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Festive airfares shoot through the roof, with some domestic tickets touching 35,000

Routes to Bihar and Goa, in particular, have seen dramatic jumps, signaling another round of price pressures as the holiday rush looms.

16 Oct 2026 9:14 pm
MEA defends Jaishankars Mumbai meetings with Rubio

Ministry says hosting foreign dignitaries in cities outside Delhi has been a practice over the past decade

16 Oct 2026 8:24 pm
Madhya Pradesh tops in paddy residue burning, incidents dip in Haryana, UP

The stubble burning incidents is linked with paddy harvesting, and it varies from year to year due to the transplanting period selection and local weather factors

16 Oct 2026 8:23 pm
Services exports decline marginally in September amid AI-led muted growth of IT and software services

Slowing demand in the Western world, advancements in AI and the impact of geopolitical shifts on travel and logistics services weigh on the sector

16 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Indian exporters readying consignments for IndiaNew Zealand FTA launch

While New Zealands average tariff is about 1.9%, India expects gains from duty elimination in higher-tariff sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, automobiles, auto parts and chemicals

16 Oct 2026 8:15 pm
Israel eyes Indian leisure, corporate travellers

Over the last week Israels tourism ministry held roadshows in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru showcasing its diverse attractions, shared connections with India and clarifying doubts about its visa procedures

16 Oct 2026 8:05 pm
Kothari Industrial gets DGCA certification for KOAIR-10L agricultural spraying drone

The medium-class hexacopter features a 10-litre spray tank and flat-fan nozzles for uniform application of pesticides, fertilisers and plant nutrients

16 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
Tractor retail sales rise 13.7% YoY in September on low base effect

Tractor sales in September 2026, however, declined 12.6% month-on-month amid a late festive calendar and patchy monsoon conditions

16 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Call to make Kerlalams agricultural sector more competitive, innovative and sustainable

KAU Vice Chancellor T. Sajitha Rani highlighted the growing interest among young people returning from overseas jobs to pursue agriculture and agri-based businesses

16 Oct 2026 7:08 pm
Canada, India aim to conclude CEPA by year-end; Fairfax deal signals investment momentum

The two countries are seeking to more than double bilateral trade to C$70 billion by 2030, with the proposed CEPA expected to improve market access for businesses on both sides

16 Oct 2026 7:07 pm
Jaishankar, Rubio to hold talks on Oct 20: MEA

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to travel to Mumbai and Jamnagar in India from October 17-22

16 Oct 2026 6:32 pm
GMR Aero Technic, Logic Air ink MoU to team up in aircraft modification, engineering capabilities

The partnership will also explore opportunities across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific

16 Oct 2026 6:31 pm
GoIs RDI Fund selects C-CAMP as a focused research organisation, commits 500 cr

RDIF was approved by the Union Cabinet on July 1, 2025 and has already supported 22 start-ups through direct project funding of which 2 are C-CAMP portfolio start-ups

16 Oct 2026 6:22 pm
Crystal Crop Protection to launch early harvest new sweet corn variety seeds next month

The company plans to introduce new seeds of seedless cucumber, cabbage, tomato and fresh chilli by end of 2027

16 Oct 2026 4:42 pm
Dhanuka Agritech launches herbicide for weed management in maize, sugarcane

It is an early post-emergence herbicide containing Tembotrione 34.4% SC for weed management

16 Oct 2026 4:38 pm
India ships organic palmyra jaggery powder from Erode to Bulgaria

The shipment highlights the international market potential of a traditional Indian sweetener derived from palmyra palm blossom nectar

16 Oct 2026 4:17 pm
India received 15% below normal monsoon rainfall this year: IMD

Goa receives 196.68 cm rainfall, which is the highest in the country, while Punjab reports 28 cm, the lowest

16 Oct 2026 3:59 pm
Piccadily Agro gets CRISIL A+ rating as FY26 profit rises to 138 crore

The Haryana-based distiller reported higher income, stronger operating margins and growing international reach as premium spirits gained a larger revenue share.

16 Oct 2026 3:54 pm
Maharashtra, Karnataka farmers stage protests seeking revision of cane FRP, sugar MSP

They want minimum selling price to be raised to 60 and the fair and remunerative rate above 4,500/tonne

16 Oct 2026 3:47 pm
Marine experts call for satellite-based systems to protect fisheries from climate change

Experts are exploring how satellite observations, oceanographic data and geospatial technologies can improve fisheries advisories and help fishers make informed decisions.

16 Oct 2026 3:34 pm
Telangana urges farmers to avoid paddy cultivation as reservoirs run low

With reservoir storage sharply lower than last year, Telangana is urging farmers to shift to less water-intensive crops amid growing concerns

16 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
Cage-free eggs account for just 0.08% of Indias supply

Corporate sourcing commitments are growing, but higher production costs and a shortage of reliable, certified suppliers constrain expansion

16 Oct 2026 3:14 pm
Jindal Steel arm commissions Phase-I cargo terminal in Odisha

The start of commercial operations in Paradip will help Jindal Steel secure dedicated long-term access to the port

16 Oct 2026 2:38 pm
Tea prices drop at Kochi auctions on weak upcountry, subdued demand

Traders said that most of the upcountry buyers stayed away from the market in Sale 42 on account of long Puja holidays, leading to a weak purchase and the trend is likely to continue for the next auctions as well

16 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
Tamil Nadu eyes $1.5 trillion economy by 2036, bets on six cities beyond Chennai

A new Credai Tamil Nadu-JLL report calls for advance approvals, faster land development and coordinated infrastructure to accelerate urban growth across the State

16 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Airports in Bengaluru, Canada's Vancouver sign agreement

The agreement was signed in the presence of Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu and other dignitaries

16 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Deloitte projects India's GDP to grow 7.1-7.3% in FY27

Majumdar said a shift towards investment in strategic sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, defence manufacturing, clean energy and AI infrastructure will add to the private capex momentum since these sectors require substantial upfront investment

16 Oct 2026 11:56 am
India-US trade pact would be concluded at earliest, in interest of global trade: FM

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the first phase of the India-US trade pact has been finalised and is undergoing legal drafting.

