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In pursuit of a safe pair of gloves: Local manufacturers urge govt to impose duty on Malaysian and Thai imports

Industry players said that they were battling against prices of imported rubber gloves which were lower than the raw materials costs they had incurred

10 Nov 2026 9:28 pm
Centre invites fresh applications under PLI scheme for medical devices, extends scheme to 203536

Launched in 2020-21, the scheme has so far enabled domestic manufacturing of over 60 high-end medical devices and components

10 Nov 2026 9:21 pm
Indias rice procurement down by 19 lakh tonne in October due to poor arrivals

Buying drops significantly in Haryana and Tamil Nadu, but Punjabs purchase is nearly at par

10 Nov 2026 8:30 pm
Delhi pollution: Doctors advise people to leave city temporarily, say current measures inadequate

Doctors said that those with prolonged outdoor exposure and daily commutes were particularly vulnerable to poor air quality

10 Nov 2026 8:29 pm
No response from private sector in round-2 of coal gasification scheme

The lack of private-sector participation underscores financing and risk barriers despite the policys promise to diversify domestic resource use

10 Nov 2026 8:26 pm
Election Commission enforces strict political neutrality for re-employed officials in poll-bound States

The Commission reiterated that contractual or re-employed status does not exempt personnel from strict compliance with the MCC code

10 Nov 2026 8:21 pm
Army turns to MSMEs and start-ups for critical combat spares as defence PSUs fall short

The Army has channelled over 97 crore in business to domestic industries through 2,340 supply orders over the past few years, reducing costs to the exchequer, said officials

10 Nov 2026 8:13 pm
Karnataka reforms boost premium liquor sales in Q2; Tamil Nadu opens up

In Q2, United Breweries (UBL) reported more than 50 per cent growth in the beer category in Karnataka during the quarter, with its own volumes rising over 60 per cent. The company gained nearly 250 basis points in market share in the State

10 Nov 2026 8:09 pm
From kaju katli to diyas, digital platforms capture Deepavali spending

Swiggy customers ordered 57 packets of assorted sweets in Hyderabad and seven curated hampers in Mumbai, while dine-out reservations jumped 38.5 per cent on Deepavali day.

10 Nov 2026 8:04 pm
10 Nov 2026 7:58 pm
Indias 2026-27 apple imports may increase 19% to 5.11 lakh tonne on rising demand

USDA Post forecasts Indias apple consumption rising 5% and domestic production up 3% during the year

10 Nov 2026 7:57 pm
National Housing Banks Q2FY26 net profit declines 15% to 417 crore

Operating expense and taxoutgo dropped 23% yoy (to 27 crore) and 16% yoy (to 135 crore), respectively and provisions (Other Than Tax & Contingencies)rose 170% yoy to 27 crore

10 Nov 2026 7:55 pm
Delhis average AQI drops to 299, but 31 out of 59 stations report higher pollution

The monitoring station at IIT Delhi recorded the maximum 389 AQI at 6pm, closely followed by Pusa Institutes 381 and Chandni Chowks 380.

10 Nov 2026 7:54 pm
Dimitra Tech in partnership with Indonesian govt arm on EUDR compliance

The British Virgin Islands-based company will partner in the coffee, cacao, palm and rubber sectors

10 Nov 2026 7:48 pm
Kargil shuts down against winter polls as SEC announces December 4 election date

Meanwhile, according to the schedule announced by the State Election Commission, November 17 is the last date for filing nomination papers

10 Nov 2026 7:42 pm
US consumer inflation slows to 0.4% in October as energy price pressures ease

The latest data showed a moderation in monthly price pressures, although food, housing and medical care costs continued to increase

10 Nov 2026 7:42 pm
J&K brings tree felling under self-certification, raises questions over safeguards

The government issued a notification on November 4 operationalising key provisions of the Act, including self-declaration, pre-establishment approvals and protection from routine inspections

10 Nov 2026 7:38 pm
CCI clears Advent Internationals 3,150-crore investment in Yatharth Hospitals

The approval clears a key regulatory hurdle for the transaction, which is expected to provide growth capital for the hospital chains expansion

10 Nov 2026 7:13 pm
Producers welcome Tea Board panel recommendations on minimum sustainable price

Panel proposes wage-linked pricing mechanism to protect producers, small growers and industry competitiveness

10 Nov 2026 7:13 pm
Anand Mahindra says India has a compelling AI opportunity beyond the global hype

The Mahindra Group chairman points to Indias software capabilities, systems integration expertise and domestic market as key strengths in artificial intelligence

10 Nov 2026 7:03 pm
Mangalurus Zupple Labs get DRDO mandate to develop blockchain evaluation standards

The project aims to contribute to the standardisation and evaluation of blockchain technologies required for defence applications

10 Nov 2026 7:02 pm
Meta launches AI age verification globally to protect teens on Instagram

The AI tool helps determine whether the user is an adult or a teen

10 Nov 2026 6:58 pm
Tamil Nadu library book scam: DVAC inspects records in Chennai and Coimbatore

The investigation follows allegations of manipulated purchases, suspicious publishers and AI-generated books, with officials examining records from the previous regime

10 Nov 2026 6:53 pm
NTPC submits two coal gasification proposals under Centres 37,500-crore scheme

The Ministry of Coal has invited fresh applications from eligible companies, setting January 11, 2027, as the deadline for submitting proposals

