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Official data showed a moderation in industrial activity in September, with manufacturing growth easing while electricity and gas supply remained strong.
The scheme aims to strengthen grassroots governance by enabling panchayats to plan development around local needs, resources and financial priorities
The increase will cover 48.54 lakh serving employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners, with the revised rates effective retrospectively from July
This marks the first commercial sale of vehicles under the AMPSTAR brand
The agreement covers credits from Jain Irrigations Jalgaon facility, which converts agricultural residues into biochar for soil applications and carbon removal.
The Cabinets approval comes as global conflicts disrupt maritime routes, increase shipping detours and put pressure on container availability.
The plant has an annual production capacity of 3.45 lakh tonnes of phenol and 2.15 lakh tonnes of acetone
Revenue from operations rose 24% y-o-y to 11,340 crore, driven by strong performance across all segments
Diesel and jet fuel consumption would continue to grow backed by industrial expansion and the aviation sector
Soaring costs related to the war are the latest headache for consumer goods, food and drink companies, which have struggled with lacklustre sales since the pandemic
The digital platform has been developed to connect stakeholders and facilitate the adoption of untapped natural rubber plantations
IMD has said that air quality in Delhi is likely to be in the Moderate category on Wednesday, but is likely to be in the Poor category on October 28 before improving in the subsequent two days
Meetings with Korean firms and Cypruss Shipping Deputy Minister cover investment, technology, recycling yards and green shipping partnerships
The ministry has asked the IMD to ensure that there are reliable weather forecasts and timely dissemination of weather updates to facilitate operational planning
The proposed changes seek to bridge the gap between official land valuations and market prices across Delhis districts and localities
Poonam Gupta highlighted domestic investment, foreign capital and economic resilience as key factors shaping Indias growth prospects amid global uncertainty.
Indian basket crude import price hits multi-year high as marine insurance, freight rates rise
A nationwide audit has highlighted gaps in labour, workplace safety and administrative compliance, exposing businesses to potentially serious legal consequences
A key change is related to post-supply discounts
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged states to adopt UPI-linked lending, leverage CBDC for direct transfers, and strengthen fiscal health nationwide
Gadkari said improved road connectivity to religious destinations would help boost tourist arrivals and create jobs.
According to industry insiders, a traditionally weak travel period, along with high airfares and capacity constraints, led Indias domestic air passenger traffic to decline in September 2026 on a year-on-year basis
According to the ISMA, in the 202526 sugar season that ended September 30, the closing stock was about 36 lt, which provided a base for meeting domestic consumption requirements this season
But India goes slow on Chinas ask for wider relaxation as border tensions persist
The elevated corridor will feature 12 stations, integrated flyovers and interchange facilities to improve access to industrial and logistics hubs
The restriction, which will remain in force until January 31, 2027, is part of the Delhi governments winter pollution action plan
The force reorganisation that becomes operational from November 1, will also better serve the countrys economic security
The company is also using vehicles run on bio-diesel and Railways, as a significant double-digit percentage, as part of its logistics
The Tamil Nadu dairy cooperative said the revision was necessary to offset rising production costs and keep its products competitive
The facility uses electronic passports and facial recognition to verify passengers, reducing the need for physical documents at designated checkpoints
SOPAs request follows the All-India Poultry Breeders Associations recent representation to the Government seeking permission to import 30 lakh tonnes of GM soyabean meal at zero duty
The latest measures aim to make tax administration more predictable for genuine taxpayers while bringing greater discipline to dispute resolution
The platform aims to provide equipment information and support better purchasing decisions among farmers, rural entrepreneurs and equipment buyers
Prince Alois, PM Modi discuss trade, investment, TEPA implementation, tech, innovation in a bilateral meeting
Indian e-passport holders flying Air India and IndiGo eligible to use the facility for the trial period till December, 2026
The expansion precedes PM Modis Banaskantha visit on October 30; Banas Dairy currently processes 340 tonnes of dung daily across four plants
Draft also covers components used in newer aircraft systems and aims to provide a clearer classification for firms seeking approval to maintain equipment
The ongoing weather even is likely to raise risk of droughts, which increased by 11-12 pp in the past, say experts
Nino3.4 index highest since 2008 as of October 25, while a positive Indian Ocean Dipole event is underway, says Australian Met body
The Forum stated that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilisation or ethnic group and that all those involved in terrorist activities must be held accountable
The Union Minister also clarified that there is no immediate plan to increase ethanol blending on petrol from the current 20 per cent.
The changes are expected to strengthen international connectivity from the new airport while supporting the airlines expansion and fleet growth plans
India is seeking fairer trade ties with China while expanding export opportunities, even as imports and the bilateral trade deficit remain concerns.
The little over four-year-old airline has inducted 14 planes
India is becoming a global refining hub as it prepares to boost refining capacity to 300 million tonne per year by 2030, and increasing further to 400 million tpy later
The industry body has sought priority coal allocation and regular railway rakes, warning that rising fuel costs are threatening operational viability
Das underscored that first among the developmental imperatives is increasing the size and scale of the credit market
The US rail technology company will supply onboard equipment for 50 sleeper trainsets while expanding local manufacturing and targeting higher exports
Healthware and Fujifilm partner to expand intra-operative ultrasound in India, boosting real-time surgical imaging and navigation across hospitals nationwide

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