The Hindu Businessline

Amaravati is now unstoppable with Parliament passing the Bill granting legal status to the capital, Chief MinisterN Chandrababu Naidusaid, describing it as a victory for the five crore people of Andhra Pradesh and for the peoples capital

He was speaking after the commissioning of INS Taragiri, the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on Friday.

State retained its position as the top GST revenue generator in the country, with collections more than double those of the second-ranked state.

Total sugar production at 988.79 lakh quintals, a substantial increase from 806.78 lakh quintals in the previous season

The Bill seeks to amend 784 provisions of 79 Central Acts administered by 23 Ministries, decriminalise 717 provisions to promote Ease of Doing Business and amend 67 provisions to facilitate Ease of Living

The Adani Group chairman highlights the roadmap presented by Adityanath, which aims to make Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy by 2030 and expand it further to $6 trillion by 2047

MoPNG also calls for strict enforcement against those exploiting the situation for profit

The company is now meeting fuel needs through its 55 dispensing stations, with demand shifting significantly to PSU outlets

The generics priced their products between 50 to 80 per cent lower than the innovators price which has seen price cuts from the innovator

Starting April 1, brands and producers are required to use 40% recycled content in packaging

The proposed amendments seek to decouple the 33 per cent quota from the 2027 Census, opting instead to conduct a delimitation exercise based on 2011 Census data

The generics had priced their brand of semaglutide between 50 to 80 per cent lower than the innovator price

These measures may include implementing cool roofs, improving natural ventilation and ventilation corridors, and expanding urban greenery

The number of sellers is projected to double by 2027, reflecting growing demand and expanding market access for heritage products.

Elections for the 2026 Keralam Legislative Assembly elections will be held on April 9, with the counting of votes on May 4

India aims to build 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030

In its current manifesto, the CPI(M)-led LDF says it plans to identify around five lakh of the poorest families and help them rise above poverty through targeted support

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2026, was passed unanimously in the Lok Sabha. It is yet to be cleared by the Rajya Sabha

The approval of the Bill in the Lok Sabha was a matter of pride for the State and said it removed all uncertainties surrounding the capitals future,he added

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the bill is in the interest of national security and is not directed at any religion

Calling tea the soul of Assam, Modi praised the contribution of tea garden families and engaged with them on culture and livelihoods

The day commemorates the formation of the state in 1936 on a linguistic basis, marking a key milestone in Indias history.

Option of self-enumeration to be available for first time

As DMK-AIADMK rivalries evolve, BJPs expanding footprint and Vijays entry add new dimensions to the contest

Both the AIADMK and the BJP have entered the fray with the explicit objective of defeating the DMK and do not regard Vijay as a significant factor, the leader of the influential Dalit party said

The discussions focused on the manufacturing of quantum computing components in Amaravati Quantum Valley, along with hardware, algorithms, and related technologies

Special Drawing Facility used for 363 days, Ways and Means Advances for 298 days, and overdrafts for 123 says, CAG

CAG points to decade-long inaction by multiple departments; flags systemic deficiencies in Maharashtras governance

Over 8.45 lakh positions lie unfilled despite recent improvement in staffing levels

Allegations of a tacit understanding between rivals are not new here

The IGoM stresses proactive strategy, sector-wide preparedness and coordinated response

At the inauguration of Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, PM Modi thanked sugarcane farmers for contributing to the 20% ethanol blending in petrol

It has also signed contract for depo level inspection of Indian Navys P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft

According to investigators, the module has a transnational dimension and is being directed by handlers operating from across the border, particularly in Bangladesh and Pakistan

The external affairs minister will visit Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay in France on March 26 and 27 to participate in the G7 foreign ministers meeting with partner countries

It is unfortunate that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin protested against the Womens Reservation Bill, Sitharaman said

Restrictions on diesel sales in containers have been eased to manage demand.

Key provisions include standardised grounds for divorce, monogamy enforcement, a succession framework, and registration for live-in relationships

Tamil Nadu CM calls for special Parliament session in June amid concerns over timing and state representation

Increased audits aim to curb misuse of semaglutide-based weight-loss and diabetes treatments

Next phase of Metro Rail works to begin soon: Revanth Reddy

The decision was taken following a voice vote after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman suggested it.

Telangana has significantly increased spending on agriculture welfare and compensation, while urging farmers to adopt crop diversification amid procurement challenges

As part of the NDA alliance, the BJP will field candidates in 10 constituencies and the All India N.R. Congress in 16 seats

Vijayan will be contesting elections from Dharmadom for the third time; he has earlier won thrice from Kuthuparamba and once from Payyannur constituency

The association has proposed a staggered payment mechanism, allowing the annual license fee to be paid in four quarterly instalments by December end

Reports of temporary closure of some iconic standalone restaurants in the key cities have emerged due to shortage of supplies of commercial LPG, industry executives pointed out

Nanda Devi has docked at Vadinar port in Devbhumi Dwarka district, and preparations were being made to shift the LPG to the daughter ship, Deendayal Port Authority Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh said

Nitish Kumar, Nitin Nabin elected to the Rajya Sabha

Hospitals and educational institutions categorised as essential to receive 100% of their LPG requirement, while the pharmaceutical industry, dairy units, seed processing facilities, airline and railway canteens to receive up to 70% of their requirement