India clocks 27 per cent surge in new businesses as reforms drive growth

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India has recorded a 27 per cent surge in the number of new business registrations from 1.55 lakh in 2020–21 to 1.98 lakh in the first 10 months of 2025–26 (as on February 3, 2026) on the back of economic reforms that have enhanced the ease of doing business in the country, according to an official factsheet issued on Thursday.

Gas supply to GAIL stops after Petronet LNG issues force majeure notice

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) GAIL (India) Limited on Thursday said the allocation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Petronet LNG Limited under a long-term contract has been reduced to zero after the supplier issued a force majeure notice due to disruptions linked to maritime navigation restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and possible shutdown of facilities in Ras Laffan.

No issue can be resolved through military conflict: PM Modi

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India and Finland believe in the rule of law, dialogue and diplomacy as he expressed support for every effort made to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia and Ukraine.