The Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, marked a successful participation at Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Bengaluru 2026, engaging with a wide spectrum of travel trade professionals, industry stakeholders, and visitors over the course of the event. The Karnataka Tourism pavilion was inaugurated by H. K. Patil, Hon’ble Minister…
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FIA and UNTourism announce first ever Sustainable Sports Tourism Award winners
Dubai, UAE, 21st March, 2026: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced the winners of the first UN Tourism Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism, powered by the FIA. Announced at a ceremony in Madrid, ahead of this weekend’s ABB…
Continue ReadingOil Prices Ease, But Risks Remain Elevated Amid Middle East Uncertainty
-Frank Walbaum, Market Analyst at Naga Oil prices edged lower after hitting another peak on hopes that energy infrastructure in the Middle East could be spared further damage after a series of incidents spanning several countries in the region. Any severe damage to major energy sites could create delays in…
Continue ReadingOil Prices Drop Back Amid International Coordination: Central Banks Assess Inflation Scenarios (analysis note)
-Thadeu Dos Santos, Regional Director at Infinox “Crude oil prices edged lower on Friday after Thursday’s sharp rise, but the market remains highly sensitive to developments in the Middle East and the risk of further supply disruptions. Reports that Washington urged restraint on additional strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, alongside…
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Crude Oil on Alert Amid Geopolitical Escalation and Growing Risks to Global Supply
By Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com The crude oil market is going through a period of high volatility, with sharp price increases driven by the intensification of the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. In this context, Brent crude has surpassed $110 per barrel, while…
Continue ReadingBinh Danh to Present Visiting Artist Lecture March 26
San Jose–based artist Binh Danh, whose photography is featured in the exhibition “Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity” at Sheldon Museum of Art, will deliver an artist talk at the museum at 5:30 p.m. March 26. Danh first came to the museum in 2011 as an artist-in-residence to create works for…
Continue ReadingNo Hike in Urea Prices; Smaller Bag Size Aimed at Promoting Balanced Use
New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): The Government of India has clarified that there is no proposal to increase urea prices, stating that the recent reduction in bag size is intended to promote balanced fertilizer use and improve soil health. According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the size of…
Continue ReadingT.N. Natarajan Assumes Charge as Director (Commercial) at SAIL
New Delhi, March 20 (BNP): T. N. Natarajan has taken charge as Director (Commercial) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), effective March 19, 2026. With over 32 years of experience, Natarajan has built a distinguished career within SAIL since joining the organisation as a Management Trainee in 1993. Over…
Continue ReadingKrishna Kumar Thakur Takes Charge as Director (Personnel) at NMDC
New Delhi, March 20 (BNP): Krishna Kumar Thakur has assumed charge as Director (Personnel) at NMDC Limited, the country’s largest iron ore producer. A 1998 batch officer of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS), Thakur brings over two decades of experience in human resource management and administration across Indian Railways…
Continue ReadingCentre, States Discuss Energy Security at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026; DISCOM Reports Released
New Delhi, March 20 (BNP): Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar chaired a high-level ministerial meeting with States and Union Territories during the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, focusing on strengthening energy security and accelerating sectoral reforms. The meeting, held on the second day of the summit, was co-chaired by Minister…
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