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AAI builds a new runway, expands into the pilot training business

Move aligns with Indias projected need for 30,000 pilots in 15-20 years

6 Jul 2026 10:23 pm
Alternative-fuel vehicles cross 40% share of Indias passenger vehicle market for first time

Overall vehicles retail sales across segments grow 22% YoY to 25,57,234 units in June

6 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
AAIlooking to set up flight simulator, pilot training units

Move aligns with Indias projected need for 30,000 pilots in 15-20 years

6 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
El Nino effect: Low rainfall, high humidity to push up coal-fired power generation in July-September

Combining the lost output from renewables and the increased demand for power, India could face a generation gap of nearly 18 TWh, says expert

6 Jul 2026 9:20 pm
ASEAN seeks deeper tariff cuts as India pushes FTA review to narrow trade deficit

Commerce Department in consultations with industry to identify products where tariffs can be reduced with no pain to domestic producers

6 Jul 2026 9:14 pm
Significant recovery in Indias paddy acreage on 35% surplus rains during July 1-5

However, overall area down 21% as coarse cereals, pulses and oilseeds acreage trails

6 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
22 trains affected as heavy rains disrupt rail traffic on busy AhmedabadMumbai corridor

According to the Ahmedabad division of Western Railway, waterlogging between Safale, Kelve Road, Vasai Road and Nalasopara stations in the Mumbai Central Division impacted train operations

6 Jul 2026 8:41 pm
Ashok Leyland partners with Rosmerta Recycling to drive responsible commercial vehicle scrappage

Through this partnership, Ashok Leyland customers will benefit from competitive value for their old vehicles, scrappage-lined OEM discounts on new vehicle purchases, and waivers on road tax and registration fees

6 Jul 2026 8:40 pm
Indias bio-energy boom fuels demand for enzymes: Novonesis

Demand for bio-solutions is across a range of industries, such as bio-fuel manufacturers, dietary supplement makers and bio-fertiliser producers, among others

6 Jul 2026 8:38 pm
National-level co-operative life insurance company soon, says Amit Shah

The entire co-operative system has become more transparent and democratic, says Cooperation Minister

6 Jul 2026 8:36 pm
Kashmir growers gain access to overseas markets with first premium shipments

The one-tonne shipment was sourced from high-density orchards in the Shopian and Pulwama districts of south Kashmir

6 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
Ashok Leyland ties up with Rosmerta Recycling to boost commercial vehicle scrapping

Under the partnership, Ashok Leyland will also provide customers support with de-registration and other statutory documentation

6 Jul 2026 7:40 pm
FSSAI issues notice to Heritage Foods over misleading Fresh Paneer claims

The notice follows both suo motu action by FSSAI and consumer complaints

6 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
Women-targeted unconditional cash transfer schemes beat expectations: EAC-PM paper

The paper noted that both the programmes generated positive household spillover effects, improving financial positions of family members while reducing their expenditure outflows

6 Jul 2026 6:56 pm
CEA issues advisory to Discoms for avoiding load shedding during peak demand period

Stresses on systematic assessment of network loading, advance planning of augmentation works, preventive maintenance of critical assets, data-driven monitoring of distribution infrastructure, and strengthening of emergency response mechanisms

6 Jul 2026 6:54 pm
Policy, energy, climate, geopolitics to influence global veg oil sector: IVPA

They are increasingly influencing production, trade flows and price formation, says Sudhakar Desai, the association president

6 Jul 2026 6:52 pm
Monsoon recovers across India, but North-East still awaits rains

Worst-hit Central India emerges with maximum gains after torrential rain for days together, with deficit narrowing to 14 per cent for it to enter normal category

6 Jul 2026 6:49 pm
India Incs import dependence remains stable despite global supply risks: BoB report

Import dependence remains concentrated in a few sectors, while chemicals, consumer durables, electricals and capital goods have reduced their reliance on imports

6 Jul 2026 6:25 pm
Airlines gear up to shift freighter flights from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport

Freighter services from Navi Mumbai are expected to begin from next month as Mumbai International Airport intends to temporarily suspend freighter operations

6 Jul 2026 6:22 pm
Navy to commission Mahendragiri at Visakhapatnam on July 11

This is sixth of seven Project 17A indigenous stealth frigates that Indian Navy plans to induct for enhancing maritime capabilities.

6 Jul 2026 6:06 pm
Amit Shah announces cooperative life insurance company; Bharat Taxi to expand to 500 cities

He also unveiled reforms to modernise cooperatives through PACS expansion, e-PACS, storage infrastructure and merit-based hiring.

6 Jul 2026 5:51 pm
Heavy rain disrupts Mumbai flights; five arrivals diverted to other airports

The affected flights included services operated by IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and Oman Air

6 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Gadkari reviews progress of NHLML projects

Gadkari also evaluated the key challenges affecting project implementation and directed all concerned stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks on priority and expedite project execution

6 Jul 2026 5:11 pm
Stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri' to be commissioned into Navy on July 11

The commissioning of this frigate marks another significant milestone in the successful execution of the Project 17A programme

6 Jul 2026 4:47 pm
Heavy rain throws Western Railway services off track; over 20 long-distance trains stranded

As more than 40 train services were affected by cancellations, diversions and delays, railway authorities scrambled to assist stranded passengers and worked to restore connectivity on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad trunk route

6 Jul 2026 4:25 pm
Adani assures continued control of Vizhinjam Port despite stake sale

While Terminal Investment Ltd. (TIL), the port investment arm of MSC, will acquire a 49 per cent stake and have representation on the board, APSEZ will continue to consolidate, control and manage the port as the majority shareholder

