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Polavaram project: Construction of ECRF dam to be be completed by March 2028

The water from the right and left main canals should be efficiently distributed to reservoirs and tanks to meet irrigation and other needs, Naidu said

15 Apr 2026 7:22 pm
Climate-hit Kashmir saffron farmers battle rising porcupine menace

Farmers and experts attribute the rising incidence of porcupine attacks to deforestation, which has pushed the animals out of their natural habitats and into saffron fields in Pampore and adjoining areas

15 Apr 2026 7:21 pm
Govt enhances C3, C4 allocation for pharma, packaging chemical sectors to 1,000 tonnes/day

The allocation is based on specific quantity and refinery source as determined by the Centre for High Technology

15 Apr 2026 7:18 pm
Telangana launches project Sanjeevani for integrated trauma care on highways

The launch of the project was a part of Telanganas Arrive Alive Road Safety Week (April 1317) under the 99-Day Action Plan (Praja Palana Pragati Pranalika)

15 Apr 2026 7:17 pm
Indian negotiators to resume talks on US trade deal from April 20

The India-UK FTA is expected by May 2026 as part of an aggressive government roadmap to finalise several major trade pacts this year

15 Apr 2026 7:12 pm
ITC becomes first in India to get FSA 3.0 certification for wheat and paddy

The initiative spans over 22,000 acres and 3,500 farmers, promoting better yields, environmental benefits, and stronger global market access through digital tools and farmer support systems

15 Apr 2026 6:58 pm
Wholesale inflation rises to 3-month high of 3.9% in March

Rise in inflation was driven by escalating costs for fuel and power

15 Apr 2026 6:28 pm
Delhi airport sees flat traffic growth in CY 25, drops off busiest airports list

In 2022 and 2024, Delhi stood 9th and in 2023 it was ranked the 10th busiest airport globally.

15 Apr 2026 5:15 pm
India aims for cocoa self-sufficiency by 2040 under new roadmap

Knowledge paper recommends launch of National Mission on Cocoa, boost R&D and innovation

15 Apr 2026 4:52 pm
Indias unemployment rate rises to 5.1% in March

The figure matched economists expectations in a Reuters poll, indicating a slight uptick but broadly stable labour market conditions.

15 Apr 2026 4:34 pm
Sam Altman-backed Glydways seeks $250 million to scale robocar projects

The company is developing pod-based autonomous transport systems and is expanding globally, with projects in the US, Middle East, and Asia. However, geopolitical tensions and rising costs pose risks to its growth plans

15 Apr 2026 4:28 pm
Indias trade deficit narrows to $20.67 billion in March

.However, escalating tensions involving Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz pose risks to Indias exports and could increase energy and shipping costs, impacting future trade performance.

15 Apr 2026 4:20 pm
Datamatics powers Mumbai Metro Lines 2B & 9 with AFC, mobile ticketing

The AFC system enables faster entry and exit at stations, supports automatic fare deduction and is compatible with both QR-coded tickets and common mobility cards

15 Apr 2026 4:12 pm
Avi Polymers launches KrishiBuddy AI platform to empower small farmers

The platform helps smallholder farmers with crop planning, real-time crop monitoring, market price tracking, pest alerts, and profit estimation

15 Apr 2026 4:09 pm
India gets imported Urea offer at $935, $959 per tonne

Sources said that the lowest price for the west coast is offered by Millenium Commodity at $935 per tonne only for 56,000 tonnes

15 Apr 2026 3:15 pm
Indian agriculture sector under threat by below-Normal Monsoon, El Nino, and West Asia war: ICRA

The IMD first long-range forecast (LRF) for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon pegs rainfall at 92% (+-5%) of the Long Period Average (LPA), indicating below-normal rainfall

15 Apr 2026 2:45 pm
Jeh Aerospace inks pact with Liebherr-Aerospace to supply high-precision components

Under the agreement, Jeh Aerospace will manufacture and supply these components from its Hyderabad facility, becoming part of France - basedLiebherr-Aerospaces global industrial network

15 Apr 2026 2:25 pm
Wholesale inflation climbs to 3.88% in March, highest in over 3 years

Surge driven by higher prices of oil, food and manufactured products

15 Apr 2026 12:38 pm
Indian LPG vessel Jag Vikram reaches Kandla Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz

First Indian ship to navigate route post US-Iran ceasefire; efforts on to bring back 15 stranded vessels

15 Apr 2026 11:51 am
Hindustan Zincs DAICHI launches products on retail and quick commerce platforms

The Sakhi initiative under Hindustan Zincs rural livelihoods programme has empowered more than 26,800 women through grassroots institutions such as federations, village organizations, self-help groups, and MSMEs

15 Apr 2026 11:02 am
Oppressive heat conditions to spread out over Central and East India from today

Heat wave conditions may spread out across Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand

15 Apr 2026 10:49 am
Fertilizer supply crunch tightens global farm economics

In its latest assessment, RaboResearch said the sector ended Q1 of 2026 with tight availability, sharply higher prices and elevated volatility across key nutrients

15 Apr 2026 9:23 am
India's green fuel plans collide with farmers' water fears

Most ethanol is made from maize and sugarcane, crops requiring significant amounts of land and water and that has triggered resistance in several rural regions

15 Apr 2026 9:07 am
India may go slow on trade deal till US mid-term polls

Any change in the composition of Congress could restrain the President on tariffs

14 Apr 2026 9:37 pm
Madhya Pradesh CM says basmati rice from the State is exported to 47 nations

The central Indian State has filed a case seeking inclusion of the fragrant rice grown by its farmers in GI tag

