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Centre sets two-year deadline for passenger infra upgrade at airports

Home Minister Amit Shah directs phased rollout of Automatic Tray Retrieval Systems, aerobridge norms and baggage drop expansion to improve passenger experience

8 Jul 2026 9:53 pm
Centre approves copra and Totapuri mango procurement in Tamil Nadu

The Centre has approved the procurement of 87,226 tonnes of copra and 96,879 tonnes of Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu farmers

8 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
AP invites Korean maritime manufacturers to invest in 30,000 crore Dugarajapatnam Shipbuilding Cluster

AP is an emerging maritime manufacuring hub, says Minsiter Nara Lokesh in Busan

8 Jul 2026 8:22 pm
ASEAN-India joint panel sets strict timelines to speed up trade pact review

ASEAN remains one of Indias key trading partners, accounting for around 11 per cent of Indias global trade

8 Jul 2026 8:21 pm
Food Processing Ministry holds consultation on next phase of incentive scheme

Under the ongoing PLI scheme, beneficiary companies have surpassed initial commitments by 20 per cent, with investments exceeding 9,207 crore

8 Jul 2026 8:21 pm
Heritage Foods responds to FSSAI notice on fresh paneer claim

FSSAI recently issued a notice to the Hyderabad-based company regarding misleading claims about its product Fresh Paneer

8 Jul 2026 7:38 pm
Glacier water breathes new life into Lehs wasteland

According to experts, over 90 per cent of Ladakhs land is barren and devoid of vegetation

8 Jul 2026 7:35 pm
Agri-commodity markets have not priced in fertilizer supply risks, say analysts

High prices of the crop nutrients could lead to less utilisation as China, India will likely face problems

8 Jul 2026 7:23 pm
IMF cuts India growth forecast for FY27 to 6.4%, but retains tag of fastest growing economy

The forecast is supported by strong momentum in private consumption and services activity

8 Jul 2026 7:02 pm
Pakistani rescuers scour waters for cargo plane missing off Karachi coast

The plane may have crashed into the sea southwest of Karachi after a series of sharp altitude changes before a steep final descent

8 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
Maize prices likely to rule at 2,400 a quintal, says Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

The varsitys Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies has advised farmers in TNmil Nadu to make informed sowing decision

8 Jul 2026 5:49 pm
Distilleries supply 68% of contracted 1,048 cr ltrs ethanol in 8 months

Grain-based feedstocks are dominating ethanol production

8 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
UPL launches weed management solution for rice

The product has been developed after more than 10 years of dedicated research and development

8 Jul 2026 5:43 pm
Colombian specialty coffee chain Libertario ramps up India expansion, bets on premium coffee culture

The company plans to open four more cafs in the Delhi-NCR region this year before expanding into Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru in early 2027

8 Jul 2026 5:40 pm
India seeks safe passage for nine ships as Hormuz truce falters

The government is closely monitoring the vessels as renewed attacks around the Strait of Hormuz threaten an already fragile interim ceasefire between the US and Iran

8 Jul 2026 5:07 pm
ISMA defends E20 fuel, silent on mileage drop

Sugar industry body says concerns over ethanol-blended fuel are driven by misinformation, not evidence.

8 Jul 2026 4:56 pm
India's energy storage requirement set to jump from 1 GWh to 888 GWh by 2035-36: Report

India on track to surpass 10 GWh of installed BESS capacity by the year-end, the report said

8 Jul 2026 3:21 pm
Kerala to study Adanis 49% stake sale in Vizhinjam Port

CM V.D. Satheesan said the government would not take any decision that is detrimental to Keralas interests.

8 Jul 2026 3:06 pm
El Nio dry spell hits hydroelectricity generation, burdening power grid

Generation from hydroelectric plants fell almost 21% from a year earlier, the steepest drop since February 2024, data from power ministry showed

8 Jul 2026 1:08 pm
Agro-chemicals start-up Atomgrid to launch product for Indian farmers soon

It plans to expand further in Latin America, South-East Asia and Africa, before entering the US and Europe, says the Bengaluru firms co-founder

8 Jul 2026 11:59 am
Agri-Next to support 150 start-ups for technology driven innovations

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between innovation and farming by enabling start-ups to take cutting-edge technologies directly to farmers across Kerala.

8 Jul 2026 11:38 am
Monsoon recovery to support kharif sowing as rainfall activity improves: Report

The report noted, India's cumulative rainfall up to 6 July 2026 stood at 170.7 mm, 20 per cent below the long period average (LPA)

8 Jul 2026 11:27 am
Government adds Navi Mumbai Airport to list of ports to import medicines

Latest addition takes the number of ports for import drugs to 42

8 Jul 2026 11:15 am
Air India Delhi-bound flight aborts takeoff at Mumbai airport after ATC instruction

Airport sources said the takeoff was aborted because an arriving Air India Express Boeing 737 had not yet vacated the runway

8 Jul 2026 12:44 am
Rainfall deficit narrows to 12% as July records above-normal rainfall: Govt

A high-level review assessed the likely impact of El Nino on the kharif season and other sectors

8 Jul 2026 12:42 am
PM Council studyblames slow battery adoption for solar-induced stress

Theultra-lowprices ofelectricityduring midday (average 1.11 akWhrin May) andhigh ighprices during the nights (9.71)showsthe stress

7 Jul 2026 9:38 pm
Domestic air passenger traffic rises 11.6 per cent in May

Industry insiders cite stronger summer travel demand, calibrated capacity deployment and gradual recovery in seat utilisation

