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Veg thali rises 4 per cent in July as tomato prices jump; lower vegetable and broiler prices keep both veg and non-veg thalis cheaper than a year ago

Watermelon is generally sown between June and August, with the crop beginning to reach markets from early September

The RBIs 101st SPF, conducted in July 2026, pegged FY27 real GDP growth at 6.6%, up from 6.5% projected in the 100th SPF conducted in May 2026

Screening test of the pilot-in-command indicated a result requiring confirmatory testing

The existing limit of 5,000 crore has remained unchanged since November 2015

A final decision on restricting the pesticide, sold under FMC Indias Marshal brand (which contains 25% Carbosulfan), is expected by the end of August

New Delhi signals little appetite for sacrificing energy security, defence ties, strategic cooperation with Moscow

Higher sugar, palm oil and crude-linked costs are prompting FMCG majors like Britannia, HUL, Dabur and others to protect margins

The July volume was a record for the month, with rural tractor demand benefiting from the catch-up in kharif sowing and improving monsoon conditions, said FADA.

he developments come as India's food delivery sector sees more platforms seeking a foothold in the market, while restaurants push for greater control over commercial terms and customer-facing promotions

The 'Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 ' seeks to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, Income-tax Act, 2025, and Finance Act, 2026

CIAL handled 11,442,583 passengers and recorded 73,134 aircraft movements during the year

The companys shift towards businesses such as checkout, advertising, data and omnichannel logistics is central to its strategy to build a broader technology platform for Indias small and medium businesses

This will enable constant monitoring, co-ordinated action and an effective response to support seafarers in an event of crisis

Indian equities faced a difficult 2025-26, with the Nifty 50 and broader indices declining around 14% in US dollar terms

According to NMPA, the maiden export shipment comprised 31,500 tonnes of steel grade pig iron to Kenya aboard m.v. Resolute Bay with Stemcor as the overseas buyer

Gupta said that if India is forced to reduce its dependence on Russian crude while the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, global oil supplies could come under severe pressure, potentially pushing crude prices beyond $100 per barrel

Critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, silicon and rare earth elements will become increasingly important for the clean-energy transition

A recent incident in which 17 passengers were injured due to turbulence on an Air India flight from Phuket has spawned a litany of complaints on social media

Regular and surprise inspections are conducted by Railway/IRCTC officials, including Food Safety Officers, to ensure quality, hygiene, safety and regulatory compliance

Gor says Karnataka has more than 1,000 American companies, and their presence is growing steadily

Ministers review bilateral initiatives such as the proposed India-Sri Lanka HVDC interconnection and the Sampur Solar Power Project, among others

Planting millions of seedlings creates plantations, delivering productivity creates national success

When it is understood, everyone across the coffee value chainfrom farmer and producer to roaster, barista and consumerstands to benefit

Treating agricultural residue as an economic resource could transform a seasonal environmental challenge into Indias most significant rural and green economy opportunities

She clarified that no decision yet on MDR has been taken yet

CEA Anantha Nageswaran cautions next 20 years will be more challenging

The Lok Sabha passed the legislation without a debate amid continued protests by Opposition members over various issues

The Minister reveals that only 4 cases of contamination of E20 fuel was found

A dedicated task force having members of the three OMCs and the Centre for High Technology (CHT) checked ethanol samples from 80 distilleries across India in the last 10 days

Broad-based growth in manufacturing, electricity sectors drive increase in headline

Long-haul aircraft, MRO investments and digital capabilities to support airlines global ambitions

The company reported a PAT of 59.27 crore for Q1FY27 over same period last years 4.73 crore; revenues for the quarter were up 96% at 641.41 crore against corresponding last quarters 326.63 crore

Centre mandates traders to liquidate excess stock by August 1 from when the order will come into force

Area in Gujarat, the largest producer, trails by over 3 per cent; widespread rains, favourable prices support area expansion

According to official sources, the area until Friday under groundnut was 46.82 lh, up by 8.6%, that of soyabean was 119.92 lh, up by 0.2% and sesamum at 9.96 lh, up by 16.9%

Cotton sowing is taking place in about 50,000 hectares every day, Atul Ganatra said, adding that in Andhra the area has increased by 31% and by 4% in Telangana

ISMA seeks stricter labelling, warnings, and India-specific studies on artificial sweeteners health risks

The government needs about 1,100 crore litres of ethanol to meet its 20 per cent target in the ethanol blended with petrol (EBP) programme

IndiGos pilot numbers were a topic of regulatory scrutiny following massive disruption of its flights last December.

Board approves Rs 250-cr investment in aluminium flouride plant at Paradeep

Positive IOD looms as record ocean warmth reshapes global weather patterns

41% women were engaged in self-employed category in agriculture during the same period, says Ramnath Thakur, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

The Centre informed the apex court that the draft final report into the June 2025 Air India Ahmedabad crash will be submitted in a sealed cover in the first week of October.

Under this agreement, GMR Aero Technic will undertake comprehensive MRO services for seven Honeywell aerospace LRUs installed on LEAP engines powering Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Commerce Ministry says improved agricultural practices, transparent e-auctions and welfare schemes have boosted farmer incomes alongside record export growth.

The comment comes as the country's second largest airline grapples with air space closures, higher fuel costs from the conflict in West Asia, and the fallout from a deadly plane crash last year

Conducts ground-breaking ceremony for centre that will enhance R&D capabilities

Government data presented in Parliament indicate a sharp rise in gold and silver smuggling following the increase in import duty on the precious metals from 6% to 15%

The initiative is aimed at improving farmers access to reliable weather information, enabling better planning, reducing input costs and promoting informed farming practices