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Storage in all Indian regions drops below 75% of capacity

Level in key reservoirs drops to 61.65 per cent of the 183.565 BCM capacity as country received 65% deficient rainfall so far this year

19 Feb 2026 9:41 pm
Integral Coach Factory rolls out Indias first 15-car EMU rake

The new 15-car rake, designed for the Mumbai suburban network, can carry up to 7,555 passengers, helping ease congestion during peak hours

19 Feb 2026 9:22 pm
Agritech firm Leads Connect opens AI-enabled risk intelligence centre, eyes Brazilian market

ICCRI is a live, in-house command centre delivering hyperlocal real-time analytics across agriculture, climate risk, credit and other related areas

19 Feb 2026 9:02 pm
Macron asks India to join the coalition to make the internet and social media safe for children, pitches for inclusive AI

Ourplatforms, governments and regulators should be working together to make the internet and social media a safe space, says French President Emmanuel Macron

19 Feb 2026 8:43 pm
AVPL, DeHaat to train 1.4 lakh agri and drone entrepreneurs

The initiative also backs EV-led enterprises and institutional credit, including under Uttar Pradeshs Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan scheme.

19 Feb 2026 8:30 pm
ICAR, Dr Reddys Foundation sign MoU to boost agri skill development

The partnership aims to mainstream quality agri skill development, align with national frameworks and expand outreach across rural India

19 Feb 2026 8:20 pm
Rafale deal: Macron backs Indian manufacturing, job creation

The deal, estimated at 3.25 lakh crore, will see most aircraft co-produced in India under a government-to-government agreement.

19 Feb 2026 7:49 pm
Call to transform agriculture into a profitable business

Through its initiatives, the University has succeeded in transforming farmers who work in the soil into entrepreneurs, minister said

19 Feb 2026 7:47 pm
Indian cardamom gains aroma on global supply crunch

The reason for the upward swing is primarily due to the 50 per cent production drop in Guatemala

19 Feb 2026 7:30 pm
FCI to supply 200,000 tonnes of rice to World Food Programme

The current price is fixed at 2,800 per quintal, valid until March 31, 2026

19 Feb 2026 7:29 pm
KKR sees strong infrastructure investment opportunities in Indias growing economy

The private equity major, which toured multiple Indian cities meeting regulators, CEOs, and policymakers, says sentiment on the ground is cautious but fundamentals are strengthening beneath the surface

19 Feb 2026 7:08 pm
India likely to join US-led strategic alliance 'Pax Silica' on Friday

The initiative was launched in December to build a secure, resilient and innovation-driven supply chain for critical minerals and AI

19 Feb 2026 6:43 pm
Fishing in Indias EEZ to require Access Pass; framework launch at Veraval in Gujarat

Policymakers expect expanded EEZ access to support export growth by tapping underutilised marine resources.

19 Feb 2026 6:24 pm
Koraput tribal farmers send ginger and Kalajeera rice to Karnataka, Punjab and Haryana

Facilitated by Jaivik Sri FPC under state guidance and the PSFPO project backed by Palladium and the Gates Foundation, the initiative is expected to help farmers earn 3040% higher prices

19 Feb 2026 5:53 pm
The ePlane Company to use Nvidia solutions to build virtual electric air taxis

The ePlane Company plans to create a Digital Twin of its e200x series of eVTOLaircraft, which will engineer and simulate complex aerodynamic interactions, sensor responses, and flight scenarios

19 Feb 2026 5:33 pm
Concerns over South-West monsoon outlook as APEC Climate Centre issues El Nino watch

Above-normal temperatures like in India over the next six month besides below-normal rainfall

19 Feb 2026 5:27 pm
Embraer and Mahindra eye India MRO hub if C-390 wins IAF contract

The Multi Transport Aircraft acquisition has been pending since the MoD issued an RFI in December 2022 to replace the ageing An-32 and Ilyushin IL-76 fleet

19 Feb 2026 4:16 pm
Montra Electric explores export markets for electric three-wheelers

It is currently testing the Nepal, Sri Lanka and Tanzania markets for its E3Ws

19 Feb 2026 3:40 pm
Embraer, Mahindra Grp plan to set up MRO facility for C-390 Millennium aircraft in India

The proposed facility is expected to deliver a full spectrum of services, including base and heavy maintenance, structural inspections and testing, component repair and overhaul, avionics support and training

19 Feb 2026 3:18 pm
SpiceJet plans to induct 10 more aircraft

Airlines capacity set to more than double this year

19 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
RE to account for over one-fourth of Indias power generation by March 2026

Infomerics Ratings noted that electricity demand grew at a strong CAGR of 78% from FY21 to FY25, aligning with the average GDP growth of about 8% during that time

19 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
Coal off-take by power sector declines for fifth consecutive month in January 2026

According to the Coal Ministry data, off-take of the dry fuel by the Power sector fell by almost 3% Y-o-Y to 73.16 million tonne last month on a provisional basis

19 Feb 2026 12:24 pm
Consumer inflation likely to rise to 4.3% in FY27 from 2.5% in FY26: Crisil

Retail inflation is projected to rise due to food inflation normalising from the current low levels, mainly because of a low base effect, a Crisil report said

19 Feb 2026 9:30 am
DGCA proposes stricter norms for unruly airline passengers

Unruly behaviour is classified into four levels, with bans from three months for minor acts to two years or more for severe or life-threatening offences

18 Feb 2026 10:04 pm
India may find it tough to export 2.5 million tonnes of wheat this year

With MSP hiked to 2,585 a quintal this year, the foodgrain will be at least $45 a tonne higher than global rates

18 Feb 2026 9:53 pm
Kolkata Port launches 117.54 crore Bascule Bridge modernisation project

The double-leaf rolling bridge linking Garden ReachMetiabruz with Kolkata will be upgraded, including its 1,640-tonne steel structure and electromechanical systems.

