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India rejects US lawmakers criticism of proposed FCRA Bill amendments

MEA says legislation is Parliaments prerogative, notes that countries including the US also regulate foreign funding

7 Aug 2026 7:22 pm
Akasa Air to ramp up operations with aircraft addition, loyalty programme

Akasa Air said its loyalty programme will enable members to earn points on flights and ancillary products

7 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
Air India to soon start inbound Hub and Spoke flights to Amritsar

The initiative aims to streamline the travel experience for international passengers, allowing them to finalize immigration and baggage processes in Amritsar, enhancing Indias role as a global transit hub.

7 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
Government plans 44 airports for Hub and Spoke flights to boost global connectivity

Air India on Tuesday launched flights under the Hub and Spoke model from Amritsar, the second airport after Varanasi from where such fights have been started

7 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
US, India expanding cooperation in defence, civil nuclear sector: Senior US official

Last year, India and the US signed a framework for a major defence partnership to strengthen interoperability across all domains, including land, sea, air, space and cyberspace

7 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
TVS VMS joins hands with Montra Electric arm for electric trucking

The two companies aim to deploy more than 300 electric trucks during the current financial year

7 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
India targets 5% share in global toy trade by 2032, sets up dedicated task force

The Centre has formed a task force to strengthen toy manufacturing and raise Indias share in the global toy market from 1.9% to 5% by 2032.

7 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
IndiGo appoints Kiran Thadimarri as Chief Financial Officer

Kiran Thadimarri succeeds Gaurav Negi as IndiGos Chief Financial Officer from July 28, with the outgoing CFO taking over as Advisor to the Managing Director.

7 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
FAA orders inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets over seat installation issue

The proposed FAA directive applies to 453 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 MAX jets as part of the regulators ongoing aircraft safety oversight

7 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
Rice prices steam up in Indian domestic market on demand-supply gap, deficient monsoon

The Centres decision to increase the MSP for paddy to 2,441 a quintal from 2,369 has also aided the uptrend

7 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
Mitti Labs raises $9.5 mn to build resilience in Asias rice fields

Mitti Labs combines satellite technology, AI and field operations to create a water and climate resilient future for rice farming

7 Aug 2026 6:41 pm
Campco seeks uniform tax structure to protect cooperatives

One Nation, One Tax will provide a level-playing field for cooperative institutions working in the interest of farmers says the cooperative president SR Sathishchandra

7 Aug 2026 6:35 pm
Monsoon poised for fresh surge, riding on twin low-pressure areas

Though separated by thousands of kilometres, emerging Indian Ocean Dipole and a massive El Nino might be interacting through atmospheric teleconnections, reshaping rainfall patterns

7 Aug 2026 6:02 pm
Parag Milk Foods to invest 105 crore to double cheese manufacturing capacity by FY28

The expansion aims to strengthen production capabilities, improve efficiency and support growing consumer demand for cheese and value-added dairy products

7 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Indias cultivable land declines, but gross area under crops increases

The total cultivable land across the country stood at 179.43 million hectares, while the gross cropped area has expanded to 225.19 million hectares

7 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Not debarred by NHAI, says PNC Infratech

PNC Infratech says repair works going on in the Kanpur Lucknow Expressway Project

7 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
New Tax Bill positive for REITs, InvITs: Share India Institutional Business

The report said one of the biggest changes is that dividends paid by Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to REIT and InvIT investors will now be tax-free, regardless of whether the SPV follows the old or the new tax regime

7 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Crop loss due to rain nears 100 crore; Kerala seeks 110 crore central aid

Agriculture Minister T Siddique said soil testing facilities would be established across flood-affected areas in the state to assess nutrient depletion

7 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
India needs proactive approach on AI safety, security in financial sector: CEA Nageswaran

AI can help financial firms analyse creditworthiness more effectively and flag risks of default and financial stress at an earlier stage, but stressed that its deployment should not create new forms of exclusion: CEA

7 Aug 2026 1:45 pm
Indian Railways to run 112 special train trips for Onam rush

The Railways has nearly doubled the number of special train trips for this year's Onam season

7 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
JNPA earned more than Kandla & Paradip despite lower cargo volumes in FY26

The port at Nhava Sheva earned 4,356 crore in FY26, accounting for 16.4 per cent of the combined revenue generated by the countrys 12 major ports

7 Aug 2026 12:17 pm
Akasa Air launches loyalty programme

The loyalty programme called 'Akasa Elevate' will enable members to earn points on eligible flights and ancillary products and services

7 Aug 2026 11:32 am
Textile minister urges footwear industry to leverage govt initiatives, enhance innovation

The textile minister encourages the sector to focus on innovation, design excellence, quality manufacturing and value addition to meet evolving global demand

7 Aug 2026 10:09 am
MSMEs are backbone of India's economy: Official

It is essential that the benefits of various schemes launched by the Central and State governments to reach at the grassroots level, stated Dilip Swami, Managing Director, Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation

7 Aug 2026 10:00 am
IRDAI should fast-track risk-based capital framework; GST on insurance needs rationalisation: Parliamentary panel

The Committee noted that the 18% GST on insurance products has adversely affected affordability and insurance penetration

7 Aug 2026 9:50 am
Heavy rain batters Kerala; IMD issues red alert for seven districts

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a red alert for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts

7 Aug 2026 9:28 am
Rice prices near 10-month high on supply concerns

Indias 5% broken parboiled rice was quoted at $358 to $364 per metric ton, unchanged from last week, while 5% broken white rice was priced at $357 to $363 per ton

7 Aug 2026 9:02 am
Truck rentals hold steady in July as logistics sector eyes festive demand: Shriram Mobility Bulletin

Steady freight rates across key routes signal resilience, with the logistics sector pinning hopes on festive season cargo demand.

7 Aug 2026 8:34 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stocks to watch: HUDCO, REC, PFC, IRFC, Railtel, Bondada, Aegis Logistics, Alkem Lab, J Kumar Infra TVS Motor Co

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Markets ended Thursdays session on a flat note, with the headline indices masking a sharper story beneath the surface, a nearly 3 per cent surge in defence stocks and a four-session-old structural quirk that is cleaving the Sensex and Nifty apart at close.

7 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Indias ISMA, coop sugar mills seek incentives to offset early crushing losses

In a letter to Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, theyre pushing for this proactive move to boost sugar supplies just in time for the festive season

6 Aug 2026 10:20 pm
TNAU forecasts brinjal farm-gate price at 37-38/kg

This forecast, shared by the Domestic and Export Market Intelligence Cell (DEMIC), is based on 15 years of price data from Dindigul and Coimbatore

6 Aug 2026 9:37 pm
India, South Africa discuss early India-SACU trade pact

Goyal, Parks Tau explore cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing

6 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Parl panel calls for tariff exemptions for pharma, smartphones in India-US trade pact

Recommends early conclusion of BTA while protecting Indias interests amid growing US tariff uncertainty

6 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
Residue-free cumin takes root in Rajasthan as IPM fetches higher returns for farmers

Participating farmers realisations are higher by 25 per cent over the market price; Rajasthan may transform the cultivation of the spice

6 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
India rules out concessions to US on ethanol import for fuel blending

There is no import of ethanol from the US fuel blending, says Commerce Department

6 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
TN Agri Budget mixes tradition with modernised farming, signals smooth relations with the Centre

It attempts to undo the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government move to shift the rural population from agriculture to manufacturing

6 Aug 2026 8:03 pm
TN Agriculture Budget earmarks 58,374 crore for farming and allied sectors

The State has set a foodgrain production target of 131 lakh tonnes in five years to ensure food security

6 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
Akasa Air secures 740 crore ECLGS loan from IndusInd Bank to strengthen liquidity

Government-backed funding strengthens Akasa Air's finances as the airline expands operations and remains focused on long-term growth and future public listing.

6 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Spotlight: Tewolde Gebremariam - A Proven Navigator

Air India looks up to crisis-tested new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam to take it out of turbulence

6 Aug 2026 6:33 pm
Cabinet approves 8,970-crore Guwahati-Tezpur corridor project in Assam

The highway project will enhance regional mobility, improve logistics, reduce congestion and strengthen connectivity to key industrial, tourism and defence hubs.

6 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Kerala braces for renewed monsoon fury as IMD warns of heavy downpour

Adding to the weather threat are projected strong surface across Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema and Telangana for the next two days

6 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex climbs 374 pts; Nifty ends above 24,600 on RBI, crude oil cues

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian benchmark indices closed higher as easing crude oil prices, the RBI's steady policy stance and buying in heavyweight banking and energy stocks outweighed profit booking, while broader markets remained resilient with sustained gains in small- and mid-cap shares.

6 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
6 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
Cochin International Airport steps up rain preparedness amid heavy downpours

Extensive canal and drainage cleaning works have been carried out along the major canal networks connected to the airport

6 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Adoption of IP protection, FTA utilisation key to exporters' success, says report

For exporters, the most valuable assets should not be limited to factories or inventories alone, said the joint report by Trade Promotion Council of India and RNA Technology and IP Attorneys

6 Aug 2026 3:07 pm
Lok Sabha passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill without discussion

The Bill aims to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 which could lead to imposing a Merchant Discount Rate on the Unified Payment Interface

6 Aug 2026 3:01 pm
India's finished steel consumption rises to 6.5% y-o-y in July; country remained net importer: Govt

During the first four months of FY27, crude steel production stood at 56.3 Mt, up 2.6 per cent from the corresponding period last year

6 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
Policy reforms speed up coal block operationalisation: Coal Secretary

The operationalisation timelines for fully explored coal blocks have been cut by 11 months and partially explored blocks by 14 months

6 Aug 2026 1:38 pm