7 Jul 2026 9:23 pm
Kamarajar port becomes Indias 2nd major port to offer 18-metre draft

The port, whichcan now handle fully laden Capesize vessels carrying cargo parcels of up to 1,70,000 DWT

7 Jul 2026 9:09 pm
UP Data Center Policy 2026 sends strong signal to market: Experts

Bundelkhand and Purvanchal will receive additional incentives, investment target of over Rs. 2-lakh crore, the UP government said adding that there is a possibility of indirect employment for around 50,000 people under policy

7 Jul 2026 8:36 pm
Missile diplomacy: Indonesia signs pact to buy Indias BrahMos and Astra missiles

The two deals show intent and in-principle agreement to buy the battle proven missiles

7 Jul 2026 8:25 pm
Why has India cut broken grain share in PDS rice under Rice Milling Transformation scheme?

The CCEA approved the rice milling scheme last week, cutting the share of broken rice from 25% to 10% for white rice and from 16% to 5% for parboiled

7 Jul 2026 8:21 pm
Adani's Mumbai airport shops sold nicotine pouches in breach of law

India banned e-cigarettes and approved certain nicotine replacements like patches and chewing gums following a registration process under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act

7 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
Embraer receives DGCA certification for larger E-Jets, paves way for India entry

The approval is expected to support airlines looking to expand regional connectivity with aircraft suited for shorter runways and new routes.

7 Jul 2026 7:06 pm
Chinas share of Indias auto component imports rises to 36% in FY26: ACMA

Overall, auto components sector records 7.60 lakh crore turnover in FY26

7 Jul 2026 6:11 pm
Indian government urge to look into problems created by fertilizer subsidies

SOMS stakeholders urge the centre to end tagging of fertilizers, forcing farmers to pay more

7 Jul 2026 5:27 pm
Delayed monsoon cuts Marathwada sowing area by nearly 18 lakh hectares

With rainfall still 13% below normal, overall sowing has reached only about 58%, prompting the agriculture department to advise farmers to wait for adequate rainfall before planting

7 Jul 2026 5:27 pm
Lakshadweep aims to increase annual tuna production to 50,000 tonnes in 5 years

Aimed at creating livelihood opportunities for island fishing communities, the plan envisages a range of proposals, including expansion of deep-sea tuna fishing, mariculture, seaweed farming and infrastructure development.

7 Jul 2026 5:02 pm
Kerala fishing boat operators seek wider consultations on Merchant Shipping Rules

The Federation of Fishing Boat and Fishery Industries of Kerala noted that the proposed rules could have far-reaching implications and therefore should be finalized after extensive consultations with all stakeholders

7 Jul 2026 4:49 pm
Govt approves pan-India rollout of PM-SETU, clears 1,237 crore ITI upgrade plans

The committee also cleared 1,237.58 crore in strategic investments for industry-led modernisation of ITIs.

7 Jul 2026 4:47 pm
Shawl exports surge, but Kashmir handicrafts recovery remains uneven

Official data from the Directorate of Handicrafts, Export Promotion show exports of shawls rose to 588.23 crore during 2025-26 from 305.52 crore in the previous financial year

7 Jul 2026 4:43 pm
Blurgs AI raises $2.2 million to expand maritime intelligence platform

The funding will strengthen Blurgs AIs platform, expand its team and support global growth

7 Jul 2026 4:40 pm
Facing labour shortage, TN palm climber designs 60,000 spiral iron staircase

Dinakaraj said, With these iron stairs built around the palmyra tree, anyonefrom children to womencan effortlessly climb to the very top without any fear to extract padaneer (sweet palm sap)

7 Jul 2026 3:57 pm
Over 1.55 lakh crore guarantee cover issued under ECLGS 5.0: FinMin

The scheme has benefited India's small businesses with 98% of the total number of guarantees and 82% of the total guaranteed amount going to MSMEs

7 Jul 2026 3:49 pm
India, Indonesia sign health, education pacts; IIM Bangalore to open campus in East Java

The IIM Bangalore campus will be set up at the Singhasari Special Economic Zone in Indonesias East Java province

7 Jul 2026 3:32 pm
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd shift Gemini Asia-Europe service back to Suez route

The move replaces the longer Cape of Good Hope route, reducing transit times between Asia and the eastern Mediterranean, although the companies said the decision remains subject to regional security conditions

7 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
Australia suspends 60% of Indian fumigation service providers

Suspension of 44 service providers follows a biosecurity audit, which is carried out continuously

7 Jul 2026 2:43 pm
IMD: Heavy rains lash Gujarat, Konkan, Costal Karnataka, Madhya Maharashtra

Mondays depression weakens into well-marked low-pressure area, set to weaken further, as rains head north and east towards Himalayan foothills

7 Jul 2026 1:18 pm
Wheat products promotion body to host 2-day meet on value chains at Varanasi

The conclave from July 9 is is expected to be one of the biggest wheat industry gatherings of the year in the country

7 Jul 2026 11:18 am
India to support development of Indonesia specific EVM, export Astra and more Brahmos missiles

Talks to cover cooperation defence, ports and critical minerals

7 Jul 2026 10:37 am
Indias 163.65 LT fertilizer stock, rising production to help meet Kharif demand, says govt

Natural gas supply to urea plants, which had dropped to nearly 65% during the disruption after war has now been fully restored to 100%, allowing all plants to operate at full capacity, officials said.

7 Jul 2026 10:08 am