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Spread acrossan area of 16864 sq. m, the new terminal has been engineered for operational efficiency and long-term scalability
Tenders submitted in this regard will be opened on May 22; Total borrowings under the tender will not exceed 75,000 crore
India holds tremendous potential for collaboration with Sweden in high-tech sectors such as AI, health-tech, green mobility
The implementation came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to people to reduce fuel consumption and spend more wisely in view of the West Asia crisis
Starting April 1, 2027, the government will replace Indias Modified Indian Driving Cycle (MIDC) with a stricter global testing system and tighten fuel-efficiency norms under CAFE III regulations
With sustained policy support and private investment, agroforestry could become central to building a more resilient and future-ready agricultural system
According to the report, Urban areas' contribution to India's GDP by 2036 is projected at 70%, underlining the growing importance of cities in India's economic expansion
Revived rail project promises improved access to pilgrim town and agro-industries in Keralas central Travancore region
It noted that retail CPI inflation is poised to catch up to the surge in wholesale momentum
Production projected to drop by 5 million tonnes, while consumption could rise by 3.8 million tonnes
Aprils sharp 38% jump in vehicle exports suggests Indian automakers are increasingly turning overseas markets into a key growth lever at a time when domestic demand across segments remains patchy
Among the emerging corridors, the Kanakapura RoadHarohalli belt has witnessed the sharpest movement so far, aided by stronger residential infrastructure, metro connectivity and proximity to established catchments
The move assumed significance as the government is pushing for higher farm productivity, climate-resilient crops and stronger export competitiveness in horticulture and allied sectors
Avoiding Hormuz blockade, New Delhi looks at utilising Omani ports and land bridges to bypass high-risk maritime zones
Final norms to leave automakers with less than 11 months to prepare for implementation from April 1, 2027, forcing them to lock in product plans, supplier contracts and capital-allocation decisions
Global long steel prices also saw gains during April.
Moody's said the transit flows will gradually improve, but through bilateral channels rather than a general reopening.
Brickwork Ratings stated that with crude prices expected to remain above $100 per barrel in 2026 and the rupee under pressure near 95/USD, PM Modis seven behavioral appeals could create a $37.8 billion forex buffer for India this fiscal year
Speaking at a CEO Roundtable in the Netherlands, he said India contributes 17% to global growth and is driving reforms across key sectors including taxation, labour and governance.
Instead of automatic imports, government authorisation now mandatory for shipments
Around 3.4 billion people across the developing world use LPG as their primary source of energy for cooking
The appointments come as the CBI investigates the alleged leak that led to the cancellation of the May 3 examination, for which around 23 lakh candidates had registered nationwide.
The move comes amid global fuel uncertainty triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict and is expected to provide relief to airlines and benefit passengers through lower operational costs.
Export duty on petrol has increased to 3 rupees ($0.0313) per litre, while diesel duty has been reduced to 16.5 rupees per litre
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates is the official front-of-jersey sponsor of Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
It is a system built on the bedrock of self-reliance; its legacy should be defined by the tangible prosperity it brings to the countrys soil
Technology must serve the farmer and include everyone; for greater impact, these systems must also be built on interoperable data frameworks
Made in Bharat agricultural robotics has the chance to set a global benchmark, but only after it has earned that right at home
Farmers have spent decades adding inputs to farming. What comes next is something fundamentally different reprogramming the biological logic of the farm itself
Simple Gazette notifications have been powerful enough to automate the traditional grains trader right out of the equation
The 150 crore settlement will be paid in tranches by June 30, 2027
Backed by favourable weather conditions in the growing regions, the spuds output is estimated at over 140 lakh tonnes
It is being produced through in-house modifications carried out in the existing plant
The India-UK CETA was signed in July 2025 and has been awaiting ratification
The program aims to build domestic capacity for the high-performance magnets used in electric vehicle motors, a strategic component that India currently imports almost entirely from China
The Mumbai Rickshawmens Union has written to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) seeking a 1 increase in the minimum auto-rickshaw fare, from 26 to 27
The GSTAT President directed that all pending and future filings before Principal and State Benches will first be listed before a Division Bench
Outcome document/ Chairs statement issued by India noted that members sought an early resolution to the current crisis
The aircraft, registered as VT-AWB, features the airlines new livery and is part of Air Indias fleet modernisation and transformation strategy after privatisation in 2022
The move will benefit airlines which are facing increased cost pressure due to rise in jet fuel prices and marks a success for civil aviation ministrys efforts to lower their burden
From 1 July 2026, the UK will limit tariff-free steel imports, reducing overall quota volumes by 60% compared to the steel safeguard measure
Imports increase 10% to $71.94 bn during the month; trade deficit at $28.38 billion
The decision is also expected to strengthen the competitiveness of Maharashtras airports amid volatile fuel prices and disrupted international routes.
However, strong domestic fundamentals are expected to support investments in sectors such as consumer, manufacturing and financial services
The company plans to use the capital to expand across tier-II and smaller cities, strengthen its captain network, improve last-mile connectivity, and invest in technology, talent, and inclusivity initiatives, including onboarding more women captains
Southwest monsoon is expected to arrive six days ahead of its normal onset date despite El Nio concerns.

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