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World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends

1.2 billion entering workforce, but only 400 million jobs expected, Ajay Banga, World Bank President, said

13 Apr 2026 12:48 pm
Govt extends validity of $1400 per tonne MEP on honey exports till Dec 31

In August last year, MEP was reduced from $2000 to $1400 per tonne

13 Apr 2026 11:30 am
Indian Railways clears 100 major projects worth 1.53 lakh crore for FY 2025-26

With a focus on inclusive growth and national integration, 100 railway projects involving new lines, doubling, multitracking and other works have been sanctioned in FY 2025-26

13 Apr 2026 11:19 am
PM EDRIVE etruck push for 5600 electric trucks stalls despite 500 cr outlay

Parliamentary panel flags nil achievement in heavy-duty EV targets as of January 2026 and deadline extended to 2028 despite broader EV programme reaching 58.6% progress

13 Apr 2026 10:39 am
IMD to release 2026 monsoon forecast today

This initial outlook will be confined to the cumulative rainfall for the JuneSeptember season, omitting specific geographic or monthly breakdown

13 Apr 2026 9:11 am
Centre not taking away States power on bonus for agri produces, says FM Sitharaman

TN CM had accused the Centre of asking the States to reconsider providing incentives to the farmers

12 Apr 2026 8:31 pm
Carriers cut flights on cost pressures, uncertain demand

Passengers from Bangladesh connect to West Asia via Mumbai and Delhi

12 Apr 2026 7:17 pm
GE Aerospace scales AI from pilots to production; India anchors global capability

The firm has reduced false positives by over 50% and improved lead time by more than 60% using machine learning-led engine monitoring systems

12 Apr 2026 5:08 pm
West Asia crisis may push Indias current account deficit to 2% of GDP: Crisil

Rising crude, fertiliser imports and weaker inflows could strain external balance

12 Apr 2026 3:22 pm
Tax Dept to resume Tiger Global reassessment, says GAAR relief wont alter SC ruling

Tax officials stated that the March 31 notification from the CBDT, which safeguards legacy investments made before April 1, 2017, does not change the situation in the Tiger Global case

12 Apr 2026 2:44 pm
Ceasefire talks fail to restore vessel movement in Strait of Hormuz, fate of 599 ships remain inconclusive

Iranian officials have stated that vessels must coordinate with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to pass, while some ships have reportedly received warnings against unauthorised transit

12 Apr 2026 1:46 pm
DMRC launches mid-life refurbishment of Blue Line trains to enhance safety and passenger experience

The oldest RS-1 trains are being upgraded with modern technology and facilities to ensure reliability and compliance with current standards, says metro operator

12 Apr 2026 1:30 pm
Retail inflation likely rose 3.5-4% in March

LPG price hike and rising service costs seen pushing CPI above Februarys 3.2%

12 Apr 2026 1:22 pm
'West Asia war a good opportunity for energy reforms, lower costs for industry'

The month-long West Asia conflict presents a great opportunity to set the pricing correctly for energy, says Neelkanth Mishra, chief economist of Axis Bank and member of the Prime Ministers External Advisory Council

12 Apr 2026 11:33 am
Indias marine exports surge to 62,408 crore in 2024-25, Govt sets 1 lakh crore target

Exporters urged to diversify markets and adopt open-market approach amid strong global demand

12 Apr 2026 10:31 am
Indias economic growth journey huge opportunity for international partners: Kwatra

Highlighting the importance of bilateral ties, Kwatra said the India-US partnership is among the most important and most consequential in advancing shared priorities and navigating evolving global shifts

12 Apr 2026 10:12 am
From diesel to daylight: How government solar schemes are powering Indias farmers

The transition from diesel to solar is no longer on the horizon it is already happening at scale

12 Apr 2026 9:19 am
The next energy leap: Replicating ethanols success in diesel

The real question is no longer feasibility, but how quickly India can build a complete ecosystem to scale bio-isobutanol

12 Apr 2026 9:09 am
Delhi EV Policy: Electric 3-Wheelers Only by 2027, 2-Wheelers by 2028

The draft Delhi EV Policy 20262030 sets clear electrification targets for key vehicle segments, supported by a combination of subsidies, scrappage incentives and tax exemptions aimed at accelerating early adoption

11 Apr 2026 9:53 pm
Windfall levy on export bound diesel, ATF raised

The windfall levy on diesel would now be 55.5 a litre as against 21.5 a litre. Similarly export bound jet fuel will attract levy of 42 a litre as against 29.5 a litre

11 Apr 2026 7:35 pm
Central Railway to run four special local trains for Ambedkar Jayanti

The special services will run on both the Main Line and Harbour Line during late-night hours

11 Apr 2026 6:03 pm
Cotton Association revises output estimates for 2025-26 up at 324 lakh bales of 170 kg each

Better than expected output in Maharashtra has prompted the crop revision

11 Apr 2026 4:59 pm
Muted pricing power, rising costs to curb benefits of demand in cement sector: HDFC Securities

The brokerage further said that Despite a resilient demand outlook, the sector is expected to face headwinds in the coming quarters, with energy and packaging costs projected to rise

11 Apr 2026 12:04 pm
Agtech marketing in the age of regional content and creator communities

With nearly 75% of Indias digital-only users based in rural regions, agri-tech marketing needs a fundamental reset

