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The loyalty programme called 'Akasa Elevate' will enable members to earn points on eligible flights and ancillary products and services

The textile minister encourages the sector to focus on innovation, design excellence, quality manufacturing and value addition to meet evolving global demand

It is essential that the benefits of various schemes launched by the Central and State governments to reach at the grassroots level, stated Dilip Swami, Managing Director, Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation

The Committee noted that the 18% GST on insurance products has adversely affected affordability and insurance penetration

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a red alert for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts

Indias 5% broken parboiled rice was quoted at $358 to $364 per metric ton, unchanged from last week, while 5% broken white rice was priced at $357 to $363 per ton

Steady freight rates across key routes signal resilience, with the logistics sector pinning hopes on festive season cargo demand.

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Markets ended Thursdays session on a flat note, with the headline indices masking a sharper story beneath the surface, a nearly 3 per cent surge in defence stocks and a four-session-old structural quirk that is cleaving the Sensex and Nifty apart at close.

In a letter to Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, theyre pushing for this proactive move to boost sugar supplies just in time for the festive season

This forecast, shared by the Domestic and Export Market Intelligence Cell (DEMIC), is based on 15 years of price data from Dindigul and Coimbatore

Goyal, Parks Tau explore cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing

Recommends early conclusion of BTA while protecting Indias interests amid growing US tariff uncertainty

Participating farmers realisations are higher by 25 per cent over the market price; Rajasthan may transform the cultivation of the spice

There is no import of ethanol from the US fuel blending, says Commerce Department

It attempts to undo the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government move to shift the rural population from agriculture to manufacturing

The State has set a foodgrain production target of 131 lakh tonnes in five years to ensure food security

Government-backed funding strengthens Akasa Air's finances as the airline expands operations and remains focused on long-term growth and future public listing.

Air India looks up to crisis-tested new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam to take it out of turbulence

The highway project will enhance regional mobility, improve logistics, reduce congestion and strengthen connectivity to key industrial, tourism and defence hubs.

Adding to the weather threat are projected strong surface across Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema and Telangana for the next two days

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian benchmark indices closed higher as easing crude oil prices, the RBI's steady policy stance and buying in heavyweight banking and energy stocks outweighed profit booking, while broader markets remained resilient with sustained gains in small- and mid-cap shares.

Installations accelerate threefold under PM Surya Ghar

Extensive canal and drainage cleaning works have been carried out along the major canal networks connected to the airport

For exporters, the most valuable assets should not be limited to factories or inventories alone, said the joint report by Trade Promotion Council of India and RNA Technology and IP Attorneys

The Bill aims to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 which could lead to imposing a Merchant Discount Rate on the Unified Payment Interface

During the first four months of FY27, crude steel production stood at 56.3 Mt, up 2.6 per cent from the corresponding period last year

The operationalisation timelines for fully explored coal blocks have been cut by 11 months and partially explored blocks by 14 months

The initial share sale will conclude on August 13, while the bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on August 10

To boost pilot training activities in the country, Naidu said the civil aviation ministry is discussing with aviation regulator DGCA to improve infrastructure facilities at the Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) in the country

If oil prices are lower, rate hikes may happen with a lag. This makes us believe that a 50-basis points rate hike cycle either starts from April 2027 (low oil prices) or December 2026 (high oil prices): ICICI Bank report

The Ambassador said energy continued to remain a key pillar of the India-Russia strategic partnership, noting that Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom was making significant progress at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu

The earlier policy gave applicants a 12-week period to respond to requests for further evidence made by immigration officers on applications for change or extension of immigration status, green cards, visa or naturalisation

As per the Agriculture Ministry data, the All India average wholesale mandi prices of urad have eased to Rs 8,638 per quintal as of August 3

Investigators are analysing flight data, cockpit recordings and witness accounts to determine the cause of the mid-air altitude loss incident

The OFS allows the government to boost its financial resources while enhancing public ownership in the nations largest life insurer.

Indian Railways introduces uniform 25 crore registration fee, removes renewal charges to boost private freight operations

The Bill, introduced on Monday seeks to replace the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959, under which the ISI was declared an institution of national importance

Experts warn export e-commerce ease could open door to wider foreign retail demands

Industry asked to identify bottlenecks to strengthen quality infrastructure, improve market access

The clarification removes uncertainty over tax reimbursement for defence innovators, strengthening support for research, product development and indigenous military technology

Total area under arecanut cultivation increased from 8.49 lakh hectares (lh) in 2021-22 to 11.06 lh in 2025-26

Budget outlines major investments in urban mobility, sustainable transport, road infrastructure and river restoration to improve connectivity and quality of life.

Former Ethiopian Airlines chief takes charge as Air India seeks to strengthen leadership while navigating financial pressures, regulatory scrutiny and disruptions.

The conference brings together stakeholders from across the rice value chain, including exporters, importers, millers, traders, policymakers, researchers, logistics companies, financial institutions and technology providers

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension

Vinay Dube says regulatory safeguards can address concerns while encouraging greater competition, consumer choice and growth in Indias fast-expanding aviation sector.

The video series is aimed at helping nearly three lakh rubber farmers boost their skills and productivity as part of the 150-crore iSPEED programme