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Asia Pacific airlines seek govt support to mitigate cost pressures

Costs remain elevated on a year-on-year basis even as crude oil price dropped below the $90 per barrel mark briefly earlier this week

14 Nov 2026 6:49 pm
Sun PhuQuoc Airways to launch India operations with direct Ahmedabad flight to Vietnams largest island

Sun PhuQuoc Airways to deploy brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft, with a capacity of around 230 passengers, on the route

14 Nov 2026 6:31 pm
Bulk of issues resolved, India-US trade pact approaching 'finishing line': Jaishankar

India and the US have been engaged in talks since early 2025 on the proposed trade pact

14 Nov 2026 5:32 pm
NCRTC to introduce fast Namo Bharat trains from Nov 16, Anand Vihar-Ghaziabad in 8 minutes

Limited-stop trains to operate on the Delhi-Meerut corridor, covering Anand Vihar to Begumpul in 36 minutes and Ghaziabad to Begumpul in 28 minutes

14 Nov 2026 5:27 pm
Mufin Green Finance gets RBI licence to offer forex, remittance services

The licence allows the company to offer forex conversion, outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme for education, medical treatment and travel

14 Nov 2026 3:25 pm
Three India-bound flights impacted by US air traffic ground halt

According to flight tracking website Flightradar24, American Airlines flight to Delhi (AA292) on Friday night was cancelled

14 Nov 2026 12:47 pm
TN to buy power for summer demand, caps procurement at lowest monthly bids

Bidders quoted 9.5013 per unit, but TNEB locked in only the minimum monthly tariff

14 Nov 2026 12:24 pm
Trump administration blames overloaded' systems for ground stop after FAA lets flights resume

It was lifted Friday night after a five-hour stretch when most flights were not allowed to take off from airports in the United States

14 Nov 2026 10:31 am
FAO national farmers health capital index

Until economic policy recognises the farmers body as a primary, vulnerable asset driving total factor productivity, agricultural growth will remain constrained by unmanaged human health shocks

14 Nov 2026 10:19 am
TN govt imposes stock limits on paddy, rice and pulses amid price rise

Under the orders, the stock limit for paddy and rice is 2,000 metric tonnes for a wholesaler and eight tonnes for a retailer (for each outlet)

14 Nov 2026 10:13 am
Can agriculture move from reactive management to predictive operations?

The question is whether we build the systems to do that at scale, or whether we continue to find out what happened after it already has

14 Nov 2026 9:37 am
FAA lifts ground stop after four-hour nationwide disruption

The ground stop was lifted at 8:15 p.m. Friday. Airlines must restore schedules, with delays and cancellations likely as carriers reposition aircraft and crews

14 Nov 2026 9:21 am
Scaling Indias agri-economy: Why compliance processes and people management matter as much as technology

Organisations that proactively identify their regulatory obligations, implement appropriate compliance management systems, and invest in skilled human resources will be better positioned

14 Nov 2026 8:58 am
This isnt 9/11: US Homeland Security Secy says no security threat indicated behind flight halt

Authorities are investigating the communications failure that disrupted air traffic nationwide, while assuring passengers that all flights were accounted for

14 Nov 2026 6:10 am
Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River in New Orleans; rescue operations underway

Rescue teams rushed to assist passengers after a tanker struck a docked cruise vessel, prompting an evacuation and emergency response

14 Nov 2026 5:37 am
US grounds all flights nationwide after air traffic control communication outage

Airlines faced widespread disruption as authorities investigated a telecommunications failure affecting air traffic control centres across the United States.

14 Nov 2026 5:24 am
Rabi nutrient-based subsidy hikes should help restore balance between DAP, complexes

Domestic production of nitrate, phosphate, and NPK fertilizers declined sharply in the first half of the current fiscal

13 Nov 2026 8:39 pm
CAG undertakes comprehensive study on Indias urea sector after 15 years

Many experts have identified two critical factors for a global Urea price surge in 2025-26 a ban by China and India entering market with huge quantity in each round of tender

13 Nov 2026 8:25 pm
Indias tea exports fall 8.9% in H1 FY27 as West Asia crisis disrupts shipments

Exports during April-September were 128.43 mkg, down from 140.96 mkg in the same period last year, while value was down 7.7% at 4,016 crore

13 Nov 2026 8:24 pm
Karnatakas Tarikere drip irrigation scheme benefits over 10,000 farmers amid drought

It has brought a large area under drip irrigation, benefiting over 10,000 farmers and supporting the cultivation of crops such as onion, chilli, ragi and vegetables

13 Nov 2026 7:12 pm
Tea Board to convene stakeholders over TradeForge auction platform issues

It will identify corrective measures to ensure its smooth functioning and steps to restore the confidence in the electronic auction process

13 Nov 2026 7:07 pm
New Mangalore Port gets new cargo storage shed, upgraded international cruise lounge

The two projects are expected to improve cargo-handling efficiency, support growing trade requirements and provide better facilities for international cruise passengers.

13 Nov 2026 7:06 pm
Commerce Ministry hopeful of resolving scotch whisky disputes soon

It may be noted that dozens of containers of bulk Scotch belonging to leading liquor companies Diageo and Pernod Ricard held at Indian ports, with Customs investigators seeking a 150 per cent import duty despite the trade pact providing for a reduced 75 per cent rate

13 Nov 2026 7:06 pm
Mahindra 3XO ZNG: Spirited drive, now with CNG economy

The Mahindra 3XO finally jumps onto the CNG bandwagon. Has it lost its youthful zing as a result? We find out

13 Nov 2026 6:34 pm
Indias exports hit record $90 billion in October, but merchandise trade deficit widens

Higher festival-season demand and oil prices pushed up imports, even as market diversification and new trade deals supported export growth.

