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Tea Board launches courses on tea tasting, to create pool of professionally trained tea tasters

The programme is also aimed at promoting tea literacy among youth and generating employment opportunities in the tea industry

3 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
FSSAI takes action against alchobev players over use of non-permitted flavours

The food safety regulator said that it found that some alcobev manufacturers are externally adding flavour, which mimic the products inherent aroma and taste but are sold as a standard products, which misleads consumers

3 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
Indias kharif sowing deficit shrinks to less than 3%; 81% of normal area covered

Acreage under paddy down 2.2%, coverage of pulses down 6.3% but that of oilseeds up for the first time this season

3 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
Ethanol blending: Team Bharat to meet Oil Ministry officials this week

Team Bharat is protesting against what it claims is a rushed implementation of the EBP programme

3 Aug 2026 8:43 pm
3 Aug 2026 8:12 pm
Accor, InterGlobe shelve Treebo acquisition plan

French hotel chain Accor it is says committed to expansion in India

3 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
AAI finalises 11 players for flying schools at seven airports

Move aimed at strengthening aviation training capacity under Aatmanirbhar Bharat push

3 Aug 2026 8:06 pm
Indian industry seeks legal backing of gene editing in Seed Bill

The government may formally adopt gene editing by mentioning it in the proposed seed Bill either through main Bill or in the rules

3 Aug 2026 8:05 pm
VOC port enabled dispatches of VinFast EV consignment to Haryana by rail

The dispatch highlights the ports enhanced ability to support automobile logistics and faster cargo evacuation through specialised infrastructure

3 Aug 2026 8:02 pm
Government proposes easier tax rules for offshore funds managed from India

The proposed reforms simplify investment rules, strengthen tax certainty and seek to attract more overseas fund managers and foreign capital

3 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Digital Green launches upgraded version of FarmerChat app

The AI-powered farming advisory app tops 10 lakh users milestone

3 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
GRSE expands non-defense portfolio with ONGC contract for 4 vessels

The order is worth over 1,032 crore, says Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a navratna defence PSU

3 Aug 2026 7:22 pm
India, Uzbekistan target doubling bilateral trade in three years

Ministers identify mining, pharma, IT, food processing and digital economy as priority areas for deeper cooperation

3 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
Parliamentary panel urges govt to examine feasibility of permitting CSR contributions in kind

It has supported increasing the threshold of profit to 10 crore for CSR

3 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
NHAI plans 1 lakh crore highway push in Tamil Nadu, 2,500 km projects in pipeline

The proposed investments are expected to strengthen freight movement, improve connectivity to industrial clusters and ports

3 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
GMR bets on rapid traffic growth at Alluri Sita Ramaraju Intl Airport in Bhogapuram

Expects the airport to reach full initial passenger capacity over the next five years

3 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
India targets 874 GW installed power capacity by 2031-32

The government is accelerating investments in generation, storage and grid infrastructure to meet Indias rapidly growing electricity demand sustainably

3 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
Kerala farmers turn to rambutan as a profitable alternative to rubber

Higher farm incomes and lower labour needs are encouraging growers to embrace rambutan while seeking stronger market access and logistics support

3 Aug 2026 7:13 pm
Tea Board starts tea tasting and sommelier courses at Kurseong research centre

New certification programmes aim to develop skilled tea tasters, improve quality standards, promote tea appreciation and create employment opportunities nationwide

3 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
Aviation safety: 352 significant technical defects reported in flight operations this year

The latest data highlights stricter aviation safety oversight through inspections, enforcement actions and enhanced monitoring across Indias airline industry

3 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
Chennai will need second airport within 5-10 years, says CII Southern Region's Ravichandran

Ravichandran stated that while the current Chennai airport meets the citys needs, a second airport will be necessary in the medium term

3 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Parliamentary panel supports more power to NFRA but with riders

Panel recommends clearer buyback limits and a framework for trust conversions

3 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
GST refund pendency declines sharply over two years: Govt

Automated processing and digital tracking have helped reduce refund backlogs, though documentation delays continue to affect some taxpayer claims

3 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
Free is the most expensive word in public policy, says CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Stresses on need to revisit the policy governing key resources such as water

3 Aug 2026 6:50 pm
Rajya Sabha passes MSME Amendment Bill, 2026 to tackle delayed payments

The proposed reforms aim to improve cash flow, strengthen legal protections and accelerate payment settlements for micro, small and medium enterprises.

3 Aug 2026 5:35 pm
Indian Railways records 9% growth in freight loading, higher passenger traffic in July

Higher cargo movement and rising passenger demand reflect improving rail capacity, operational efficiency and stronger support for Indias economic activity

3 Aug 2026 5:25 pm
Airport capacity tops 580 million as India adds greenfield airports

Airport expansion and airline fleet additions are strengthening Indias aviation infrastructure to meet rising domestic and international travel demand.

