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Unruly behaviour is classified into four levels, with bans from three months for minor acts to two years or more for severe or life-threatening offences
With MSP hiked to 2,585 a quintal this year, the foodgrain will be at least $45 a tonne higher than global rates
The double-leaf rolling bridge linking Garden ReachMetiabruz with Kolkata will be upgraded, including its 1,640-tonne steel structure and electromechanical systems.
Part of efforts to save genetic resources, the alliance is working in 15 States, says country director Jai Singh Rana
Pulses, oilseeds acreage gain, but paddy coverage down a tad
To start warehousing operations in Europe in the June quarter
TV advertising is set to grow by 3.1% in 2026, driven by Connected TV and addressable ads in key sectors.
The vessels will be registered under the Indian flag, with technical cooperation from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
The AI-driven ecosystem supports crop planning, climate-smart advisories, production, input linkages, procurement, and market access
ICAI is also working with the government on implementing the Corporate Mitra Scheme, aimed at strengthening MSME compliance and advisory support.
Tier II and small-city travellers to get AI-powered trip planning as ixigo and MakeMyTrip scale automation
The system integrates advanced genetics with BASFs proprietary Clearfield trait and Kifix herbicide to control parasitic weeds such as Orobanche, which can cause up to 50% yield loss
The Kerala Government has also taken up the matter with the Centre, saying that the revocation of general orders providing cabotage relaxation will be a threat to the prospects of Vizhinjam Port
Meghalaya is pesenting its integrated organic ecosystem spanning certification systems, farmer collectivisation, branding, and export-oriented value chains
A key highlight was the work of the Maharashtra Artificial Intelligence and Agritech Innovation Center, which has compiled 26 transformative case studies.
As of now, 116 highway projects covering a total length of 2,612 km are under construction in the state at an estimated cost of 57,360 crore, says the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways
New platform under Vision 2035 to drive strategic coordination, scale up offshore wind ecosystems and deepen energy cooperation
DGCA writes to airlines, aerodrome operators seeking inputs on procedural overhaul
The agreement will strengthen the IndiaEurope leg of the IndiaMiddle EastEurope Economic Corridor
Low-pressure area over Bay looks to dig south of Sri Lanka bringing rain to parts of South India
AEPC chairman A Sakthivel requested increase in the Interest Equalisation Scheme from the existing 2.75% to 5% for exporters
The meeting emphasised digital integration, transparency, governance reforms and improved value addition in agriculture and dairy sectors to boost rural incomes.
New international destinations added this season included Los Angeles, London Gatwick, Dallas Fort Worth, Toronto and Orlando.
The cotton imports in rupee value stood at 15,857 crore during the April-January period of current financial year, an increase of 81% over corresponding last years 8771.96 crore
Chouhan criticises the Congress for resisting US trade deal and opposing import of pulses, cotton and apples, which are required to be imported to meet demand
Various types of information will now be available to rural people, who can access it using their mobile and language.
Thee-commerce sectorrecorded the highest number of grievances, with47,743 complaints, resulting in refunds exceeding36 crore
The partnership will initially focus on Lufthansas core markets including Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland, before expanding further
The H125 project, executed by Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus Helicopters, reinforces the Make in India initiative and deepens Indo-French defence ties.
Shahpurkandi Dam set for commissioning, Ravi waters to boost irrigation in Jammu and Punjab
With this deployment, every vehicle entering the designated airport zones shall undergo an automated undercarriage scan through the UVSS platform
With data centres already consuming up to 15% of local grid capacity in some areas, industry leaders suggest expanding into Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities to ease pressure.
With exports valued at over $4 billion annually, Indian exporters are recalibrating strategies to address evolving sanitary norms, digital traceability mandates and sustainability expectations
The West Bengal government has directed cold storage owners to open their cold storages from March 1, when loading of potatoes will commence
Anxiety over this overkill phase surfaced during consultations, with participants asking probing questions about significant job displacement
13-fold capacity surge since 2020 leaves plants running at just 40% utilisation
Agriculture experts say saffron is highly climate-sensitive, particularly during the flowering window, when untimely rain, drought-like conditions, or temperature anomalies can severely affect stigma formation and flower yield
The latest statement follows MIAL's letter dated February 9 this year, addressed to airlines, in which the airport operator reiterated its plan to temporarily suspend freight operations during the taxiway construction works
Indian negotiators to head to Washington to finalise legal text; interim pact may be sealed next month
Coinciding with the AI event, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the newly announced Bharat-VISTAAR scheme on Tuesday
The AI-based platform will provide information to farmers about weather, rates in mandis (agri market yard), pests and diseases, soil health, crop advice and government schemes through phone calls, chatbots and through the App
India has around 140 gigawatts of solar power capacity, of which DRE is about 35 GW, noted JVN Subramanyam, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Government optimistic about $860 billion of goods and services exports in FY26
Speaking to businessline, Brad Technologys CEO Olivier Lepine said that it is developing IoT solution to collect data in the soil and air of the plot, it is very low cost, dedicated to the global south
Malhotra emphasised that improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy priority of the Reserve Bank
The facility, unveiled during the India AI Impact Summit week, will focus on embedded AI, edge computing and real-time embedded software.
The collaboration will initially target opportunities in India and may expand to other regions over time
Start of government purchase will lend support to prices, says trade
Government to launch Create in India Mission Global soon

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