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Assam CM meets Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, discuss major railway expansion projects

The two leaders reviewed the ongoing transformation of Assam's railway network, including the expansion of more than 1,300 km of railway tracks and the redevelopment of over 50 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

31 May 2026 1:12 pm
Iran war forces farmers seek fertilizer alternatives from cow dung to compost

The Gulf region produces 30% of globally traded chemical fertilizer, according to the International Food Policy Research Institute, and global prices have increased by 50%

31 May 2026 12:52 pm
Western disturbance turns violent, may be last before monsoon onset

Kicks up severe thunderstorms, sand storms, lightning, damaging winds, and hail in Rajasthan

31 May 2026 11:12 am
Centre revises export levies on petrol, diesel, ATF from June 1 amid West Asia crisis

For the fortnight starting June 1, the Centre has set export duties at 1.5 per litre for petrol (SAED 1.5, RIC Nil), 13.5 for diesel (SAED 13.5, RIC Nil), and 9.5 for ATF (SAED only)

31 May 2026 9:52 am
Why productivity will be key to the sectors next growth wave

We can usher in a White Revolution 2.0 by taking milk production past the 300 million tonne frontier.

31 May 2026 9:32 am
Iran war forces fundamental change in the thought on food systems in the Persian Gulf

The response of Dubai has surprised the global community as food companies turn to tech to tide over current crisis

31 May 2026 9:32 am
Attaining Atmanirbharta in fertilizer sector: Economics of large-scale transition to natural farming

Keeping the ship afloat in the current situation requires prompt thinking and action by the government, institutions, and experts

31 May 2026 9:32 am
Oil palm intercropping unlocks higher farm returns

Through a smart, sustainable approach to higher income and healthier soils, oil palm cultivation is creating new growth opportunities for Indian farmers

31 May 2026 9:22 am
Weather forecasting and AI in Indian farming: Transforming crop protection and agriculture

As these technologies become cheaper, easier to use, and more accessible in rural areas, they are likely to play a major role in the future of Indian farming

31 May 2026 9:22 am
Cooling the fields: How ultra-cool roofs can transform rural agriculture

In a warming world, agricultural resilience may depend as much on the quality of rural infrastructure as on the quality of seeds and soil

31 May 2026 9:22 am
DigiYatra crosses 10 crore journeys; rollout planned at 27 additional airports

With Indian airport passenger traffic projected to reach 50 crore by 2030, the government plans to further expand DigiYatras reach and language support while maintaining strong data privacy safeguards.

30 May 2026 8:51 pm
Textile industry welcomes cotton import duty waiver, sees boost for exports

The sector hopes the relief will help revive exports and strengthen Indias position against competing textile-producing nations.

30 May 2026 7:11 pm
Customs system outage hits courier shipments

The outage, second in this month, was reported on Thursday evening; as no customs clearance could be obtained, this led to missed flight connections and delivery delays for importers and exporters

30 May 2026 7:04 pm
Centre waives cotton import duty till October 31

The move is expected to support manufacturers, exporters and consumers by stabilising raw material supplies and enhancing global competitiveness

30 May 2026 5:11 pm
India's irrigation water demand may reach 807 BCM by 2050; ministry pushes for water budgeting

The ministry noted that agriculture accounts for 80-90% of water use in rural areas, adding to pressure on the country's water resources

30 May 2026 4:11 pm
Centre withdraws draft Sugarcane Control Order amid opposition from khandsari units, farmers

The draft sought to replace the 60-year-old Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, with a new regulatory framework that proposed, among other things, bringing the ethanol and khandsari sectors under regulation

30 May 2026 3:23 pm
Clouds gather over Lakshadweep even as monsoon onset remains on hold

Clouds have massed up over the Lakshadweep off Kerala coast in an encouraging signal for advancing monsoon, but onset over Kerala may have to wait

30 May 2026 1:01 pm
Upstream cost pressures build, pass-through to consumers may not be far behind, says Finmin report

The report stated that the near-term outlook for the Indian economy is one of cautious resilience

30 May 2026 1:01 pm
BEML registers strong FY 2025-26 performance with record revenue and strategic growth momentum

For the full financial year, the company achieved its highest-ever annual revenue of 4,351 crore, reflecting a growth of 8.16% over 4,022 crore in FY 2024-25

30 May 2026 10:21 am
The missing middle of Indian agriculture: Why small-farm mechanisation is the next big reform

Indias agricultural transformation will come by closing the gap in the middle quietly, practically and at scale

30 May 2026 8:51 am
Beyond the monsoon: Rethinking insurance for Indias new-age farmers

The monsoon need not be the only thing standing between a farmer and financial stability

30 May 2026 8:51 am
GST dept issues 124 crore tax demand to SpiceJet, serves show-cause notice over delayed GST filings

Authorities said SpiceJet repeatedly delayed filings, leading to a provisional assessment under GST law

29 May 2026 11:10 pm
Hindustan Copper approves Lohum deal to restart Gujarat Copper plant

The board also cleared an MoU with Engineers India Ltd for technical, engineering and exploration support, as the company looks to expand and modernise its copper operations across multiple states amid Indias push for critical mineral security.

