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Global Sea Surface Temperature breaks record as El Nino gains strength

Global reading reaches 21.1C, surpassing the previous record set in 2024, says Copernicus report

24 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Govt lifts wheat export ban with immediate effect

The government has allowed exports of wheat flour and other products like maida and semolina, according to notifications of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

24 Aug 2026 3:48 pm
15 flights diverted at Delhi airport due to bad weather

12 flights diverted to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow on account of inclement weather conditions in the Capital

24 Aug 2026 3:38 pm
Air passenger service prices record 32% inflation, railways at 3.5% in June quarter

Air passenger prices recorded the highest inflation among the seven services covered in the governments first-quarter FY27 Service PPI release.

24 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
GRSE bags 45-crore electric ferry contract from West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation

The order underscores the GRSEs commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative, and its expanding role in the commercial and green technology shipbuilding sector

24 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
Goyal seeks Japanese investment; says India eyeing more FTAs, aims to cover 75% global trade

Basically 75% of global trade will be covered through our free trade agreements, opening India to become a part of the global value chain as a trusted partner, says the Commerce Minister

24 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
Bay of Bengal to remain busy, but monsoon gains may remain patchy

Forecasts suggest rain footprint could gradually push westward, bringing central and west Madhya Pradesh and parts of northern Maharashtra, including the Nagpur region, under evolving wet spell

24 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Feed cost surge tightens egg supply; Branded eggs may touch 20-25 each

Soybean meal prices soar and maize shifts to ethanol production, forcing farmers to cut flocks and driving up egg prices

24 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
CERCs graded compensation for delayed RE connectivity to aid long gestation projects

The CERC has now replaced the automatic revocation of grid connectivity for delayed renewable energy projects with a compensation based mechanism

24 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Air India flight from Delhi suffers bird hit at Patna airport, passengers safe

The Delhi-Patna flight, with 164 passengers on board, was about to land when the incident took place at 7:44 am

24 Aug 2026 2:44 pm
Rising protein demand fuels soyabean meal consumption in India

Meal off-take higher by both food and feed makers, says trade body SOPA

24 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
Keralams seafood sector unveils draft fisheries management plan

Digital tracking framework to capture a larger share of the growing global market for responsibly sourced seafood is part of a major sustainability push

24 Aug 2026 12:16 pm
El Nio shock could re-price food inflation, Central Bank policy paths: US analyst

An El Nio event of this magnitude and speed has the potential to create a macroeconomic shock well before the market has fully priced it, says Michael Ferrari, VP and Head of Research, Moby

24 Aug 2026 11:25 am
Goyal says India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 more blocs, aims to cover 75% of global trade

The earlier trade pacts with countries, including Japan and Korea, and the Asean region have opened another $10 trillion of GDP

24 Aug 2026 11:07 am
Telangana govt to develop ride-hailing app for auto drivers

The auto drivers called off their planned indefinite strike from today following assurances by the state government on their various demands

24 Aug 2026 9:53 am
Iran approves service fees for authorised ships transiting Strait of Hormuz

The payment structures have been designed with flexible financial terms

24 Aug 2026 8:41 am
Deendayal Port Authority crosses 70 MMT cargo mark ahead of schedule

The Kandla port has strengthened its position in Indias maritime trade, recording faster cargo growth and new daily handling records

24 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Sugar price row intensifies as Centre blames production fall, opposition targets policy

The sharp increase in retail sugar prices has prompted government measures, including raw sugar imports, ahead of the festival season.

24 Aug 2026 7:07 am
CBI books former Director of Flying Training Capt Anil Gill on corruption charges

Gill is alleged to have facilitated procurement of training aircraft at nominal prices through benami/shell entities managed by his close relatives

23 Aug 2026 9:44 pm
India may link additional diesel supply to progress on Bangladesh projects

New Delhi weighs Dhakas request for more fuel as fate of stalled LoC projects remain uncertain

23 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
Centre gives in-principle nod to lease -out 11 AAI airports in five bundles

MoCA to conduct market sounding before seeking final approval; larger airports to be paired with smaller facilities

23 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
FLY91 to raise 150 crore for growth : Chairman Harsha Raghavan

The airline has sixt ATR-72 aircraft and is in discussions with lessors to add more planes.

23 Aug 2026 7:02 pm
Are rising sugar prices connected to ethanol production? Experts say not really

Decline in sugarcane production, stockpiling driving up sugar price, say experts

23 Aug 2026 5:57 pm
SEBI reviewing framework on utilisation of issue proceeds

Regulator proposes to further clarify the framework on related-party transactions to make it clear and workable.

