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KLF Nirmal signs cricketer Shreyanka Patil as brand ambassador for Karnataka

The partnership aims to strengthen the brands connection with consumers while supporting aspiring young women cricketers from rural Karnataka

11 Jun 2026 5:29 pm
El Nino has set in, Positive IOD likely by July, says Japanese weather body

Positive IOD emergence may partly offset South-West Monsoon risks from El Nino

11 Jun 2026 5:13 pm
Akasa Air launches SkyCadet pilot training programme to build future-ready aviation workforce

The initiative, developed with approved Flight Training Organisations, aims to strengthen Indias pilot pipeline amid rapid growth in the aviation sector

11 Jun 2026 4:59 pm
India likely to boost urea imports beyond 17 LT as tender prices plunge over 50%

Lowest bids fell below pre-Ukraine-war levels, prompting the government to consider expanding purchases if suppliers match L1 rates.

11 Jun 2026 1:49 pm
India closely monitoring incident involving vessel off Oman port

Mission says it is coordinating with local authorities for details as tensions remain elevated in the Gulf region.

11 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Centre likely to extend 500-crore loan support to Pawan Hans

Government examining 10-year funding proposal as helicopter operator advances fleet expansion and new business plans

11 Jun 2026 1:14 pm
IndiGo issues travel advisory for West Asia, urges passengers to check flight status

IndiGo is monitoring developments and coordinating with authorities, prioritizing the safety and well-being of passengers and crew

11 Jun 2026 12:49 pm
Indias economic growth rate to weaken at 6.6% in FY27 on slower investments, consumption: BMI

Expects rupee to trade in the range of 95.1 against the US dollar this calendar year

11 Jun 2026 12:39 pm
Heavy rains predicted in over 15 districts in TN

The report said that due to heavy rain, there would be a gradual fall in the maximum temperature from May 11 to 14 over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal areas

11 Jun 2026 12:29 pm
India eyes green trucking, operators ask: who pays?

Transporters say they are being asked to replace 3545 lakh diesel trucks with electric vehicles costing up to 1 crore, while customers negotiate freight contracts largely on lowest cost

11 Jun 2026 12:09 pm
Why Indias hydrogen trucking push is still stuck in first gear

Indias plan to shift long-haul trucks to green hydrogen is running into a harsh commercial reality: the fuel still costs too much, refuelling infrastructure barely exists and fleet operators are unwilling to move beyond pilot projects

11 Jun 2026 11:49 am
Two Indian sailors dead, chief engineer missing after attack on vessel near Hormuz: Seamen's Union

General Secretary of the Seamens Union said US naval forces were aware of the nationalities of those onboard the vessel and that detention could have been considered as an alternative if instructions were not followed

11 Jun 2026 11:19 am
Monsoon momentum shifts east; rains may revive over west coast during June 22-23

Incoming spell may unfold with heavy rain over Coastal Karnataka and Goa and northward across Konkan, Mumbai and south Gujarat up to Surat

11 Jun 2026 11:19 am
India fertilizer offers sink in sign of easing supply strain

National Fertilizers, a state-run producer that also imports urea received offers between $444.90 and $617 a tonne, according to people familiar with the matter

11 Jun 2026 10:29 am
Electronic manufacturing services market in India may grow 3x to $150 billion by FY30: Report

Indias Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market has scaled rapidly to around $40-45 billion in FY25, according to a KPMG report

11 Jun 2026 9:39 am
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after US strikes, escalating Gulf tensions

The IRGC warned that any ship attempting to pass through the strategic waterway could be targeted, raising fears of a major global oil supply disruption

11 Jun 2026 5:49 am
Iran conflict pushes global container shipping prices to near double levels

Industry experts say freight rates are increasingly reflecting energy risk, particularly disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route

10 Jun 2026 11:16 pm
India summons US envoy over strike on vessel off Oman coast, 3 Indians missing

According to official statements, the vessel Settebello was struck during operations linked to US enforcement actions against ships allegedly violating a blockade involving Iranian ports

10 Jun 2026 11:06 pm
10 Jun 2026 9:46 pm
Govt denies import ban on Indian mangoes by Nepal

Since January 2026, India has been sending over 2,000 tonnes of mangoes across the border, with 18 shipments just this June

10 Jun 2026 9:12 pm
After rice, China turns up heat on Indian red chillies

Largest buyer rejects some consignments, suspends three Indian firms for presence of methamidophos residue

10 Jun 2026 9:07 pm
APEDA to park maximum fee in FDs from non-Basmati export development fund

This decision comes after they raked in 9.66 crore from rice exporters between September 2025 and April 2026

10 Jun 2026 9:02 pm
Centre pushes States towards PNG as PSU OMCs losses from LPG surge

Govt estimates the loss per domestic LPG cylinder at 690 which could translate into a cumulative loss of 1.38 lakh crore on an annual basis if the war extends

10 Jun 2026 8:08 pm
Modi government raises agriculture budget five-fold to 1.4 lakh crore in 12 years

The official booklet highlights key farm initiatives such as PM-KISAN, fertiliser subsidies, MSP procurement, crop insurance, organic farming, digital reforms, record foodgrain output and rising exports

10 Jun 2026 7:56 pm
Rising living costs push Indian professionals to prioritise job security and flexible careers

A new Indeed survey shows many workers are exploring side incomes and considering moves to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities as housing and commuting costs rise

10 Jun 2026 7:16 pm
ECLGS 5.0 guarantees cross 1 lakh mark with 48,484 crore coverage in a month

The scheme aims to provide 2.55 lakh crore additional credit support to borrowers impacted by liquidity challenges from the West Asia crisis, with MSMEs receiving the largest share

