Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Solar module cos flag cell shortage; makers say demand can be met this yearSolar module makers face challenges with local cell sourcing rules. They report a significant gap between module manufacturing capacity and...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
El Niño clouds loom over kharif crops, farm payA developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
West Bengal: Locals ransack arrested Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan's office in FaltaTMC leader Jahangir Khan was arrested near the India-Nepal border on extortion charges. Following his arrest, angry locals allegedly ransac...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Delhi HC seeks Centre, CBSE reply on plea over Class 12 on-screen marking irregularitiesThe Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and CBSE to respond to a petition by the National Students' Union of India. The student group is ...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Pilibhit farmers protest over pending sugarcane payments and closed millFarmers in Pilibhit marched to the minister's residence demanding payment for pending sugarcane dues. They also called for the reopening of...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
After Hauz Rani fire, Delhi authorities start acting against hotels for rule violationsAuthorities are inspecting hotels in Delhi for fire safety violations. This action follows a fire that killed 21 people. Hotels in areas li...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Jharkhand State Cricket Association signs three-year streaming deal with JioHotstar for JT20 LeagueJharkhand State Cricket Association has partnered with JioHotstar for digital broadcasting of the Jharkhand T20 League. This three-year dea...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Livestock industry demands 1.5 million tonnes soymeal imports amid price surgeIndia's livestock sector faces rising feed costs. Farmers are urging the government to permit soybean meal imports. Domestic prices have su...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
India's ageing ammonia plants need upgradation, says industry body FAIIndia's fertiliser sector faces a challenge with its heavy reliance on imported natural gas. The Fertiliser Association of India is urging ...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
In 1931, a journalist noticed that newspaper ink dried faster than his pen, which led to the invention of the ballpoint penWhile reporting on the latest stories, Hungarian journalist László Bíró found himself frustrated by the black smudges left by traditional f...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Tyre exports at record high of Rs 27,312 cr in FY26 despite supply chain disruptionsIndian tyre exports reached a record Rs 27,312 crore in FY2025-26. The United States remained the top destination. Despite global supply ch...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Indian refiners shift to soyoil in May as palm oil loses price advantageIndia's edible oil imports increased in May, driven by a surge in soyoil purchases. Palm oil imports saw a slight rise but remained below a...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Govt examining possibility to introduce standard packaging for cooking oilThe Department of Consumer Affairs is looking into standard pack sizes for cooking oils. Industry bodies raised concerns about many differe...
25 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Edible oil industry body calls for boosting output, adopting modern farming amid West Asia crisisIndia's edible oil imports are a significant economic concern. The Solvent Extractors' Association of India urges increased domestic oilsee...
20 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
India's edible oil imports rise 3% in FY26 on Nepal duty-free surge, industry body saysIndia's edible oil imports increased by 3 per cent in the last fiscal year owing significant to a boost from duty-free shipments from Nepal...
19 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST