Level in 5 States below normal as over 70% of the country received deficient rainfall since Oct 1

Ongoing weakness in housing construction, driven by tight financing conditions and high costs, cited as reason for the fall in demand

Windfall Tax is to counterbalance the unusually high profits earned by oil and gas companies from high global crude oil prices

At 9.56 am on Friday, December Brent oil futures were at $74.50, up by 0.16 per cent, and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $70.28, up by 0.13 per cent

Official data on crude oil inventory level in the US is expected later on Wednesday

Market also focussed on outcome of US Federal Reserve meeting later in the week

The theme on World AIDS Day (December 1) is ‘Let Communities Lead’

Climate and Health: A global challenge needs a local solution to build resilient health systems

Start your day with InsuranceDekho CTO Ish Babbar’s morning mindfulness routine: deep breathing, stretching, running & more

Varun Madan, Founder and CEO, Salad Days, on food, fitness, travel and much more.

This year marks a decade of a polio-free India — one of the country’s most profound public health achievements to date.

Ageing with grace: Healthcare is shifting its focus from treating illness to preventing it 

Heal the hurt: Redressal and support are critical to keep the faith in the system from breaking down

Dr Sanjay Katkar on staying active, healthy eating and meditation for a balanced lifestyle

How IVF clinics in India are plotting healthy growth plans amid falling fertility rates 

This is evident from the number of workers in the tea estates of the hill district rose by five per cent to 40 per cent during the past two months

As per APEDA, the fall in non-basmati rice exports pulled down the overall cereal shipments by 8.35 per cent to $5.22 billion during April-September period from corresponding last year’s $5.69 billion

With continued government support, private sector investment, and public participation, India can become a global biofuel leader

Reports indicate that this rainfall is expected to continue for the next 2-3 days,

Blade, currently the Deputy Director General (Research) at the institute, will lead the institute until the new Director General, Himanshu Pathak, assumes the position next year

The shifting from pulses and cash crops towards stable paddy and maize has thrown challenges before policy makers on how to align the crop pattern as per the country’s needs

Trade sees no impact on prices in near term due to imports

Area under paddy this year surged to record 43.37 million hectares (mh) from 40.73 mh year-ago.

Government controls fertilizer sales, imports drop significantly, concerns raised over availability and pricing impacting farmers and production targets

Experts predict an increase in India’s exports, including tea, coffee, and spices, while imports of American farm products like tree nuts and fresh fruits are also likely to rise

31st Swadeshi Science Congress inaugurated at Kochi’s ICAR-CIFT 

Australia’s chana production in current year is estimated at about 13.3 lakh tonnes (lt) against 4.9 lt in 2023, basically for export to India

Level at 86 per cent of total capacity; number of States with below-normal storage down to three

The event’s stated goal is to help farmers understand the importance of sustainable spice production and quality assurance

Satellite pictures show rain clouds spreading out from west coast of Sri Lanka into coastal and interior Tamil Nadu 

A technical seminar with the theme ‘Unlocking Poultry Potential’ will be held on November 26

Output drop witnessed in North and South India

Top official sources say that the Prime Minister’s Office is keen to see the use of sweet sorghum as an additional feedstock for ethanol amid the issue with availability of sugarcane, rice and maize in some years

Under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), purchases will be conducted over 90 days from 3.7 lakh farmers who have registered for this scheme

Bookings done up to October 31, 2024 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact

The Pune Ring Road project aims to enhance connectivity within the Pune metropolitan area, addressing the increasing traffic demands and contributing to regional economic development

A series of bomb threats have been received by various airlines on domestic and international routes. Most threats were received through social media and most of them turned out to be hoaxes

Gadkari highlighted the significance of efficient highways, waterways, and railways in reducing logistics costs and stimulating economic growth.

A consultant is to be appointed soon to redevelop the unused airstrip that belongs to Lakshmi Mills. The project could revive the FTO in Tamil Nadu

ICF is working on hydrogen-powered trains and prototypes for freight transport to enhance e-commerce deliveries

X and Meta officials were severely reprimanded for not divulging information in time about the bomb threats

Emphasises development over politics, with religious and trade significance

These challenges are pushing logistics firms to balance cost management, workforce, and technology investment to maintain competitiveness

Adani Ports said in a statement it was well positioned to hit the upper end of the FY25 EBITDA guidance range of ₹17,000-18,000 crore

Govt working on policy interventions and increased capacities to address global demand

The Sanjay Ghodawat group airline’s expansion plan comes as the government prepares to extend the Udan scheme beyond 2027

The routes, schedules, and crew operations will remain unchanged for Vistara customers

Civilian version of the military ALH Mk-III is powered by ‘Shakti’ engines, features a civil certified glass cockpit

Vistara, a 51:49 per cent joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, is set to merge with Air India on November 12

Prime Minister Maharashtraannounces new airport near Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra, valued at ₹76,220 crore, during BJP election campaign