Enforcement Directorate freezes assets worth Rs 2.98 crore in illegal mining case

"India has sufficient gas production and supply arrangements to sustain this position even in the event of a prolonged conflict. Power generation for every household and for industry is fully protected," Hardeep Singh Puri said. Opposition members sloganeered and protested against Puri's remarks.

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], March 12: Jindal Steel has been declared the preferred bidder by the Government of Odisha for the Rengalaberha North-East Extension and Nuagan West Iron Ore Block in Keonjhar district. The iron ore block spans approximately 84 hectares. Following the successful conclusion of the online auction, Jindal Steel has committed to a final price offer of 111.15 per cent premium to the Government of Odisha.

"The country is making arrangements and efforts to explore more alternative destinations to import LNG. It's a kind of pre-emptive measure in case the war goes on for a longer period. Advisories are also being issued to farmers for the wise use of fertilisers," Singh said on the sidelines of a soil health event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in New Delhi.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh stated on Wednesday that India must move towards higher scale, higher value, and 12-month garment manufacturing to achieve a USD 350 billion textile economy. Speaking at a high-level industry interaction in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised that these shifts are essential to expanding exports to USD 100 billion by 2030-31.

New Delhi/ Angul (Odisha) [India], March 11: Jindal Steel today announced a significant milestone in its strategic growth journey. The company was declared the preferred bidder by the Government of Odisha for the Thakurani-A1 Iron Ore Block, with an area of 202 Ha in Keonjhar, Odisha, after the conclusion of the online auction, committing to pay a 101.20 per cent Premium to the Government. The Thakurani-A1 Iron Ore Block was part of a recent auction round for 12 virgin mineral blocks notified by the Odisha Directorate of Mines and Geology in December 2025. The virgin block is G3-level explored with around 50 million tonnes of iron ore resources as per the Government document.

Dubai [UAE], March 10: GMCL has just announced the launch of a Rs 900 Crore ($100 million) blockchain-based tokenisation issue, positioning it as one of the first large-scale digital asset offerings linked to a professional international cricket league. Baba Inder Preet Singh, founder GMCL said that "The offering will create a tokenised investment structure designed to provide exposure to the league's commercial ecosystem, including broadcast rights, sponsorship revenues, franchise participation, licensing, and digital fan engagement platforms.GMCL plans to engage institutional investors, digital asset funds, family offices, and strategic partners as part of the global issuance process."

New Delhi [India], March 10: Shanvi Resources Private Limited (SRPL), an ISO-certified and CMMI Level 5 mining and exploration consultancy based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has announced the strategic expansion of its global advisory operations. As demand for critical minerals rises worldwide and regulatory standards become more stringent, SRPL is strengthening its position as an independent technical advisor to mining companies, investors, and government institutions across international markets. The expansion marks a significant step in the company's mission to deliver reliable, transparent, and globally compliant mining advisory services.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 10: Calibo, a B2B technology company helping enterprises accelerate data and AI innovation, has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to advance rapid use case development with AI-ready talent and responsible AI innovation. The partnership includes deploying Calibo AI Academy, in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), across 50+ higher education institutions, and implementing the Calibo AI Innovation Sandbox with the Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) to enable designing, building and secure experimentation of public-sector AI use cases outside production environments.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued orders to oil refineries to increase Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and directed that such additional output be channelled specifically for domestic use. This decision follows recent geopolitical disruptions that created constraints on the global fuel supply chain.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 9: Humans of Bombay's recent podcast episode features an intimate conversation with Seema Singh, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and cultural advocate, whose life is a masterclass in turning privilege into purpose.