Special trains announced from Tambaram and Ramanathapuram

India’s Gas Import Bill Falls 9.4 per cent To $4.8 Billion In FY26

India’s natural gas import bill fell 9.4 per cent to $4.8 billion in the first four months of FY26, compared with $5.3 billion in the same period of FY25, according to data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).During April–July FY26, the country imported 11,534 million standard cubic metres (mmscm) of LNG, a 12.4 per cent decline year-on-year. In July alone, the bill dropped 20 per cent to $1.2 billion, while import volumes also slipped 20 per cent to 2,946 mmscm.India’s natural gas consumption fell 7.8 per cent to 23,134 mmscm, while domestic production declined 3 per ce..

Delhi To Phase Out 2,743 CNG Buses By 2031

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster bus system will phase out 2,743 CNG buses by August 2031, with only electric buses being procured going forward, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, in a written reply, stated that Delhi currently operates 5,691 buses, including electric ones, against a target of 11,000 buses to be equally provided by DTC and private operators.Of the total, 2,743 are CNG buses — comprising 993 under DTC and 1,750 under private clusters. These will be gradually retired, with the older DTC CN..

UPSIDA Invests Rs 310 Million To Revamp Amausi Industrial Area

The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has launched a Rs 310 million rejuvenation project for the Amausi Industrial Area, prioritised for major infrastructure upgrades. The initiative seeks to enhance the ease of doing business and transform the estate into a world-class industrial hub.The works include new roads, drains, culverts and industrial entrances, alongside modern amenities for workers and visitors. Facilities such as Shramik Seva Kendras, vending zones, truck lay-by areas, cafeterias, public toilets and dormitories will also be developed.According to UPSIDA..