WFH to modern cooking, IEA lists immediate actions to mitigate energy crisis

IANS | March 20, 2026 12:02 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) As the West Asia crisis escalates, the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday set out a range of demand-side actions — including work from home and avoiding air travel — for governments, businesses and households to alleviate the economic impacts on consumers.

Govt invites bids for domestic rare earth magnet manufacturing facilities

IANS | March 20, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select beneficiaries to set up integrated sintered NdFeB Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) manufacturing facilities under the Rs 7,280-crore scheme, it was announced on Friday.