SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 30    C

The Hindu Businessline

National / The Hindu Businessline

Assam Budget 2026-27 proposes tea tax relief, green cess and 2 lakh jobs

Assams 2.85 lakh crore Budget boosts small tea growers, cuts piped gas VAT, proposes a green cess and targets two lakh jobs while tightening welfare eligibility norms.

10 Jul 2026 9:20 pm
10 Jul 2026 8:29 pm
Mangaluru tech ecosystem needs innovation strategy to drive growth

KDEM CEO Sanjeev Kumar Gupta said the Home Coming initiative is helping bring experienced tech professionals back to Mangaluru

10 Jul 2026 8:12 pm
Vijay steps up attack on DMK in first visit to Karur since stampede

Vijay also announced plans to set up a memorial in Karur and handed over government job orders to the victims family members

10 Jul 2026 6:06 pm
ED unearths undisclosed foreign assets, transactions in raids on producer Dharmesh Sangani & Kalanee Impex

Sangani is not new to controversy. In September 2016, UK Border Force officers had seized approximately 7.4 kg of undeclared gold jewellery Sangani allegedly tried to smuggle into the UK.

10 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
Naveen Jindal Group plans 70,000 crore investment in steel, nuclear and solar projects

The proposed investments are expected to create over 11,000 direct jobs while boosting Jharkhands manufacturing ecosystem and clean energy capacity

10 Jul 2026 5:11 pm
Advait Energy secures over 251 crore power infrastructure orders in Gujarat

The contracts involve converting 11 kV HT and LT overhead power line networks into underground cable networks at various locations across Gujarat.

10 Jul 2026 4:27 pm
Haryana disburses 1,582 crore across 19 welfare schemes, boosts Lado Lakshmi allocation

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a 1,500-crore hike in the annual allocation for the Lado Lakshmi Yojana, taking it to 6,500 crore.

10 Jul 2026 3:09 pm
No free bus travel for women in Delhi without Pink Saheli smart card from August 1

Delhi Transport Corporation says Pink Saheli card adoption slow

10 Jul 2026 3:09 pm
Landslide occurred over 200 meters away from tunnel project worksite: Konkan Railway

A sudden debris flow from over 100 metre caused a huge pressure on the downward portions of the protected slope and the soil was swept away in a single move, a note from the Konkan Railway said.

10 Jul 2026 3:03 pm
Modi leaves for New Zealand after concluding Australia visit

Modi is on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, aimed at boosting trade, energy and defence ties.

10 Jul 2026 11:35 am
DRLs semaglutide supply hits a stumbling block, affects other companies too

The companys management told analysts that there was a process-linked issue during scaling up, affecting future supplies in the country and Canada

9 Jul 2026 9:27 pm
Premier Energies commissions 5.6 GW solar module plant in Telangana under Rs 12,500 crore capex plan

The new plant takes the companys total solar module manufacturing capacity to 11.1 GW.

9 Jul 2026 6:49 pm
Gujarat announces 500 cr for Surat creek development after flood review

The announcement comes after nearly 30% of Surats seasonal rainfall was recorded within a week, causing widespread waterlogging

9 Jul 2026 6:10 pm
Nara Lokesh showcases Andhra Pradesh as Indias preferred destination for Korean investors

Lokesh highlighted Andhra Pradeshs 3S governance model, investor-friendly policies and manufacturing strengths while pitching the state to South Korean investors

9 Jul 2026 6:05 pm
Tamil Nadu govt signs MoU with Vikram Solar for 15,037 crore BESS plant in Tirunelveli

The project is expected to generate 2,670 direct and indirect jobs in Tamil Nadu

9 Jul 2026 5:59 pm
TN outperforms national average in school education across key indicators: UDISE report

Tamil Nadu educates five per cent of the country's school-going children while accounting for only 3.9 per cent of the country's schools

9 Jul 2026 3:59 pm
IIT-Madras to help TNEB modernise operations

The collaboration will focus on AI, data analytics, grid upgrades and R&D to improve power generation, transmission and distribution across Tamil Nadu.