13 Nov 2026 6:05 pm
Vallarpadam container movement hit as trailer crews boycott mandatory cargo scanning

Health concerns among trailer workers have triggered protests, while trade bodies warn of mounting delays and additional costs for importers

13 Nov 2026 6:01 pm
Trade pact: US promises India tariff advantage, but final framework yet to emerge

Commerce Secretary says talks are on the right track, with both teams continuing to engage; the first tranche will cover only goods, while the second will include services

13 Nov 2026 5:26 pm
IMD update: Third cyclone on trot developing over Bay by Monday

If the forecasts hold, this would be the third cyclone over the Bay of Bengal in quick succession during ongoing North-East monsoon season after severe cyclones Arnab and Murasu late last month

13 Nov 2026 5:23 pm
Mangaluru Central station redevelopment gets 94-crore estimate; Hassan-Mangaluru line to be doubled

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined key railway infrastructure proposals for the region while flagging off a new Vande Bharat Express

13 Nov 2026 4:52 pm
Staffing third-party logistics

Technology adoption drives third-party logistics growth, but shortage of skilled manpower remains a challenge

13 Nov 2026 4:42 pm
Gem, jewellery exports up 34% on growing demand, rise in gold prices

Strong gold jewellery shipments and a recovery in polished diamond exports drive growth ahead of the crucial year-end holiday season.

13 Nov 2026 4:19 pm
Indias exports to US rise 11%; Brazil and Mexico shipments register strong growth

Department of Commerce data show growth across Indias major export destinations, with shipments to several key markets recording double-digit increases

13 Nov 2026 4:09 pm
India to honour 75% import duty concession on bulk Scotch from UK, says trade secretary

The assurance follows a customs dispute over dozens of containers held at Indian ports, raising questions about the trade pacts implementation

13 Nov 2026 3:54 pm
India's October merchandise trade deficit rose to one-year high of $39.88 billion

Merchandise exports rose to $49.47 billion in October from $44.40 billion in the previous month, while imports rose to $89.35 billion against $74.61 billion in September

13 Nov 2026 3:29 pm
Supply shocks could weaken effectiveness of interest rate hikes, warns Chief Economic Advisor

Speaking at the 9th Annual Food Systems Dialogue, he highlighted the growing challenges facing central banks amid persistent global supply disruptions

13 Nov 2026 3:28 pm
PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Pink Line stretch, network crosses 100 km

The newly opened section adds six stations to the citys metro connectivity, marking a milestone for Bengalurus expanding public transport network

13 Nov 2026 3:20 pm
Mangaluru-Bengaluru Vande Bharat train to begin Saturday, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The new service will connect two major Karnataka hubs, with railway authorities resolving engineering challenges along the steep ghat section

13 Nov 2026 3:17 pm
PM Modi inaugurates Metro's Pink Line in Bengaluru, travels along with CM Shivakumar

The total length of the Pink Line is 21.25 km, comprising 18 stations

13 Nov 2026 2:49 pm
Rubber Board introduces self-registration facility for BSNR sustainability certification

The Board is implementing BSNR as a digital ecosystem for end-to-end traceability and compliance across the natural rubber value chain, to enhance the value of Indian natural rubber globally

13 Nov 2026 1:55 pm
SpiceJet to file overdue results after exchange's suspension warning

BSE has warned it will suspend trading in SpiceJet shares if it does not announce its results by December 7

13 Nov 2026 1:54 pm
SpiceJet board to consider fresh 5,000 crore capital raise on November 18

The proposal comes at a time when SpiceJets domestic market share, according to DGCA data, fell to 0.6% in September from 1.2% in August.

13 Nov 2026 12:37 pm
Food inflation to remain high for next few months, RBI may raise 25 bps in Dec: ICICI Bank

October CPI accelerates to 6.08% y-o-y on food prices and base effects; bank revises FY27 forecast to 5.2% amid monsoon and energy risks

13 Nov 2026 12:11 pm
India, Oman, UAE to set up technical trilateral committee amid West Asia airspace challenges: Ram Mohan Naidu

India, UAE and Oman establish a technical trilateral committee to address West Asia airspace, realigning ICAO regions amid rising tensions

13 Nov 2026 10:51 am
Uneven monsoons and El Nio pose upside risks to food inflation in FY27: Nuvama

Headline CPI rises to 6.1% y-o-y in October; RBI may consider another rate hike if inflation pressures persist despite expected normalisation

13 Nov 2026 9:18 am
Passenger ferry service planned connecting Chennai, Mamallapuram and Puducherry

Tamil Nadu Maritime Board invites Expression of Interest for the service

13 Nov 2026 9:15 am
Modi urges farmers to diversify crops, adopt natural farming and reduce chemical use

Addressing an agriculture conference, the Prime Minister highlighted farm exports, fertiliser subsidies and agricultural growth while making a pitch for sustainable practices

12 Nov 2026 10:43 pm
Hike in subsidy poised to boost sales of DAP, complex fertilizers

Apart from availability issues in DAP and higher price of complex, demand was low due to drop in coverage of rabi crops

12 Nov 2026 9:56 pm
CMRL awards contract for property development buildings at Thirumangalam

Contract to Capacite Infraprojects Ltd features a train running through the building, CMRL says

12 Nov 2026 9:45 pm
Tractor sales rise 3.1% in October; Mahindra leads with 23% market share

Sources say there is also a strong demand for tractors from non-agricultural industries like road construction and mining

12 Nov 2026 9:15 pm
Indias pays record $6.4 billion to import Russian crude oil in October

Closure of Strait of Hormuz pushes up freight insurance costs

12 Nov 2026 8:49 pm