(HT) Petrol consumption spiked by about 10% in the first half of May as summer season travel led to a surge in demand for the fuel, according to the provisional sales data of state-owned fuel retailers. Petrol consumption rose to 1.5 million tonnes during May 1-15 from 1.37 million tonnes sales a year back. Its demand was up by 10.5% over consumption of 1.36 million tonnes in May 1-15, 2023 and nearly 46% higher than the Covid-marred first fortnight of May 2021. Diesel sales were up 2% to 3.36 million tonnes, the data of three state-owned fuel retailers, who control…
Author: Aruna Sharma
(HT) India’s cash-rich makers of staples to shampoos will press ahead with big-ticket acquisitions as they chase high-growth, premium targets to cushion themselves from an urban consumption slowdown. Dabur India Ltd, Marico Ltd and Emami Ltd will be on the lookout for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) that help them enter new categories such as premium personal care and wellness, build a digital-first portfolio and expand reach in the traditional market, executives said at earnings calls. “If there is a new brand or a new category to be addressed, that is where M&A comes in and supplements our efforts of organic…
(HT) Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its $1 billion financial assistance to Pakistan and stop future support, saying that Islamabad was again trying to rebuild the terror infrastructure taken down by New Delhi and adding that such aid will be used for funding terrorism. He questioned if the bailout to Pakistan was tantamount to indirect funding of terror by the global organisation in what was New Delhi’s latest push to isolate Islamabad globally. Singh also warned Islamabad that it was currently “on probation” under the May 10 understanding that ended four…
(DJ) केंद्र सरकार ने वैश्विक मंच पर पाकिस्तान को बेनकाब करने के लिए सांसदों का डेलीगेशन बनाया है। इस लिस्ट में कांग्रेस सांसद शशि थरूर का नाम भी शामिल है। थरूर ने इसके लिए सरकार का आभार जताया है। उन्होंने कहा कि जब बात राष्ट्रहित की हो, तो मैं पीछे नहीं रह सकता। थरूर ने सोशल मीडिया साइट एक्स पर लिखा, ‘हाल के मामलों पर देश का पॉइंट ऑफ व्यू रखने के लिए भारत सरकार ने ऑल पार्टी डेलीगेशन में मुझे भी चुना है। मैं इसके लिए गौरवान्वित महसूस कर रहा हूं।’ इन नेताओं को सरकार ने चुना बता दें…
(PIB) Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian flagged off the first flight of Haj pilgrims from Kochi for Haj 2025 today. Addressing the pilgrims at the embarkation point, the Minister extended his heartfelt best wishes for a smooth, safe, and spiritually enriching journey. Shri Kurian assured the pilgrims that the Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is fully committed to ensuring their comfort and well-being during the pilgrimage. “All necessary arrangements, including medical support and logistical assistance, have been put in place in coordination…
(PIB) Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressed IAS trainees and civil servants at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, highlighting the transformative journey of governance over the past decade under PM Narendra Modi. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions emphasized the democratization of service delivery, noting that prior to 2014, a residual colonial hangover continued to shape administrative roles and mindsets. “The role of the…
(PIB) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah inaugurates the new Multi Agency Centre (MAC) at North Block in New Delhi, today. On this occasion, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that Operation Sindoor is a unique symbol of the firm political will of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, accurate information of intelligence agencies and the infallible strike capability of our three armed forces. He said that India is proud of its three armed forces, Border Security Force and all security agencies Speaking about the historic anti-Naxal operations conducted by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)…
(PIB) Every QCO introduced so far has eventually earned the support of the sectors because they have not only improved product quality but also helped Indian manufacturers access larger markets. The Government is committed to building a system that ensures consumer safety and industry competitiveness. This was stated by Shri Piyush Goyal, while emphasizing on the importance of implementation of QCO for electrical appliances at the Stakeholder Meet convened by DPIIT in New Delhi yesterday. The meet discussed the issues being faced by the Industry in the implementation of Horizontal QCO on “Safety of household, commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances” notified…
(PIB) The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred the 58th Jnanpith Award on Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Ji at a function held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi today (May 16, 2025). Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. She also congratulated Gulzar for the Jnanpith Award who could not attend the Award ceremony. She wished that Gulzar Ji soon become fully healthy and active and continue to contribute to art, literature, society, and the country. The President said that literature unites and awakens society. From the social awakening of the 19th century to our freedom struggle…
(ET) Senvion India has secured a firm order from Continuum Green Energy for 100 units of its 4.2M160 wind turbine generators (WTGs), totalling 420 megawatts (MW) of capacity, the company said on Thursday. The order, originally signed as a conditional agreement in September 2024 with 50 confirmed and 50 optional turbines, has now been fully converted. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in April 2026. The turbines will be deployed and installed across project sites identified by Senvion and developed by Continuum. The 4.2M160 is Senvion’s advanced onshore turbine platform developed through Indo-German collaboration. It features a 160-meter rotor and flexible…