Hydrogen-Powered Train India: India’s first hydrogen-powered train completes over 1,200 km trials, saves 3,200 litres of diesel; onboard fuel cells generate electricity, emit only water vapour

File photo: Jind-Sonipat Hydrogen Train India’s first hydrogen-powered train has travelled more than 1,200 kilometres since it was flagged off on July 17, with Railways saying the project has already saved over 3,200 litres of diesel during trial operations between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana.According to a railway ministry press release, the successful trial runs…

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IPO rush ahead: Zepto, Shiprocket and 12 more firms to hit primary market; eye Rs 25,000 crore-plus fundraising

India’s IPO market is heading for another packed month, with a fresh crop of companies across sectors waiting in a queue. More than a dozen firms are expected to launch their maiden public offerings in the coming weeks, with the proposed issues together targeting fundraising of over Rs 25,000 crore through a combination of fresh…

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Tariffs on trial: Small businesses take Trump’s latest trade levies back to court

Donald Trump‘s tariff strategy is once again under legal scrutiny.Just as temporary 10% worldwide tariffs expired, two groups of small businesses headed to court to challenge the administration’s latest trade measures. The lawsuits target the sweeping tariffs announced earlier this week, which impose double-digit levies on goods from 60 trading partners and cover 99% of…

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Energy security in focus: What India’s crude oil, LPG and LNG strategic reserves strategy should look like

Experts point out that India’s strategic petroleum reserve policy should evolve into a broader energy security strategy that covers crude oil, LPG, and LNG. India’s energy security has been in sharp focus since the start of the US-Iran conflict. The need for robust strategic reserves to counter impact of global supply disruptions cannot be overstated….

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Bhavya Rasayan Scheme: BHAVYA Rasayan scheme: Cabinet approves Rs 3,030 crore for three chemical parks

The Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) scheme, announced in the Union Budget for 2026-27, was cleared by the Cabinet chaired by PM Modi The Union cabinet on Friday approved a new Rs 3,030-crore scheme to establish three dedicated chemical parks across the country, aiming to strengthen India’s chemicals sector through world-class infrastructure, attract…

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India’s fertiliser game plan: Over 32 lakh tonnes imported in Q1; strengthened supply chain through overseas deals

India brought in more than 32 lakh tonnes of key fertilisers during the first quarter of the current financial year, with imports of urea and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) supplementing domestic production to meet demand, according to information shared by the government in Parliament.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, chemicals and fertilizers minister J…

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Stock Market Today Live Updates: BSE Sensex tanks 700 points; Nifty50 slips below 23,700 as Brent tops $100

Stock Market Today Live Updates: Asian markets fell sharply on Friday as soaring crude oil prices rattled investors and reignited fears of a fresh inflation shock. Brent crude traded around $100.85 a barrel after surging 7% overnight to a two-month high, driven by supply concerns following attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea and…

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Gold, silver rate today live updates: Gold falls over 2%, silver drops nearly 4% as rising oil prices fuel inflation and rate concerns

Gold, silver price today: International gold tumbles over 2% after hitting two-week high Global gold prices witnessed a sharp correction after climbing to a two-week high in the previous session. Spot gold dropped more than 2% to around $4,043 per ounce during US trading, after earlier touching its highest level since July 7. Silver also…

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