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A third senior diplomat said that members are trying to forge a middle path of extending the moratorium beyond the next ministerial meeting - between five and 10 years

Under the relaxation of the rules, India's largest state-run power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals can procure 21 types of critical equipment from China, the government order said

In a letter to the DGCA, the pilot association highlighted the risk in carrying out operations with civilian airlines in conflict-torn regions, citing previous incidents of civilian airlines being shot down in the fog of war

The Ministry said that incentives for registered electric 2-wheelers will apply only to vehicles registered on the portal till July 31, 2026, capped at 5,000 per vehicle

The question is how quickly the country can diversify its fuel mix o insulate itself from the global energy landscape

The real promise of digital agriculture lies in a more connected and value-driven rural economy

It is a crucial step towards building a resilient, fair and sustainable agricultural system

Integrating them more deeply into agricultural value chains is one of the ways to strengthen the foundations of rural growth

Noida International Airport has been developed as the second international airport for Delhi NCR, complementing Indira Gandhi International Airport

PM also urges States to promote alternative energy

The policy lowers the net worth eligibility of a TV rating agency to 5 crore from 20 crore previously

CCI sells 39 lakh bales on higher offtake in March as imports turn pricey

The Finance Ministry on Friday reimposed the windfall gain tax on aviation fuel exports with effective levy of 29.50 a litre

With shipping routes diverted and no ceasefire on the horizon, the governments adequate stock claim is being tested by the reality of a global energy and supply chain rupture

The order which was issued on Friday asks operators and state governments to keep a pamphlet in the aircraft indicating capability and limitations of that aircraft

There are sufficient supplies of two key auto fuels, says Govt

Exporters face payment issues, gas & inputs shortage hit production, freight skyrockets for other destinations

We will be able to keep the government fiscal stance carefully managed, says Niramala Sitharman

According to a Finance Ministry statement, since Budget presentation, switches of G-Sec (Government Securities) were conducted, reducing gross market borrowing to 16.09 lakh crore. Of this, 8.20 lakh crore will be beorrowed in H1FY27

ICRA expects domestic air passenger traffic growth for FY26 at 0-3 per cent and international passenger traffic growth for Indian carriers at 7-9 per cent

Such a decision will strengthen Indias long-term fuel security, create additional demand for domestic agricultural feedstocks, says association president CK Jain

New Delhi is likely the sole major holdout against the China-backed plurilateral deal, citing grave risks to the WTOs consensus-based architecture

APSEZ, which handles nearly 27 per cent of Indias port cargo volumes, will designate two locations as PoR Dighi Port on the west coast and Gopalpur Port on the east coast

Shipments of processed food to the Gulf regions up 18% in 2024-25, says the minister

Bansal said the relief provided by the Centre is aimed at offsetting the financial losses currently faced by oil marketing companies

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the levy on ATF export had been raised to ensure that the fuel is prioritised for use in the domestic sector

LNG deal talks resume despite Western sanctions risks

No immediate relief for consumers as retail fuel prices remain unchanged

The government has already allotted 40% of the pre-crisis quota to commercial users. Besides, states have been offered additional 10 per cent LPG if they move ahead on certain reforms to promote PNG

Energy shocks, trade disruptions may dent outlook

After years of weak output, production rebounded in 2025 on favourable weather, but a late-February heat spike again this year raised concerns

Shortages and steep price escalations of key inputs threaten their ability to fulfil existing international orders

While the move is expected to cost the government over 1.5 lakh crore annually, retail fuel prices remain unchanged

She noted that the Centre will support oil marketing companies to ensure retail prices remain stable and fuel supplies are uninterrupted.

Goldman flags risks to crop yields; Says supply shocks may drive up grain costs and global inflation

Indian carriers have already warned that they may have to ground their aircraft and downsize staff as operations could become unsustainable due to mounting costs

Talks expected to begin next month at a global steel summit described by the Indian government as the countrys largest international conference-cum-exhibition

The port operator stated that its traffic remains primarily gateway-driven, highlighting its key role in handling national cargo, with transhipment volumes gradually rising

Surging crude oil and natural gas prices to increase subsidy burden, pressure revenues, ICRA said

New Delhi seeks reconsideration over revenue risks as Washington pushes to make duty-free regime permanent

High chilli prices, rising output in China aid the switch as Beijing offers the extract at competitive price

4 districts in Punjab, Bihar and UP likely to lose 10-15 of the cereals production due to unseasonal rain

In the 2025 summer schedule, there were 25,610 weekly flights; A 10% reduction would decrease this by 2,561, resulting in approximately 23,049 weekly flights

AgriSure Fund chips in to support the companys next phase of growth

Noida International Airport CEO confirms Indias aviation growth remains strong despite geopolitical challenges, emphasising confidence in the sectors future.

However, ASSOCHAM expects growth in the next fiscal at over 7%

Visas, however, remain an area of concern with the Indian travel industry pointing to extended timelines for processing and higher rejection rates

With this additional capacity, British Airways will operate up to 63 weekly flights with more than 1,000 additional seats per week between India and the UK

IARIs debut reflects its sustained multidimensional and quality contributions to the science applied to agri-food systems, skilled human resource development and sustainable development goals, ICAR said in a statement

This growth reflects increasing awareness, improved access to healthcare financing, and a rising demand for financial protection against medical expenses