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Prolonged war, higher oil prices may slow down economic growth, widen Indias CAD and push up inflation, SBI Research says

Indian Railways electrification drive improves energy security, optimises energy expenditure and reduces exposure to volatility in global oil markets

Uber partners with Ixigos AbhiBus to launch service

The era of the passive storage shed is ending; what replaces it is a connected facility where AI works quietly across systems

The airline will operate flights to the Dubai Airport, Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Airport, Akrotiri Airport and Fujairah International Airport in West Asia

Qatar Airways to operate relief flights on March 7 to London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO) and Frankfurt (FRA) following temporary authorisation confirming a safe operating corridor

For farmers navigating uncertainty, it offers a pathway toward predictability, resilience and sustainable growth

Aligning agricultural and energy policy will be critical to balancing economic priorities, environmental commitments, and long-term food security

Enhancing the nutrient density of staple crops is one such opportunity

This status enables faster land consolidation, streamlined acquisition, and quicker approvals for large-scale infrastructure projects

The facility is Airbus second-largest digital centre and its third innovation centre globally

Government stands with industry and will continue to ensure all international commitments are met, said the Commerce & Industry Minister

Homemakers emerge as the second-largest investor group, among women, investing in cryptocurrency with millennial and mid-career women leading the trend

It is also making efforts to ensure adequate availability in the upcoming kharif season

Natural gas is a key feedstock for urea manufacturing, making fertiliser producers vulnerable to LNG supply disruptions

The report warns that should the crisis persist, it could have material implications for the exchange rate and current account deficit and stoke inflationary pressures

The programme to distribute vitamin-fortified rice may be discontinued due to lack of technolocy to increase the grains shelf life

DGCA grants aerodrome licence after BCAS security nod

To promote AWD in paddy cultivation to improve water use efficiency

The company has established five crucial model plots where the diesease has been rigorously studied and cutting-edge management protocols have been implemented

According to a ministry circular issued on March 5, the system will enable women employees to directly submit complaints online through the HRMS Employees Self Service portal

Indias seaweed industry could boost climate resilience and coastal livelihoods, says KUFOSs B. Madhusoodana Kurup

The van conducts scientific testing of soil samples for multiple parameters and generates soil health report cards, enabling farmers to adopt balanced fertiliser use and better soil management practices

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that the USIsraelIran war could disrupt global oil and gas supplies due to supply chain disturbances

Deepak Mittal, Indias Ambassador to the UAE, and Satish Sivan, Consul General in Dubai, met airline representatives on Thursday and reviewed the flight operations

Move aims to ensure that cross-border tax transparency keeps pace with the rapidly evolving digital financial landscape

JCB, which is the market leader in the construction equipment segment, saw its market share crossing 50 per cent in February 2026 to 50.25 per cent as against 46.30 per cent a year ago.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the government is holding discussions with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (India) and companies in the shipping sector to help release cargo shipments stranded due to the disruptions

Etihad says services remain subject to operational approvals and may be adjusted, depending on regional airspace conditions, and that not all destinations will operate daily

The tanker Advantage Life, carrying about 100,000 tonnes of diesel, and Navig8 Honor, loaded with roughly 75,000 tonnes of jet fuel, reversed course and are now heading to Southeast Asia, according to ship-tracking data

The project has been launched in collaboration with Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors

At present, certification exists mainly for organic produce, which follows strict chemical-free standards.

The report highlighted that India's headline CPI under the new framework stood at about 2.75%, while core inflation was estimated at around 3.38%

Proposals announced in the State budget include the construction of new fish markets and establishing a centre of excellence in Mangaluru

If the Strait of Hormuz remains inaccessible due to Iran threats, manufacturing companies dependent on imported raw material could feel the heat and this could severely impact production

Anchored by PMFBY, the country is operating the largest crop insurance ecosystem globally by farmer count, says Navin Sharma, senior leader of the company

Pleads with APEDA to take up exporters cause with Commerce and other related ministries to lessen the impact of the geopolitical crisis

Observers speculate on where Swiss shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Companys diverted cargo will be discharged amid West Asia crisis

Modi, Finland President back diplomacy on global conflicts, deepen tech partnership

During the inspection, the CCRS carried out a detailed examination of the Up and Down lines across the entire stretch, including verification of track structure, ballast profile, alignment, gradients and riding quality

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signs condolence book at Iranian Embassy as Jaishankar speaks with Tehran amid criticism over delayed response

Through the partnership the company will integrate HENSOLDTs advanced avionics suite, into its e200x series of aircrafts improving its safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency in dense urban environments.

India, the worlds third biggest oil importer, relies on West Asia for about 40% of its oil imports and about 85-90% of LPG imports

Deputy Secretary of State says India-US trade deal nearing `finish line and will unlock limitless potential for both countries

The shipment, organized by Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd., Angamaly, includes around 12,000 packages of fresh fruits and vegetables with a total weight of approximately 80,000 kg

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the airline said it operated 12 special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi

Under its baseline forecast, Goldman expects oil prices to increase a bit further before moderating to $76 per barrel on average in the first quarter of 2026 and $65 in the fourth quarter

Going forward, there is a need for fiscal and monetary policies to work in a coordinated manner to push GDP growth to a higher trajectory, Nagesh Kumar has said

West Asia supplies 85-90% of Indias LPG imports, with most passing through a critical 34 km energy chokepoint; This situation is driving up LPG prices, potentially reducing the profitability of OMCs due to increased under-recoveries