New Delhi, March 16 The country’s merchandise exports dropped marginally by 0.81 per cent to USD 36.61 billion in February, according to government data released on Monday. Imports increased by 24.11 per cent to USD 63.71 billion in February this year from USD 51.33 billion recorded a year ago. The trade deficit stood at USD […]
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New Delhi, March 16 An Air India A350 aircraft from New York to Delhi was diverted to Shannon in Ireland due to a suspected technical snag on Monday morning. There were around 300 people onboard the plane which was airborne for nearly six hours before getting diverted to Shannon, according to sources. “Flight AI102 operating […]
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Kochi, March 16 An Emirates flight bound for Dubai from Kochi returned to the airport here on Monday following a security incident reported from the destination airport, a CIAL spokesman said. Flight EK533 departed Cochin International Airport (CIAL) at 04.30 am with 325 people on board. En route, the aircraft was directed to turn back […]
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New Delhi, March 14 Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying LPG from the Gulf countries safely crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday morning, a senior Shipping Ministry official said. LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi are now headed to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in Ministry of Shipping, […]
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New Delhi, March 14 Akasa Air will levy fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 15 due to the spike in jet fuel prices amid the West Asia conflict. Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo have started levying similar charges on domestic and international […]
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The North News Mohali, March 14 HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) will invest Rs 2,600 crore in the speciality and fine chemicals sector in Punjab, renowned industrialist Lakshmi Niwas Mittal said on Friday. HMEL will also enter the retail fuel sector and open 500 retail outlets across the country, he added. Mittal, who is also the […]
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The North News Chandigarh, Mar 12 The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Thursday launched several rural development initiatives in Haryana aimed at empowering women farmers, strengthening farmer-producer organisations (FPOs) and promoting sustainable livelihoods. NABARD Chairman Shaji K V inaugurated the programmes in Kaithal and Karnal districts. In Pharal village of Kaithal […]
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Mumbai, March 12 The rupee depreciated 31 paise to 92.32 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, pressured by FII outflows, rising global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback as the conflict in West Asia showed no signs of relenting. A weak start to the session at the domestic equity markets further […]
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New Delhi, March 12 Retail inflation in the country moved up to 3.21 per cent in February compared to 2.74 per cent in the preceding month, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released on Thursday. The inflation data is based on the new CPI series with base year 2024. Food inflation in February rose […]
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Mumbai, March 12 Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Thursday as a sharp jump in crude oil prices due to the widening crisis in West Asia weighed heavily on investors’ sentiment. Besides, weak global market trends and relentless foreign fund outflows also dampened sentiments, analysts said. The 30-share BSE Sensex […]
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