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Jain is an IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, 1989 batch

This is despite higher coverage in U.P., Telangana and Andhra; Maharashtra and M.P. report double-digit decline

However, this will not have any impact on farmers as the Centre has imported more of the fertilizer

The ban aligns with Ladakhs long-term plan to promote natural farming and preserve the fragile Himalayan ecosystem

Bharat Forge signs MoU with FLYING WHALES to jointly manufacture advanced airships for Indias defence requirements

The plant will end Indian Railways decades-long dependence on imported forged wheels

The move simplifies compliance, speeds up foreign investor onboarding and extends the PAN exemption framework to Category I and II AIFs

GreenLine to deploy its LNG-powered trucks across Daburs logistics operations

The package isa keycomponent of thePhase II corridordesigned toensure safe, reliable, and efficient metrooperations

Shipments likely to top touch 1.75 lakh crore in 2025-26 oil year

Coastal districts of North and South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur to receive heavy rainfall till July 24, IMD says

Central India (deficit of 13 per cent) and North-West India (18 per cent) emerge as best-performing regionsthis week

Ministry flags conflict-of-interest failures and disclosure delays; concerns rise amid sector growth and safety scrutiny

The project will be led bySK Jha, former Chairman and Managing Director of Mishra Dhatu Nigam (Midhani), Indias premier special metals manufacturer.

SEA President expresses concern over rising import bills, says oilseed revolution could no longer wait

Harmonised national FIP framework would strengthen Indias credibility in international markets, improve access to sustainability-focused buyers and reduce duplication of efforts, says IMIA President

Air India has been continuously extending its suspension of operations on the route for several months due to the prevailing security situation in the region

Strong hospital performance, expanding diagnostics and sustained investor interest powered healthcare sector growth

New insecticide is available across all major cotton growing States from July

LPG imports fell 45% year-on-year to 2.85 million tonnes in the April-June quarter, the lowest for the period in eight years, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz curbed supplies.

The proposal could potentially clear a path for the Adani Group and GMR Airports to have their own carriers

Over 62% of targeted area has been covered; current spell of rain brings relief to farmers

C-Camp partners MC Foundation to launch the challenge

Crop growth is satisfactory under the prevailing field conditions and desirable rains, says its ED, DN Pathak

In a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said The target of 20 per cent ethanol blending has not affected food crop availability or Indias food security.

Solar modules, pharmaceuticals and automobiles lead investments as cumulative exports cross 15.2 lakh crore

Industry observers attribute the decline to the seasonal lean travel period and calibrated capacity deployment by airlines

Merlinhawk Aerospace will utilize its L3Harris WESCAM Authorized Service Centre in Bengaluru for maintenance, repair, and support of advanced EO/IR systems

A comprehensive assessment of the entire Totapuri mango value chain was conducted to have long-term solutions for price stabilisation, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

It forecasts a 81% probability of a very strong event during October-December 2026

Trade Policy Review highlights need to lower trade costs and regulatory hurdles; India says geopolitical tensions and rising non-tariff measures are constraining exports.

Company reported a marked increase in the cost of materials consumed at 2,156 crore, up 37 per cent from 1,570 crore in the year ago quarter

The growth was led by food & grocery and quick service restaurants

Bhatti stated the government aims to combine scientific planning with public awareness, so every family and village understands and prepares for El Nio risks

Solution gets patent; early detection can reduce yield losses

The minister said that despite these factors, the Indian economy continues to remain on a strong footing

Tamil Nadu, with 17 approved companies, has generated 7,930 jobs and attracted investments of 1,277.16 crore

Haryana had 35 manufacturing units, Karnataka 28, following Maharashtra, while Tamil Nadu, a key automobile hub, accounted for 38 units under the scheme

The Global Trade Research Initiative warned that in the absence of the system, India risks opening its market further to European food products while continuing to see its own agricultural exports rejected at European borders

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA), Hindalco Industries Limited and Rajdhani Universal Fabrics Private Limited will sign tripartite Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to establish vocational training facilities under the Revised Jharia Master Plan

The partnership aims to create an integrated export value chain for mangoes, bananas, cocoa and other horticultural produce

ICRA expects tractor makers to maintain healthy margins, backed by stable raw material costs and operating leverage

The maximum investment was received in the high efficiency solar PV modules (64,873 crore)

The product offers up to 60 days of protection and also helps manage stem borer when applied at the recommended crop stage.

The ministry's traffic report showed that passenger traffic during the first six months of 2026 continued to grow on a year-on-year basis, although passenger numbers declined on a monthly basis

Applications for 9,316 vehicles in first phase accepted from July 21 to August 4

Uncertainties in the Gulf region led to fall in prices of whole leaf grades and some other varieties too at Coonoor auctions last week

The government said the registered supplier base and domestic procurement network continue to support the implementation of the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme across the country

Exporters given 10 days to submit comments; set to boost e-commerce but low-value cap may limit impact