Centre launches National PNG Drive 3.0 to boost natural gas in India's energy mix

IANS | October 1, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched the National PNG Drive 3.0 on Thursday with the aim of accelerating adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) to strengthen India's vision of increasing the share of natural gas in the primary energy mix from around 6 per cent today, supporting cleaner, reliable and affordable energy.

Sensex sheds 571 points, Nifty slips below 22,450

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:58 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) The domestic equity market closed sharply lower on Thursday, extending losses for the fourth consecutive trading session amid heightened concerns over rising energy prices, volatile bond yields and the possibility of further monetary tightening.

Bangladesh's exports of ready-made garments to US continue to decline

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Bangladesh's exports of ready-made garments (RMGs) to the US has declined almost 7.55 per cent (year-on-year) in the February-July period, while the neighbouring country continues to buy US goods in the wake of a trade agreement signed earlier this year, according to a new report.