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PLI, plugging chinks in the country’s manufacturing armour for drugs and devices

 Call for simplification of licencing regimes gets louder even as benefits become tangible 




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Tobacco exposed

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day




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Walks, conscious nutrition and switching off with Buzo

Akshay Chaturvedi, Founder CEO of Leverage.biz, shares tips on health, fitness and his beloved German shepherd




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Runing, cycling & a ‘colourful’ meal

Maya Nair, Executive Director of Elixir Consulting, on her fitness regimen, diet and love for table tennis




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Flying, cooking and caring for cows

Goldi Solar’s Founder & MD on his passion for wheels, meditation and Gaukalyanam




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Boosting health insurance coverage

In a landmark move, the IRDAI’s recent guidelines aim to streamline and enhance the health insurance claims process. Groundbreaking among them is setting the three-hour timeline on cashless claims. 




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Code grey: Hospitals as safe zones for medical practitioners, patients

Amid rising violence, medicos call for a stringent Central Act to ensure safe workspaces and speedy action




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Companies harness pester-power to boost sales



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Subdued blenders’ demand hits Coonoor tea auctions sales 

Sales drop to less than 70 per cent in leaf and dust




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High moisture content leaves cotton growers worried in some Indian States

Telangana and Maharashtra badly hit as CCI looks for low moisture content




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NSRCEL launches second cohort of Circular Economy programme

Pernod Ricard India Foundation to offer continued support




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UPL recognised as top patent applicant in agro-chemical research

This recognition comes from the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, which annually ranks the world’s economies based on their innovation capabilities




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Arya.ag bags $19.8 million from US International Development Finance Corporation

These funds will be utilised to connect farmers and FPOs with buyers across the country




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Helping lift economic status of rural women — the Kissandhan way!

The SLCM subsidiary offers short-term loans, plans new products with longer term




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Rubber Board urges tyre makers to continue procuring rubber in domestic market

Mutual support of all stakeholders crucial in the value chain for sustainable market, says Board’s ED




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CMFRI develops eco-friendly fish feed from black soldier fly larvae 

CMFRI transferred the technology to Amala Ecoclean, a start-up focusing on sustainable waste management and environmental solutions, for large-scale commercial production




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Blue Pearl, a new fish farmer producer company launched in Kodungallur

Highlighting the rapid growth of the fisheries sector, the Minister said the Centre has outlined several schemes dedicated to strengthening the fisheries sector




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Big boost to rice procurement in second fortnight of October, Central purchase reaches 84 lakh tonnes

The purchases were 48 per cent lower at 20.7 lt in until October 15, whereas in the second fortnight over 63 lt rice was procured by the Centre




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India’s night temperature rise in October breaks all time record, November may be ‘above normal’

October was the warmest pan-India basis since 1901, with the mean temperature recording 1.23 degree Celsius above normal




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Can solar energy transform farms for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation?

Time to follow ancient belief of sun and farm produce to help improve economics of agriculture




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South Peninsula records 7% above normal rainfall so far, poised to get even more from later this week

Easterly to north-easterly flows starting to rebuild after being scattered by severe cyclone Dana over the Bay




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Fertiliser shortage hits Kerala’s pineapple farming community 




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Fisheries Ministry, CMFRI, NFDB collaborate to showcase drone tech in marine sector

An awareness workshop will be held on November 8, featuring demonstrations of drone applications for tasks such as aquaculture input dispensing, water body monitoring, and marine mammal assessments




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India’s cotton and pulses farmers shift to paddy, set to produce record 120 million tonnes rice

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




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India-US farm trade to get a boost with Trump’s comeback

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




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Copra shortage lifts coconut oil prices to over ₹200 a kg

Inadequate supply in growing regions and demand for coconut as an alternative in many industries have lifted prices, say traders




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‘Lifting of MEP on non-Basmati rice helps India compete globally’

The Food Ministry has announced another tender for 50,000 tonnes set to open on November 18




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Call for joint efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at 31st Swadeshi Science Congress

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




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World experienced its second-warmest October last month, says European weather agency

2024 “certain” to be the warmest year on record, says Copernicus Climate Change Service 




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Govt withdraws sugar stock disclosure order citing comfortable domestic availability

Food Ministry says sufficient quantity of sugar is available in the country to meet the domestic demand throughout the year after reviewing prices and availability of the sweetener




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Exporting community welcomes Tea Board’s move to issue notice to over 2,000 companies for defaulting on export returns

Every business licensee registered with Tea Board must submit monthly export returns through the online portal




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How Millet Sisters drive millet consumption in rural areas

Grassroot campaign to convert producers into consumers




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Ahmedabad to host third National Spice Conference on Nov 15,16

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




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Isolated heavy rain forecast for Tamil Nadu, coastal AP as IMD hints at fresh low-pressure area

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




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The economic impact of cashew farming: How nut agriculture fuels local economies

With proper investments and policy support, this sector could deliver even greater benefits




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Key challenges faced by farmer producer companies in the agricultural ecosystem

Building genuine connections and understanding the intrinsic motivations of farmers can create a vibrant ecosystem




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Centre to develop 100 climate-resilient coastal fishermen villages

The initiative will be fully funded by the Central government and is designed to support sustainable economic and livelihood opportunities for fishers, bolster infrastructure, and enhance resilience against climate threats




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Government considering sweet sorghum as additional feedstock for ethanol, sources say

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




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Ginners call off stir as CCI asks farmers to bring raw cotton kapas to the nearest market yards

Cotton Corp assures to procure all fair-grade cotton from growers




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CCL Products says more customers prefer short-term coffee contracts as market stays volatile

See some softening in Vietnam prices as new arrivals are set to begin next month




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Kadalai Mittai town of Kovilpatti in Tamil Nadu could become a pilot training hub

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




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Airlines, insurance companies may relook at disruption cover

Over the last seven days nearly 100 flights operated by Indian carriers have received bomb threats posted on social media resulting in flight disruptions, diversions and scrambling of fighter jets




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Skye Air intensifies quick-commerce partnerships, targets expansion to six cities within two years

The firm focuses on delivering consignments within 10 minutes for quick-commerce clients and within four hours for e-commerce clients




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Air India, Singapore Airlines expand codeshare ties 

Duo to add 11 Indian and 40 international destinations in their first extensive expansion of arrangement since 2010




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Cochin International Airport announces winter schedule with 1,576 weekly operations 

As per the new winter schedule, the total number of weekly services to UAE alone will be 134




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Escorts Kubota to divest railway equipment business to Sona Comstar for ₹1,600 crore

The transaction, structured as a slump sale, is expected to close by September 30, 2025. 




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InterGlobe Aviation likely to slip into red on higher costs, weak rupee

Emkay Global Research estimates InterGlobe Aviation’s second quarter loss at ₹780 crore largely driven by foreign exchange loss




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MHI to consult with Ministry of Health again for guidelines on e-ambulances

Ministry says companies like Force Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Toyota ready to manufacture e-ambulances under the Scheme




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New terminal operating system and bunching of ships disrupt truck movements at Kattupalli and Ennore container terminals

While the issue with the of TOS has been addressedsorted out, the trailers are still facing delays in the scanning centre




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After AIX Connect merger, Air India Express sets sights on capacity and market share growth

The merger enhances operational synergies and marks a step forward in the parent company’s ambitious Vihaan transformation initiative