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Govt waives customs duty on petrochemicals amid West Asia crisis

Govt waives customs duty on petrochemicals amid West Asia crisis

In an official statement, the Ministry of Finance said the decision was taken in response to disruptions in global supply chains caused by escalating tensions in West Asia

02 April,2026 01:32 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
No shortage of fuel or gas in India, says Rajnath Singh amid West Asia tensions

No shortage of fuel or gas in India, says Rajnath Singh amid West Asia tensions

The defence minister further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was using his diplomatic skills to protect Indian interests in the Gulf region

02 April,2026 01:06 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | mid-day online correspondent
Thane to get pod taxi service for last-mile connectivity, says Eknath Shinde

Thane to get pod taxi service for last-mile connectivity, says Eknath Shinde

Addressing an event in Thane, Shinde said the proposed pod taxi system will be introduced in the Ghodbunder region, with the foundation stone for the project set to be laid soon

01 April,2026 02:58 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Crude oil prices fall up to 3 pc as US-Iran de-escalation hopes rise

Crude oil prices fall up to 3 pc as US-Iran de-escalation hopes rise

Brent crude futures dropped to an intraday low of USD 102.79 per barrel, down about 2.9 per cent from the day’s high of USD 105.86. At the time of reporting, Brent was trading around USD 103.19 per barrel, nearly 1 per cent lower

01 April,2026 01:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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