With an outlay of Rs 2,584.60 crore aimed at adding 1,500 MW of new capacity, the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme (2026-31) prioritises reliable, decentralised power generation, especially in challenging terrains where other renewable sources face limitations, an official fact-sheet said on Sunday....
A SWISS flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in early hours on Sunday after facing an issue with one of the engines, leaving six passengers hurt who were being treated in a hospital....
The government on Sunday refuted certain media reports regarding the wheat production scenario for 2025–26, stressing that while localised weather-related impacts have been observed, the overall wheat production scenario for 2025–26 remains stable and resilient, supported by increased acreage, improved agronomic pr...
India’s fast-growing digital market, if left unregulated, can seriously damage the country’s traditional retail structure, which remains one of the largest generators of self-employment and jobs, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said on Sunday, urging the government to roll out an enforceable...
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold a crucial meeting with export promotion councils and industry bodies on April 27 to discuss strategies to boost outbound shipments, amid growing concerns over declining exports and geopolitical disruptions....
A mix of global and domestic triggers, including the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision, ongoing earnings season, geopolitical tensions and crude oil price movements, are expected to guide the Indian stock market in the coming week after benchmark indices ended lower....
India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement on Monday, more than four months after concluding negotiations, with the deal expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, investments and market access across sectors....
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Friday that "trillions of dollars of capital investment are pouring into America", as he appeared before Congress and faced criticism over tariffs, job losses and proposed programme cuts....
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday highlighted the transformative potential of India’s maritime sector in driving economic growth, as two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged at the Delhi School of Economics....
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand to India, ahead of the free trade agreement (FTA) signing between the two countries on April 27....
