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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