3 Aug 2026 5:07 pm
Bayer launches Xivana Smart to fight downy mildew, late blight in horti crops

It can help grapes, cucurbits, potato and tomato farmers to safeguard crop quality, improve productivity

3 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
Road Min proposes regulatory framework for two-wheeler ambulances

At present, two-wheeled road ambulances are not regulated as a distinct vehicle category under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules

3 Aug 2026 5:00 pm
3 Aug 2026 4:55 pm
Centre proposes phased rollout of V2V communication systems for safer roads

The proposed framework enables vehicles to exchange real-time safety alerts, improving collision avoidance and supporting future connected mobility technologies.

3 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
SEA delegation to participate in Soy Connext 2026 in Chicago

Hosted by the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC), the event brings the global soy industry together

3 Aug 2026 4:24 pm
Row over Bangladesh rejecting Indian rice consignments on quality issues

The shipment was initially found fit for human consumption when samples were drawn soon after landing, but was subsequently found to have quality issues

3 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Industry veteran Willie Walsh assumes charge as IndiGo CEO

Walsh has also served as the CEO of Aer Lingus, British Airways and International Airlines Group

3 Aug 2026 3:38 pm
Migrant workers stay put, easing fears for Valleys labour dependent economy

Every year, around 400,000 migrant workers from States such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab and Rajasthan travel to Jammu and Kashmir for seasonal employment

3 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
CBDT's Nudge campaign results in 1.25 crore updated ITRs, 9,494 crore additional tax payment

The taxpayers are selected on the basis of advanced risk analysis identifying incorrect or non-reporting of assets or income, or excess claims of deductions or exemptions in their ITRs

3 Aug 2026 3:24 pm
Rise in wholesale price inflation driven by global commodity, energy costs: Govt

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Lok Sabha that the government is taking steps to control inflation and reduce its impact on consumers

3 Aug 2026 3:24 pm
India proposes extending tax breaks for contract manufacturing in a boost for Apple

The tax exemptions would be extended until 2041 for foreign companies that provide machinery to contract manufacturers

3 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
India, Uzbekistan should look at doubling bilateral trade in next 3 yrs: Goyal

Goyal also called upon businesses of both sides to invest in each other's economies.

3 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
Spotlight: Willie Walsh to pilot IndiGos global ambitions

Walsh will lead IndiGos overall management and strategic direction with a focus on accelerating its global growth trajectory

3 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
In Kerala's rubber-growing belt, spiky red fruit is raising hopes for new farming future

Once considered an exotic fruit seen only in home gardens, rambutan has quietly grown into one of Kerala's fastest-expanding commercial fruit crops

3 Aug 2026 1:39 pm
Rising cotton costs and shrinking supply strengthen the case for man-made fibres: Nuvama

Production has declined from a peak of 6.31 billion kg in CS21 to an estimated 4.95 billion kg in CS26, while imports have tripled from 0.26 billion kg to 0.80 billion kg

3 Aug 2026 12:53 pm
Cardamom exports lose aroma as prices surge

Instead of building large inventories, many importers are opting for smaller, more frequent purchases

3 Aug 2026 11:57 am
Fish workers urge Centre to consult coastal states before finalising shipping law

Draft policy places emphasis on industrial fishing, which could lead to the concentration of the sector in the hands of a few large operators, the Kerala Fishworkers panel said

3 Aug 2026 11:56 am
Monsoon set to weaken at half way, head north and east under El Nino shadow

With August, second rainiest month, and September, when the monsoon begins its withdrawal, still to come, global models indicate El Nio may finally begin to exert its full influence on monsoon

3 Aug 2026 11:56 am
Willie Walsh assumes charge as IndiGo CEO

A pilot and an aviation industry leader who just completed his tenure as the Director General of the global airlines' grouping IATA, Walsh's appointment as the CEO was announced by IndiGo on March 31.

3 Aug 2026 11:47 am
PMI Manufacturing slips to near 5-year low in July

While demand remained resilient in July, growth cooled across metrics such as total sales, input purchasing and employment

3 Aug 2026 11:06 am
PVV Infra bags two wayside amenities projects on national highway in MP

The corridor is expected to witness substantial growth in vehicular and pilgrim traffic in the lead-up to the Simhastha Purna Kumbh Mela 2028

3 Aug 2026 10:37 am
CERC proposes transmission charge relief for delayed renewable projects

The move would mark a policy roll-back. India had begun phasing out interstate transmission charge waivers for new solar, wind and hybrid projects from July 2025.

3 Aug 2026 7:24 am
Cabinet note in the works to end forex rule for SEZ services

A proposal to amend the SEZ Act could boost MRO, defence, engineering and IT services by allowing INR payments for services to domestic clients

2 Aug 2026 9:06 pm