23 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Uttar Pradesh tops in mopping up through taxes

All the 10 States have shown collection from GST increasing despite rate rationalization and doing away with compensation

23 Aug 2026 4:34 pm
Govt notifies MMDR Act even as states threaten to move Supreme Court

The act restricts states powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands

23 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
Return of mega container ships to the Suez Canal emerges as a positive to Indian exporters

The Suez Canal, on Saturday, witnessed the transit of Bangkok Maersk with carrying capacity of 17,200 TEUs, on its voyage from Italy to Singapore

23 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Fresh low spins over Bay, may sustain wet spell over East, North-East

Parts of Central India, South Peninsula to gain as conveyor belt of tropical disturbances from West Pacific and South China Sea may keep Bay of Bengal busy into this week

23 Aug 2026 12:06 pm
TNAU forecasts 65-70/kg groundnut prices at harvest

This forecast, crafted from 25 years of market trends, is a heads-up for anyone planning to sow

23 Aug 2026 11:38 am
TNAU sees 75-80/kg cotton price during harvest

But price fluctuations could happen depending on how the South-West monsoon plays out and the potential effects of El Nino

23 Aug 2026 11:36 am
Political parties unite against bifurcation of Palakkad railway division

The State government would take up the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the Railway Boards decision as unilateral and unacceptable

23 Aug 2026 11:31 am
CIAL, SpiceJet trade charges over weather-related flight disruption in Kochi

CIAL said there were no adverse weather conditions in Kochi warranting the disruption cited by the airline

23 Aug 2026 10:06 am
How smarter supply chains can help Indias dairy sector compete globally

The next chapter of Indian dairy must be built on productivity, traceability and trust

23 Aug 2026 9:00 am
West Bengal govt mulls paying outstanding incentives to industry in tranches

Total outstanding incentive to industry believed to exceed 10,000 crore

22 Aug 2026 8:37 pm
India sugar tender rates drop by 500 a quintal, but retail rates soar to a new high

Solapur-based Loknete Baburao Patil Agro Industries Ltd in Maharashtra sells S-30 grade sugar at 5,850 a quintal; Food Secretary says price rise not driven by fundamentals

22 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
EAM Jaishankar to visit Russia amid Trumps tariff threat

Jaishankars Russia trip comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a secondary 100% tariff on countries that buy oil, gas and uranium from Russia

22 Aug 2026 5:05 pm
India decides no boarding pass stamping at airports for international travellers from Sep 1

Passengers traveling abroad will have to produce an e-boarding pass on their smartphones for immigration clearance, the officials stated

22 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
No more 12-minute ad limit for TV channels as Centre notifies rule changes

Analysts say move is directionally positive for television broadcasters

22 Aug 2026 4:16 pm
Preventive healthcare future model, crucial for national economy, security: Rajnath

Singh noted that preventive healthcare is economically sensible, as treating advanced diseases can cost lakhs, while annual check-ups and basic care only cost hundreds or a few thousand rupees

22 Aug 2026 3:45 pm
GI gains fade as Keralams handloom struggles for lasting economic boost

Study finds early rise in sales and weavers wages after Geographical Indication tag was received, but gains have eroded over time

22 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Rain deficit inches up even as monsoon eyes East and North-East India

Rainfall figures so far during August, normally the second rainiest month, have been on the lower side, with the country as a whole running up a rain deficit of 15.2% until Friday

22 Aug 2026 11:49 am
Singapore bound IndiGo flight with 127 passengers returns after a mid-air snag

The flight departed from Trichy at around 6.40 pm, remained in the air for around two and a half hours after the technical issue was detected

22 Aug 2026 11:17 am
NMEO-OP: Five years on, what has India got back?

Public investment in a perennial crop should be judged by productive outcomes, not expenditure or acreage alone.

22 Aug 2026 9:19 am
Indias natural farming transition may begin in its waterbodies

Bundelkhand farmers are teaching us an important lesson: water security and sustainable agriculture should not be designed in separate silos

22 Aug 2026 9:09 am
India rules out sugar import from Pakistan despite duty-free window

MEA indicates no plans to make exception to Pakistan import ban

21 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
21 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
De Havilland Canada sees strong traction for Indias seaplane ecosystem

Measured but optimistic outlook comes after India clears import of 20-year-old seaplanes

21 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
SITA scales Made-in-India airport technology across Asia-Pacific

India is emerging as a strategic centre for aviation technology manufacturing, innovation and delivery across high-growth global markets

21 Aug 2026 8:02 pm
IIMR granted desgin patent for automated millet roti-making machine

The innovation aims to make the preparation of millet-based rotis faster, more convenient and accessible for Indian households

21 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
Resale sugar prices drop in India even as retail rates soar to a new high

400-500 a quintal decline in price will likely reflect in retail outlets early next week as government tightens monitoring and traders book profit

21 Aug 2026 7:29 pm