Amravati PM MITRA Park Finishes First Phase, Aims for Jobs

The PM MITRA Textile Park in Amravati has completed its initial infrastructure phase, including roads and water systems. Union textile secretary Neelam Shami Rao praised the progress, with plans for a solar plant and Dutch investment to create employment.

Bengaluru E-Bus Push: Green Leap with Major Risks

Bengaluru's BMTC is aggressively expanding its electric bus fleet to combat pollution, but faces risks like high costs, charging infrastructure gaps, and operational challenges that could impact sustainability.

India's Forex Reserves Fall to $716.81 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $11.68 billion to $716.81 billion in the week ending March 6, 2026, with gold reserves also dipping by $1.612 billion, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India.

Nagpur Factory Blast Death Toll Rises to 24

The death toll in the SBL Company Limited explosion in Raulgaon village, Nagpur, has increased to 24 after a worker succumbed to burn injuries. The incident occurred on March 1, with ongoing legal proceedings and medical updates.

ED Freezes 90+ Accounts in Haryana-IDFC Bank Scam Probe

The Enforcement Directorate has frozen over 90 bank accounts after searches linked to the Rs 597 crore IDFC First Bank scam involving Haryana government departments. The probe targets shell entities and former bank employees.

Agra Petha Industry Stalls Due to LPG Shortage

The iconic petha industry in Agra's Noori Gate faces a severe crisis as commercial LPG cylinder scarcity, linked to West Asia tensions, forces 30 of 70 units to shut down, threatening a Rs 500 crore sector and 5,000 jobs.

Kerala LPG Shortage Forces 40% Restaurant Closures

A severe commercial LPG cylinder shortage in Kerala has forced nearly 40% of restaurants to shut down, with surviving establishments drastically altering menus and operations to cope with the crisis.

Oil Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz, Head to India Amid Tensions

Two crude oil tankers have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are heading towards Indian ports, offering some relief on energy supplies despite ongoing regional conflicts. The MT Smyrni and Jag Prakash vessels are transporting significant crude volum

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