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India, Australia at highest point of bilateral ties: Australian HC to India

Both nations strategically aligned through QUAD, bilaterally have vision for Indo-Pacific, says High Commissioner of Australia to India

25 Apr 2026 3:21 pm
Textiles, garment exports fall 2.2% in 2025-26: GTRI

GTRI noted a decline in major segments: cotton textiles (-3.9%), ready-made garments (-1.4%), and carpets (-5.3%), while handicrafts saw a slight growth of 1.5%

25 Apr 2026 2:40 pm
Peak power at record high of 252 GW on Friday amid soaring mercury levels

The previous record high of 250 GW peak power demand was recorded in May 2024

25 Apr 2026 2:40 pm
Duty drawback rates for gold & silver jewellery hiked to support exporters

Duty drawback reimburses exporters for customs and excise duties on imported inputs used in manufacturing export goods

25 Apr 2026 12:51 pm
Vande Bharat to link Jammu, Srinagar from April 30

The service was flagged off by PM Modi on June 6 last year following the inauguration of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, which provided the Valley all-weather rail connectivity

25 Apr 2026 9:50 am
Indian envoy meets US energy secretary

India has increased its energy imports from the US over the past year amid trade pact negotiations with Washington

25 Apr 2026 9:40 am
Compliance as strategy: Why food labelling will define Indias global food ambitions

The traditional approach to label checks and regulatory interpretation will not sustain the pace and precision required

25 Apr 2026 9:10 am
High-value crops facing rising climate risks

Managing risk must become part of regular farm planning; the sooner adaptation the better the chances of keeping Indias premium crop sector stable

25 Apr 2026 8:50 am
Telangana RTC strike called off as state agrees to 11% pay revision, merger panel

The State Government also directed the RTC management to positively consider other demands of the workers

25 Apr 2026 6:00 am
CropLife demands 5-year data protection in pesticides bill

The Bill could be introduced in the next session of Parliament, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

24 Apr 2026 9:40 pm
Telangana Govt to take over Hyderabad Metro rail, clears share purchase pact

Order also clears 13,651 crore IRFC loan and staff transition measures for Hyderabad Metro takeover

24 Apr 2026 9:20 pm
India releases second phase of Flying Training Organisation rankings

Notably, the ministry said the data-driven framework enables objective comparison and continuous monitoring of FTO performance, while improving transparency across the pilot training ecosystem.

24 Apr 2026 9:00 pm
Telangana to procure 15 lakh tonne of maize

As maize prices fall far below MSP, State to raise Rs 4,173 cr to fund procurement

24 Apr 2026 8:42 pm
India hikes wheat procurement target as farm-gate prices rule lower

Raises it to 345 lakh tonnes from 303 lakh tonnes, relaxes quality norms across major producing States

24 Apr 2026 8:40 pm
Travel agents demand transparency on airline surcharges, prompt refunds

WTAAA demands clear disclosure, prompt refunds and reasonable notice amid rising costs

24 Apr 2026 8:20 pm
Weakening rupee helps in marginal rise in textile exports in FY26

While exports increased 2.1 per cent in Rrupee terms, they fell 2.2 per cent in Ddollar terms from $36.6 billion to $35.8 billion implying lower real earnings from global markets

24 Apr 2026 8:16 pm
IGC pares global grain output projections for 2026-27 by 3 million tonnes

Concerns over fertiliser affordability, usage due to war in West Asia weighs on the production estimates

24 Apr 2026 7:30 pm
Rice lobby wants EU to impose safeguard mechanisms to save farmers

imports from Cambodia, Myanmar, India, and Thailand have placed sustained pressure on EU producers, says Copa-Cogeca

24 Apr 2026 7:10 pm
West Asia conflict hits air travel, international passenger traffic drops 18.5 per cent in March

Growth at Bengaluru airport was flat while Delhi airport showed minor 0.2 per cent decline in traffic

24 Apr 2026 7:10 pm
Court extends detention of aviation official, Reliance exec in bribery case

Two are accused of agreeing to $16,000 bribe to clear drone import applications by Asteria Aerospace

24 Apr 2026 7:09 pm
J.P. Morgan upgrades Taiwan, tech to overweight; cuts India to neutral amid AI surge and stagflation

India downgrade reflects five headwinds, including stretched valuations and IMD forecast for below-normal monsoon

24 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
India procures spot LPG cargoes from the US as West Asian supplies still under cloud

OMCs already have a long-term contract with the US. As MEG supplies remain uncertain, they have turned to the US, says a source

24 Apr 2026 6:50 pm
Trump is extending Jones Act waiver for 90 days

Trump first announced a 60-day waiver in mid-March, and the move has been seen as helping to stabilise energy prices

24 Apr 2026 6:40 pm
Kashmir handicraft sector hit as West Asia conflict stalls exports, demand weakens

Trade representatives said fresh orders have dropped sharply, payments have been delayed and inventories are piling up

24 Apr 2026 6:30 pm
Noida International Airport appoints Nitu Samra as interim CEO

Christoph Schnellmann, a Swiss national who led Noida International Airport as its CEO since August 2020, will join the airport's Board of Directors as Executive Vice Chairman