11 Apr 2026 10:06 am
Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari to join 3-day agri event at Shivrajs home turf, starting today

Unnat Krishi Mela, the 3-day national level exhibition and conference, will be held at Raisen in Madhya Pradesh

11 Apr 2026 10:01 am
How agripreneurship will drive improved rural livelihoods in India

Agripreneurship offers a powerful pathway to enable this transition by turning farmers into business-oriented producers who can leverage technology, access markets, and build sustainable income streams

11 Apr 2026 9:45 am
Worlds largest tur producer, yet an importer: A self-sufficiency puzzle unfolding on ground

India is the largest producer of pulses, accounting for 38 per cent of global cultivated area, yet yields are less than half those of Ethiopia

11 Apr 2026 9:14 am
Ethanol in diesel generators: Indias next practical step towards energy security

With the right policy support, pilot projects, and industry participation, this opportunity can evolve into a transformative national success

11 Apr 2026 9:10 am
How sustainable sourcing can unlock value in Indias agri-value chains

At a time when supply chains are both strategic assets and vulnerabilities, sustainability is central to long-term value creation

11 Apr 2026 9:08 am
West Asia Crisis: Induction cooking may consume 13-27 GW power

Sales of induction cooktops have surged dramatically in the past four weeks

10 Apr 2026 9:51 pm
Govt defers power plant maintenance for three months; ready for summer demand

Additional capacity will help compensate for around 8,000 MW of gas-based power capacity

10 Apr 2026 9:21 pm
India to continue buying Russian crude oil

The 30-day US sanctions exemption, which facilitated these oil imports from Moscow, is set to conclude on April 11

10 Apr 2026 9:20 pm
Indias textile and garments exports to the US declined 28.7% in February 2026

Exporters hope for a revival post-reciprocal tariff withdrawal but consumer demand in the US a concern

10 Apr 2026 9:18 pm
West Asia conflict: LPG usage at 21-month low in March

Diesel, petrol sales at record high aided by panic buying

10 Apr 2026 8:58 pm
E-way bill generation surged all time high of over 14 crore in March

This could have some impact on GST collection in April, data for which will be out on May 01

10 Apr 2026 8:20 pm
Tractor sales cross 10 lakh mark in FY26 on strong rural demand, GST cut

Mahindra & Mahindra (Tractor) led the table with a market share of 23.81% in FY26 (23.57%) while its Swaraj Division in the second position with a market share of 18.76% (18.75%)

10 Apr 2026 8:18 pm
Cotton prices firm up tracking global prices

In the past two weeks, the Cotton Crorporation of India has increased prices by 1,400 per candy

10 Apr 2026 8:15 pm
Corn prices poised to fall on Iran-US ceasefire pact

Current situation ends threat to nitrogen fertilizer supply

10 Apr 2026 8:11 pm
FYL91 commences new flights to Hyderabad, Rajahmundry and Vijayawada

Union Minister of Civil Aviation virtually started the airlines first flight from Vijayawada Airport to Hyderabads Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

10 Apr 2026 7:47 pm
Telanganas GST revenue up 15% in last 3 months

Disclosing this at a meeting of a Cabinet Sub-Committee on revenue generation here on Friday,Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu saidthe RegistrationDepartment has also recorded revenue growth

10 Apr 2026 7:46 pm
ASMS launches agri-commerce network AYOU in Hyderabad

Move aimed at enhancing post-harvest infrastructure and market linkages

10 Apr 2026 7:43 pm
Ladakh turns to apricot blossoms to stretch short tourism season

The initiative is part of a broader push by the administration to promote off-season travel and showcase Ladakhs cultural and agricultural heritage

10 Apr 2026 7:42 pm
HAL delivers 4 helicopters to Coast Guard

They are expected to be deployed with the Coast Guard Squadrons of Kochi and Porbandar

10 Apr 2026 7:22 pm
Charter services operators urge review of ATF pricing

Industry says current classification does not reflect actual operations

10 Apr 2026 7:17 pm
Air India at critical stage of transformation: Tata Sons Chairman

It has been an incredible four years, and Air India group has reached a critical stage of its transformation, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said said

10 Apr 2026 7:09 pm
Structural gaps affect growth of Indias high-value horticulture sector: Report

Calls for a mission-led, market-backed transformation to unlock durable value

10 Apr 2026 6:53 pm
Rubio set to visit India in May to discuss trade, tariffs, defence, Quad

Earlier on Thursday, Gor had announced that a high-level Indian delegation will visit Washington later this month, in an indication of efforts to finalise the proposed interim trade deal

10 Apr 2026 6:49 pm
Govt proposes overhaul of company incorporation rules to cut paperwork, enable risk-based checks

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a draft notification to simplify procedures, reduce duplicate filings, improve electronic communication, and align incorporation processes with GST and IBC regulations

10 Apr 2026 4:48 pm
Gadkari bats for 100% land acquisition before approving NH projects

Further, Nitin Gadkari reiterated that consultants responsible for preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for highway construction are the real culprits behind the poor quality of highways

10 Apr 2026 4:36 pm
Sumeet SSG partners Pinnacle Industries to strengthen Maharashtras EMS fleet

Under the collaboration, the partners will roll out Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal ambulances

10 Apr 2026 3:40 pm