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Hotels and restaurants charging 'gas and fuel surcharge' unfair practice: CCPA

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:00 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has flagged the practice of hotels and restaurants demanding or collecting additional charges -- 'LPG charges', 'gas surcharge' and 'fuel cost recovery' -- in consumer bills, terming it an unfair trade practice, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said on Wednesday.

India's markets to recoup lost ground, RBI rate hike unlikely: Report

IANS | March 25, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India’s markets are likely to recoup some lost ground after the US announced a five‑day reprieve for Iran’s energy infrastructure, a report said on Wednesday.

Cabinet okays continuation of Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking Scheme for Rs 1,800 crore

IANS | March 25, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme beyond March 31, 2026 for a period of five years -- from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031 -- with a budget outlay of Rs 1,800 crore.

E-comm, healthcare industry lead hiring activity, digital skills in high demand: Report

IANS | March 25, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India's e-commerce and healthcare sectors lead hiring activity in the first half of FY 2026–27, even as digital skills continue to see strong demand across industries, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Cabinet okays modified UDAN scheme with Rs 28,840 crore outlay, to develop 100 airports

IANS | March 25, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme-Modified UDAN for a period of 10 years with a total outlay of Rs 28,840 crore, with the budgetary support of the Central Government.

Centre releases over Rs 1,142 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in 4 states

IANS | March 25, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Centre on Friday announced the release of over Rs 1,142 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab and Mizoram during FY 2025–26 as part of the 15th Finance Commission’s untied grants.

Founder Sunil Bharti Mittal to step down as Airtel Africa Chairman in July

IANS | March 25, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Major telecom firm Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said that its founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal will step down as Chairman of Airtel Africa at the conclusion of the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) in July 2026.

India-Israel partnership holds key to value-based IMEC alternative to China’s BRI

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent state visit to Israel marked a strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries as part of a “sophisticated geo-economic gambit,” according to an article in The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune.

Agriculture Minister convenes meet to curb black marketing, ensure fertiliser supply

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday convened a review meeting and stressed shoring up fertiliser supplies, curbing black marketing and other measures amid conflict in the Middle East, according to an official statement.

India-Taiwan trade records 17 pc growth to scale $12.5 billion mark

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The bilateral trade between India and Taiwan recorded a robust 17 per cent increase in 2025, compared with the previous year, to touch the $12.5 billion mark, according figures compiled by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) here.

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Hotels and restaurants charging 'gas and fuel surcharge' unfair practice: CCPA

India's markets to recoup lost ground, RBI rate hike unlikely: Report

Cabinet okays continuation of Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking Scheme for Rs 1,800 crore

E-comm, healthcare industry lead hiring activity, digital skills in high demand: Report

Cabinet okays modified UDAN scheme with Rs 28,840 crore outlay, to develop 100 airports

Centre releases over Rs 1,142 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in 4 states

Founder Sunil Bharti Mittal to step down as Airtel Africa Chairman in July

India-Israel partnership holds key to value-based IMEC alternative to China’s BRI

Agriculture Minister convenes meet to curb black marketing, ensure fertiliser supply

India-Taiwan trade records 17 pc growth to scale $12.5 billion mark

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