India’s natural gas consumption projected to rebound in FY27

IANS | January 2, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s natural gas consumption is expected to grow by 3-4 per cent (year‑on‑year) in FY27, following near‑term moderation in FY26, driven by lower offtake from fertiliser, power and refineries, a new report has said.

FAIFA urges government to roll back steep tax hike on tobacco products

IANS | January 2, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) on Friday urged the government to roll back the notified excise rates on tobacco products and revise them to revenue-neutral rates, to disincentivise smuggling, and support domestic agriculture.

716 applications worth Rs 3,141 crore sanctioned under CGSE within 1 month: Govt

IANS | January 1, 2026 9:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE), 1,788 applications amounting to Rs 8,599 crore have been received till December 31, out of which a total of 716 applications have been sanctioned amounting to Rs 3,141 crore, which reflects a strong confidence among exporters and MSMEs, the government said on Thursday.

Global index shows corruption is on the rise in Pakistan

IANS | January 1, 2026 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The widely quoted Corruption Perceptions Index, prepared annually by Transparency International, has ranked Pakistan 135 out of 180 countries for 2024, according to an article in the Pakistan media.