14 Apr 2026 9:04 pm
NAAS calls for developing smart alternate fertilisers to achieve self sufficiency

Suggests increased use of biologicals, exploiting the potential of soil microbiome, improved composting techniques, crop breeding for enhanced NUE, soil health restoration, crop diversification and residue recycling

14 Apr 2026 9:00 pm
Indian automobile sales record highest-ever sales in FY26, first time after FY19: SIAM

SIAM also says uncertainties arising from the West Asia conflict, particularly prices of crude oil, commodities and higher exchange rates remains a concern

14 Apr 2026 8:58 pm
Modi, Trump discuss Strait of Hormuz security amid West Asia tensions

The leaders also reviewed bilateral cooperation across sectors

14 Apr 2026 8:57 pm
IMF ups Indias growth forecast to 6.5% for FY27

Global growth is projected to be 3.1% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, slower than its recent pace of about 3.4% in 2024-25

14 Apr 2026 8:40 pm
Telangana govt ready for dialogue with TGSRTC staff: Minister

The proposal for strike should be withdrawn

14 Apr 2026 8:37 pm
63 Moons cybersecurity arm pilots GPS-spoofing solution at Indian airports

Last December GPS spoofing was detected at major Indian airports including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru

14 Apr 2026 8:07 pm
GE AerospaceHAL move closer to F414-INS6 engine co-production deal

The F414-INS6 is expected to offer significant power boost of 98 kN thrust compared to the F404 which provides 78-85 kN thurst on the LCA Mk1 variant

14 Apr 2026 8:06 pm
PM Modi inaugurates DelhiDehradun Economic Corridor to accelerate regional connectivity

Expressway to cut travel time, reduce logistics costs and support tourism, jobs

14 Apr 2026 7:44 pm
UP govt raises minimum wages rates by up to 21% from April 1 after violent protests by workers

The revised minimum wage rates have gone up from a minimum of 9.21% to maximum of about 21%

14 Apr 2026 7:29 pm
Lok Sabha expansion to 850 seats: Bill adopts delimitation-first model, triggers federal concerns

By shifting to a delimitation-first approach, the Bill allows constituency redrawing using existing census data, paving the way for implementing womens reservation

14 Apr 2026 7:07 pm
GE Aerospace, HAL inching closer to seal jet engine deal

Nearly three years ago, GE Aerospace had signed an agreement with HAL to co-produce F-414 fighter jet engines engines in India

14 Apr 2026 6:51 pm
14 Apr 2026 6:07 pm
Global aviation crisis deepens as fuel shortage hits airlines

Major carriers like Qantas, Lufthansa, and Virgin Atlantic have warned of worsening supply constraints, while capacity reductions and potential consolidation loom

14 Apr 2026 5:27 pm
TRI launches agri-voltaic project to help farmers earn double income

Launched in Jharkhand and UP, it enables growers to produce solar energy and grow crops at the same time

14 Apr 2026 4:59 pm
Hotel industry to hit $31 billion in 2029; listed hotel firms set to add 70k rooms by 2030: CBRE

In 2025, CBRE highlighted that the hospitality sector maintained strong growth momentum despite year-end headwinds, like geopolitical tensions and operational disruptions in the aviation sector

14 Apr 2026 4:52 pm
Temperatures may trend up over North-West, Central India until weekend

Weather watchers scan skies for signs of pre-monsoon rainfall peak over Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea

14 Apr 2026 4:46 pm
India Inc bets on mid-level talent; expects moderate salary hikes: Report

Hiring demand is expected to be concentrated at the mid-level, with 49% of respondents identifying mid-level professionals as the primary focus area

14 Apr 2026 4:43 pm
Reduction in airport tariff credit neutral, minimal impact on revenue: Ind-Ra

Strong liquidity and non-aeronautical revenue will help airports balance the impact of mandated 25 per cent reduction, India Ratings and Research said in its analysis

14 Apr 2026 4:40 pm
Fertiliser costs surge may hit global coffee production, says ICO

Prices rebound in March after a 3 month decline on tensions in West Asia

14 Apr 2026 4:20 pm
Bluspring Enterprises to acquire LSG Sky Chefs India, enters aviation catering

The deal focuses on Bengaluru operations, with Hyderabad assets to be divested before closure

14 Apr 2026 4:13 pm
Global steel demand due to rise 0.3% in 2026, World Steel Association says

Crude steel demand is expected to gain 2.2% next year to 1.76 billion tonne

14 Apr 2026 3:58 pm
India set to emerge as worlds 2nd largest solar market in 2026: NSEFI

India has achieved its fastest-ever addition of 50 GW of solar capacity in just 14 months, reaching the landmark 150 GW milestone

14 Apr 2026 3:48 pm
China says policy to improve relations with India remains unchanged amid Arunachal naming row

India on Sunday categorically rejected Chinas efforts to assign fictitious names to Indian territory, asserting that such attempts to create baseless narratives could derail efforts to normalise bilateral ties

14 Apr 2026 3:43 pm
Maharashtra: Marathi mandatory for rickshaw and taxi drivers from May 1

Sarnaik warned that the licenses of drivers who do not possess basic knowledge of Marathi will be cancelled.

14 Apr 2026 3:40 pm
Indias soyabean imports surge to 3.09 lakh tonnes during Oct-Mar 2025-26 oil year

Improving commercial viability, tight demand supply spur oilseed imports

14 Apr 2026 2:15 pm