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Overall level in the 166 reservoirs drops to 40% of the 183.565 BCM capacity

Total demands by panchayats in 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh during 2025-26 was Rs around Rs 1,285 crore

Ethanol push, higher domestic prices dent Indias export edge

Central bank also sees higher inflation risks from supply shocks

Integrate FPOs as research collaborators on ICAR system, says NAAS

Both sides are working towards a balanced, mutually beneficial, says MEA

ICRA ESG analysis warns of higher compliance burden and profit impact from FY2027 as emission reduction targets become stricter

Maximum stubble burning incidents in MP reported from Vidisha, Raisen, Ujjain, Hoshangabad, Seoni districts

Domestic flights at Navi Mumbai began last Christmas and frequency has now increased to 156 services daily

Many of these companies rely on investor funding, where obtaining a clean compliance record from auditors is critical before securing investments

Foxconn, Dixon Technologies lead gains as electronics emerges third-largest export category; domestic EMS players expand beyond PLI scheme

Iran is India's top basmati rice export destination, but the shipments are witnessing growing stress on order flows, payment cycles, and ship schedules due to the prevailing instability.

Fuel costs have jumped from $85$90 per barrel to as high as $150$200, forcing airlines worldwide to raise fares, introduce surcharges, cut flight capacity and revise earnings outlooks.

Manufacturing emerged as the key growth driver, recording faster increases in output and new orders, while services saw moderate improvement.

The platform has significantly widened its footprint beyond traditional rubber-growing regions, making strong inroads into remote areas of Northeast India, particularly Tripura

A central concern is employment, especially as generative artificial intelligence threatens the services sector that has powered Indias middle class for decades

Overall cargo throughput also declined by 8 per cent, reaching 7,67,948 TEUs compared to 8,34,665 TEUs the previous year

Prices over $20 a tonne higher than world prices; shipments may find their way into Nepal, Bangladesh

The brokerage said the current freeze on retail fuel prices is increasingly unsustainable, with Indian refiners absorbing significant losses as crude costs remain elevated

The scheme, Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026), has come into operation with effect from April 15 and will be in force till July 15

Brent crude is up 42% since the war started in late February and is currently trading above $100 a barrel

Currently, 20 per cent ethanol is blended with petrol, which the government aims to increase further

The fertilizer will be sourced from Russia, Algeria, Nigeria, Egypt, Indonesia and Malaysia

International routes may see deeper reductions as rising aviation turbine fuel prices and longer flying times affect aircraft utilisation

Situation with other fertilizers comfortable, but urea supplies will be critical to maintain foodgrain output

The train departed on April 20 and completed its journey to the two destinations, marking the first time Amul products have been shipped to the region in bulk by rail

The report titled Extreme heat and agriculture has been prepared by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Meteorological Organization

The US Customs has opened an online portal on April 20 where US importers and authorised brokers must file claims with shipment data, tariff lines and proof of payment

Economic Affairs Secretary says resilience is a development and fiscal imperative, not just environmental concern

Industry seeks structural tax and pricing reforms alongside short-term relief on jet fuel costs amid West Asia-driven volatility

Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a US blockade of Iranian ports

Exports expanded across more than 120 markets, supported by policy measures like RoSCTL and RoDTEP schemes

Moderate rain, snow, thunderstorms for hills of North-West India; isolated over Peninsular India

Kotak AMC MD calls for monetisation push to unlock vast domestic capital

Figures from Vortexa suggest that Iran is still able to export its oil, with at least 34 Iran-linked tankers and gas carriers making their way through the strait and past the warships

TGRA is implementing project among 13,000 farmers across 35,000 ha to reduce methane emissions from rice cultivation

Kerala, Tamil Nadu trail youthful states as capex scheme uptake remains uneven across demographics

Reacting to International Monetary Fund data, he noted that a GDP base revision and a weaker rupee pushed Indias size below $4 trillion

The massive bets by the world's two most populous nations come at the same time that the West has quietly backed away from its ambitious green hydrogen goals from the start of this decade after cost constraints proved stickier than anticipated

The move comes amid fertiliser shortages linked to geopolitical tensions, including the Iran conflict, which has disrupted supply chains.

ICE Futures breach 80 cents per pound for July delivery, marking a increase of 30 per cent since early March

On an average, more than 10,000 new PNG connections have been provided on a daily basis since March 15th.

Industry stakeholders warn that the sustained price surge is eroding margins, particularly for exporters operating on long-term contracts with limited flexibility to absorb input cost increases

As of April 20, the Centre bought 7.26 lakh tonnes of wheat from Madhya Pradesh as against 47.15 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period a year ago

State government will take a call if any existing plant plans to increase the production capacity of the commodity

Shift from domestic to international operations seen as strategic move to strengthen Delhis position as a global hub; facility now awaits regulatory clearance

Election charters provide temporary support but leisure, pilgrimage and discretionary travel face pressure

While some models indicate an earlier onset, others suggest a more gradual transition, with uncertainty hinging on ocean-atmosphere coupling a critical factor for sustaining a full-fledged El Nino

The intelligence ecosystem comprising advanced weather stations called Swan, Krishi intelligence call centres and Annam chat engine