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Forecast trimmed for the second time this month amid worsening external environment
Global Tea Auctioneer said that the offered quantity in leaf was 9,64,835 kg, with a 78 per cent sales, while for dust, it was 2,86,009 kg with a sale of 87 per cent in Sale 12
The government is now looking beyond supply and focusing on getting more ethanol into the market
Gadkari said the next target is to monetise 1,500 kilometres of highways over the next three years through Raajmarg InvIT
The statement came in response to opposition criticism that the government failed to meet its promise
Damage was estimated to be so extensive that QatarEnergys CEO said the company may have to declare a force majeure on long-term contracts
The company also has offices in the UAE and works with clients in Canada
India's GDP growth had already slowed to 7.8% last quarter from 8.4% in the previous one as government spending and private investment cooled
The new system is based on digital sensors with Wi-Fi-enabled electronics to measure air temperature, atmospheric humidity, pressure, wind data and rainfall, providing geo-tagged data for meteorological applications
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has initiated consultations with NDA and opposition leaders to build consensus.
He will initially report to IndiGos managing director Rahul Bhatia and later to the incoming CEO
In contrast, travel has seen a declinefrom 16% earlier in the year to about 11% by the December quarterhighlighting a move away from aspirational spending
In terms of energy security, India has progressively diversified its crude oil import sources and augmented its domestic refining capacity, said RBI
States where farmers irrigated their crops a day or two before the rain may be affected
OMCs have been contemplating establishing more caverns for storing LPG, on the lines of the two caverns India has that can store a cumulative quantity of around 1.40 lakh tonnes
Taking a cue from past instance, there may not be an increase in the maximum price this year, however a final decision will be taken at top level, industry sources said
Industry cheers move; rates to apply from February 21 to March 31, 2026
Jaishankar calls for FTA talks conclusion; Lavrov flags Modis Russia visit in 2026
The Prime Minister said the conflict, now stretching beyond three weeks, has begun to exert pressure on economies worldwide
Bill to be sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further deliberations
To mitigate the disruption of oil, AIDA has suggested increasing ethanol blending gradually from 20% to 30%, introduction of flex vehicles which can run on 100% ethanol like in Brazil
The sector is witnessing increased investments in capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and export-oriented manufacturing, says its president Anay Gupta
The India Pulses & Grains Association in its weekly update said chana prices are seen range bound amid weak demand and higher supply expectations
EAM lauded the efforts of the Russian International Affairs Council and the Indian Embassy in Moscow for the second consecutive edition of this initiative
Highlighting the scale of global wealth, UBS said private sector wealth is at record highs and significantly outweighs government liabilities
Fatih Birol says damage to over 40 assets and Strait of Hormuz disruptions surpass 1970s oil shocks and Ukraine gas crisis combined, threatening global economy
The Lok Sabha is scheduled to commence proceedings for the ongoing second phase of the Budget Session at 11 AM today
The report noted that such disruptions could pose challenges for India during the upcoming Kharif season, especially amid rising concerns over the possible occurrence of El Nino
The move comes as peak demand is expected to touch around 270 GW, significantly higher than last year.
Effective January 1, 2024, the move benefits loco pilots, assistant loco pilots, guards, and other operational staff.
PM meeting with ministers made a detailed assessmentofavailability for critical needs of thecommon man,including food, energy and fuel security
He also released the first tranche (3,447 crore) of the Rythu Bharosa funds; the scheme provides financial assistance to farmers to buy farm inputs ahead of the kharif season
The development assumes significance as the government aims to bolster India's self-reliance in clean energy, advanced technologies, fertilisers and strategic sectors amid global supply chain disruptions
Some developed members have questioned consensus-based decisions, MFN and S&DT, but many developing countries see them as vital to WTOs survival
The service aims to lessen reliance on traditional transshipment hubs like Colombo and Singapore, where containers are usually offloaded and reloaded onto long-haul vessels
The cricket business alone grew by 17.9% to 16,704.2 crore in 2025contributing nearly 89% to the total industry : WPP Media Report
The government has advised City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities to prioritise PNG connections for commercial establishments like restaurants, hotels, and canteens to address LPG availability concerns
Earlier this month, the proposed sale of a 60.72 per cent majority stake, held jointly by the government and the LIC, was scrapped after financial bids from two potential buyers reportedly fell short of the reserve price
Companies Act amendment to widen stock-linked pay, ease AGM norms
While urea output at affected plants has dropped by 50%, energy consumption had climbed by 40% as large ammonia-urea trains running at reduced loads suffer a sharp deterioration in thermal efficiency, say sources
Such a step will mitigate supply disruptions and adverse economic impact on the country: All India Distillers' Association (AIDA)
Sources said crude oil tanker Aqua Titan with 96099 tonnes of crude oil cargo started discharging crude oil at SPM facility on Sunday morning
It not only plays an auxiliary role but also forms the cornerstone of modern agriculture
Real-time monitoring and AI-driven transparency systems have the potential to transform food supply chains into ecosystems built on credible data, trust, and shared value
Rising ATF, weak rupee, and high airport charges threaten network viability
The decision, effective Monday, follows requests from airlines facing rising costs amid West Asia tensions.
The policy aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and will apply to both active and trainee crew
An additional 10% allocation is linked to reforms in piped natural gas (PNG) expansion
While Delhi restaurants receive 42% of supply, other states struggle, leading to operational disruptions, reduced service hours, and financial losses estimated at 2530%
Within the next four months, formal trading in the carbon market will start in the country, the Union Minister said on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 held in Delhi

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