10 Nov 2026 6:41 pm
Advanced airfield ground lightingcapability commissioned in Hyderabad Airport

The upgraded capability will enable aircraft operations in significantly lower visibility conditions

10 Nov 2026 6:34 pm
Matrimony.com to acquire 50% stake in astrology tech firm Astro-Vision, reports Q2 PAT up nearly 3X

Matrimony already holds 26.09 per cent stake in Astro-vision, and the total stake goes up to 76.09 per cent with this acquisition

10 Nov 2026 6:27 pm
Mjunction facilitates onion, sugar e-auction to control price rise

It has tied up with government agencies for digital e-auction of various commodities

10 Nov 2026 6:21 pm
APall set for CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on Nov12-13

The summit would bring policymakers, investors, industries, educational institutions and start-ups together, with discussions leading to business and technological partnerships

10 Nov 2026 6:20 pm
IIFL FinancesBoard okays 6,414 crcapital raise from Blackstone PE, Co-promoters, Anchorage Capital

IIFL Finance said funds managed by Blackstone Private Equity, which is the worlds largest alternative asset manager,will invest 5,000 crores ($535 million) through a preferential allotment of compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS)

10 Nov 2026 6:18 pm
UPI transactions rise 32% on Diwali 2026 to 916.9 million

The digital payments platform also recorded 975.8 million transactions on the day before Diwali, with October seeing a monthly record

10 Nov 2026 6:13 pm
10 Nov 2026 6:13 pm
Telangana Deputy CM asks banks to ease El Nino stress on farmers through restructuring of loans

Healso asked banks tolook beyond farmers and provide financial assistance to those who needed it

10 Nov 2026 6:13 pm
Rising input costs squeezes Pricol Q2 margins

Company expects pressure for few more quarters

10 Nov 2026 6:09 pm
Cognizant forms Claude frontier group with 25,000 associates

Cognizant has trained or certified more than 44,000 of its associates across business units and corporate functions on Claude

10 Nov 2026 6:01 pm
Why Trump crowned the man who cost him Congress

Trump, by appointing of Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff, is hitting back at the voters for rejecting of his chaotic governance

10 Nov 2026 5:56 pm
Beyond the podium: The missing architecture of inclusion

Indias para athletes have done the country proud. But they are being let down by the lack of disabled-friendly infrastructure

10 Nov 2026 5:52 pm
Kuppam airport project may hit Tamil Nadus plans for greenfield airport at Hosur

The proposed airport could reshape regional aviation and cargo prospects, with implications for industrial units in Hosur and Krishnagiri districts

10 Nov 2026 5:47 pm
DLF, GIC JV firm DCCDL clocks 9% growth in rental income at 1,481 cr in Sep quarter

DLF holds nearly 67% stake in DCCDL while Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC owns the remaining equity shareholding

10 Nov 2026 5:40 pm
Indias unemployment rate falls to 5.1% in July-September quarter as rural joblessness declines

The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey also recorded higher employment participation, particularly in rural areas and among women during the quarter.

10 Nov 2026 5:37 pm
Blackstone to buy about 16% stake in IIFL Finance for 5,000 crore

The issue will also include a 1264 crore investment by existing investors Nirmal Jain and R Venkataraman, while Anchorage Capital will invest another 150 crore.

10 Nov 2026 5:05 pm
Bihars farms are outgrowing its farm policy

The paradox is that despite becoming more productive and diversified, Bihar has treated agriculture as an afterthought in its own budget and left its markets to rebuild themselves

10 Nov 2026 4:59 pm
Beyond Deepavali, SC focuses on a constant danger to capitals air - vehicular emissions

The Bench has specifically sought information on the measures undertaken against violations, including the number of vehicles inspected, challaned or denied entry to the capital

10 Nov 2026 4:48 pm
National Startup Awards 2026 open for applications, offer 25 lakh prize in each category

The sixth edition of the awards will recognise entrepreneurial ventures for innovation, scalability, sustainability and socio-economic impact across India

10 Nov 2026 4:39 pm
10 Nov 2026 3:24 pm
India, US vow to jointly act against emerging drug threats

NCB hosted 2nd India-United States of America Drug Policy Executive Working Group Meeting on November 2-3

10 Nov 2026 2:20 pm
TiE to conduct entrepreneurship summit on Nov 20

The summit is expected to draw over 2,000 entrepreneurs and business leaders, more than 120 investors and over 80 speakers

10 Nov 2026 2:03 pm
Karnataka EBP sample results lack credibility: Pralhad Joshi

Joshi questioned the sampling and testing procedures followed by Karnataka, arguing that the laboratories involved were not among those approved under the notified guidelines.

10 Nov 2026 1:31 pm
Explainer: Why is Sheikh Hasina's plan to return to Bangladesh contentious?

A Bangladeshi court sentenced Hasina to death in November last year for ordering a deadly crackdown on protesters in 2024 that the UN estimates killed as many as 1,400

10 Nov 2026 12:40 pm
Diwali fire scare: Rockets, aerial firecrackers banned in Mumbai till Nov 25

Densely populated localities, high-rise buildings, slum areas, narrow roads and closely packed residential and commercial structures increase the risk of fire accidents caused by such firecrackers

10 Nov 2026 10:18 am
IIHM inks pact with AP Govt

The partnership aims to elevate standards across hospitality education, cultural promotion, destination marketing, and industry integration

10 Nov 2026 10:14 am