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Benefit to apply on prospective basis from July 15; will not cover Indians working for foreign companies in UK
The company is building intelligent agricultural robots for global farms
The import coal dependent power facilities are engineered to run on high-calorific, low-ash imported coal and face significant technical challenges in switching to domestic supply, which has much higher ash content and different combustion properties.
Forecasts suggest expected revival of rains next week could remain uneven and intermittent initially, offering only limited respite from prevailing conditions
Overall crude imports by India rose to 5.27 million barrels per day, up 15.4% from April, the data showed, with Russia the largest supplier
Over the past few years, many growers in the major cherry-producing areas of Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Shopian districts have shifted from traditional varieties to imported, high-yielding cultivars.
The deployment will connect 110 locations in Himachal Pradesh and 40 locations in Assam, aiming to address last-mile delivery challenges in regions where mountainous terrain, seasonal flooding and limited transport infrastructure often delay postal services
A major focus of the review was the quality and long-term sustainability of rural roads
It said that Indias tariff policies have created some major distortions in the aluminium value chain - encouraging metal exports, inflating raw material costs for manufacturers and increasing dependence on imported finished products
The UKs recent steel safeguard measures had become a major sticking point in implementing the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which was signed on July 24, 2025
Operations at Indias busiest container port remained normal, but the movement of import containers from freight stations was disrupted in April and May due to a severe shortage of trailer drivers
Chaturvedi said ECCS is now operational at international courier terminals across nine major cities in India, enabling electronic processing, system-driven assessments and faster clearances
The investment will be used to deploy about 2,000 energy-efficient e-buses
Mahindra Logistics is aiming to grow its fleet from about 70 electric vehicles to nearly 350 during FY27 amid intensifying competition in the premium EV mobility market
Latest CEEW study says improving utilisation of industrial power units can cut stranded asset risks and support renewable integration
Rainfall shortfall across key coffee-growing regions raises concerns over crop health and yields
Barclays economists note that it is unusual for the fastest-growing major economy in the world to also be the most unloved in investor portfolios
The India-UK trade pact opens wider access for British automakers to Indias premium car market while shielding the mass-market EV segment led by domestic players.
While Trump called Modi a tough negotiator on the interim trade deal, discussions are weighed down by recent maritime deaths and ongoing US tariff investigations
Designed to reward growth and encourage new business, the scheme provides attractive incentives for both existing and new customers routing cargo through Chennai Port
Islamabad plans to extend duty drawback benefit for the fragrant rice export beyond June, when trade via Strait of Hormuz is set to normalise
Indian exporters of textiles, footwear, gems & jewellery to gain; social security pact to protect short-term expat workers from being double taxed
DHL-backed cargo airline says fleet modernisation remains a live priority as parent commits Euro 250 million investment for India expansion
The total cotton acreage across the country was 9.53 lh as of June 12, down 28% from 13.19 lh a year ago, with planting going on in parts of Karnataka, Gujarat and Rajasthan among others
The UN weather body flags accelerating warming alongside rising seas, shrinking glaciers and marine heatwaves in the region
The north-west has recorded 5% above normal rainfall so far this season; within the region, West Rajasthan has posted a surplus of 20%, while East Rajasthan leads with an impressive 80%
Milma Chairman K S Mani received the honour at the Spice Coast Excellence Awards 2026
HUDCO to raise $1 billion from overseas markets
Frequencies increased to Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and San Francisco as part of broader network expansion
The project has helped women farmers and entrepreneurs across Nashik and Raigad districts in Maharashtra
Air India Express and IndiGo are expected to start flights on short haul routes. Air India Express has filed international route plans with the airport.
It should tap the potential of cottonseed oil, ricebran oil, and other alternatives, if it aims to reduce imports in the coming years, says Sanjeev Asthana
APEDA chief says recently concluded FTAs with the UK and the European Union are potential game changers for Indias agricultural exporters
APEDA launches mango promotion campaigns across major US cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington, New York and Atlanta
PM Modi meets South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung at G7 Summit in France
The study found that while reported crop residue burning incidents have declined since 2022, evolving burning patterns and satellite-detection limitations mean fire counts must be interpreted alongside farmer behaviour
Telangana Agricultural University has submitted a set of policy recommendations to the state government to address the growing rice surplus and promote crop diversification
Officials from French business bodies said France is working to bring more MSMEs to India and strengthen partnerships across key growth sectors
Despite the below normal monsoon forecast, at 90 per cent of long period average, the government is targeting thekhariffoodgrains production during 2026-27 of 176.16mt
New Delhi will still wait to ensure that sticky issues, including US penal tariffs on Indian exports, and Indias competitive edge over rivals, are satisfactorily addressed
A highlight of the event will be the WPPS Awards 2026, recognising outstanding contributions to Indias wheat, flour milling, bakery, food processing, nutrition, procurement, and allied industries
Washington supplies 1.5 million tonnes of LNG to India, compared to a mere 0.1 mt by Qatar
Farmers in key producing regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra are awaiting rains to take up sowing
Carrier may introduce pay-if-you-use model on select routes as it looks to expand ancillary revenues and sharpen fare segmentation
The situation is reflected in early-season rainfall data, with the State recording an 83 per cent deficit as of June 16.
Both breeds are internationally recognised for their superior meat yield, rapid growth and higher productivity compared to traditional sheep varieties.
CAG K. Sanjay Murthy released the third edition of the Publication on State Finances 2024-25 on Tuesday
Companies say there are no changes in operations yet while welcoming the Iran-US peace understanding
Lends support to projections from various climate models and researchers pointing to a potentially exceptional El Nio episode this year

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