India has imposed safeguard duties on certain steel imports for three years to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-cost supplies, primarily from China. The duty starts at 12% and will gradually decrease.
India imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel imports, offering major relief to domestic manufacturers. This move aims to curb cheap imports and strengthen the local steel sector. Read more.
India imposes 11-12% safeguard duty on select steel imports for three years to protect domestic industry from cheap shipments, primarily from China. Read the full details.
Bokaro's iconic City Park, once a winter sun and New Year's Eve hotspot, now lies neglected. Residents blame BSL for poor upkeep as weeds choke the pond and fountain lies silent. Read about the planned revival.
Union Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma confirms discussions for Bokaro Steel Plant's brownfield expansion, aiming to boost capacity to 7.55 MTPA, create jobs, and align with India's 300 MTPA steel vision by 2030.
A constable was injured and two others hurt in a stone-pelting incident at Pupunki Ashram in Bokaro during a centenary event. Police detained several after the clash. Read the full details.
Bokaro police arrested nine members of a notorious 'half-pant gang', solving 44 theft cases and recovering gold, silver, and valuables worth lakhs. Read the full breakthrough details.
TPCC's Jagga Reddy admits Congress's decline in Andhra Pradesh after bifurcation, demands talks on water-sharing, and vows to stop Visakhapatnam Steel Plant privatisation if Congress returns to power.
Actor Prakash Raj criticises central and state govt for privatising Vizag Steel Plant and medical colleges. He urges mass agitation to stop anti-people policies. Read more.
Bokaro Steel Limited plans a major upgrade for its hospital's burn unit, aiming to serve patients from Jharkhand and West Bengal. A team is studying top centres like AIIMS Delhi for the project.
A GTRI report warns India's steel capacity expansion is under pressure as import curbs on low-ash metallurgical coke raise input costs, hurting competitiveness. Experts call for policy recalibration.
A Dutch NGO files a massive $1.6 billion claim against Tata Steel's Netherlands units for environmental damage. Read the full details of the legal battle.
Tata Steel's Dutch units face a €1.4 billion class action over alleged health and environmental damage near its IJmuiden plant. The company vows to defend itself. Read the full story.
Jindal Steel commissions 3 MTPA new capacity, eyes 15.6 MTPA by March. Near-term earnings face pressure, but volume-led growth and cost reset could transform its profile by FY28. Read the full analysis.
Bokaro police adopt new strategy with loudspeaker announcements in colonies & markets, urging residents to inform police before leaving home. IG stresses shared responsibility in crime prevention.
Vizag Steel Plant management opens VRS window from Jan 1-20, 2026, aiming to cut 570 permanent jobs. This third phase continues a major workforce reduction strategy amid union criticism. Read the full details.
Manaksia Coated Metals & Industries Ltd announces a ₹50 crore investment to upgrade its Continuous Galvanizing Line, boosting capacity to 1,80,000 MTPA. This strategic move aims to enhance product quality and market competitiveness.
Odisha's crude steel production surges to 18.07 million tonnes. Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma details green steel initiatives & policies for MSMEs in Rajya Sabha. Read the full report.
Overwatering is a common plant killer. Learn to spot yellow leaves, soggy soil & root rot. Our 10-step guide shows how to revive your plant and prevent future damage. Act now to save your green friends!
Visakhapatnam's residential real estate sector is projected to grow 6-10% in 2026, driven by Google Data Centre, Cognizant, and a massive steel plant. North and South Vizag are transforming into prime investment hubs.
Bokaro Steel Plant management issues eviction notice for an illegally constructed office in Sector 6, allegedly belonging to arrested gangster Binod Khopdi. The structure is linked to the murder of contractor Jayant Singh. Read the full story.
As temperatures plummet, JNB Park in Bokaro launches a special winter care plan for its animals, including heaters, nutritional supplements, and honey for bears. Read how the zoo is fighting the chill.
Pakistan confirms high-level talks with Russia for an oil sector deal and a new steel plant. This move aims to cut import costs and deepen bilateral ties. Read the latest details.
A fatal accident at Agarwal Steel Industries in Rangaipally, Hyderabad, claimed one life and left another worker critically injured after a high-temperature furnace failure. Police are investigating potential negligence.
A fatal accident at Agarwal Steel Industries in Rangaipally, Hyderabad, claimed one life and left another worker critically injured after a high-temperature furnace failure. Police are investigating potential negligence.
ESL Steel Limited inks pact with Indian Oil for Piped Natural Gas supply to its Bokaro steel plant, marking a major shift towards cleaner fuel and sustainable operations. Read more.
Bokaro Steel Limited and district administration razed three dozen illegal shops and eateries in Sector 4 City Centre. Officials warn more action is coming. Read the full details.
Canadian steel giant Algoma Steel will slash 1,000 jobs and shut its blast furnace in Ontario, blaming US tariffs for heavy losses. The layoffs start March 23, 2025. Read more.
Bokaro district reels from violence as four deaths reported in three separate incidents, including a brutal murder of an elderly couple. Police investigations are underway.
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy announces detailed project report worth Rs 4,000 crore to revive Sir M Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant in Bhadravathi. Read about the revival plan.