S. Korea urges oil refiners to refrain from excessive price hikes

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:44 AM

Seoul, March 9 (IANS) Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Monday called on major oil refiners to refrain from excessively raising prices amid a recent surge in international crude oil prices due to the ongoing Middle East situation, his office said.

Modern tech can help identify potential faults, minimise risk to linemen: Minister

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:19 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, has emphasised the need to strengthen safety culture at the workplace through consistent use of personal protective equipment, proper shutdown confirmation before undertaking maintenance work, and regular capacity-building and training.