18 Feb 2026 9:19 pm
Alliance Bioversity, CIAT promoting over 20 native Indian crop varieties

Part of efforts to save genetic resources, the alliance is working in 15 States, says country director Jai Singh Rana

18 Feb 2026 8:52 pm
Higher area under summer crops may offset lower kharif pulses output

Pulses, oilseeds acreage gain, but paddy coverage down a tad

18 Feb 2026 8:49 pm
VST Tillers Tractors to revive its US plans

To start warehousing operations in Europe in the June quarter

18 Feb 2026 8:17 pm
TV advertising expected to bounce back in 2026

TV advertising is set to grow by 3.1% in 2026, driven by Connected TV and addressable ads in key sectors.

18 Feb 2026 8:06 pm
CMA CGM signs $360 million deal for six LNG vessels with Cochin Shipyard

The vessels will be registered under the Indian flag, with technical cooperation from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

18 Feb 2026 8:02 pm
ITC uses AI to empower 10 million Indian farmers through ITCMAARS

The AI-driven ecosystem supports crop planning, climate-smart advisories, production, input linkages, procurement, and market access

18 Feb 2026 7:48 pm
CA firms get ready to be part of PM Internship Scheme

ICAI is also working with the government on implementing the Corporate Mitra Scheme, aimed at strengthening MSME compliance and advisory support.

18 Feb 2026 7:41 pm
Ixigo, MakeMyTrip deepen AI push to boost travel bookings

Tier II and small-city travellers to get AI-powered trip planning as ixigo and MakeMyTrip scale automation

18 Feb 2026 6:06 pm
FedEx to invest 2,500 cr in Navi Mumbai cargo hub

This will be FedExs first air cargo hub in India

18 Feb 2026 5:08 pm
Corteva, BASF introduce non-GM herbicide-tolerant mustard technology in India

The system integrates advanced genetics with BASFs proprietary Clearfield trait and Kifix herbicide to control parasitic weeds such as Orobanche, which can cause up to 50% yield loss

18 Feb 2026 4:07 pm
Cochin Port unions against Centres move to withdraw cabotage relaxation

The Kerala Government has also taken up the matter with the Centre, saying that the revocation of general orders providing cabotage relaxation will be a threat to the prospects of Vizhinjam Port

18 Feb 2026 3:10 pm
Meghalaya makes debut at international organic food and agriculture trade fair in Germany

Meghalaya is pesenting its integrated organic ecosystem spanning certification systems, farmer collectivisation, branding, and export-oriented value chains

18 Feb 2026 2:40 pm
Maharashtra showcases AI-driven agri transformation at India AI Impact Summit 2026

A key highlight was the work of the Maharashtra Artificial Intelligence and Agritech Innovation Center, which has compiled 26 transformative case studies.

18 Feb 2026 2:31 pm
Centre has allocated 15,385 crore for developing National Highways in Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari

As of now, 116 highway projects covering a total length of 2,612 km are under construction in the state at an estimated cost of 57,360 crore, says the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways

18 Feb 2026 2:13 pm
India, UK launch offshore wind task force

New platform under Vision 2035 to drive strategic coordination, scale up offshore wind ecosystems and deepen energy cooperation

18 Feb 2026 1:50 pm
Aviation regulator initiates exercise to simplify procedures, cut compliance burden

DGCA writes to airlines, aerodrome operators seeking inputs on procedural overhaul

18 Feb 2026 1:27 pm
Indian Customs officials detain ship laden with 309 dry fruit containers for faking walnuts origin

The shipments, originating from Bandar Abbas in Iran, are suspected to misdeclared to be from Afghanistan to claim benefits under SAFTA

18 Feb 2026 12:47 pm
APSEZ signs MoU with French port to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation

The agreement will strengthen the IndiaEurope leg of the IndiaMiddle EastEurope Economic Corridor

18 Feb 2026 11:39 am
Western disturbances bring rain, thunderstorms to hills and plains of North, Central India

Low-pressure area over Bay looks to dig south of Sri Lanka bringing rain to parts of South India

18 Feb 2026 11:14 am
RMG exports rise 1.6% to $13.13 billion in AprilJanuary despite January dip

AEPC chairman A Sakthivel requested increase in the Interest Equalisation Scheme from the existing 2.75% to 5% for exporters

17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm
Amit Shah chairs Manthan meeting to boost cooperative reforms and rural economy

The meeting emphasised digital integration, transparency, governance reforms and improved value addition in agriculture and dairy sectors to boost rural incomes.

17 Feb 2026 9:12 pm
BLR Airport ships over 60 million roses for Valentines season, volumes up 38%

New international destinations added this season included Los Angeles, London Gatwick, Dallas Fort Worth, Toronto and Orlando.

17 Feb 2026 9:03 pm
Indias cotton imports touch $1.79 billion in April-January

The cotton imports in rupee value stood at 15,857 crore during the April-January period of current financial year, an increase of 81% over corresponding last years 8771.96 crore

17 Feb 2026 8:26 pm