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Extensive canal and drainage cleaning works have been carried out along the major canal networks connected to the airport
For exporters, the most valuable assets should not be limited to factories or inventories alone, said the joint report by Trade Promotion Council of India and RNA Technology and IP Attorneys
The Bill aims to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 which could lead to imposing a Merchant Discount Rate on the Unified Payment Interface
During the first four months of FY27, crude steel production stood at 56.3 Mt, up 2.6 per cent from the corresponding period last year
The operationalisation timelines for fully explored coal blocks have been cut by 11 months and partially explored blocks by 14 months
The initial share sale will conclude on August 13, while the bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on August 10
To boost pilot training activities in the country, Naidu said the civil aviation ministry is discussing with aviation regulator DGCA to improve infrastructure facilities at the Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) in the country
If oil prices are lower, rate hikes may happen with a lag. This makes us believe that a 50-basis points rate hike cycle either starts from April 2027 (low oil prices) or December 2026 (high oil prices): ICICI Bank report
The Ambassador said energy continued to remain a key pillar of the India-Russia strategic partnership, noting that Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom was making significant progress at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu
The earlier policy gave applicants a 12-week period to respond to requests for further evidence made by immigration officers on applications for change or extension of immigration status, green cards, visa or naturalisation
As per the Agriculture Ministry data, the All India average wholesale mandi prices of urad have eased to Rs 8,638 per quintal as of August 3
Investigators are analysing flight data, cockpit recordings and witness accounts to determine the cause of the mid-air altitude loss incident
The OFS allows the government to boost its financial resources while enhancing public ownership in the nations largest life insurer.
Indian Railways introduces uniform 25 crore registration fee, removes renewal charges to boost private freight operations
The Bill, introduced on Monday seeks to replace the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959, under which the ISI was declared an institution of national importance
Experts warn export e-commerce ease could open door to wider foreign retail demands
Industry asked to identify bottlenecks to strengthen quality infrastructure, improve market access
The clarification removes uncertainty over tax reimbursement for defence innovators, strengthening support for research, product development and indigenous military technology
Total area under arecanut cultivation increased from 8.49 lakh hectares (lh) in 2021-22 to 11.06 lh in 2025-26
Enforcement teams targeted unauthorised operators while the legal dispute over bike taxi permits remains pending before the Supreme Court.
Budget outlines major investments in urban mobility, sustainable transport, road infrastructure and river restoration to improve connectivity and quality of life.
Former Ethiopian Airlines chief takes charge as Air India seeks to strengthen leadership while navigating financial pressures, regulatory scrutiny and disruptions.
The conference brings together stakeholders from across the rice value chain, including exporters, importers, millers, traders, policymakers, researchers, logistics companies, financial institutions and technology providers
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension
Vinay Dube says regulatory safeguards can address concerns while encouraging greater competition, consumer choice and growth in Indias fast-expanding aviation sector.
The video series is aimed at helping nearly three lakh rubber farmers boost their skills and productivity as part of the 150-crore iSPEED programme
The move follows the governments decision to allow e-commerce companies with foreign investment to maintain inventory in India exclusively for export purposes
The vigorous wind regime is also expected to sustain strong surface winds and frequent showers along stretches of the west coast and the interior peninsula
In his address to the Legislative Assembly, the Finance Minister lauded the leadership of Chief Minister Vijay, stating that his entry into public service was driven by a moral obligation to the people
Manufacturing has a share of over 17% in GVA. Both the indices are derived from responses collected among purchasing executives of 400 companies
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted that the Indian economy has remained resilient amidst persisting global headwinds
With this, the Committee, which met from August 3rd to August 5th, has kept the repo rate on hold at 5.25 per cent in its last four meeting
The repo rate has been unchanged in the last 3 RBI Monetary Policy meets and the neutral stance has been maintained since June 2025 in the past 7 RBI MPC meets
TN Budget 2026-27 Updates & Announcements: Amid much expectations, Vijay-led TVK government to present its maiden Budget in Tamil Nadu
RBI MPC 2025, RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Outcomes, RBI MPC Meeting December 2025 News & Highlights: Here are the major live updates related to the latest bi-monthly RBI Monetary Policy Committee meeting.
Citing reports, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said a few days ago that the adverse impact of El Nio would continue into August as well and advised farmers not to undertake paddy cultivation
Visit could hold added significance as conversation between India, US on proposed trade pact is ongoing
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Bhagirath Choudhary tells the Lok Sabha that it has affected soil physical health without appropriate management practices
ICAR is expected to sign a MoU this month with US-based Corteva, which holds the license for the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology
Airline operations saw moderation with carriers reducing capacity across domestic, international markets
The direction extends the existing mandatory insurance period by one year for both categories of vehicles
Bill will enable the government to notify which instruments, category of people making payment, threshold, etc for exemption from MDR
The expansion broadens nationwide connectivity while simplifying travel planning through integrated bookings across multiple transport modes and accommodation services.
The breakthrough genome resource is expected to speed gene discovery, precision breeding and productivity gains for one of Indias key pulse crops.
The Chennai-based firm posted revenues of 9,959 crore in FY26 an increase of 14.5 per cent from the previous fiscal
African Swine Fever is one of the most devastating trans-boundary animal diseases affecting domestic and wild pigs worldwide
Indias Chabahar project is strategically important as it provides access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan
On an overall basis revenue from travel segment declined 14 per cent y-o-y to 1,710 crore in Q1 FY 2027

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