India sets import quotas for New Zealand apples, kiwifruit under FTAIndia will implement a quota system for importing apples, kiwifruit, Manuka honey, and albumins from New Zealand. The quotas will gradually...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA to kick in October 20, opening market opportunities for exportersThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into effect on October 20, enhancing trade for both nations. New Zealand expects incre...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
NMDC puts nickel foray on hold on global oversupply concerns, sources sayState-run NMDC has paused its planned entry into nickel, citing oversupply concerns in Indonesia, which accounts for more than 60% of globa...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Govt shelves import plan to tackle diminished coal stockpilesIndia has shelved a proposal to mandate coal imports because of rising costs and a weaker rupee. Policymakers are instead encouraging Coal ...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
India notifies first tariff cuts under New Zealand FTAIndia will implement duty concessions for certain imports from New Zealand starting October 20, under a new FTA. The concessions include ze...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
India notifies first New Zealand FTA duty cuts; sheep meat gets zero duty, kiwi fruit at 15%India has notified the first set of customs duty concessions for imports from New Zealand under their free trade agreement, effective Octob...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
California bear raids library snacks, including honey on Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th anniversary; What happened next left everyone in surpriseOn October 14, a black bear entered the Mammoth Lakes Library, seeking snacks and honey. The bear's visit coincided with the 100th annivers...
18 Oct, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Import of GM soybeans into India should not be allowed at all, say processorsProcessors across India are urging the government to impose a ban on the import of genetically modified soybeans from abroad. They argue th...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
AI engineers became hot property. Now they’re targets for seductionAI engineers face heightened risks as foreign intelligence ambitions escalate, targeting them for company secrets. OpenAI has alert its emp...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Navratri Day 6 (October 16, 2026): Maa Katyayani Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Bhog, Colour and SignificanceNavratri Day 6 2026 will be observed on October 16, dedicated to Maa Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga. Discover the traditional p...
16 Oct, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
India's edible oil imports dip 7 pc to 15.44 lakh ton in Sep: SEAIndia's edible oil imports fell by 7 percent in September, totaling 15.44 lakh tonnes. The decline was attributed to a sharp decrease in cr...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Race for Jio IPO bidding: Can you buy RIL shares now to access Rs 2,500 crore shareholder quota?Reliance Jio has fixed a record date of October 14, 2026, for eligible shareholders of Reliance Industries. This date will determine who ca...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Government allows 5,841 tonnes of sugar export to EU under quota-based duty concession scheme"The quantity of 5,841 MT of sugar to be exported to the EU from India under TRQ (tariff rate quota) for the year 2026-27 (October 2026 to ...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
Piyush Goyal sees India becoming global car hub as Europe’s regulations hurt competitivenessPiyush Goyal stated that automakers in Europe may consider manufacturing in India due to stringent regulations. He remarked that India is o...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
China holds intensive talks on hybrid, EV trade with EUChina and the European Union recently held consultations focusing on hybrid and electric vehicle trade matters. Both parties agreed on expo...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Crystallized honey is not spoiled; warming an open jar in hot, not boiling, water can dissolve the sugar crystals while helping preserve its color and flavorThe crystallization of honey is a normal phenomenon caused by the separation of sugars, reaffirming that honey is not spoiled. Various infl...
10 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA kicks in from October 20: Indian exporters get duty-free access from day one as both nations target Rs 35,000 crore trade by 2030India-New Zealand FTA kicks in from October 20: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 20, giving India...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST