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Govt expands verification of CNG, LNG, Hydrogen dispensers with new fees, empower states

IANS | May 24, 2026 10:49 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) In a bid to improve efficiency and support the growing adoption of cleaner fuels across the country, the government on Sunday said it has amended the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, to further strengthen India’s legal metrology ecosystem and expand the country’s verification infrastructure for weights and measures.

Nearly 1 in 2 firms in India identify AI, digital, data skills as key workforce constraint

IANS | May 24, 2026 10:12 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) As artificial intelligence (AI) unfolds an exciting yet uncertain future at the global level, 45 per cent of organisations in India identify AI, digital, and data skills as their single largest workforce constraint, according to a new report.

Rupee stabilisation, better earnings growth to bring FIIs back to Indian markets

IANS | May 24, 2026 9:30 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Stabilisation of the rupee and improvement in the prospects of earnings growth can bring foreign institutional investors (FIIs) back to Indian stock markets, analysts said on Sunday.

Ebola outbreak: India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda

IANS | May 24, 2026 9:06 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The government on Sunday advised Indian citizens, currently residing in or travelling to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, to strictly follow public health guidance issued by local authorities and maintain heightened precautions, in light of the reported outbreak of Ebola disease in these countries.

India’s fuel supply management has been exemplary: Former IGL Chairman

IANS | May 23, 2026 9:33 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS): India’s fuel supply management has remained stable despite global disruptions, said former Chairman of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) and former Director (HR) of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) Raj Kumar Dubey on Saturday.

Rajasthan has immense potential in electronics manufacturing: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | May 23, 2026 9:29 PM

Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that Rajasthan has immense potential to become a major hub for electronics manufacturing, highlighting the Centre's push to expand the sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Bilateral Russia-China trade declines as oil, car exports fall: Report

IANS | May 23, 2026 9:13 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Despite public assertions of a no-limits strategic partnership, Russia-China trade has shown signs of slowing after years of strong post-2022 expansion, even as political ties between Moscow and Beijing remain close, a report has said.

India absorbs global crude shock with limited fuel price pass-through: Expert

IANS | May 23, 2026 8:08 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Indian government has effectively managed the impact of global crude oil volatility, maintaining stable fuel availability backed by strong refining capacity and supply systems that have ensured uninterrupted access to petrol and diesel, KPMG International’s Global Head for Energy, Natural Resources and Chemicals (ENRC) Anish De said on Saturday.

In meeting with PM Modi, Rubio emphasises US energy products can diversify India's energy supply

IANS | May 23, 2026 7:34 PM

Washington/New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, emphasised that the United States will not let Iran hold the global energy market hostage and affirmed that US energy products have the potential to diversify India’s energy supply, the US State Department has detailed.

India, Boeing hold talks on aviation manufacturing, MRO opportunities

IANS | May 23, 2026 7:29 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) India and Boeing on Saturday held discussions on strengthening cooperation in aviation and aerospace manufacturing, focusing on opportunities in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), skilling, supply chain development, innovation and expanding India’s role as a global manufacturing and engineering hub under the Make in India initiative.

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Govt expands verification of CNG, LNG, Hydrogen dispensers with new fees, empower states

Nearly 1 in 2 firms in India identify AI, digital, data skills as key workforce constraint

Rupee stabilisation, better earnings growth to bring FIIs back to Indian markets

Ebola outbreak: India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda

India’s fuel supply management has been exemplary: Former IGL Chairman

Rajasthan has immense potential in electronics manufacturing: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Bilateral Russia-China trade declines as oil, car exports fall: Report

India absorbs global crude shock with limited fuel price pass-through: Expert

In meeting with PM Modi, Rubio emphasises US energy products can diversify India's energy supply

India, Boeing hold talks on aviation manufacturing, MRO opportunities

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