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1.The Union Cabinet has amended its 2020 rules that had placed restrictions on foreign direct investment ...

 1.The Union Cabinet has amended its 2020 rules that had placed restrictions on foreign direct investment from countries that shared a land border with India, the government announced on Tuesday (March 10, 2026). The amendment now incorporates a provision of ‘beneficial ownership’ and specifies that companies with non-controlling stake belonging to entities from these countries can invest in India without first seeking Indian government approval. 

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/government-eases-fdi-norms-for-china-other-countries-sharing-land-border-with-india-sources/article70726047.ece

2.A severe crunch in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and commercial LPG supplies as disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia begin to affect fuel availability across the country.Invoking the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, the Union government on Monday reallocated gas supplies, cutting allocations to fertiliser and other industries while prioritising domestic piped natural gas (PNG) for households, compressed natural gas (CNG) for transport and LPG production.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bengaluru-mumbai-pune-and-more-severe-lpg-crunch-hits-cities-1000s-of-eateries-affected-heres-what-we-know/articleshow/129434012.cms

3.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) spoke to his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi – their third such conversation since the West Asia crisis began – as New Delhi ramped up efforts to protect its energy security amid a virtual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He also spoke to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and exchanged views on the unfolding crisis in West Asia.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-asia-conflict-jaishankar-holds-detailed-conversation-with-iranian-counterpart-araghchi/article70728304.ece

4.The University of Mumbai has rescheduled several third-year semester examinations as they clash with the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET) 2026. A new exam schedule has been issued by the university to ensure students appearing for the semester exams and CET do not face scheduling conflicts.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/university-of-mumbai-third-year-exams-postponed-check-revised-dates-here-11184928

5.Taj has been awarded ‘Best Hotels – Service Excellence’ at the prestigious PATWA International Travel Awards 2026, held at ITB Berlin. This accolade reaffirms Taj’s reputation as a global leader in hospitality.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/taj-wins-best-hotels-itb-berlin

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