The Hindu Businessline

Arecanut plantations in Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu have been affected by leaf spot disease and yellow leaf disease

The average May 2026 SST (sea surface temperature) in the 60S-60N band was tied for the second warmest on record for the month at 20.90C, behind May 2024 (20.93C)

The climate phenomenon, the first since 2023, sets the stage for droughts, floods and temperature fluctuations across the world

In addition, an interim allocation of 95,692 crore has been released today to states and Union territories, which brings the total allocation to over 1.25 lakh crore

Additional secretary at the Union Ministry of Commerce, Nitin Kumar Yadav, revealed the numbers at a convention of exporters, industry bodies, and farmer producer organisations here

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