35 gas cylinders seized

The Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs department seized 35 commercial cylinders which had been transported illegally to the state from Punjab. Food Controller Narinder Dhiman said they had received several complaints about gas agencies from neighbouring states selling commercial cylinders in the state. The cylinders were headed for Rajpura in Punjab from the Lalru-based […]

UK targets Russian gold, oil sectors in new sanctions

Britain on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 29 individuals and entities in Russia’s gold and oil sectors, as it targets the Kremlin’s finances supporting the war in Ukraine. Those sanctioned include a United Arab Emirates-based network, which Britain said was responsible for channelling more than $300 million in gold revenues to Russia. Britain also sanctioned two […]

BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel vehicles banned in Gurugram, Faridabad

As the air quality in Gurugram and Faridabad deteriorated, the Haryana transport commissioner has banned the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel category of vehicles, an official said on Tuesday. Gurugram DC Nishant Kumar Yadav said the Transport Commissioner, Haryana has banned the use of four-wheeler light motor vehicles of Bharat Stage-III (petrol) and […]

M-cap of nine of top-10 most valued firms surges Rs 97,463 crore; Reliance leads

The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms surged Rs 97,463.46 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer, amid an overall positive trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark jumped 580.98 points or 0.91 per cent. Barring Bajaj Finance, the rest nine firms, including Reliance Industries, […]

India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations

India on Thursday began producing ‘reference’ petrol and diesel, joining a select league of nations that produce the highly specialised fuel which is used for testing automobiles. Launching the fuel, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the start of production of ‘reference’ fuel is another step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) as it will end […]

Tata Motors developing new petrol engine to power premium SUV range

Tata Motors is developing a new petrol powertrain which would be utilised in its premium sports utility vehicles—Harrier and Safari, according to a top company official. The models currently come with a 2-litre diesel engine. In an interaction with PTI, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Managing Director Shailesh Chandra said the engine is being developed and […]