16 Oct 2026 10:36 am
DGCA probing Air India plane incident; will wait for final report: Naidu

An Air India plane from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday following a hijack alert that later turned out to be false, and resumed its journey after security checks

16 Oct 2026 9:40 am
Nepal FM Khanal urges Indian investors to expand investments

Khanal underscored the need for transforming the potential emerging from the bilateral relations into concrete economic achievement

16 Oct 2026 9:08 am
PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metros Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch, rides along with CM Vijay

There are a total of 11 elevated Metro Stations covering approximately 15 km in the newly inaugurated stretch

16 Oct 2026 9:07 am
ADB, Japan back AM Greens renewable ammonia plant in Kakinada

The investment includes a $100 million loan from Asias Private Infrastructure Fund 2, financed by the JICA and administered by ADB

16 Oct 2026 8:50 am
India unveils steel policy aiming for 604 million tonne capacity by 2047

Policy lays out plans to cut sector emissions and shore up access to iron ore and coking coal

16 Oct 2026 8:50 am
Saudi airport attack kills 12, injures over 300; Trump weighs military intervention

Saudi Arabia faces mounting security concerns as airport operations halt, international travel warnings spread and regional fighting intensifies across Yemen

16 Oct 2026 8:45 am
IndiGo extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till Oct 24

Akasa Air has extended suspensions to Riyadh until Oct 24 and Jeddah until Oct 21 due to West Asia security concerns

16 Oct 2026 7:44 am
Windfall levies reduced on diesel, hiked on petrol

Export levies on diesel have been cut to 8.50 per litre from 16 per litre. On petrol, it will be 2.50 per litre, as against 0.50. No change for ATF

16 Oct 2026 7:30 am
Delhi on high alert ahead of protest against CEC

57 Metro stations to shut, 45 trains cancelled

16 Oct 2026 6:39 am
e3W sales surge 40% in September; market share rises to 64.9%

Bajaj leads the chart followed by Mahindra and TVS

16 Oct 2026 6:29 am
Monetary tightening likely to keep industrial metal prices on leash

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals have come under pressure on fears of a hawkish stance from US Fed

16 Oct 2026 6:15 am
Four trains from Jammu division cancelled due to congestion in Delhi

The cancelled services include three trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and New Delhi -- Train Nos. 12446, 04082 and 22462 -- and Train No. 12426 Rajdhani Express between Jammu Tawi and New Delhi

16 Oct 2026 5:48 am
World economic growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026, UN trade body says

Asia is projected to contribute 59% of global economic growth in 2026, with India expanding at 7.3%, China by 4.5% and Indonesia by 5.2%

16 Oct 2026 5:45 am
UP Cabinet approves proposal to name Jewar airport after PM Narendra Modi

Proposed name is Narendra Modi International Airport Noida Jewar; Its first phase comprises one runway and one passenger terminal, with a capacity to handle 12 million passengers annually

16 Oct 2026 5:45 am
Govt withdraws tax benefit for banks on gold, silver, platinum imports

This is done to ensure parity of taxes imposed on imports of gold and other metals through different routes, Revenue Secretary says

16 Oct 2026 5:23 am
Cargo traffic handled by major ports rises 8% in Apr-Sep 2026

The data show that the overall growth in major port traffic was supported by higher container, POL, iron ore and coal volumes, even as two ports - Chennai and Paradip - recorded lower throughput, according to the data

16 Oct 2026 4:41 am
RBI rate hike to pressure affordable housing, commercial real estate likely unaffected

Higher borrowing costs could make homebuyers more selective, while resilient economic activity may support broader real estate demand in coming months

16 Oct 2026 1:37 am
Gadchiroli stands out for exemplary work in water conservation under PMDDKY scheme

The once Naxal-hit area has transformed drought-affected areas into greener landscapes and achieved new milestones in agricultural production

15 Oct 2026 10:04 pm
West Bengal to get four new airports in next two years: K Rammohan Naidu

The airports will come up at Charra, Kalaikunda, Balurghat and Hasimara as the Centre expands air connectivity under UDAN

15 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
NHAI introduces independent design checks for major bridges from December 1

Policy to take effect from December 1; IITs, technical institutions and experienced firms to undertake verification

15 Oct 2026 9:31 pm
First tranche of US trade deal ready: Commerce Minister

It will be operationalised once India secures competitive advantage: Goyal

15 Oct 2026 9:21 pm
Heritage Foods Q2 PAT down by 39% at 31 crore

The average landed cost of milk procurement rose 11% year on year to 47.73 a litre, driven by sustained demand, limited improvement in arrivals, and higher feed and fodder costs

15 Oct 2026 8:35 pm