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Covers hull, cargo, P&I, war risks

The statement added that under the third phase, there will be extension of timeline till March 2028 for completion of roads and bridges in plain areas and roads in hilly areas

The Authority added that the Ministry of Ayush has in its recent letter has also directed Ayush drug and product manufacturers to use only Ashwagandha roots and their extracts and not the leaves, in any form

The scheme focuses on upgrading rural road connectivity to link villages with markets, schools and hospitals.

The move comes as geopolitical tensions, including the Iran conflict, increase risks for maritime trade and drive up insurance premiums for businesses.

Aligned with the PM Gati Shakti plan, the projects aim to improve connectivity, boost freight movement, support industrial growth, and reduce logistics costs while cutting carbon emissions.

Implemented with partners like 1M1B Foundation and Ikka Learning Foundation, the programme focuses on bridging the gap between education and formal agri careers while strengthening the pipeline of skilled women professionals

The decision follows an earlier 3% hike in October 2025 and is expected to benefit millions of employees and pensioners.

Backed by initiatives like Startup India, Fund of Funds, and Seed Fund Scheme, the sector saw a 51.6% rise in registrations and a 36.1% increase in job creation

The Civil Aviation Organisation said air routes over eastern Iran were reopened at 7 am (0330 GMT), according to the state-owned IRAN newspaper

The India Meteorological Department issued its first long-range forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon, estimating rainfall at 92% of the Long Period Average

Vyapar Delhi event, FADA President C.S. Vigneshwar stated that the ongoing conflict in West Asia will specifically affect export volumes and the supply of essential commodities like oil and aluminium

The ministry stated that the move comes as part of the government's broader push to enhance ease of doing business and reduce delays in approvals under export-linked schemes

The runway at Pune Airport, which was temporarily unavailable due to an incident involving an Indian Air Force aircraft, has now been restored and declared operational, the IAF said in a brief statement

The envoy noted that recent budgets of both India and South Africa have prioritised infrastructure development

The report anticipates that power demand will rebound to a 6% growth rate in FY27, driven by a combination of normalising industrial activity and specific climate factors

US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, said the American blockade will remain in full force until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme

Striking the balance between sustainable practices and economic pressures will become important going ahead

As the industry continues to modernise and align with national priorities such as biofuels and export growth, processed sugar is emerging as a key pillar of Indias agri-export strategy

The government may take reciprocal steps if China continues with the suspension, as the ground on which the decision was taken was not legally valid, say sources

Total wheat procurement has reached 51.34 lakh tonnes (lt) until April 16 after the purchase season began from April 1

The mines being auctioned are spread across coal/ lignite bearing states are expected to attract significant investment, enhance domestic coal availability, and generate employment opportunities

Refiners are doing their best to line-up oil cargoes to meet local demand, says Ministry

This dashboard wouldserve as a key tool for planning, monitoring progress and transparency in the establishment of EV centres, Rao added.

According to the complaint, farmers bought seeds and seedlings from nurseries and agricultural service centres in November 2025, but the crop failed to perform as expected

In its order, FSSAI reiterated that the use of calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits such as mangoes, bananas and papayas is strictly prohibited as it poses serious health risks

Experts feel that absence of such a mechanism creates structural disadvantage for manufacturers

Wholesale prices in markets outside Jammu and Kashmir have fallen by 3040%, driven by rising temperatures and a decline in fruit quality

France and the UK will co-chair a meeting today

Thunderstorm activity is set to gather urgency over the south-western state around April 22 (Wednesday next), roughly 40 days ahead of the normal June 1 onset of themonsoon in Kerala

The partnership will focus on promoting regenerative farming practices, improving agricultural productivity, and enabling environmentally responsible solutions across agriculture, aquaculture, and allied sectors

The average price realised is 205 compared to 201 in the previous week

Industry sources estimate that exports to West Asia account for around 2,0002,500 crore, constituting roughly 34% of Indias total seafood exports

The company aims to disburse 8,000 crore to 9,000 crore in loans in the year ending March 2027 and has already sanctioned 3,700 crore for two greenfield ports in Andhra Pradesh, taking the total sanctions to 11,100 crore so far

Telangana wants Centre to sanction 4,000 crore to purchase 15 lakh tonnes

Rising economic weight boosts appeal for alternative investors; private markets gain traction

Indias craft beer market is set to approach $1 billion by FY27, driven by rapid growth in premium and innovative brews such as honey ales and tea-infused beers, which are outpacing the broader beer segment

AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG) to coordinate policy across ministries, departments and sectoral regulators and oversee cross-sectoral governance issues

Both sides are believed to have detailed discussions on loss-making Air India

Water level in four of the five regions below 50 per cent; deficient rain in 30% of the country since March 1

Jet fuel supplies are tightening due to the Iran war and oil disruptions, raising concerns over higher airfares, flight cuts and travel uncertainty as airlines brace for a challenging summer season

Officials said both military and civilian-use goods, including oil and metals, could be treated as contraband

While the government cited technical reasons for notifying the law now, discussions are underway to enable its rollout by 2029 instead of the earlier 2034 timeline

Government asks industry to prepare for E25 compliant vehicles

A total of 19 factories are currently operational, as against 38 mills operating at the same time last year, ISMA says

Study flags rising costs, traffic shifts and sectoral stress

With payment delays, skyrocketing shipping costs, and shrinking profits, small and medium-sized exporters are worried that this extra financial burden could threaten their place in the competitive global market

Trade sees volumes down at 5.6-5.7 million tonnes from previous years 7.3 million tonnes

The zone also achieved over 93% punctuality, improving connectivity and passenger convenience across South India while maintaining efficiency despite ongoing infrastructure works.

The DGCA has launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred while one aircraft was stationary and the other was taxiing.