9 Jul 2026 2:49 pm
TN CM Vijay to lay foundation stone for 1,700-cr Kothari Footwear plant in Karur

The facility, being built as a joint venture between Evervan Group and Kothari Industrial Corporation, will supply footwear to German sportswear giant Adidas

9 Jul 2026 2:25 pm
Delhi-NCR & Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Delhi-NCR faces severe disruptions due to heavy rain and waterlogging

Find here all the updates on weather in Delhi-NCR & Mumbai as strong winds, heavy rain batter cities.

9 Jul 2026 1:02 pm
TN CM Vijay to inaugurate 1,700-cr Kothari Footwear plant in Karur

The facility, being built as a joint venture between Evervan Group and Kothari Industrial Corporation, will supply footwear to German sportswear giant Adidas

9 Jul 2026 12:02 pm
Gujarat unveils Data Centre Policy, eyes 6 lakh cr investment & 7.5 GW capacity

The policy offers fiscal incentives, including capital subsidy, interest subsidy, power tariff subsidy, SGST reimbursement, electricity duty reimbursement, support for desalination plants and stamp duty exemptions.

9 Jul 2026 11:21 am
TN ration cardholders to get quality dhoti, saree for Pongal next year

The project will be implemented at a cost of 642.88 crore; 2.27 crore dhotis and sarees to be made for distribution

9 Jul 2026 11:08 am
Delhi Rains: Unrelenting rain spells chaos; IMD issues red alert

Safdarjung, the capital's base weather station, recorded 72.6 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours that ended at 8.30 am, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

9 Jul 2026 10:56 am
Tripura expects 1 lakh crore investment proposals at Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026

CM Manik Saha highlights focus on healthcare, tourism, IT and agri sectors amid strong investor interest

9 Jul 2026 8:17 am
Demand for GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs plateaus, says industry tracker

A total of 31 generic semaglutide brands contributed to 82 per cent of the unit sales of the month

8 Jul 2026 8:53 pm
Karnataka plans GCC expansion beyond Bengaluru; CM Shivakumar meets tech leaders

Consultation hosted by KDEM focuses on boosting government-industry collaboration, driving AI and R&D innovation, and expanding GCC investments beyond Bengaluru through actionable policy frameworks

8 Jul 2026 8:51 pm
TMCs 440 crore held in bank accounts seized

The orders issued under Section 17 (1-A) of the PMLA were to freeze three private bank accounts together holding Rs 440.42 crore, ED officials said.

8 Jul 2026 6:47 pm
Gujarat to unveil first data centre policy to attract AI and cloud investments

Gujarats growing strength in power, connectivity and renewable energy has positioned it as a fast-rising hub for data centre investments

8 Jul 2026 4:48 pm
Maharashtra to legalise bike taxis from Aug. 1; permits only for domicile holders

Maharashtra will allow bike taxis to operate from August 1 under a new policy that restricts permits to domicile holders who can understand Marathi, marking a major shift in the states approach to app-based two-wheeler ride services. The policy aims to regulate an estimated 4-4.5 lakh illegal bike taxis, create local employment and generate revenue through a 5 daily permit fee and a 2 per cent levy on every ride for a driver welfare fund.

8 Jul 2026 4:21 pm
Smart meter scheme cannot be deemed mandatory: Himachal court

Jaimal Singh had challenged an HPSEBL notice warning that his power supply would be cut if a smart meter was not installed. The interim order came on July 6 and was made public on Wednesday

8 Jul 2026 11:10 am
IMD forecasts heavy rain, strong winds over Mumbai

The weather department added that light to moderate rainfall is expected across most districts from July 12, after the initial spell of heavy rain

8 Jul 2026 10:39 am
Monsoon Update: Heavy rainfall alert for hills of West Bengal, Sikkim

Monstrous Pacific typhoon Bavi pulls at monsoons strings, redraws rainfall map;Heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated spells of extremely heavy rain, is forecast over the hills of West Bengal and Sikkim for today (Wednesday)

8 Jul 2026 10:27 am
Tamil Nadu launches paperless Anywhere Registration for property deals from August 17

The system uses Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to improve transparency, efficiency and citizen convenience

7 Jul 2026 8:33 pm
Karnataka to promote industries in tier-2, tier-3 cities to boost jobs, curb migration: CM

Karnataka plans to establish 2,000 CSR-funded schools and launch Yuva Setu to improve rural education and employment.

