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Policy report proposes six policy interventions aimed at building trust, inclusivity and accountability into Indias agricultural AI ecosystem
The runway at Srinagar Airport may be closed every Monday and Tuesday from July 1 to September 30, 2026, for maintenance
One in three cars sold in India now runs on CNG, electric or hybrid technology as rising fuel costs and operating economics reshape consumer buying behaviour in the passenger vehicle market
Even though the et petroleum import bill has declined from 5.5% of GDP in FY14 to around 3.0% in FY25, the economy remains exposed to a prolonged disruption in energy supplies
The tariffs would partially replace last years 50% tariff on many Brazilian goods imposed by Trump, reducing it to 40% as punishment for the countrys prosecution of its former president
The new provision, notified on Monday, will replace the previous rule that required the registration within fourteen days after the expiry of one hundred and eighty days of arrival in India
Indian Railways also expanded its modern train network, operating 164 Vande Bharat services and 68 Amrit Bharat services, including new additions during May.
The announcement follows Aprils 13.78% increase in exports to $43.56 billion, the highest monthly outbound shipments in over four years.
Commerce Minister Goyal and UK counterpart set to discuss Indias concerns on steel quotas, CBAM Hurdles on June 2
The portal remained inaccessible throughout the day even till press time on Monday due to technical glitches
Agriculture Ministry lowers fertiliser demand for kharif season in view of forecast of below-normal monsoon
Despite global economic challenges, factory output grew by 4.9 per cent in April, according to the new Index of Industrial Production,
The Ministry emphasised that the crisis in West Asia has resulted in abnormal increase in crude oil prices
As the Meteorological Department reports that deficit rainfall conditions may prevail due to the El Nino effect, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that the State gets its rightful share of Krishna and Godavari waters
CCI reduces prices by another Rs 700 per candy following duty removal
Governments fiscal deficit surged nearly 94 per cent in April due to falling tax revenue and rising expenditures, raising economic concerns.
Total procurement 35 million tonnes, up 17% from nearly 30 million tonnes a year ago
The agreement is expected to boost MSMEs, manufacturing and employment by enhancing competitiveness in labour-intensive sectors, says Piyush Goyal
US team arrives for crucial talks, India looks for adequate protection against high penal levies under Section 301
The Forum also expressed concern over the sharp decline in the workforce, which has reportedly fallen to 475 regular workers, excluding officers, due to the non-filling of vacancies arising from retirements over several years
Modi and U Min Aung Hlaing discuss defence training, border security and bilateral ties during Delhi talks
Shuttle services to Kedarnath are operated from three locations in Mandakini valley. Ticket rates are approved by the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority following a tender process.
PMI Manufacturing in India reached a three-month high of 55 in May, driven by strong domestic demand and increased output.
Product offers early protection against BPH and stem borer with single application at 30-35 days after transplanting
The company also announced its second ESOP liquidity programme worth 3 crore
Piyush Goyal says meetings scheduled for June 2-4 as 99% of interim pact details already finalised
Empowering women in dairy can strengthen livelihoods, boost incomes, and drive inclusive rural growth
The partnerships can be in premium categories such as macadamias, avocados, Manuka honey, selected horticulture and wellness products, says Trade and Investment Queensland official
Manufacturing and capital goods drive IIP while mining records contraction
Bookings for vehicles that run on compressed natural gas jumps after fuel retailers increased diesel and petrol prices 4 times in May
Oman, he said, is more than a market is a gateway to the wider Gulf Cooperation Council GCC countries of the Middle East and East Africa and the Indian Ocean economy through its ports at Sohar, Duqm and Salalah
Large parts of the agreement have been finalised and a few final details are being discussed, he said
Frozen shrimp remained the top export item, earning 49,037.93 crore ($5.62 billion) and accounting for 40.19% of export volume and 66.52% of total export earnings
The agency recently tested an Obstacle & Derailment Detection system for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to detect track obstructions and automatically trigger emergency braking if a train wheel derails
Frozen shrimp, the leading export item, generated 49,037.93 crore and accounted for 40.19 per cent of the total quantity exported
China shipped in around 232,000 metric tons of finished steel in April and emerged as the top exporter of such steel to the South Asian nation
The peak power demand jumped to an all-time record high of 270.82 GW last month from 230.99 GW recorded in May 2025 amid heat wave conditions.
Steep increase in petrol and diesel prices during May widened the running-cost advantage of EVs, while a growing range of products across segments, attracted a broader set of buyers, say experts
Maruti, Kia report all-time high sales during the month
Revenue from operations for FY 202526 grew to 162.15 crore, up 30.13% from 124.63 crore in FY25
IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall over Kerala and Mahe for four days beginning Wednesday, coinciding with expected window for onset of rains
Government sources said growth was broad-based across all major goods and services categories, with taxable supplies in the goods sector rising 26.9 per cent and services sector growing 22.2 per cent.
Move comes as carriers continue flight rationalisation amid rising costs
PMI rose to 55.0 in May from April's 54.7, higher than a preliminary estimate of 54.3
The rising cost gap, particularly after recent CNG price hikes in cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru, is driving industry players to seek government support for LNG infrastructure and freight corridor development
The fuel price for domestic flights will remain unchanged at 1,04,927 rupees ($1,104.25) a kilo-liter in New Delhi for June, according to spokespeople from the state oil processors
The visit, scheduled from June 1 to 4, 2026, is expected to focus on finalising the details of an interim trade pact and advancing negotiations under the broader bilateral framework
The new zone oversees the divisions of Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntakal and Guntur, following a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Railways on May 4
The State Government pointed out that when the duty rate was 44% in 2018, oil palm farmers witnessed good prices; currently the duty rate has fallen to 16.50% from 27.50% last year

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