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Capt Chowta informed Shivakumar that the Kerala Chief Minister has asked the Prime Minister to reconsider the notification, and Kerala MPs have publicly opposed its implementation
Indias female labour-force participation rate was about 32% in 2025 on an internationally comparable measure, versus almost 78% for men, according to ILO estimates compiled by the World Bank
Demand is coming from sectors including data centres and small businesses as well as retail borrowers looking to monetise their gold
The report said freight rates across dry bulk carriers witnessed significant upward pressure during the period of the US-Iran war, with the Baltic Dry Index rising about 36% between February and July
Naidu stated that current rules mandate dope testing for 10% of pilots, while the DGCA is discussing with stakeholders to expand testing
On the investment front, Goenka said India-Japan ties are entering a new phase, with an earlier five-billion-dollar investment target set for 2022-26 already achieved two years ahead of schedule
September rains are crucial since the inverse relationship between El Nio and the monsoon is stronger during the latter half of the season, particularly the last month of the season
The company has carried out a pilot project on regenerative agri practice with paddy and is set to expand the programme
The air cargo hub at GMR Cargo City, Indira Gandhi International Airport, will enhance connectivity in North and East India, connecting businesses to global markets
Says it goes beyond fat content, taking into account overall dietary intake, molecular structure, cooking behaviour and health outcomes
Minister pitches greater market access, removal of tariff/non-tariff barriers, stronger payment mechanisms
Gross domestic product expanded 7.1% year-on-year in the April-June period, slowing from a better-than-expected 7.8% in the previous quarter
The initiative brings regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical export industry together to address operational hurdles and improve compliance across international trade.
However, egg prices are ruling higher than the year-ago period and will likely rise after the austere period gets over
The government is seeking closer industry engagement and greater investment to strengthen manufacturing, innovation and long-term competitiveness across the chemicals sector, says Nadda
The milestone underscores Indias accelerating clean energy transition, with states such as Rajasthan playing a key role in expanding renewable infrastructure.
Beijings response comes as Washington steps up efforts to isolate Tehran economically, putting pressure on countries maintaining trade and financial ties
Decision taken amid record domestic production of wheat, comfortable supplies
The industry body has also demanded that the stockholding limit on traders, currently 400 tonnes, should be brought down to 200 tonnes
Recent directions by CAQM bans Petrol, Diesel, LPG light goods vehicles from January 2027
Unemployment among graduates stands at 13%, rising to 20.4% among graduate women, compared with the national unemployment rate of 3.2%
Depot, power, charging, and contracting bottlenecks turn the governments ambitious rollout into an execution test
The focus could turn again on Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts
The Sri Lankan single-origin tea specialist is changing its India recipe with locally sourced teas, luxury hospitality and experiential retail, betting a 500-plus tea occasion can find takers beyond five-star hotels
The report found that among the women covered across its segments, only 3% were in formal employment
Deficit in sowing of all crops shrinks to 0.3% as coverage picked up last week, with sowing increasing to 40 lakh hectares
This piece of financial infrastructure has done more for financial inclusion than any other product and changed the texture of daily life
The precision-blended formulation is designed to provide a more complete nutrient package in a single application,
Government estimates equity returns of up to 18.6 per cent; city-side development to support financial viability
This follows the implementation of a new regulation regarding the transport of dangerous goods to and from India last week
Lahiri pointed out that the country needs to diversify its export basket, States of origin and export destinations in order to grow its shipments amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Ex-mill and tender prices (in Maharashtra) of sugar have declined by over 10 per cent since hitting a peak of 6,500 a quintal on August 20
Officials involved in the exercise said the focus is expected to be on identifying sectors capable of generating sustained investment, employment and productivity gains, rather than relying on a single industry to drive growth.
CP Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India, launches Krisna459 and Godari234 at Gourmet Popcornicas factory in Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh
Global reading reaches 21.1C, surpassing the previous record set in 2024, says Copernicus report
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.
12 flights diverted to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow on account of inclement weather conditions in the Capital
Air passenger prices recorded the highest inflation among the seven services covered in the governments first-quarter FY27 Service PPI release.
The order underscores the GRSEs commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative, and its expanding role in the commercial and green technology shipbuilding sector
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
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
Soybean meal prices soar and maize shifts to ethanol production, forcing farmers to cut flocks and driving up egg prices
The CERC has now replaced the automatic revocation of grid connectivity for delayed renewable energy projects with a compensation based mechanism
The Delhi-Patna flight, with 164 passengers on board, was about to land when the incident took place at 7:44 am
Meal off-take higher by both food and feed makers, says trade body SOPA
Digital tracking framework to capture a larger share of the growing global market for responsibly sourced seafood is part of a major sustainability push
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
The earlier trade pacts with countries, including Japan and Korea, and the Asean region have opened another $10 trillion of GDP
The auto drivers called off their planned indefinite strike from today following assurances by the state government on their various demands
The payment structures have been designed with flexible financial terms

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