7 Jul 2026 8:14 pm
Stamp duty on Mumbai cooperative housing society leases reduced to 0.5%

Residential properties will attract a maximum duty of 0.5%, while commercial properties will be charged 1.5%, providing major relief to societies on government-leased land facing high registration costs

7 Jul 2026 8:09 pm
AP SIPB clears new investments worth 9,076 crore

The approved projects approved in the SIPB meeting chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati are expected to generate over 10,000 jobs.

7 Jul 2026 7:52 pm
Wayanad mudslide at tunnel site leaves three dead, several missing

Rescue teams are searching for those trapped, while officials probe whether accumulated excavated soil triggered the mudslide

7 Jul 2026 6:42 pm
CBI files chargesheet in Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd bank fraud case

The CBI has so far arrested Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, former Vice Charman of Reliance Capital Ltd, Devang Pravin Mody, former CEO of RCFL, and Amit Bapna, former Chief Financial Officer of Reliance Capital Ltd.

7 Jul 2026 6:17 pm
ED probes alleged 150 crore fund trail linked to TMC bank accounts

The searches covered Carewell Aviation Pvt Ltd, its directors and a purported electoral trust

7 Jul 2026 5:58 pm
Andhra Pradesh to roll out AI-powered tourism platform across 100 destinations

The platform will provide multilingual, AI-powered information through QR codes in over 130 languages, enhancing visitor experiences without requiring a mobile app.

7 Jul 2026 5:13 pm
Nara Lokesh invites South Korean firms to invest in Andhra Pradesh

IT Minister met executives from APACT, Hyundai Mobis and Seoul Semiconductor to seek investments in semiconductors, EVs and display manufacturing

7 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
Reliances Strand Life Sciences secures Indian patent for liquid biopsy platform

More than 1.5 million new cancer cases are estimated to occur annually, and several patients are still diagnosed at advanced stages

7 Jul 2026 4:41 pm
Met issues orange warning for rain on Saturday in parts of Himachal

It also cautioned of heavy to very heavy rain in Kangra, Mandi, Sirmaur and Shimla districts and said heavy rain is likely in isolated parts of Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Solan and Kullu districts on Tuesday

7 Jul 2026 3:52 pm
Red alert issued in Wayanad following heavy rains, landslide

The alert was issued at 12.30 pm after the landslide at the Kalladi tunnel project site in Wayanad at around 11 am

7 Jul 2026 3:43 pm
Landslide in Wayanad tunnel project, several feared trapped

The landslide occurred at Kalladi, where work on a road tunnel project connecting Malappuram and Wayanad districts is underway

7 Jul 2026 2:07 pm
PM Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour Bintang Adipurna' in Jakarta

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the medal to Modi.

7 Jul 2026 12:15 pm
TN CM addresses leadership gap, faculty shortage in state-run varsities

The appointment of VCs has always run into rough weather in the past, with the previous Governor R N Ravi rejecting the composition of the VC-search panels recommended by the previous DMK regime

7 Jul 2026 11:26 am
Flash floods hit J-K's Doda; several structures, vehicles suffer damage

The latest flash flood is the third such incident in the twin districts of Doda and Kishtwar in the past two days, following heavy rainfall that has battered the mountainous region.

7 Jul 2026 10:38 am
Mumbai schools and colleges closed, IMD declares orange alert

Traffic on Mumbai-Pune Expressway's 'Missing Link' bypass section resumes after remaining shut for more than 18 hours following a landslide

7 Jul 2026 9:00 am