Taxes, margins eat half of Pakistan's petrol price, consumers cry: Report

IANS | April 4, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Pakistani consumers are bearing almost half of petrol's retail cost in the form of government levies and industry profit margins, an internal government document has revealed, coming just a day after a massive increase in the prices of both petrol and diesel was announced, a report said.

India’s millet push receives dual boost at technology and grassroots levels

IANS | April 4, 2026 8:49 AM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has called for stronger outreach, including digital dissemination and targeted engagement with startups and MSMEs, particularly in emerging segments such as ready-to-eat and “carry-home” food products tailored to changing urban consumption patterns.

Gautam Adani fixes 1 billion tonnes cargo target for Adani Ports by 2030

IANS | April 3, 2026 8:02 PM

Ahmedabad, April 3 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Friday set an ambitious target of handling one billion tonnes of cargo for Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) by 2030 on the occasion of the flagship company celebrating its landmark achievement of surpassing the 500 million tonnes mark.

Pakistan faces power crisis as Iran war, domestic factors hit supply of fuels

IANS | April 3, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Pakistan’s LNG supplies are expected to fall to near zero from next month, removing a source that contributes more than one-fifth of total power generation, while coal availability is also under pressure, jointly affecting close to 30 per cent of supply, an article in the local media said.