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International News

Russia Bans Petrol Exports For 6 Months To Meet Domestic Demand

Russia stated on Tuesday that petrol exports will be banned for six months beginning from 1 March to compensate for increased consumer and agricultural demand and to allow for planned refinery maintenance. RBC originally reported the ban, which was confirmed by a spokeswoman for Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. Russia enforced a similar restriction from […]

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National News

Tea Board India Urges Growers To Avoid Banned Insecticides For Tea Cultivation

The Tea Board India has issued a directive urging tea estates and small tea growers across the country to refrain from using chemicals or pesticides that lack a label claim for tea on their plantations. The directive, issued by Rajnigandha Seal Naskar, the Tea Board’s controller of licensing, on 21 December, specifically advises against the […]

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Electronics Government National News

“No Plans To Extend Ban On Electronics”: India Tells WTO

Indian government on Tuesday told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it has no plans to extend the ban beyond the mentioned products in the October notification pertaining to IT hardware products such as personal computers, Tablets and laptops. The government said that industry consultations were undertaken before issuing the notification on 3 August and […]

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Food News Retail States

Bengaluru Civic Body Prohibits Sale Of Meat On Buddha Purnima

In the view of Buddha Purnima, the Bengaluru civic body issued an order prohibiting the slaughter and sale of meat in the city on the day of Buddha Purnima, which will be celebrated on Friday. “Due to the Buddha Purnima celebrations on May 5, animal slaughter and sale of meat in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara […]

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Brands News Retail

Apple to Open First Retail Store in Mumbai, Rivals Banned from Nearby Advertisements

Apple’s first retail store in India is set to open at the end of this month in Mumbai’s Jio World Drive mall, owned by businessman Mukesh Ambani. However, reports suggest that an agreement prohibits around 22 rival brands from opening stores or placing advertisements near Apple’s store. The list of banned brands includes Amazon, Facebook, […]

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