29 May 2026 10:49 pm
India introduces LPPI to improve transparency and competitiveness of ports

Introduced under the Sagar Aankalan framework, the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) benchmarks port performance across cargo segments using operational indicators

29 May 2026 10:30 pm
Delhi Airport becomes first Indian infrastructure facility to host Skycast aviation weather intelligence system

Skycast platform to provide real-time weather monitoring and hazard alerts for flight operations

29 May 2026 10:11 pm
Diesel-isobutanol blending mandate likely later this year: MoRTH Secretary

Draft notification on truck-trailers under consideration as Ministry explores alternative fuel mobility solutions

29 May 2026 9:50 pm
Forex exposure, fleet strategy in focus as IndiGo outlines FY27 roadmap

The airlines management said IndiGos total foreign exchange exposure currently stands at nearly $10 billion, of which around $1.3 billion has been hedged

29 May 2026 9:28 pm
VOC Port Authority signs MoUs for green ammonia, sustainability initiatives

The project will include ammonia handling, storage and bunkering infrastructure, pilot bunkering operations, safety systems and training programmes

29 May 2026 9:24 pm
Agriculture Minister asks States to be prepared to deal with below-normal monsoon

The government is prepared to handle the situation in the event of El Nino emergence

29 May 2026 9:20 pm
Flight cancellations, lower yields drag IndiGo to Q4FY26 loss of 2,537 crore

Disruptions linked to the West Asia Middle East conflict and operational pressures during the quarter materially impacted profitability, says IndiGo

29 May 2026 9:19 pm
India may manage fertilizer availability in kharif, but likely to face problems during rabi

Fertilizer Secretary asks States to stop excessive use, stop diversion for industrial purpose

29 May 2026 9:10 pm
West Bengal brings down threshold limit for e-way bills for preventing tax evasion

This move by the new BJP government in Bengal is aiming at generating more tax revenues. However, some industry insiders feel that it would increase workloads for a large number of small traders.

29 May 2026 9:09 pm
India faces its driest period in 11 years as IMD projects monsoon at 90% of LPA

The national weather body lowers its April projection of 92% even as monsoon runs into rough weather

29 May 2026 9:00 pm
Almost 20% of 784 districts see high petrol, diesel sales as industrial users throng retail outlets

The ROs in more than 150 districts registered over 30 per cent growth in petrol sales

29 May 2026 8:50 pm
Govt notifies two special economic zones in Puducherry

Out of these two SEZs, one IT/ITES SEZ will be developed by Oulgaret Municipality at Thattanchavady village in Oulgaret Taluk

29 May 2026 8:40 pm
CCI resumes cotton sale, cuts prices by 2,300 per candy

Response from mills still muted as the corporation sold only 1,200 bales on Friday

29 May 2026 8:40 pm
India Inc gets a new CSR avenue through the Zero Coupon Zero Principal instrument

Companies can deploy up to 10 per cent CSR funds through ZCZP instruments

29 May 2026 8:10 pm
Urea and DAP sales rise sharply in March-May amid West Asia tensions

Despite higher demand and rising global prices, the government said adequate stocks of key fertilisers, including urea, DAP, NPK and potash, are available to meet kharif season requirements

29 May 2026 8:00 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops to 30% of capacity

Three of four reservoirs are half empty, with the situation precarious in Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana

29 May 2026 8:00 pm
Indias services exports rise 12.7% in April despite global tensions

The RBI said Indias external sector remained resilient, supported by diversified exports, a sustained services trade surplus and steady remittance inflows

29 May 2026 7:40 pm
Bank credit to industry grows 15.1% in April, RBI data shows

Growth in non-food bank credit also accelerated to 15.8 per cent, driven by strong lending to infrastructure, metals, engineering, services and personal loan segments

29 May 2026 7:30 pm
US-India trade deal could be signed very soon as most of it is finalised: Sergio Gor

The Trump administration eyes New Delhi as a new global power centre recognising the countrys immense growth potential, the US Ambassador indicated

29 May 2026 7:00 pm
Airlines seek digital platform for Ebola self declaration

Airlines urge for a digital platform to streamline Ebola self-declaration forms, enhancing compliance and reducing costs.

29 May 2026 6:30 pm
SHGs play a vital role in sustainable farming practices

They can help conserve indigenous seeds, promote natural farming, process millets and encourage organic agricultural products, says Karnataka Grameena Bank chairman

29 May 2026 6:20 pm
IndiGo posts 2,536.9 crore loss in March quarter of FY26

Total income in the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal rose over 3% to 23,830.7 crore from 23,097.5 crore in the same period a year ago, according to a release

29 May 2026 5:30 pm
UN-honoured Tamil Nadu farmer turns coconut losses into profits with tree-based farming

The farm now cultivates more than 14 crop varieties, uses significantly less water and has remained resilient during severe droughts

29 May 2026 5:30 pm
Golden Tips Tea plans West Bengal general trade expansion within six months

The company also aims to open around 100 franchise outlets across India over the next three years while strengthening digital marketing and exports

29 May 2026 5:13 pm
West Asia conflict may drag down Pipavav Port cargo volumes in Q1 FY27

However, the port expects container and RoRo cargo growth to remain strong, supported by new shipping routes, transhipment opportunities and rising automobile exports

29 May 2026 4:40 pm
INR use for imports and exports gains momentum, says RBI

RBI data showed strong growth in rupee-based import and export transactions during 2025-26, with import settlements rising sharply by over 41 per cent year-on-year.

29 May 2026 4:20 pm