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The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
From OpenAI to Sarvam, governments may want skin in the AI gameGovernments are exploring ownership stakes in leading AI firms like OpenAI and Sarvam AI, signaling a shift in viewing artificial intellige...
Zepto’s ops structure sparks regulatory fear ahead of IPOUnlike Blinkit's inventory-led model or Swiggy-owned Instamart's marketplace structure, Zepto combines wholesale operations with a marketpl...
E20 mixing in trial phase, Centre tells SC; court orders status quo on ethanol quotaThe Supreme Court has halted the Karnataka High Court's order to increase ethanol allocations for the 2025-26 supply year, urging state-run...
India seeks EU scrap export relief as curbs threaten trade pact gainsIndia has urged the European Union to reconsider planned restrictions on metal scrap exports. Steel and aluminium producers fear these curb...
J&K outsourcing recruitment row: NC rebuts PDP's 'backdoor jobs' chargeJammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference and opposition PDP are locked in a bitter dispute over recruitment via outsourcing. The PDP ...
First phase of 2026 Char Dham helicopter operations concludes successfullyThe Ministry of Civil Aviation has successfully concluded the first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations, ensuring safe and ...
Trade disruptions, API dependence, compliance costs: Pharma MSMEs spell out policy priorities on World MSME DayIndian pharmaceutical MSMEs are facing immense pressure from rising costs, supply chain woes, and stringent regulations. Industry represent...
Video row: Canada-based Samra denies Bhagwant Mann's mask claimA Canada-based man, Jagman Samra, has denied Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's accusation of faking a controversial video. Mann claimed...
Supplier gaps, invoice compliance, credit access continue to hit 5 in 10 MSMEs: SurveyMSMEs are embracing digital procurement for better pricing and efficiency, yet face persistent hurdles in supplier management and payments.
World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
ED attaches over Rs 55-crore assets of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, linked entitiesEnforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 55.57 crore belonging to arrested AAP leader Sanjeev Arora, his family, and a realty f...
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay flags off 300 new government busesTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched 300 new government buses, costing Rs 127.21 crore, to significantly improve public transp...
Strong balance sheets help India Inc absorb West Asia fallout: CrisilA stress test by Crisil Ratings covering 34 sectors that account for 65% of its rated corporate debt suggests that India Inc remains broadl...
Video row: BJP's Raghav Chadha seeks Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's resignationBJP MP Raghav Chadha demanded Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's resignation, citing a Gurugram Police probe that he claims confirms the authenticit...
From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
US notifies sale of support services for India's Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzersThe US has formally approved a significant military support package for India, including sustainment services for its Apache attack helicop...
Ram temple probe: SIT asks trust and temple functionaries not to leave AyodhyaAn SIT probing alleged fund embezzlement at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has barred trust office-bearers and functionaries from leaving the city. T...
CM Shivakumar announces one more Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi for civil servant aspirantsKarnataka's Cabinet has greenlit significant developments, including a new Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi for competitive exam aspirants, costin...
Plan in the works to let hospitals import med equipment directlyIndia's drug regulator is proposing to allow hospitals to directly import advanced medical equipment like MRI and CT scanners, bypassing cu...