Here are some of the top news stories from India as of March 31, 2025:
Here are some
of the top news stories from India as of March 31, 2025:
Legal and
Policy Developments
- Court Upholds Import Restrictions
on Metallurgical Coke: The Delhi High Court has rejected pleas from JSW
Steel and Trafigura to allow shipments of low-ash metallurgical coke
ordered before new import restrictions were implemented in January. The
policy aims to support domestic suppliers by imposing country-specific
quotas on imports. India Offers Tariff Reductions to U.S. Amid Trade
Negotiations: In an effort to secure a trade deal with the United
States and avoid reciprocal taxes, India has proposed lowering tariffs on
various agricultural imports, including almonds, walnuts, cranberries,
pistachios, and lentils. Additionally, India is considering reducing
import taxes on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Environmental
Initiatives
- Revival of Colonial-Era Fire
Breaks in Uttarakhand: To combat frequent forest fires, Uttarakhand's
forest department is restoring fire lines established during British rule.
These cleared paths act as barriers to prevent the spread of fires. The
initiative involves clearing 400 kilometers of fire lines over the next
two years.
- 'Cool Roofs' Project in Ahmedabad
Slums: In
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, a project is underway to paint roofs in slum areas
with reflective white coatings to mitigate extreme heat. This initiative
aims to improve living conditions by reducing indoor temperatures,
enhancing sleep quality, and lowering electricity bills for residents.
Business and
Economy
- Saudi Aramco in Talks to Invest in
Indian Refineries: Saudi Aramco is negotiating investments in two
planned refineries in India, collaborating with Bharat Petroleum Corp in
Andhra Pradesh and Oil and Natural Gas Corp in Gujarat. This move seeks to
secure a stable outlet for Saudi crude in the rapidly growing Indian
market.
- Adani Energy Solutions Secures
$325 Million Transmission Project: Adani Energy Solutions has won a 28 billion rupee
project to develop a power transmission system in Gujarat. The project
will support a green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing unit in Mundra and
is expected to be completed within three years.
Sports
- Mumbai Indians Seek Improvement
After Consecutive Losses: Following their second successive defeat in the
Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has
called on the team's batsmen to take greater responsibility. The team aims
to bounce back in their upcoming match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
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