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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
Alternative-fuel vehicles cross 40% share of Indias passenger vehicle market for first time

Overall vehicles retail sales across segments grow 22% YoY to 25,57,234 units in June

6 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
AAIlooking to set up flight simulator, pilot training units

Move aligns with Indias projected need for 30,000 pilots in 15-20 years

6 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
El Nino effect: Low rainfall, high humidity to push up coal-fired power generation in July-September

Combining the lost output from renewables and the increased demand for power, India could face a generation gap of nearly 18 TWh, says expert

6 Jul 2026 9:20 pm
ASEAN seeks deeper tariff cuts as India pushes FTA review to narrow trade deficit

Commerce Department in consultations with industry to identify products where tariffs can be reduced with no pain to domestic producers

6 Jul 2026 9:14 pm
Significant recovery in Indias paddy acreage on 35% surplus rains during July 1-5

However, overall area down 21% as coarse cereals, pulses and oilseeds acreage trails

6 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
22 trains affected as heavy rains disrupt rail traffic on busy AhmedabadMumbai corridor

According to the Ahmedabad division of Western Railway, waterlogging between Safale, Kelve Road, Vasai Road and Nalasopara stations in the Mumbai Central Division impacted train operations

6 Jul 2026 8:41 pm
Ashok Leyland partners with Rosmerta Recycling to drive responsible commercial vehicle scrappage

Through this partnership, Ashok Leyland customers will benefit from competitive value for their old vehicles, scrappage-lined OEM discounts on new vehicle purchases, and waivers on road tax and registration fees

6 Jul 2026 8:40 pm
Indias bio-energy boom fuels demand for enzymes: Novonesis

Demand for bio-solutions is across a range of industries, such as bio-fuel manufacturers, dietary supplement makers and bio-fertiliser producers, among others

6 Jul 2026 8:38 pm
National-level co-operative life insurance company soon, says Amit Shah

The entire co-operative system has become more transparent and democratic, says Cooperation Minister

6 Jul 2026 8:36 pm
Kashmir growers gain access to overseas markets with first premium shipments

The one-tonne shipment was sourced from high-density orchards in the Shopian and Pulwama districts of south Kashmir

6 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
Ashok Leyland ties up with Rosmerta Recycling to boost commercial vehicle scrapping

Under the partnership, Ashok Leyland will also provide customers support with de-registration and other statutory documentation

6 Jul 2026 7:40 pm
FSSAI issues notice to Heritage Foods over misleading Fresh Paneer claims

The notice follows both suo motu action by FSSAI and consumer complaints

6 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
Women-targeted unconditional cash transfer schemes beat expectations: EAC-PM paper

The paper noted that both the programmes generated positive household spillover effects, improving financial positions of family members while reducing their expenditure outflows

6 Jul 2026 6:56 pm
CEA issues advisory to Discoms for avoiding load shedding during peak demand period

Stresses on systematic assessment of network loading, advance planning of augmentation works, preventive maintenance of critical assets, data-driven monitoring of distribution infrastructure, and strengthening of emergency response mechanisms

6 Jul 2026 6:54 pm
Policy, energy, climate, geopolitics to influence global veg oil sector: IVPA

They are increasingly influencing production, trade flows and price formation, says Sudhakar Desai, the association president

6 Jul 2026 6:52 pm
Monsoon recovers across India, but North-East still awaits rains

Worst-hit Central India emerges with maximum gains after torrential rain for days together, with deficit narrowing to 14 per cent for it to enter normal category

6 Jul 2026 6:49 pm
India Incs import dependence remains stable despite global supply risks: BoB report

Import dependence remains concentrated in a few sectors, while chemicals, consumer durables, electricals and capital goods have reduced their reliance on imports

6 Jul 2026 6:25 pm
Airlines gear up to shift freighter flights from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport

Freighter services from Navi Mumbai are expected to begin from next month as Mumbai International Airport intends to temporarily suspend freighter operations

6 Jul 2026 6:22 pm
Amit Shah announces cooperative life insurance company; Bharat Taxi to expand to 500 cities

He also unveiled reforms to modernise cooperatives through PACS expansion, e-PACS, storage infrastructure and merit-based hiring.

6 Jul 2026 5:51 pm
Heavy rain disrupts Mumbai flights; five arrivals diverted to other airports

The affected flights included services operated by IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and Oman Air

6 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Gadkari reviews progress of NHLML projects

Gadkari also evaluated the key challenges affecting project implementation and directed all concerned stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks on priority and expedite project execution

6 Jul 2026 5:11 pm
Stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri' to be commissioned into Navy on July 11

The commissioning of this frigate marks another significant milestone in the successful execution of the Project 17A programme

6 Jul 2026 4:47 pm
Heavy rain throws Western Railway services off track; over 20 long-distance trains stranded

As more than 40 train services were affected by cancellations, diversions and delays, railway authorities scrambled to assist stranded passengers and worked to restore connectivity on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad trunk route

6 Jul 2026 4:25 pm
Adani assures continued control of Vizhinjam Port despite stake sale

While Terminal Investment Ltd. (TIL), the port investment arm of MSC, will acquire a 49 per cent stake and have representation on the board, APSEZ will continue to consolidate, control and manage the port as the majority shareholder

6 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
Deficit summer rains in South impacts Indias May tea output

All-India tea output falls 3.54% to 131.6 million kg; Tamil Nadu production drops 25% due to inadequate rains

6 Jul 2026 2:57 pm