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Great Eastern Shipping gains as charter rates double due to war in West Asia

Mumbai, March 21 -- As war roils the Persian Gulf and the global economy feels its shockwaves, just across the Arabian Sea in Mumbai sits Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd, one of the few winners of a co... Read More


"Himachal in grave crisis...": Jairam Thakur slams Congress govt over reduced budget outlay

Shimla, March 21 -- Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jairam Thakur, on Saturday strongly criticised the reduction in the outlay of the State Budget, cautioning against a "gra... Read More


Iran says no floating crude or surplus available, after US eases sanction on Iran crude loaded on vessels as of March 19

Tehran, March 21 -- Iran's Oil Ministry has contradicted the US move to ease sanctions on Iran crude oil which is loaded on vessels as of March 20. In a statement issued by Iran's consulate in Mumbai... Read More


Bharat Electricity Summit 2026: Bihar showcases power sector transformation

New Delhi, March 21 -- The Government of Bihar hosted a dedicated state session titled "Powering Bihar's Growth: Innovation, Inclusion & Investment" at Yashobhoomi, highlighting its progress in transf... Read More


To tide over wartime crisis, MSRTC to buy diesel via tendering

India, March 21 -- The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has, for the first time, decided to procure diesel via tendering rather than placing bulk orders directly with oil companies... Read More


HC appoints Justice Nitin Jamdar as arbitrator in T20 Mumbai League dispute

India, March 21 -- The Bombay High Court has appointed Justice Nitin Jamdar, retired chief justice of the Kerala high court, to arbitrate the dispute between T20 Mumbai League team owner Jupicos Enter... Read More


VVCMC doubles water tax, increases property tax by 15%

India, March 21 -- The Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) has raised property tax by 15% and doubled water tax in its Rs.4,208 crore budget for 2026-27, citing a revenue shortfall. Municip... Read More


VVCMC doubles water tax, increases property tax by 15%

India, March 21 -- The Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) has raised property tax by 15% and doubled water tax in its Rs.4,208 crore budget for 2026-27, citing a revenue shortfall. Municip... Read More


Court refuses to discharge brothers in rRs.r84 crore 'ATC coins' case

India, March 21 -- Holding that the legality of cryptocurrency trading cannot be used as a shield for fraudulent conduct, a special court under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MP... Read More


Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt

France, March 21 -- The Standard Gauge Railway, built from 2013 to 2019, connects the Kenyan port of Mombasa to its capital Nairobi, and on to the lake town of Naivasha, but China refused further lend... Read More