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With the new investment, the company intends to expand its drone delivery operations beyond Delhi-NCR into major cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Kolkata as demand for drone logistics continues to grow rapidly in India.
ndonesia is the world's largest exporter of palm oil, used in foods, cosmetics and cleaning products. The oil accounts for more than half of global vegetable oil shipments and is widely consumed in emerging markets such as India
Demand for alternative routes to Europe that bypass West Asia is also surging, pushing up ticket prices
IndiGo, which commands about 65% market share in India - the worlds fastest-growing aviation market, had to cancel 4,500 flights in December after failing to plan adequately for pilot rest and duty rules, stranding tens of thousands of passengers
MoCA says airlines are making necessary operational arrangements in response to the evolving situation in West Asia
LNG is the primary feedstock for urea production, serving as an energy source and a key input in making the worlds most widely used fertilizer
The team demonstrated that by using ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the salinity in coir pith can be effectively reduced, resulting in a decrease in electrical conductivity by up to 27.4 per cent
GCCs now play a strategic role for multinational corporations, handling functions such as product engineering, artificial intelligence research, digital transformation and global compliance management
At least eight cargoes initially headed to Europe have been changed course to Asia since the start of the fighting, sources said
The order involves the companys Small Diameter Bomb, a precision-guided munition capable of striking targets more than 40 miles (64 km) away when launched from fighter aircraft
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted in a briefing Tuesday that the Trump administration was maintaining options to address market volatility
Amid the escalating conflict in the region involving the US, Israel and Iran, airlines are operating services in a calibrated manner as there are airspace restrictions and closures
As part of the MoU, the Odisha government will provide 112 acres of land on a long-term lease basis to IPL for the establishment of the mill and associated infrastructure
The Indian Banking Association has assured support to address these challenges.
The agreement aims to expand market access for Indian goods in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Botswana.
The DGCA has facilitated additional arrival and departure slots and approved Muscat International Airport as an en route alternate for flights to destinations such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Jeddah, and Medinah
For domestic and South Asia routes, a surcharge of 399 will apply to bookings made from March 12, while West Asia routes will see a $10 surcharge
Noida International Airport recently received Aerodrome License as operational approvals move forward
Industry seeks quick action on measures acceptable to govt instead of discussions goin on `in a loop
Induction stove sales soar in India as LPG supply fears drive consumers to seek alternative cooking solutions amid global tensions.
While Indias defence exports have risen sharply over the past decade, imports declined 9.3% during 202024, compared with the previous five years
The sector provides livelihood to around 4.45 lakh artisans and craftsmen, many of whom belong to economically weaker sections, and makes a significant contribution to the UTs GSDP
Womens participation key to raising workforce participation. in effort to sustain economic growth levels
Clearer definition of beneficial ownership, faster clearances for select sectors
Economic Stabilisation Fund proposed to manage shocks from West Asia tensions
Record high output of wheat, maize and mustard crops projected for rabi, while kharif harvest estimates of sugarcane and rice raised
Minister M. B Patil said a final decision on the airport's location would be taken only after a meeting with the Chief Minister with public representatives from all three districts
The region is one of Andhra Pradeshs most ecologically rich and tribal areas, where bamboo resources are readily available and hold strong potential for creating sustainable, community-based livelihoods
The three-member panel includes K Sailendra from Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL); TV Pandiyan from Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Dhruv Kapil from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL).
As of February 2026, the government imported 98 lt of urea, with an additional 17 lt scheduled in the pipeline over the next three months
The announcement comes on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Tamil Nadu to participate in an NDA rally to be held on Wednesday in Tiruchirapalli.
The FPO (farmer producer organisation) is set to produce 5,000 litres of honey by April 2026, with a scale up plan to reach 20,000 litres every year
GVA of agriculture and allied sector up at 48.77 lakh crore for 2023-24 against 20.93 lakh crore in 2014-15
Small and medium units are most impacted across Maharashtras manufacturing hubs, including the Pune-Chakan-Talegaon belt and Baramati
The registration delivers a triple dividend of benefits to farmers such as the protection against biopiracy and unauthorized commercial exploitation, including the sale of spurious and substandard seeds
Managing Director Rahul Bhatia to manage the company in the interim until a replacement is hired
CBIC said it had taken note of disruptions in international shipping and logistics routes arising from the ongoing crisis in West Asia
Airlines are resorting to raising ticket prices and fuel surcharge
The report highlights that the conflict involves a whole web of countries and its impact may be more severe than many expect
A report from the Climate Crisis Advisory Group highlights the urgent need to integrate climate and health action for maximum impact.
While specific details were not immediately available, the amendments are aimed at streamlining insolvency resolution processes and strengthening corporate governance
Local operators, including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, are among the hardest hit outside the Middle East as the Iran war enters its second week
Under the new measures, containers lying in port terminals from February 28 to March 14 will receive a 100% waiver on ground rent and dwell time charges
Beyond grant funding, TRANSFORM is providing the startups with strategic consulting from EY and access to HULs commercial and value chain networks
Fadnavis asserted that the government's effort is to ensure at least 10 hours of electricity supply to farmers during the day, as the current average supply is around eight hours in some places
According to the Bangalore Hotels Association, the disruption has forced many hotels to cut down on high gas-consuming menu items and ration fuel to stretch remaining cylinders
Under the order, refineries and petrochemical units have been directed to maximise production of liquefied petroleum gas and divert key hydrocarbon streams such as propane and butane to the LPG pool