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Fertiliser Ministry seeks double the subsidy allocation
CEA roadmap targets 100% fixed cost recovery from commercial users, 25% from households
The move signals lifting of a 25 per cent cap on fuel sold to domestic airlines
Investors have poured nearly $757 million into Indias leading direct-to-consumer brands over the last 18 months including The Whole Truth, Kapiva, SNITCH, Purple Style Labs, Foxtale and RENE Cosmetics, with wellness, beauty and fashion startups emerging as the biggest funding magnets as venture capital firms increasingly prioritising repeat purchases, omnichannel scale and profitability over rapid customer acquisition and vanity growth metrics
As trade deficits increase with most FTA partners, old and new, research body suggests setting up an FTA impact monitoring authority
The decision comes at a time when more than 1.73 lakh hectares have already been brought under Kharif cultivation across the state, while the monsoon is expected to reach Gujarat after June 15
Soybean prices are currently ruling higher than the minimum support price (MSP) of 5,708 per quintal announced by the Government for the 2026-27 marketing season
JSW Infrastructure has received a Letter of Award from the Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port Authority, pursuant to a competitive bidding process
He played a key role in the development of improved Samba Mahsuri
Varanasi to become first spoke city under new model; passengers to complete immigration and baggage check-in at origin airport
The 28,840-crore regional connectivity programme to focus on underserved regions, helipads and long-term route viability
LPMS will eliminate 90% of paperwork and help secure the borders, Union Minister of Home and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said on Tuesday
Overall consumption of urea, DAP, muriate of potash (MOP) and complex was 39.5 lakh tonne (lt) in May against 39.4 lt a year ago
D2C companies leased nearly 595,000 square feet of retail space in H1 2026 alone, accounting for 18% of Indias total retail leasing activity
CII-GBCs annual conference and expo saw experts and industry leaders discuss policies needed to drive Indias renewable energy sector
Despite cautious market sentiment in 2025 and 2026 fuelled by global geopolitical tensions, the industry added 1.18 lakh new formal flexi-workers over the past 12 months
Addressing the media, Chouhan said that the historic new arrangement coming into effect from July 1 should ensure a completely smooth, worker-centric transition without any disruption
A new report highlights rising cases of hidden charges, forced actions and subscription traps across digital platforms
Rapido has around 30 lakh vehicles for rides in a month and the target is to reach up to 50 lakh vehicles very soon, Aravind Sanka, Co-Founder, Rapido, said
Keerthanas visit is being viewed as a clear message that the State government is keen to move swiftly on the HD Hyundai project and establish Thoothukudi as a major shipbuilding hub
Cutting through the lofty Himalayas at an elevation of 11,578 feet, the 13.15-km tunnel will provide a year-around connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh
The Ministry of Coal designated the Coal Controller Organisation in December 2025 as the authority responsible for registering and regulating coal exchanges
The panel will study price trends, export policies, storage solutions and ways to strengthen the onion value chain.
The ministry is promoting exports of agri products from the North Eastern Region
As a result of the ban, the local markets are now filled with domestically grown mangoes
Outgoing CEO says supply chain disruptions and delayed deliveries slowed fleet modernisation and growth plans.
As part of the launch, more than 4,00,000 Rapido captains and consumers took the Rahveer Pledge through the company's platform, setting a Guinness World Record, according to Rapido
Climate experts and scientists have pointed out that homestead farming can combat climate change in two ways, and on a large scale, says Rammohan Paliyath
Sea surface temperatures crossed El Nino threshold on June 7, while IOD may turn positive during August-September
Fisheries Department has announced free rations and financial assistance for registered fishermen and allied workers to help them tide over the lean period
Rain, rising international prices, disruptions linked to the West Asian crisis, and raw material shortages drive the uptrend
Heavy to very heavy rain regime over parts of west coast may not sustain beyond next couple of days
The high-growth industries, led by EV and EV Infrastructure are expected to register salary increments in the range of 9.6-10.2%, TeamLease Services report, Jobs and Salaries Primer 2026-27 stated
Compliance costs, low overseas tariffs and inverted duty structures are limiting benefits for Indian industry, GTRI said
Data also showed that LPG consumption fell about 20% from a year earlier to 2.13 million tons
Over 2-3 years, the company plans to deepen its presence across existing markets while expanding into 40-50 cities, with focus on tier-2 and tier-3 markets where traditional food categories already enjoy strong consumer acceptance
On June 8, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai, of the ICG received information about a missile attack on the tanker MT Marivex, while the vessel was anchored off Masirah, Oman
The initiative supports 22,430 farmers, with the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices and efficient irrigation systems leading to a 15-20 per cent increase in crop yields and an 18-22 per cent reduction in input costs
SpiceJet had 375 pilots as of March and has had salary payments pending for several months
Willie Walsh praised Indias airport infrastructure and support measures, stressing that stronger air connectivity will drive future aviation and economic growth
He projected that Indias pharmaceutical market could grow to USD 120 billion within five years, up from about USD 60 billion currently
The current account surplus in the reporting quarter, however, is lower than the year ago periods 1.4%
New Delhi wants Washington to commit that there will not be any additional tariffs after the pact was sealed
According to an advisory issued by Srinagar Airport, the runway may remain unavailable every Monday and Tuesday from July 1 to September 30, 2026, as part of planned maintenance works by the Indian Air Force
Terms of reference for negotiations to be finalised in two months, deal may be wrapped up within a year, says official
Warns that war disruptions were causing a debilitating impact on global economy, energy supplies
All the three aircraft are under assessment after impact with airport ground equipment impacted the parked planes during gusty winds
Early jump in Gujarat sowing, Cotton Corporation cuts price by 2,500 per candy to boost sales
The V2V communication allows vehicles to swap real-time safety data, serving as a vital global tool for accident prevention
The minister said the electronics sector has created 25 lakh jobs and helped India climb the global manufacturing value chain

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