6 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
Deficit summer rains in South impacts Indias May tea output

All-India tea output falls 3.54% to 131.6 million kg; Tamil Nadu production drops 25% due to inadequate rains

6 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Real estate private credit funds see refinancing demand rise as residential sales moderate

Developers shift to private credit for balance-sheet management rather than distress financing, with deal pipelines already up 10 to 20 percent

6 Jul 2026 1:59 pm
Riyadh Air to begin Mumbai flights from Aug 4, improving India - SaudiArabia connectivity

Riyadh Air to operate daily flights between Riyadh and Mumbai with its brand new Boeing 787 planes

6 Jul 2026 1:37 pm
Gujarat to build two rubber dams on Heran and Ambika rivers for irrigation and flood control

The system uses a rubber bladder mounted on a concrete base that is inflated to hold water and deflated to let river flow pass naturally

6 Jul 2026 1:33 pm
Tamil Nadu clocks highest growth rate in FY26 exports at 13.7%

The State emerged top electronics goods exporter yet again for FY26

6 Jul 2026 1:27 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan seeks SEBI probe into Vizhinjam Port stake sale

Vijayan alleged that the port operator failed to disclose the proposed transaction to the Kerala government despite the concession agreement

6 Jul 2026 12:46 pm
Crystal Crop, Corteva sign pact to develop and commercialise new formulations

While Corteva will provide access to technical grade active ingredients, Crystal will develop, formulate, manufacture and sell them in India

6 Jul 2026 12:30 pm
Modi sets off on Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand tour to bolster Act East Policy

The three-nation visit from July 6-11 will focus on strategic partnerships, trade, technology, security and diaspora engagement

6 Jul 2026 10:08 am
Pharma exporters raise red flag over JNCH customs delays at Nhava Sheva Port

To address these concerns, a high-level team of Pharmexcil will meet the Commissioner,JNCH on July 7, 2026

5 Jul 2026 8:13 pm
Prayagraj shows highest unemployment rate, Ahmedabad lowest among million-plus cities

The survey covered over 19,000 households with around 60,000 persons with the age of 15 year years or more in million-plus cities

5 Jul 2026 8:10 pm
New incentive package targets growth in Ladakhs Pashmina economy

Among the key measures approved is a25% production-based incentivefor Pashmina herders under the Livestock Development Incentive Programme

5 Jul 2026 8:09 pm
Low pressure in Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression; heavy rain likely in Odisha, Bengal

Under the influence of the low pressure, the sea is very likely to be rough to very rough from July 5 to July 7, and fisherfolk have been advised not to venture into the sea during the period

5 Jul 2026 3:20 pm
From tax portal to digital public infrastructure: GSTNs nine-year transformation

Explore GSTNs evolution from a tax portal to a vital digital public infrastructure, revolutionizing compliance and governance in India

5 Jul 2026 3:17 pm
CAFE-2 penalties: Bailing out carmakers is against national interest, say industry veterans

This decision could also prompt foreign automakers to import or assemble more gas-guzzling vehicles in India, rather than producing fuel-efficient or low-emission models

5 Jul 2026 3:17 pm
Sugar industry renews push for dedicated E100 fuel pumps

Experts say allowing ethanol-only dispensing stations would eliminate the need to transport ethanol to fuel depots for blending with petrol

5 Jul 2026 2:53 pm
Centre releases 25,863 crore first instalment under VB-G RAM G Yojana

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches funds for new 125-day rural employment guarantee scheme

5 Jul 2026 2:49 pm
Flight operations at Delhi, Mumbai airports hit due to rain, 28 flights diverted to other cities

Thirteen flights from Mumbai were diverted from to Ahmedabad, Indore, Surat, Bengaluru, Hyderabad airports

5 Jul 2026 2:38 pm
The worlds oceans are the hottest on record for June and El Nio is set to turn up the heat even more

The El Nio forming in the tropical Pacific right now is likely to be a big one. As it develops, we can expect to see warmer temperatures and extreme events such as marine heatwaves in the western Indian, tropical Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans

5 Jul 2026 1:26 pm
Monsoons first depression roars ashore, sets up week-long rain siege

Massive falls lead to drastic cut in rain deficit - by 23 per cent over Central India and by 13 per cent over entire country - with even more rain forecast this week

5 Jul 2026 1:10 pm
Centre scraps auction of 9 critical mineral blocks citing poor investor response

It also reflects the challenge of drawing private investment into riskier mineral assets, where technical complexities, higher capital costs and regulatory uncertainties tend to dampen bidding interest

5 Jul 2026 12:23 pm
Aircraft, ship lease payments to IFSC units exempt from TDS for 20 years

Leasing entities in IFSCs will enjoy improved liquidity as funds are no longer locked up in TDS credits

5 Jul 2026 12:02 pm
India lifts gas supply curbs as LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz resume

The Centres latest move indicates easing energy supply concerns as LNG shipments resume through the Strait of Hormuz and fuel availability improves

5 Jul 2026 4:19 am
No full runway closure at Srinagar Airport; relief for tourism, trade

The decision spares travelers from major disruptions during the busy season

4 Jul 2026 8:36 pm
No issue with old vehicles after ethanol blending raised to 20%, claims auto industry

Maruti Suzukis Rahul Bharti said that its E20 compliant vehicles, those rolled out from 2023, are also ready to absorb higher blend

4 Jul 2026 8:33 pm