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The agency recently tested an Obstacle & Derailment Detection system for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to detect track obstructions and automatically trigger emergency braking if a train wheel derails
Frozen shrimp, the leading export item, generated 49,037.93 crore and accounted for 40.19 per cent of the total quantity exported
China shipped in around 232,000 metric tons of finished steel in April and emerged as the top exporter of such steel to the South Asian nation
The peak power demand jumped to an all-time record high of 270.82 GW last month from 230.99 GW recorded in May 2025 amid heat wave conditions.
Steep increase in petrol and diesel prices during May widened the running-cost advantage of EVs, while a growing range of products across segments, attracted a broader set of buyers, say experts
Maruti, Kia report all-time high sales during the month
Revenue from operations for FY 202526 grew to 162.15 crore, up 30.13% from 124.63 crore in FY25
IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall over Kerala and Mahe for four days beginning Wednesday, coinciding with expected window for onset of rains
Government sources said growth was broad-based across all major goods and services categories, with taxable supplies in the goods sector rising 26.9 per cent and services sector growing 22.2 per cent.
Move comes as carriers continue flight rationalisation amid rising costs
PMI rose to 55.0 in May from April's 54.7, higher than a preliminary estimate of 54.3
The rising cost gap, particularly after recent CNG price hikes in cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru, is driving industry players to seek government support for LNG infrastructure and freight corridor development
The fuel price for domestic flights will remain unchanged at 1,04,927 rupees ($1,104.25) a kilo-liter in New Delhi for June, according to spokespeople from the state oil processors
The visit, scheduled from June 1 to 4, 2026, is expected to focus on finalising the details of an interim trade pact and advancing negotiations under the broader bilateral framework
The new zone oversees the divisions of Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntakal and Guntur, following a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Railways on May 4
The State Government pointed out that when the duty rate was 44% in 2018, oil palm farmers witnessed good prices; currently the duty rate has fallen to 16.50% from 27.50% last year
In a letter written to Blinkits senior executives, FSSAI has stated that it has received a complaint from a consumer who had ordered curd through the Blinkit app and fell sick after consumption of the product, they added
Alongside its international push, DTDC is expanding its domestic footprint to tap growing consumption and manufacturing activity beyond metros
Pact to boost Indian exports in key sectors and strengthen strategic Gulf ties
The US trade team visiting Delhi this week may also propose a further lowering of tariffs linked to deficit reduction, but India would also want guaranteed competitive advantage.
Under the Beed formula or under PMFBY, if the total claims are less than 80% of the total collected premium, the insurance company will retain 20% of the gross premium and the remaining amount is to be refunded to the State
With surging energy prices, continuing supply chain woes and a depreciating rupee, experts see RBI raising its inflation forecast and lower GDP growth estimate at its bi-monthly monetary policy meet from June 3 to 5.
The reports states that the electronics and semiconductor value chain is gathering momentum and Indias military drone manufacturing industry is expected to grow four-to-five-fold by March 2028
The two sides are proposed to finalise the details of the interim agreement and take forward the negotiations under the broader BTA on multiple areas that includes market access, non-tariff measures, customs and trade facilitation
Ather, Hero Gain Ground while Ola loses share
The new series will have a base year of 2022-23, marking the 10th revision of the All India IIP, previously based on 2011-12
The two leaders reviewed the ongoing transformation of Assam's railway network, including the expansion of more than 1,300 km of railway tracks and the redevelopment of over 50 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
The Gulf region produces 30% of globally traded chemical fertilizer, according to the International Food Policy Research Institute, and global prices have increased by 50%
Kicks up severe thunderstorms, sand storms, lightning, damaging winds, and hail in Rajasthan
For the fortnight starting June 1, the Centre has set export duties at 1.5 per litre for petrol (SAED 1.5, RIC Nil), 13.5 for diesel (SAED 13.5, RIC Nil), and 9.5 for ATF (SAED only)
We can usher in a White Revolution 2.0 by taking milk production past the 300 million tonne frontier.
The response of Dubai has surprised the global community as food companies turn to tech to tide over current crisis
Keeping the ship afloat in the current situation requires prompt thinking and action by the government, institutions, and experts
Through a smart, sustainable approach to higher income and healthier soils, oil palm cultivation is creating new growth opportunities for Indian farmers
As these technologies become cheaper, easier to use, and more accessible in rural areas, they are likely to play a major role in the future of Indian farming
In a warming world, agricultural resilience may depend as much on the quality of rural infrastructure as on the quality of seeds and soil
With Indian airport passenger traffic projected to reach 50 crore by 2030, the government plans to further expand DigiYatras reach and language support while maintaining strong data privacy safeguards.
The sector hopes the relief will help revive exports and strengthen Indias position against competing textile-producing nations.
The outage, second in this month, was reported on Thursday evening; as no customs clearance could be obtained, this led to missed flight connections and delivery delays for importers and exporters
The move is expected to support manufacturers, exporters and consumers by stabilising raw material supplies and enhancing global competitiveness
The ministry noted that agriculture accounts for 80-90% of water use in rural areas, adding to pressure on the country's water resources
The draft sought to replace the 60-year-old Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, with a new regulatory framework that proposed, among other things, bringing the ethanol and khandsari sectors under regulation
Clouds have massed up over the Lakshadweep off Kerala coast in an encouraging signal for advancing monsoon, but onset over Kerala may have to wait
The report stated that the near-term outlook for the Indian economy is one of cautious resilience
For the full financial year, the company achieved its highest-ever annual revenue of 4,351 crore, reflecting a growth of 8.16% over 4,022 crore in FY 2024-25
Indias agricultural transformation will come by closing the gap in the middle quietly, practically and at scale
The monsoon need not be the only thing standing between a farmer and financial stability
Authorities said SpiceJet repeatedly delayed filings, leading to a provisional assessment under GST law
The board also cleared an MoU with Engineers India Ltd for technical, engineering and exploration support, as the company looks to expand and modernise its copper operations across multiple states amid Indias push for critical mineral security.
Introduced under the Sagar Aankalan framework, the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) benchmarks port performance across cargo segments using operational indicators

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