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New Delhi, March 12 Thousands of Delhi Congress workers staged demonstrations outside cooking gas agencies across the national capital on Thursday, protesting against the alleged shortage of LPG cylinders and demanding a reversal of the LPG price hike.According to the party, protests were held...

New Delhi, March 12 Retail inflation in the country rose to 3.21 per cent in February, compared to 2.74 per cent in the previous month, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released on Thursday.The inflation data is based on the new CPI series with the base year of 2024.Food inflation...

Bhubaneswar, March 12 The Odisha Assembly on Thursday witnessed repeated disruptions and was adjourned until 4 pm amid protests by BJD and Congress members over alleged shortages of cooking gas and the black market sale of LPG cylinders.The issue was raised soon after the House assembled for...

New Delhi, March 12 Silver prices rose by 1.77 per cent to Rs 2,73,240 per kg in futures trading on Thursday, amid global uncertainties.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the silver for May delivery increased by Rs 4,749, or 1.77 per cent, to Rs 2,73,240 per kilogram in a trading volume of 5,924...

New Delhi, March 12 Guar gum prices rose by Rs 30 to Rs 10,115 per quintal on Thursday in futures trading, as speculators increased their holdings in response to strong demand in the spot market.On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, guar gum contracts for April delivery traded...

New Delhi, March 12 Crude oil prices rose by Rs 371 to Rs 8,406 per barrel in futures trading on Thursday, as traders increased their positions in response to strong spot demand.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for April delivery rose by Rs 371, or 4.62%, to Rs 8,406 per barrel in...

New Delhi, March 12 German luxury carmaker Audi announced on Thursday that it will increase the prices of its products in India by up to 2 per cent from April 1, 2026, to partially offset the rise in input costs and the adverse impact of currency fluctuations.The price increase will apply to...

New Delhi, March 12 Guar seed prices rose by Rs 8 to Rs 5,487 per quintal on Thursday in futures trading, driven by increased investment activity.On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, guar seed contracts for April delivery increased by Rs 8, or 0.15 percent, to Rs 5,487 per...

Chennai, March 12 – The ongoing disruption in fuel supplies linked to the conflict in West Asia is beginning to affect Chennai's transport sector. Thousands of auto-rickshaw drivers are facing difficulties refueling LPG and CNG vehicles, and commuters are paying higher fares across the city...

Bhubaneswar, March 11 Demanding the reversal of the increase in LPG prices and smooth supply of cooking gas in Odisha, workers of the opposition BJD staged a protest in the busy Master Canteen area of the city on Wednesday.Hundreds of workers from the Biju Mahila Janata Dal, Biju Yuva Janata...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed serious concern on Wednesday regarding the availability of cooking gas in the country, given the tensions in West Asia, and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and ensure adequate supply, and take...

Bhubaneswar, March 11 – Members of the women, youth, and student wings of the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha staged a protest demonstration at Master Canteen Square here on Wednesday against the recent increase in the prices of LPG cylinders and essential commodities.The...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 – Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed concern on Wednesday over the availability and rising cost of cooking gas in the country, warning that the situation could place an increasing burden on ordinary households and disrupt the service sector if not...

New Delhi, March 11 Aluminium prices rose by 1.14% to Rs 344.60 per kg in futures trading on Wednesday, as speculators built up fresh positions amid a positive trend in the spot market.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium prices for delivery in April increased by Rs 3.90, or 1.14%, to Rs...

March 10, New Delhi – Egypt increased domestic fuel prices by up to 30 percent on Tuesday, citing "exceptional" global energy pressures caused by the West Asia war, which has disrupted oil supplies and shipping routes.The increases, announced by the petroleum ministry, apply to gasoline...

New Delhi, March 10 The prices of cottonseed oil cake rose by Rs 6 to Rs 3,430 per quintal in futures trading on Tuesday, as speculators created new positions due to increased demand.On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, cottonseed oil cake for April delivery traded higher by Rs...

New Delhi, March 10 Coriander prices rose by ₹28 to ₹11,576 per quintal in futures trading on Tuesday, as speculators increased their holdings, following a strong trend in the spot market.On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander contracts for April delivery rose by ₹28, or...

New Delhi, March 10 Silver prices rose by 3.91 per cent to Rs 2,77,602 per kg in futures trading on Tuesday, amid global uncertainties.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the silver for May delivery increased by Rs 10,442, or 3.91 per cent, to Rs 2,77,602 per kilogram in a trading volume of 2,300...

Thoothukudi, March 10 – The safety match industry in southern Tamil Nadu is facing new challenges as the price of paraffin wax – a key raw material used in the production of safety matches – has risen sharply over the past two weeks.The price of paraffin wax has increased from around ₹80 per...

New Delhi, March 9 Silver prices rose by 1.63 per cent to Rs 2,63,923 per kg in futures trading on Monday, amid global uncertainties.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the silver for May delivery increased by Rs 4,362, or 1.63 per cent, to Rs 2,63,923 per kilogram in a trading volume of 2,265...