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DGCA proposes stricter norms for unruly airline passengers

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

18 Feb 2026 10:04 pm
India may find it tough to export 2.5 million tonnes of wheat this year

With MSP hiked to 2,585 a quintal this year, the foodgrain will be at least $45 a tonne higher than global rates

18 Feb 2026 9:53 pm
Kolkata Port launches 117.54 crore Bascule Bridge modernisation project

The double-leaf rolling bridge linking Garden ReachMetiabruz with Kolkata will be upgraded, including its 1,640-tonne steel structure and electromechanical systems.

18 Feb 2026 9:19 pm
Alliance Bioversity, CIAT promoting over 20 native Indian crop varieties

Part of efforts to save genetic resources, the alliance is working in 15 States, says country director Jai Singh Rana

18 Feb 2026 8:52 pm
Higher area under summer crops may offset lower kharif pulses output

Pulses, oilseeds acreage gain, but paddy coverage down a tad

18 Feb 2026 8:49 pm
VST Tillers Tractors to revive its US plans

To start warehousing operations in Europe in the June quarter

18 Feb 2026 8:17 pm
TV advertising expected to bounce back in 2026

TV advertising is set to grow by 3.1% in 2026, driven by Connected TV and addressable ads in key sectors.

18 Feb 2026 8:06 pm
CMA CGM signs $360 million deal for six LNG vessels with Cochin Shipyard

The vessels will be registered under the Indian flag, with technical cooperation from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

18 Feb 2026 8:02 pm
ITC uses AI to empower 10 million Indian farmers through ITCMAARS

The AI-driven ecosystem supports crop planning, climate-smart advisories, production, input linkages, procurement, and market access

18 Feb 2026 7:48 pm
CA firms get ready to be part of PM Internship Scheme

ICAI is also working with the government on implementing the Corporate Mitra Scheme, aimed at strengthening MSME compliance and advisory support.

18 Feb 2026 7:41 pm
Ixigo, MakeMyTrip deepen AI push to boost travel bookings

Tier II and small-city travellers to get AI-powered trip planning as ixigo and MakeMyTrip scale automation

18 Feb 2026 6:06 pm
FedEx to invest 2,500 cr in Navi Mumbai cargo hub

This will be FedExs first air cargo hub in India

18 Feb 2026 5:08 pm
Corteva, BASF introduce non-GM herbicide-tolerant mustard technology in India

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

18 Feb 2026 4:07 pm
Cochin Port unions against Centres move to withdraw cabotage relaxation

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

18 Feb 2026 3:10 pm
Meghalaya makes debut at international organic food and agriculture trade fair in Germany

Meghalaya is pesenting its integrated organic ecosystem spanning certification systems, farmer collectivisation, branding, and export-oriented value chains

18 Feb 2026 2:40 pm
Maharashtra showcases AI-driven agri transformation at India AI Impact Summit 2026

A key highlight was the work of the Maharashtra Artificial Intelligence and Agritech Innovation Center, which has compiled 26 transformative case studies.

18 Feb 2026 2:31 pm
Centre has allocated 15,385 crore for developing National Highways in Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari

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

18 Feb 2026 2:13 pm
India, UK launch offshore wind task force

New platform under Vision 2035 to drive strategic coordination, scale up offshore wind ecosystems and deepen energy cooperation

18 Feb 2026 1:50 pm
Aviation regulator initiates exercise to simplify procedures, cut compliance burden

DGCA writes to airlines, aerodrome operators seeking inputs on procedural overhaul

18 Feb 2026 1:27 pm
APSEZ signs MoU with French port to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation

The agreement will strengthen the IndiaEurope leg of the IndiaMiddle EastEurope Economic Corridor

18 Feb 2026 11:39 am
Western disturbances bring rain, thunderstorms to hills and plains of North, Central India

Low-pressure area over Bay looks to dig south of Sri Lanka bringing rain to parts of South India

18 Feb 2026 11:14 am
RMG exports rise 1.6% to $13.13 billion in AprilJanuary despite January dip

AEPC chairman A Sakthivel requested increase in the Interest Equalisation Scheme from the existing 2.75% to 5% for exporters

17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm
Amit Shah chairs Manthan meeting to boost cooperative reforms and rural economy

The meeting emphasised digital integration, transparency, governance reforms and improved value addition in agriculture and dairy sectors to boost rural incomes.