24 Apr 2026 6:30 pm
Agro-forestry will be renamed as tree-based farming, says Shivraj

Chouhan cited the instance of Uttar Pradesh where 20 lakh tonne (lt) of fertiliser consumption per annum has been reported in past few years and expressed concern over rising use of chemical fertilisers

24 Apr 2026 4:50 pm
Odisha to sign 25 MoUs for setting up food and beverage firms in the State this fiscal

The State has signed up 33 industries with an estimated investment of 7,655 crore and the potential to generate 14,532 employment opportunities, says additional chief secretary Hemant Sharma

24 Apr 2026 4:30 pm
Major ports handled 915.17 million tonne of cargo in FY26: Sonowal

He said that during 2025-26, overall capex by the Shipping Ministry and its attached organisations was 14,953 crore compared to 9,708 crore in 2024-25

24 Apr 2026 4:30 pm
El Nino may return by mid-2026 amid warming seas, says global weather body

Above-normal temperatures likely worldwide, rainfall patterns to turn uneven, says the World Meteorological Organization report

24 Apr 2026 4:10 pm
SkyHop expected to receive flying licence soon

Upcoming airline will become Indias First Dedicated Seaplane Operator

24 Apr 2026 3:30 pm
World Banks IFC targets $10 billion in annual investments in India by 2030

Plans investments in sectors such as renewable energy, urban infrastructure, financial services

24 Apr 2026 3:20 pm
West Asia tensions and oil supply disruption may push Asian economies towards faster renewable shift: Jefferies

Countries such as Japan and South Korea continue to have a high dependence on net fossil fuel imports as a share of primary energy demand

24 Apr 2026 3:09 pm
Orthodox tea demand stays firm at Kochi auctions on export enquiries

However, plantation conditions remain under strain due to rainfall deficit and rising temperatures

24 Apr 2026 1:32 pm
Quick commerce in India doubled annually over last 2 years, to touch $65-70 billion by 2030: Report

This growth is driven by structural factors like high population density, low labor and real estate costs, and low online grocery penetration

24 Apr 2026 1:29 pm
Seed, pesticide laws nearly ready; likely to be tabled in next Parliament session: Chouhan

The conference was attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, state Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, Horticulture Minister Dinesh Singh and representatives from nine states

24 Apr 2026 12:39 pm
24 Apr 2026 11:39 am
No change in Bt cottonseed MRP for 2026-27

MRP of Bolgard II stands at 900/packet (of 450 gram), while that of Bolgard I remains at 635/packet

24 Apr 2026 10:29 am
Economic growth, prosperity remain primary impulse for changes in India: Kwatra

He said India has experienced consumption products, technology, services and knowledge being restricted for the countrys growth

24 Apr 2026 10:19 am
Inspector Raj concerns resurface in Maharashtra as agri-input industry backs dealers shutdown call

Industry stakeholders say the revised enforcement measures have resulted in coercive actions and heightened scrutiny, creating an atmosphere of fear among legitimate businesses and disrupting routine operations

24 Apr 2026 9:59 am
3 days' time limit be complied with for generation of RoDTEP, RoSCTL scrolls, says CBIC

CBIC flags delays in export rebate payouts, urges faster scroll generation to ease exporter cash flows amid extended RoDTEP and RoSCTL support

24 Apr 2026 9:49 am
Transmission sector set for FY27 turnaround after five sluggish years, report says 7.6 trillion opportunity ahead

FY26 showed early signs of improvement, with transmission line additions rising 37% year-on-year and substation augmentation nearly meeting targets

24 Apr 2026 9:39 am
FarEye launches AI agent PILOT to automate logistics workflow

It will automate last-mile dispatch by coordinating 11 specialised AI agents for route planning, driver management, failed delivery recovery, and invoice reconciliation

24 Apr 2026 9:09 am
Rising temperatures put Indias rice farming at risk, says FAO-WMO report

High temperature extremes are anticipated to be more frequent and more intense throughout the Indian subcontinent, says the study

24 Apr 2026 8:49 am
Hyderabad Metro takeover: IRFC extends 13,615 crore loan for Telangana government

The loan, with a 20-year repayment period and state guarantee, supports financial restructuring, asset transfer, and operational continuity, with formal modalities expected soon.

24 Apr 2026 7:59 am
From Mumbais kitchen to Ladakhs yak farms, Indias artisanal cheese goes global in Brazil

Indias artisanal cheese shines globally, with Mumbais start-up and Ladakhs tradition winning accolades at Brazils cheese competition.

24 Apr 2026 7:50 am
Indian economy remains stable despite West Asia conflict, says RBI Bulletin

While inflation risks have increased, domestic demand and macroeconomic fundamentals continue to show resilience.

24 Apr 2026 7:09 am
West Asia tensions hit engineering exports, UAE shipments plunge 66.8% in March

However, overall engineering exports rose 1.13% to $10.94 billion, supported by strong demand from the US and Europe.

24 Apr 2026 6:59 am
Storage in two-thirds of Indian major resevoirs below 50% of capacity

Overall level in the 166 reservoirs drops to 40% of the 183.565 BCM capacity

23 Apr 2026 9:59 pm