Geography
Economics
4 min
Awareness programme on high-speed rail line on March 9
An awareness programme on a high-speed rail line in Kerala is scheduled for March 9, 2026, reflecting the state's renewed push for a major rail infrastructur...
Economics
Social Issues
3 min
Natural farming can make agriculture profitable and sustainable, says Minister
A state minister in Andhra Pradesh stated that natural farming can transform agriculture into a profitable and sustainable occupation, offering twin benefits...
Economics
Social Issues
4 min
Jawahirullah urges Union government to roll back LPG price hike
Tamil Nadu politician Jawahirullah, president of the Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) party, urged the Union government to roll back the LPG price hike, descr...
Social Issues
Economics
5 min
Women entrepreneurs face disparity in fundraising
A report by Kalaari Capital, released ahead of International Women's Day 2026, found that for every ₹100 raised by founders within India's dominant startup n...
Economics
Geography
5 min
LPG, LNG and India’s production, supply and distribution | Explained
With domestic LPG cylinder prices raised by ₹60 on March 7, 2026 (amid West Asia conflict-driven crude oil price volatility), an explainer on how LPG and LNG...
Science & Technology
Economics
Environment & Ecology
4 min
Government announces standards of green ammonia, green methanol
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) notified quality and emission standards for Green Ammonia and Green Methanol on February 27, 2026, a key step...
Economics
Social Issues
4 min
LPG price hike: Domestic cooking gas cost up by Rs 60 a cylinder
On March 7, 2026, the government increased the price of domestic LPG (cooking gas) cylinders by ₹60 across India, citing a sharp rise in global energy prices...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
In Asia, India secured best trade deal with US: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India secured the best trade terms with the United States among all competing Asian nations, citing t...
Science & Technology
Economics
4 min
Government takes steps to train 85,000 chip designers in 315 institutions
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on March 7, 2026, that India has made major progress toward training 85,000 semiconductor design engineers under th...
Polity & Governance
Economics
6 min
Government may scrap NOC for inter-state vehicle transfers
The Government of India is considering eliminating the No Objection Certificate (NOC) requirement for inter-state vehicle transfers, a move that would signif...
Govt grants relaxation to fulfil export obligation
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issued Public Notice No. 51/2025-26 on March 6, 2026, automatic...
Polity & Governance
International Relations
Economics
5 min
Oppn seeks house debate on West Asia, US trade deal
The parliamentary opposition, led by the Indian National Congress, formally demanded a full debate of three to four hours in both Houses of Parliament on two...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Evening news wrap: EAM reacts to Iranian ship sinking in Indian Ocean; why US 'agreed to let' India buy Russian oil & more
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reacted to the sinking of an Iranian vessel in the Indian Ocean, expressing concern over the safety of Indian seafare...
LPG price hiked to balance consumer interest, oil cos’ finances; no plan to raise petrol, diesel prices: Govt sources
The government hiked LPG cylinder prices effective March 7, 2026: domestic 14.2 kg cylinder raised by ₹60 and commercial 19 kg cylinder by ₹115. New domestic...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
Indo-US trade talks reset; deal now expected in 3-4 months
India-US bilateral trade negotiations have been reset following complications, with a final interim deal now expected within 3–4 months after earlier March s...
Economics
Environment & Ecology
International Relations
6 min
Iran-Israel conflict heightens risks to India’s energy security, inflation and fiscal stability: Government review
A government review has identified the escalating Iran-Israel conflict as a multidimensional threat to India's economic stability, with interlocking risks to...
Economics
Agriculture & Food Security
5 min
India mulling coconut oil distribution via ration shops instead of palm oil
The central government is considering a proposal to distribute coconut oil through the Public Distribution System (PDS) in place of palm oil, with the Coconu...
Gold price will continue to rise as central banks continue to diversify into non-dollar reserves: SBI Research
International gold prices crossed $5,092 per ounce as of March 6, 2026 — a 47.6% increase since end-August 2025, according to SBI Research. SBI Research attr...