Jalgaon: The four-laning project of the Ankleshwar–Burhanpur National Highway (NH-753B), which connects Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh via Maharashtra, has gained momentum after remaining stalled for several years due to farmers’ objections, administrative delays, and technical hurdles. The project has now entered a decisive phase of land acquisition, and authorities expect construction work to begin later this year after the monsoon. The Ankleshwar–Burhanpur highway passes through seven vill...Read More

New Delhi: Indian oil marketing companies are facing a double blow due to a sharp surge in crude oil prices, triggered by the conflict in West Asia, along with the depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar. The price of the Indian crude basket averaged $69.01 per barrel in February 2026, but has now jumped to $117.09 per barrel in March. Global Brent crude is also hovering around $112.19 per barrel, marking nearly a 60 percent increase since the end of February. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee...Read More

Bhopal: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered the transfer of Guna SP Ankit Soni, while four police personnel have been suspended after allegations surfaced that local police accepted a ₹20-lakh bribe after seizing nearly ₹1 crore in cash from a vehicle belonging to a Gujarat-based cumin trader. The controversy began on March 19, when police stopped an SUV during routine checking near the Ruthiyai outpost area. During the search, officials allegedly recovered around ₹1 crore in cash from t...Read More

Navsari: In a significant step towards strengthening agri-logistics for Gujarat farmers, the inaugural rake of sapodilla (chikoo) was dispatched from Amalsad to Delhi-NCR by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) for the first time. Earlier, the fruit was transported only by road. DFCCIL officials said the initiative will enable farmers to access major markets directly and will also ensure faster supply of fresh fruits to consumers in the National Capital Region (N...Read More

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the Lok Sabha on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the wide-ranging challenges it has posed for India. Noting that the crisis has now persisted for over three weeks, with deeply adverse consequences for the global economy and human lives, the Prime Minister underscored the urgency of resolution. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Modi remarked, "The whole world is urging all parties for the earliest possible resolution of th...Read More

Ahmedabad: The BEML–Medha Servo Drives consortium is likely to supply 16 additional high-speed trainsets for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor, according to a report by Moneycontrol. As per the report, the BEML-Medha consortium submitted its bid to the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) on March 19 for the design and manufacture of the trainsets. The bid followed a single-vendor tender issued by NHSRCL in February to state-run BEML for the high-speed rail project bet...Read More

New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has increased the allocation of commercial LPG to states and Union Territories, allowing an additional 20% supply for priority sectors. With this decision, the total allocation of commercial LPG has now been raised to 50%, according to an official communication issued on Saturday. The newly approved allocation, to be effective from March 23, will be given on priority to sectors such as restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial canteens, food pr...Read More

Ahmedabad: Tickets for the IPL 2026 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad are now on sale, as the Gujarat Titans have opened ticket booking for their first home match of the season scheduled on April 4, 2026. The franchise has also introduced a fully digital ticketing system for all home matches to ensure smooth entry for spectators. The Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match in Ahmedabad will be the team’s first game at their home groun...Read More

New Delhi: Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers are likely to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days after a brief halt in voyages, while no crude oil tanker has crossed the strategic waterway in the last 24 hours, according to a Reuters report citing shipping data and industry sources. The report said the two Indian-flagged LPG carriers are currently anchored in the Gulf and preparing to resume their voyage. The vessels, identified as Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, ...Read More