10 Jun 2026 7:06 pm
From Khorasan to Kashmir, saffron prices surge amid global supply squeeze

Traders in the Valley also sell Iranian saffron, as production in Kashmir has declined significantly

10 Jun 2026 7:05 pm
Telangana tenant farmers want loan eligibility cards

This will give them access to institutional credit and all government schemes

10 Jun 2026 6:56 pm
Govt approves 22 new applicants in Round-III of Textile PLI Scheme; 12,822 cr investment committed

Newly approved companies include those from Man-Made Fibre (MMF) Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Technical Textiles segments

10 Jun 2026 5:29 pm
Monsoon stalls along coast, rain deficit deepens over west India

Mumbai misses date for tryst with monsoon on Wednesday (June 10) while forecasts suggest it may have to wait for a few more days

10 Jun 2026 4:46 pm
Women-led development can boost India's GDP growth by 2-3%, says Hardeep Puri

Hardeep Puri highlighted womens reservation, government welfare schemes, and energy security measures as key pillars of the Viksit Bharat vision.

10 Jun 2026 4:16 pm
SAEL Industries commissions 14.9 MW agri waste-to-energy plant in Rajasthans Bhadra

The facility will process agricultural residues, including paddy straw, mustard stubble and cotton stalks

10 Jun 2026 4:16 pm
Pharma exports to clock $50 billion by 2030: Ministry official

Affordability Indias key strength in pharma export market, says Mohit Yadav, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce

10 Jun 2026 3:32 pm
No overcapacity in textiles, steel sectors in India: DGTR

India rejects US trade representatives allegations that structural excess capacity in its major industries had led to a trade surplus with the US

10 Jun 2026 3:15 pm
Cabinet clears 2,169 crore Ahmedabad Metro airport link; 6-km corridor to bridge key connectivity gap

The 6-km extension will provide direct Metro access to the airport, which has remained outside the citys rail transit network despite the rapid expansion of Metro services across Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in recent years.

10 Jun 2026 3:15 pm
India's current account deficit to remain at 1.5-1.7% of GDP in FY27, but RBI measures may turn BoP surplus: SBI Report

Inflows during FY27 estimated at $55-65 billion, with $40-45 billion expected to come through the FCNR(B) route, the report said

10 Jun 2026 1:45 pm
Dakshina Kannada MP seeks measures to address diseases in areca plantations

Arecanut plantations in Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu have been affected by leaf spot disease and yellow leaf disease

10 Jun 2026 12:25 pm
Planet sizzles as May becomes second warmest ever recorded globally

The average May 2026 SST (sea surface temperature) in the 60S-60N band was tied for the second warmest on record for the month at 20.90C, behind May 2024 (20.93C)

10 Jun 2026 11:55 am
El Nio emerges in Pacific, raising heat risks and crop threats

The climate phenomenon, the first since 2023, sets the stage for droughts, floods and temperature fluctuations across the world

10 Jun 2026 11:27 am
Centre announces 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM G

In addition, an interim allocation of 95,692 crore has been released today to states and Union territories, which brings the total allocation to over 1.25 lakh crore

10 Jun 2026 9:35 am
India's exports hit all-time high of $863 bn in FY 25-26: Commerce ministry official

Additional secretary at the Union Ministry of Commerce, Nitin Kumar Yadav, revealed the numbers at a convention of exporters, industry bodies, and farmer producer organisations here

10 Jun 2026 9:28 am
OMCs received 1.23 lakh crore support to hold fuel prices

Fertiliser Ministry seeks double the subsidy allocation

9 Jun 2026 10:06 pm
Electricity bills set for reset, CEA proposes roadmap for fixed charges from users

CEA roadmap targets 100% fixed cost recovery from commercial users, 25% from households

9 Jun 2026 9:28 pm
Jet fuel prices hiked by 10 per cent

The move signals lifting of a 25 per cent cap on fuel sold to domestic airlines

9 Jun 2026 9:26 pm
Indias D2C startups attract $757 million as wellness and beauty brands scale

Investors have poured nearly $757 million into Indias leading direct-to-consumer brands over the last 18 months including The Whole Truth, Kapiva, SNITCH, Purple Style Labs, Foxtale and RENE Cosmetics, with wellness, beauty and fashion startups emerging as the biggest funding magnets as venture capital firms increasingly prioritising repeat purchases, omnichannel scale and profitability over rapid customer acquisition and vanity growth metrics

9 Jun 2026 9:23 pm
New-age FTAs shrinking Indias policy space, dictating domestic rules: GTRI

As trade deficits increase with most FTA partners, old and new, research body suggests setting up an FTA impact monitoring authority

9 Jun 2026 9:13 pm
Kharif sowing begins in Gujarat; Narmada irrigation water to be released from June 11

The decision comes at a time when more than 1.73 lakh hectares have already been brought under Kharif cultivation across the state, while the monsoon is expected to reach Gujarat after June 15

9 Jun 2026 9:13 pm
Higher oilseed price may prompt Indian farmers to expand area

Soybean prices are currently ruling higher than the minimum support price (MSP) of 5,708 per quintal announced by the Government for the 2026-27 marketing season

9 Jun 2026 9:03 pm
JSW Infra emerges successful bidder for Kolkata Port container berths

JSW Infrastructure has received a Letter of Award from the Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port Authority, pursuant to a competitive bidding process

9 Jun 2026 9:01 pm