहर लगा दी थी। दिल्ली एमसीडी एकीकरण का विधेयक आज लोकसभा में पेश हो सकता है। भाजपा ने अपने सभी लोकसभा सांसदों को आज सदन में उपस्थित रहने के लिए व्हिप जारी किया है। कहा जा रहा है कि पूर्वी दिल्ली, उत्तरी दिल्ली और दक्षिणी दिल्ली नगर निगमों के एकीकरण को लेकर लोकसभा में विधेयक पेश किया जाएगा। गौरतलब है कि नौ मार्च को दिल्ली राज्य चुनाव आयोग ने प्रेस कांफ्रेंस की थी। प्रेस कांफ्रेंस में दिल्ली…

(T.E.T) Mizoram has the potential of generating 4,000 mw of hydroelectricity, state power minister R Lalzirliana said on Wednesday. Lalzirliana called on Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and they discussed initiatives to raise power generation in the state, said an official statement. During the interaction, the minister informed the governor that Mizoram generates about 10 mw of electricity, which is far below the state’s requirement, it said. The state at present consumes 144 mw power per day, and most of its requirements are met with power purchased from outside the state, Lalzirliana said. The state governments could not take up major hydroelectricity projects…

(T.E.T) IT major TCS is ready to put in place 5G network for any telecom operator across the globe on any given day and the company is working in India on a country-specific gears for the network, a senior company official said. TCS head for Communication, Media & Information Services Kamal Bhadada told PTI that the company is already helping telecom operators across the globe in managing their networks, swapping equipment and technology providers. When asked about the readiness of TCS to roll-out 5G network for telecom customers, Bhadada said, “TCS can stitch it today. TCS is doing it today. So…

(M.C) Three more companies are set to join the rush among Indian businesses to tap the primary market that saw a record fundraise of more than Rs 1.3 lakh crore in 2021. Market regulator the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given the nod to Sresta Natural Bioproducts Ltd, Maini Precision Products Ltd and Campus Activewear Ltd to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs). Organic food products company Sresta Natural Bioproducts, backed by private equity firm Peepul Capital and venture capital firm VenturEast, had filed draft papers with the SEBI in January. The offer comprises fresh issuance of…

(F.P) The procuring price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold in India on 23 March is Rs 52,100, following a rise of Rs 400 from yesterday’s selling price of Rs 51,700. One kilo of silver is being sold at Rs 68,900 after witnessing an increase of Rs 600 from yesterday’s obtaining rate of Rs 68,300. The price of the much-in-demand metal changes daily due to factors like making charges, state taxes and excise duty that takes place in every state. Below are the gold rates from a few Indian cities across the country: According to the Good Returns website, 10 grams of…

(B.S) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) sold 204,413,392 equity shares or 2.035% stake of NHPC from 27 April 2016 to 17 March 2022. Post transaction, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) decreased its shareholding to 726,211,315 equity shares or 7.23% stake from 930,624,707 equity shares or 9.265% stake held earlier in NHPC. The deal was executed as market sale. As of 31 December 2021, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India held 7.43% stake in the companm Shares of NHPC were trading 0.36% higher at Rs 28 on BSE in morning trade NHPC is the largest organization for hydropower development…

(CNBC) In a major boost for the country’s armed forces, the Defence Acquisition Council, which met under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday, approved the procurement of Rs 8,357 crore worth of military platforms and hardware, including air defence fire control radar and GSAT-7B satellite. The procurement proposals were accorded “Acceptance of Necessity”, the ministry said in a statement. The approved proposals included “procurement of night sight (image intensifier), light vehicles GS 4X4, air defence fire control radar (light) and GSAT-7B satellite,” it mentioned. Acquisition of these equipment and systems will enhance operational preparedness of armed forces by…

(M.C) State-owned engineering firm BHEL on Tuesday said it has appointed Upinder Singh Matharu its Director (Power). Matharu has assumed the charge at the company. “On his appointment as Director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Upinder Singh Matharu, 58, has assumed charge as Director (Power) of the Public Sector Engineering and Manufacturing Enterprise,” a company statement said. Before this, Matharu was heading BHEL’s Power Sector Eastern Region as Executive Director. He is a 1984 batch Mechanical Engineering graduate from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, and holds a post-graduate degree in Business Administration (Marketing), besides…

(PIB) Indian Oil R&D celebrates 50 years of Innovative Excellence Shri Hardeep S Puri lauds IndianOil R&D for research and innovation and getting over 1500 patents. Minister calls for ramping up scientific research to accomplish a technological breakthrough that could fast-track our economic growth. Shri Puri launches innovative solar cooktop – Surya Nutan. A programme was held in New Delhi today, marking the culmination of landmark Golden Jubilee celebrations of Indian oil R&D. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep S Puri was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The event was also graced…