17 Feb 2026 9:12 pm
BLR Airport ships over 60 million roses for Valentines season, volumes up 38%

New international destinations added this season included Los Angeles, London Gatwick, Dallas Fort Worth, Toronto and Orlando.

17 Feb 2026 9:03 pm
Indias cotton imports touch $1.79 billion in April-January

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

17 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
India-US deal: Pulses off the factsheet but on the table

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

17 Feb 2026 8:25 pm
India launches Bharat VISTAAR to provide single window information to farmers

Various types of information will now be available to rural people, who can access it using their mobile and language.

17 Feb 2026 8:22 pm
National Consumer Helpline facilitated refunds worth 52 crore in nine months

Thee-commerce sectorrecorded the highest number of grievances, with47,743 complaints, resulting in refunds exceeding36 crore

17 Feb 2026 8:02 pm
India-EU trade pact fuels Air India, Lufthansa partnership expansion

The partnership will initially focus on Lufthansas core markets including Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland, before expanding further

17 Feb 2026 8:00 pm
Tata-Airbus helicopter unit showcases strong high-end manufacturing partnership: Rajnath Singh

The H125 project, executed by Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus Helicopters, reinforces the Make in India initiative and deepens Indo-French defence ties.

17 Feb 2026 8:00 pm
Shahpurkandi Dam set for commissioning, Ravi waters to boost irrigation in Jammu and Punjab

Shahpurkandi Dam set for commissioning, Ravi waters to boost irrigation in Jammu and Punjab

17 Feb 2026 6:43 pm
Godrej Enterprises bags aviation security modernization contract at Cochin Airport

With this deployment, every vehicle entering the designated airport zones shall undergo an automated undercarriage scan through the UVSS platform

17 Feb 2026 6:03 pm
Indias data centre boom raises concerns over power supply and grid capacity

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.

17 Feb 2026 4:29 pm
Indias spice exporters to meet in Kochi amid tariff uncertainty and stricter residue norms

With exports valued at over $4 billion annually, Indian exporters are recalibrating strategies to address evolving sanitary norms, digital traceability mandates and sustainability expectations

17 Feb 2026 3:26 pm
West Bengal expected to witness record potato production of 140-150 lakh tonnes for 2025-26, highest in last five years

The West Bengal government has directed cold storage owners to open their cold storages from March 1, when loading of potatoes will commence

17 Feb 2026 2:26 pm
Indias job market will see a hockey stick trend in 3 years in the AI age: Prosus India

Anxiety over this overkill phase surfaced during consultations, with participants asking probing questions about significant job displacement

17 Feb 2026 2:23 pm
Indias solar manufacturing boom turns into a structural glut

13-fold capacity surge since 2020 leaves plants running at just 40% utilisation

17 Feb 2026 2:13 pm
Weather extremes continue to hit saffron production despite revival push in J&K

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

17 Feb 2026 10:32 am
IATA flags concern over impact of temporary suspension of cargo ops at Mumbai airport

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

17 Feb 2026 9:01 am
Digital trade not being negotiated as part of India-US interim trade deal, say officials

Indian negotiators to head to Washington to finalise legal text; interim pact may be sealed next month

16 Feb 2026 9:30 pm
Accountability of agritech companies in issuing advisories a big challenge

Coinciding with the AI event, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the newly announced Bharat-VISTAAR scheme on Tuesday

16 Feb 2026 9:28 pm
Centre to launch Bharat-VISTAAR scheme for farmers 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

16 Feb 2026 9:15 pm
India Energy Stack will be a game changer for distributed RE

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)

16 Feb 2026 9:10 pm
Indias Jan trade deficit hits 3-month high as exports remain flat, bullion import surges

Government optimistic about $860 billion of goods and services exports in FY26

16 Feb 2026 8:46 pm
French startup Brad Technology scouting for Indian partnership in agritech

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

16 Feb 2026 8:41 pm
MSMEs should pursue formalisation, maintain credit discipline: RBI Guv

Malhotra emphasised that improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy priority of the Reserve Bank

16 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
Thales adds India to global R&D network with new Bengaluru centre

The facility, unveiled during the India AI Impact Summit week, will focus on embedded AI, edge computing and real-time embedded software.

16 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
TVS SCS partners ALA Group to tap aerospace and defence supply chains

The collaboration will initially target opportunities in India and may expand to other regions over time

16 Feb 2026 8:09 pm
Pick up in arrivals, muted demand weigh on chana prices

Start of government purchase will lend support to prices, says trade

16 Feb 2026 8:05 pm
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