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Summer rush sorted: Indian Railways rolls out over 900 special trains

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Indian Railways is launching 908 summer special trains, operating 18,262 trips between April 15 and July 15, 2026, to manage increased passenger demand. This initiative ...

Crude affair: Why the world is still hooked on oil despite better options

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A global promise to shift from fossil fuels faces significant hurdles. Economic ties to oil and powerful industry lobbying impede progress. Political will is also ...

Iran has closed Strait of Hormuz completely: What does this mean for India’s crude oil, LPG, LNG supplies?

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Data from MarineTraffic shows that several Indian and foreign ships headed for Indian ports are still awaiting clearance near the Strait of Hormuz. According to ...

India’s power boost: T&D sector to remain strong, supported by Rs 9 lakh crore capex push

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India’s T&D sector is poised for significant growth, driven by nearly Rs 9 trillion in planned investments through 2032. Despite a recent slowdown in new ...

Permanent alimony doesn’t automatically end maintenance: Why Orissa High Court refused to shut wife’s claim

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The central issue, however, was whether the earlier maintenance order stood extinguished because the High Court had observed that prior payments would constitute permanent alimony. ...

Boost to India–South Korea ties: PM Modi, Lee Jae Myung hold talks at Hyderabad House; push deeper trade, tech ties

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Prime Minister Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held high-level talks in Delhi, aiming to transform their trusted partnership into a futuristic one. ...

Boost for energy sector: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 79,450 crore petrochemical refinery — top things to know

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a significant refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan’s Pachpadra. Developed by HPCL and the state government, this Rs 79,450 crore facility ...

Light is right this Akshaya Tritiya

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Gold prices surged significantly this Akshaya Tritiya, prompting consumers to opt for lighter jewellery. Despite the steep rise, demand remained steady, with brands offering discounts ...

‘Indians working less post Covid, real earnings flat’

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Indian workers are putting in fewer hours weekly compared to pre-pandemic levels, with self-employed individuals seeing the steepest decline. This trend, alongside modest real earnings ...

Bank credit growth to slow down in FY27, deposits a worry for lenders

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Bankers anticipate a slowdown in credit growth for FY27, following a robust FY26. Deposit mobilization is becoming a challenge, impacting bank margins. While credit demand ...