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Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Lok Sabha that the government is taking steps to control inflation and reduce its impact on consumers

The tax exemptions would be extended until 2041 for foreign companies that provide machinery to contract manufacturers

Goyal also called upon businesses of both sides to invest in each other's economies.

Walsh will lead IndiGos overall management and strategic direction with a focus on accelerating its global growth trajectory

Once considered an exotic fruit seen only in home gardens, rambutan has quietly grown into one of Kerala's fastest-expanding commercial fruit crops

Production has declined from a peak of 6.31 billion kg in CS21 to an estimated 4.95 billion kg in CS26, while imports have tripled from 0.26 billion kg to 0.80 billion kg

Instead of building large inventories, many importers are opting for smaller, more frequent purchases

Draft policy places emphasis on industrial fishing, which could lead to the concentration of the sector in the hands of a few large operators, the Kerala Fishworkers panel said

With August, second rainiest month, and September, when the monsoon begins its withdrawal, still to come, global models indicate El Nio may finally begin to exert its full influence on monsoon

A pilot and an aviation industry leader who just completed his tenure as the Director General of the global airlines' grouping IATA, Walsh's appointment as the CEO was announced by IndiGo on March 31.

While demand remained resilient in July, growth cooled across metrics such as total sales, input purchasing and employment

The corridor is expected to witness substantial growth in vehicular and pilgrim traffic in the lead-up to the Simhastha Purna Kumbh Mela 2028

The move would mark a policy roll-back. India had begun phasing out interstate transmission charge waivers for new solar, wind and hybrid projects from July 2025.

A proposal to amend the SEZ Act could boost MRO, defence, engineering and IT services by allowing INR payments for services to domestic clients

The MPC has left the repo rate unchanged in its last three meetings while maintaining a neutral policy stance for six consecutive meetings

On the widespread fears of job losses, Kumar said although some repetitive and physically demanding tasks would inevitably be automated, robotics would create new jobs as it boosts industrial productivity

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Bankers Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in Parliament on Monday, replacing the 125-year-old Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891

The Panchakam initiative recommends cultivating five crops: drumstick, papaya, chilli, curry leaf, and cowpea

Total cargo handling crosses one million in June quarter led by international cargo growth despite West Asia crisis

IndiGo, with a domestic market share of more than 66%, is set to induct Airbus A321 XLR aircraft before taking delivery of wide-body A350s from 2028

The MPC will meet between August 3 and August 5 to decide on the policy rates.

The power demand in May last year was 230.99 GW.

The shift comes as Mumbai International Airport Ltd intends to suspend freighter flights in order to carry out airside improvement works

The sharp increase in raw material prices has substantially raised the production cost of phosphatic fertilizers and ammonium sulphate, undermining the companys financial viability

Fertiliser sales touch 41.09 lt by July 17, against an estimated demand of 74.28 lt for the entire month

Turning crop residue from a seasonal pollution crisis into a reliable clean energy feedstock could reshape rural incomes, energy security, and Indias climate commitments, if policy and infrastructure catch up with the opportunity

The real challenge is going to be whether the industry can supply the required amounts of milk in an efficient, sustainable, and affordable manner

A single platform-observed flood, heatwave, landslide or drought can replace slow field surveys, putting money in farmers hands within days instead of seasons

The next phase of Indian agriculture should help India nourish itself and biofortified crops offer us an opportunity

Early-stage funding gained momentum despite a moderation in late-stage investments

Strong consumer demand, new launches and lower borrowing costs drove robust sales growth across passenger vehicle and two-wheeler manufacturers.

`The spoke airport model to expand civil aviation is showing success]

MoCA to review notice periods, NOC requirements, DGCA staffing norms and airport slot allocation as part of broader market entry reforms

Both sides noted that the MoU between the health authorities of the two countries is at an advanced stage of finalisation for signature

Odishas merchandise exports reached $10.8 billion in FY 2025-26, accounting for 2.4% of Indias total exports

Strong consumer demand and policy support drove Indias passenger vehicle market to one of its best monthly performances in July.

Beyond the late fee, missing the income tax return deadline can result in losing valuable tax options and loss carry-forward benefits.

Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh see a rise in acreage

With this launch, Air India will be only carrier operating non stop flights from Mumbai to Canada adding nearly 2,000 seats on the route

The citizen application will enable users to locate the nearest available ambulance, track its live location and estimated arrival time, receive preliminary guidance via video calls and check the estimated fare before booking

The extension was granted because some farmers faced technical issues, pending documentation, and personal reasons, Bharane stated

The advance transfer gives states additional fiscal resources ahead of the scheduled monthly devolution to support spending and development programmes.

Agarwal succeeds U Subba Rao, who has assumed charge as General Manager of Southern Railway

An officer belonging to the 1987 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Rao has held key leadership positions across various Zonal Railways and Production Units

The Greenfield airport has been designed to handle 6 million passengers annually which can be scaled up to 40 million passengers

According to data made public on GST portal, collection from domestic sources rose over 10% to around 1.45 lakh crore reflecting consumption picking up

Last year, over 7.3 crore ITRs were filed by September 16, 2025, which was the extended date for filing tax returns for AY 2025-26

GMR group said the airport has been completed several months ahead of schedule; initially, the annual passenger handling capacity will be six million and this will be scaled up to 40 million