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Emphasis on infrastructure, industry, technology, connectivity and clean energy has the potential to create fresh opportunities for investment, enterprise and employment across the State, they say
Nutri-cereals coverage up 27.5%, but soybean, cotton and urad area declines
The West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented the first Budget of the new BJP government of over 4.38 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27 in the West Bengal Assembly
CCI has raised cumulative prices by 1,100 per candy over the past few days
75 Indian students awarded two year-long Erasmus master degree scholarships for 2026-28
Former Air India CMD appointed Executive Advisor to the Chairman
Purchases in Rajasthan at record high, UP buys double from a year ago
USTRJamieson Greers visit on June 23-24 to advance trade talks amid Section 301 probe concerns
The ships are heading to Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, Paradeep, and Mundra to offload cargo that will enhance fertiliser supplies for the upcoming Kharif season
LPG and LNG imports from the US to India during May 2026 were at record levels, Kpler data show
New Delhi is seeking a competitive tariff edge over regional peers, including ASEAN nations like Vietnam
The Shipping Corporation of Indias tanker Desh Vibhor has resumed its journey through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a pivotal moment for global oil trade stability
The report defines lifestyle hotels as properties that combine localized, independent designs with the backend loyalty programs and distribution networks of major chains.
The Eeight Ccore Iindustries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production
It is designed to put expert know-how directly into the hands of the communities it works with
In the absence of a crop insurance scheme, farmers are increasingly looking at high-density orchards as a possible adaptation strategy to climate stress
NHAI highlighted the need for more vehicles and puncture repair services on National Highways to aid users during breakdowns and enhance safety
The BJP government in West Bengal on Monday presented its maiden budget, announcing the filling of 1 lakh government vacancies, a 20 percentage point hike in DA for its employees, and a Rs 36,000-crore outlay for the financial assistance scheme for women, Annapurna Yojana
The initiative is projected to generate employment opportunities for about 11 million young Indians over the next two decades under the private sector development financing programme
A 2002-batch officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, Angamuthu is currently serving as Chairperson of the Mumbai Port Authority
The CM also requested the Union Minister to support the large-scale establishment of cargo, MRO and hangar facilities alongside the Indian Air Force terminal and the Civil Aviation terminal intended for passenger convenience
The ratings agency expects organised PVC pipe and fitting makers to record 10-15 per cent revenue growth, driven by higher crude oil prices and increased selling prices
Growth was supported by higher transshipment volumes, including cargo diverted from other ports
Poised for meaningful advance since onset, offering relief to parched regions and reviving hopes for a more balanced rainfall distribution across the heart of the country
After BJPs decisive win in the 2026 assembly elections in the state and Suvendu Adhikari swearing-in as CM in early May, West Bengal will see Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta table the document for 2026-27
The airline had used the past three months to cut underperforming flights, shift demand and renegotiate contracts with all vendors and lessors, CEO Bo Lingam said
Luxmi Tea MD Rudra Chatterjee pointed out that West Bengals first Budget under the new government will demonstrate its commitment of accelerating development.
Says modern BS-VI compliant 2Ws are equipped with advanced electronic fuel injection that has zero emission so need no ban
Exporters were asked to identify market access hurdles, sustainability norms and supply chain bottlenecks for each market
Ministers from both nations aim to finalise key aspects of the interim trade agreement, addressing tariff structures and market competitiveness ahead of a pivotal deadline for US trade policies
India, with over 258 MTPA capacity, may add 1.2 mb/d of refining capacity by decades end, according to OPECs 2026 oil outlook
The supertankers, each signalling Indian ownership or India-bound cargo, carry between them nearly 6 million barrels of Iraqi and Kuwaiti oil
New international route boosts operations at Mumbais second airport
Under the deal, they have 60 days to discuss imposing limits on Irans nuclear program and granting Iran economic relief
Even as sufficient reservoir levels are expected to provide a safe buffer for irrigation, the firm stressed the need for close monitoring given the current pattern of monsoon
The UPI moment for Indian agriculture is a preview of how innovation can work at a population scale for the country
In intensive cash-crop zones, such as the sugarcane belts of western India, economic value is drawn directly from the physical stamina of the workforce
Puri said excise duty cuts helped cushion global oil shocks, while oil companies absorbed losses to ensure consumers were protected from higher petrol and diesel prices
Before the conflict, 99 container services operated in or transited the Arabian Gulf, deploying 3.2 million TEUs, or about 10% of the global container fleet
Rajasthan is strengthening its public transport system amid rapid urbanisation, especially in Jaipur, where declining bus fleets have pushed commuters toward autos, e-rickshaws and app-based mobility options
Rijiju defended the project, alleging opposition to Indias growth, highlighted economic resilience, dismissed fake news, and said the islands are key to Viksit Bharat 2047
The export strengthens Indias presence in European markets and is expected to boost Odishas agro-processing ecosystem while encouraging further investment in processed food exports
New platform to leverage advanced analytics and cybersecurity frameworks
Aggarwal was earlier an additional secretary in the Finance Ministry and Head of the Indian Delegation to the FATF
Recognising the transformative potential of coal gasification, the government has approved incentive schemes with a cumulative outlay of up to 46,000 crore to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects across the country
Services to start from Navi Mumbai Airport on July 15

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