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Tribal siblings hit luck twice in 2 years as Panna pit throws up Rs 30L gem
Tribal siblings in Panna district find 11.19-carat diamond worth Rs 30 lakh, their second major gem in 2 years; stone deposited for govt auction.
Poultry conclave: Scientific methods to boost industry discussed
Kanpur hosted its first divisional one-day Poultry Conclave at CSA University, focusing on modern farming, disease prevention, and govt schemes.
Agri dept issues heatwave, drought advisory for farmers
Kanpur agriculture dept advisory (June 29, 2026): farmers urged to protect crops from heatwave/drought with mulching, drip irrigation, and timely sowing.
Commercial crude oil extraction in Ashoknagar to start in July
Commercial crude oil production at ONGC’s Ashoknagar (Baigachhi) project near Kolkata to start by end of July; basin holds 240M+ barrels, Rs 1,000cr invested.
KMC assurance revives Kol PNG expansion plan
BGCL will submit a plan to KMC to lay PNG pipelines across nine Kolkata road stretches, seeking lower micro-tunnelling charges to expand the city gas network.
Organised dairy sector may clock 13-15% revenue growth this fiscal: Crisil
The organized dairy industry in India is on track to achieve remarkable revenue growth, anticipated at 13-15% this fiscal year. Increased demand for milk and its value-added products is set to outpace the rising costs of raw milk procurement, with companies l…
CMRS inspection ends successfully, Kanpur Metro nears opening of Naubasta section
CMRS completed a 3-day safety inspection of Kanpur Metro’s Kanpur Central–Naubasta balance section; report due soon, bringing passenger services closer.
Protesting Sarkarpalayam residents assured of a subway on Trichy-Chennai NH
Peace talks after Sarkarpalayam road blockade on Trichy-Chennai NH assure a subway for safe crossing; NHAI underpass tender opens July 16, work by Sept 2026.
DPIIT issues guidelines to operationalise transition facilitation order for quality certification
New guidelines from DPIIT now offer companies an alternative pathway for product quality certification under ten selected Quality Control Orders. This new mechanism, detailed in the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, allows businesses to s…
Kharif sowing drops 22.7% as weak monsoon delays planting across India
Paddy (rice), the main kharif crop, saw a decline of 25.17% to 2.57 million hectares. Despite the government's push to plant legumes and oilseeds, pulses sowing was down 30.48% to 1.49 million hectares, while oilseed acreage plunged 53.34% to 1.69 million hec…
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energy
The Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fluctuating prices. Countries such as India, Japan and South Korea are now turning to suppliers in the Western Hemisphere,…
India-Japan Summit: Deepening economic ties and strategic investment opportunities for next decade
Prime Minister Takaichi's visit to India highlights a robust economic partnership, with Japan a key player in India's infrastructure and automotive sectors. Over 1,400 Japanese firms have invested billions, with future growth targeted in semiconductors, AI, …
Vizag to get e-bus link to Bhogapuram airport
Visakhapatnam RTC to launch trial e-bus services and passenger lounges for Bhogapuram’s upcoming Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport connectivity.
Global Hematologic Malignancies Testing Market Size/Share Worth USD 12.47 Billion by 2035 at a 14.4% CAGR: Healthcare Foresights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, SWOT Analysis)
[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Healthcare Foresights, the demand analysis of Global Hematologic Malignancies Testing Market size & share revenue was valued at approximately USD 3.28 Billion in 2025 and is expected…
700 TNPL workers in Trichy protest for wage revision; MLA assures action
700 TNPL contract workers at Trichy’s Mondipatti unit protested seeking wage revision, better safety gear and facilities; govt to discuss demands on July 6.
Brookfield sees energy deals targeting batteries displacing standalone solar, wind
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says contracts that pair clean energy generation with battery storage are replacing renewables. Read here
Brookfield Sees Energy Deals Targeting Batteries Displacing Standalone Solar, Wind
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says contracts that pair clean energy generation with battery storage options are starting to replace pure renewables deals.
HDFC Bank names former CEC, financial services secretary Rajiv Kumar as chairman
Rajiv Kumar, who is a former chief election commissioner and financial services secretary, will succeed interim chairman Keki Mistry.
Corporate giants turn to urban regeneration as redevelopment race intensifies
India's largest corporate houses are increasingly focusing on urban regeneration, shifting real estate focus from land acquisition to redevelopment. Giants like Reliance, Adani and JSW are aggressively bidding for projects involving old housing colonies and s…
Jully questions funding plan for Rs 33,000 cr Yamuna project
Rajasthan LoP Tikaram Jully questions ₹33,000-crore Yamuna water project funding, delays in DPR, and feasibility of getting only surplus Yamuna water.
Churn at private banks' finance function, 2 CFOs quit
A significant reshuffle is underway in the finance departments of major Indian banks. Axis Bank and Bandhan Bank have seen their Chief Financial Officers resign, sparking speculation about future leadership. This follows another high-profile departure from HD…
Future growth will depend on governance quality in public, private institutions: HDFC's Parekh
India's future prosperity hinges on robust governance across public and private sectors, emphasized HDFC Bank Chairman Deepak Parekh. He highlighted that ongoing reforms are building a strong foundation for growth, with a call for further banking sector conso…
One trillion dollar economy achievable if TN sustains 9 % real growth rate, says Mahendra Dev
Mahendra Dev urges Tamil Nadu to set a 2047 growth target for Viksit Bharat, focusing on jobs and income; notes recent GDP gains and 14% youth unemployment.
Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank pay Rs 7,023 cr dividend to govt for FY26
Three public sector banks, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank, collectively disbursed Rs 7,023 crore in dividends to the government for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Canara Bank contributed Rs 2,397 crore, BoB Rs 2,811 crore, and Indian Bank Rs 1,815.05 …
Weak Monsoon Rains in India Boost Sugar Prices
July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26) today is up +0.36 (+2.58%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26) is up +9.90 (+2.13%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today for a third session, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 9.5-month nea…
Tether's USDT Jumps To 8.5% Premium In India After Crypto Payment Crackdown
Tether's USDT Jumps To 8.5% Premium In India After Crypto Payment Crackdown Authored by Shaurya Malwa via CoinDesk.com, Raids on crypto payment firms in Bengaluru disrupted the pipeline that feeds dollar-pegged USDT to Indian platforms, pushing its local pr…
Eknath Shinde sets 3-year deadline for housing projects, warns delayed developers will miss future contracts
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is shaking up the real estate landscape with a three-year ultimatum for developers on housing and redevelopment efforts. Failure to deliver on time or meet quality criteria could result in exclusion from futur…
Delhi peak power demand hits all-time high of 8,748 MW amid heatwave conditions
In an extraordinary turn of events, Delhi's power consumption skyrocketed to an all-time high of 8,748 MW on Monday, driven by a relentless heatwave. City officials commend the effective power infrastructure and strategic foresight that allowed for uninterrup…
Nike-Sponsored Report Details Impacts of Extended Producer Responsibility Policies
A report from Waste and Resources Action Programme, funded by Nike, examines how EPR regulations are being applied to textile waste systems and what producers need to know to be compliant.
Airports say airline fee relief has outlived its purpose
Airport operators argue that the temporary tariff concession has served its purpose as fuel cost pressures ease