Call to extend duty cuts on critical inputs soonIndia is set to decide on extending customs duty relief for critical raw material imports beyond June 30. An inter-ministerial panel will r...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Power storage VGF of Rs 15,000 crore in worksIndia is planning a significant boost for energy storage. A new viability gap funding scheme is in the works for 112 gigawatt-hour projects...
30 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Sarthak PDS: Cabinet clears Rs 25,000-crore overhaul of public distribution systemThe Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 25,000-crore Sarthak Public Distribution System scheme. This initiative aims to modernize India's foo...
27 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Sonowal unveils roadmap for maritime reforms, digital governance under Viksit Bharat 2047Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is driving India's maritime sector forward. A comprehensive reform roadmap aims to boost ease of doing bu...
25 May, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Adequate availability of fertilisers for upcoming Kharif sowing season: GovtIndia is set for a robust Kharif season with ample fertilizer supplies. Domestic production and imports have ensured comfortable stock leve...
25 May, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Exports in high growth trajectory during May: Piyush GoyalIndia's exports are growing strongly in May, continuing April's pace. Foreign direct investment has reached an all-time high. The nation is...
23 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Govt working on plan to rollout water metro transport system in 18 citiesIndia is set to launch a water metro transport system in 18 cities. This initiative aims to transform waterways into efficient public trans...
18 May, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Centre plans Guwahati Water Metro in Phase I of nationwide rollout: Union minister Sarbananda SonowalIndia is set to launch Water Metro services in 18 cities, with Guwahati leading Phase I. This initiative aims to transform waterways into e...
18 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
India holds inter-ministerial meeting to speed up battery storage and grid upgradesDuring a crucial summit, leaders examined effective pathways to accelerate the deployment of battery storage technologies. The dialogue inc...
14 May, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
Power ministry to seek Cabinet nod for ₹20,000 crore carbon capture scheme by JulyIndia's power ministry is planning a significant ₹20,000 crore scheme for carbon capture technology. Cabinet approval is expected by July. ...
07 May, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Fertiliser subsidy bill set to overshoot budget estimate of Rs 1.71 lakh cr amid West Asia crisisIndia's fertiliser subsidy bill for fiscal 2026-27 is set to surpass its budget. Rising costs of imported urea and other fertilisers are dr...
04 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Fertiliser output steady despite West Asia crisis; govt secures 37 lac ton urea imports for kharifIndia's fertilizer production remains robust. Domestic urea output in March-April reached 37.49 lakh tonnes, nearly matching last year's fi...
01 May, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
India plans 62 vessels in FY27 with Rs 51,383 crore investment: Union minister Sarbananda SonowalIndia is accelerating its shipping capabilities to achieve self-reliance, with plans to add 62 vessels by FY 2026-27, backed by a significa...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
UAE President, NSA Ajit Doval hold talks on regional stability in Abu DhabiIndia's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. Discussions focused on regi...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
'Helpful': MEA on Ajit Doval's Saudi Arabia visit amid West Asia conflictDuring an inter-ministerial briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that Doval held high-level discussions with the Saudi Ener...
20 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
West Asia conflict: Over 11 lakh passengers travel back to IndiaMahajan said that flights continue to operate from the region to India from countries where airspace is open. "Since February 28th, around ...
20 Apr, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Drug regulator oversight sought for nutraceuticals; NGO flags quality, pricing concernsA Gujarat NGO is pushing the government to regulate nutraceuticals like medicines. They cite concerns about product quality and unregulated...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM IST