Key Highlights The Government of India has announced plans to roll out 50-100 ethanol fuel dispensing stations across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur as part of its strategy to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and promote cleaner transportation. Speaking during the launch of India’s first flex-fuel car by Maruti...
Imagine a battery that never needs to be charged, never runs out of power, and is fueled entirely by the dirt under your feet. Scientists have officially turned that sci-fi concept into reality. Researchers have developed a small, soil-powered fuel cell that harvests electricity from microbes living in the earth....
Key Highlights New Delhi: Indian farmers and agricultural exporters are set to gain significantly as the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) comes into force, providing duty-free access for a wide range of Indian agricultural and processed food products in the Omani market. India is already Oman’s second-largest supplier of...
Key Highlights India may face renewed inflationary pressures in the coming months as rising fuel prices, a weakening rupee, and concerns over a below-normal monsoon create fresh challenges for households and businesses. In its latest monthly economic review, the Finance Ministry’s Department of Economic Affairs cautioned that policymakers must remain...
Key Highlights The Central Government has withdrawn the draft of the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, which was proposed to replace the nearly 60-year-old Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966. The decision was taken after multiple state governments, farmer organizations, and industry stakeholders raised objections to several provisions in the proposed framework. According...
Highlights • India fully prepared for Kharif 2026 season, says Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan• Around 11% more quality seeds available than required for Kharif sowing• National seed reserve of 1.74 lakh quintals created for emergency situations• Over 9.76 crore Farmer IDs generated to simplify delivery of government benefits•...
Key Highlights New Delhi, May 27: Pushp Brand India Limited has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a major step in the company’s growth journey. The IPO will entirely consist of an...
Highlights Peppermint farming is becoming increasingly popular among farmers in many parts of India due to its growing demand in the medicine, cosmetic, food and oil industries. Farmers are showing interest in peppermint cultivation because it requires less investment compared to some traditional crops and can provide good profits if...
Key Highlights of the Campaign: New Delhi, May 20, 2026: In an effort to promote sustainable farming and protect soil health, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign on the balanced use of fertilisers ahead of the Kharif 2026 sowing season. The campaign is...
India’s pulse imports have declined sharply in FY26 after reaching record highs in the previous fiscal, driven by improved domestic production and adequate carry-forward stocks. Provisional data for April–January shows import values falling by around 35%, with volumes also contracting significantly. The correction reflects a shift in supply dynamics, as...
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