Business

Jharkhand Government to Cancel Allocation of Closed Mines, Auction 62 Coal and 49 Other Leases

The Hemant-led Jharkhand administration announced it will withdraw allocations for mines that are currently non‑operational and will put 62 coal and 49 non‑coal mining blocks up for auction.

06 Nov 2026

Karnataka Seeks Compensation After Finding 31.2% Ethanol in E20 Petrol

The Karnataka government has discovered that some E20 petrol batches contain up to 31.2% ethanol, exceeding the permissible limit, and is demanding compensation from consumers.

06 Nov 2026

Mizoram Seeks Silk and Winter Capital Status to Spur Economic Growth

The northeastern state of Mizoram is aiming to position itself as the 'Silk Capital' and 'Winter Capital' of India, a move intended to attract investment and boost local industries.

06 Nov 2026

Jammu & Kashmir Bank Plans to Open 40 New Branches This Year

Jammu & Kashmir Bank has announced its expansion strategy, aiming to open 40 new branches across the region this year to enhance banking access.

06 Nov 2026

Dhanteras Sparks Surge in Metal Purchases Across Madhya Pradesh Markets

On Dhanteras, metal sales surged as shoppers and traders alike celebrated the auspicious day, with association officials noting its universal appeal across zodiac signs.

06 Nov 2026

Shillong hosts first 'Meghalaya Collectives' outlet, targets Bengaluru, Hyderabad

The first 'Meghalaya Collectives' outlet has opened in Shillong, with a new agreement signed to expand into the Bengaluru and Hyderabad markets.

06 Nov 2026

IHCL to Launch Himalayan Woodcroft, a New SeleQtions Hotel in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) announced the upcoming opening of Himalayan Woodcroft, a luxury property under its IHCL SeleQtions brand, in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh.

06 Nov 2026

Indore Markets Witness Record Dhanteras Spending Exceeding ₹500 Crore

On Dhanteras, shoppers in Indore’s markets poured in more than ₹500 crore in purchases, with significant sales in automobiles, sarees, and electronics.

06 Nov 2026

World Gold Council Says Gold Prices Near Interim Bottom

The World Gold Council's latest report indicates that global gold prices are approaching an interim low, according to Asianet Newsable.

06 Nov 2026

Gold Prices Pause After Hike Ahead of Diwali

Gold prices in India saw a temporary halt after a recent rise, just before the Diwali shopping season.

06 Nov 2026

Oil India Tank Farm Fire in Assam Claims One Life, Injures Six

A fire broke out at an Oil India tank farm in Assam, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to six others.

06 Nov 2026

Gujarat’s Pipavav Port Delays Liquid Jetty Commissioning to March‑April 2027

The liquid cargo jetty at Pipavav Port in Gujarat will now be commissioned in March‑April 2027, after construction setbacks pushed back the original schedule.

06 Nov 2026