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Syngenta signs MoUs with CSSRI and HAU on crop productivity, sustainable agriculture

MoUs aim to implement projects related to capacity building of rural youth in agriculture and allied sciences, safe use of crop protection chemicals and adoption of new technologies, among other things




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Sluggish demand hit tea prices in Kochi auctions

Good liquoring teas were lower by ₹1 - ₹2 along with medium and plainer teas, witnessing a lot of withdrawals




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Marut Dronetech raises $6.2 mn from Lok Capital in Series A funding

Funds to be deployed on developing advanced agri drones, expanding channel partner network and service centres




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Fertiliser shortage hits Kerala’s pineapple farming community 




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Haresh Vyas is Chairman of World Castor Sustainability Forum

“Vyas brings a wealth of experience and an unfaltering commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, setting the stage for transformative growth and enhanced sustainability within the castor industry”




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25% dip in urad output to drag down pulses production despite rise in area

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




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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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Dhanuka Agritech Q2 net up 15.5% at ₹117.52 cr on higher sales

“The sowing season has been strong, with substantial acreage in key crops as we anticipated. The forecast of a normal monsoon has supported a robust demand trajectory” said Mahendra Kumar Dhanuka




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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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This time for Africa: Asian tea producers to explore possibilities to create market opportunities in Africa

Asia Tea Alliance plans to expand tea market in Africa to increase global consumption, focusing on sustainability and quality




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Indian Tea Association calls for creating rating system based on quality of retail packets

Consumers should know the quality of blends used in the packets, says itsIndian Tea Association chief Hemant Bangur




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Sowing seeds of trust: How blockchain is cultivating a new era of digital farming

Realising its full potential in digital farming requires addressing certain critical challenges




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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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Row over senior-level ICAR scientists recruitment criteria

Scientists within the organisation question the criteria




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Nitin Gadkari: India’s road infrastructure set to outshine the US

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




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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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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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Acquisition proposals worth ₹2,200 cr issued to industry, says Vice Navy Chief




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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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GMR group raises ₹6,300 crore to refinance promoter entity debt

GMR group will use the proceeds to refinance all external debt of GMR Enterprise Private Limited, the promoter of GMR Airports Limited




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Gujarat HC orders release of SW South Wind I after pact with exporting firm

Two more arrest orders are pending against the vessel




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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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Direct flights open up new overseas destinations, Indian arrivals rise in double digits

While revenge travel fueled post-Covid 19 pandemic travel recovery, easier visa norms and increased air connectivity are boosting demand




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Indian Railways renegotiates Vande Bharat order to 80 high-capacity trainsets; JV Kinet on-board

New order consists of 80 trainsets with a 24-coach configuration, instead of originally planned 16




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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




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IAF to outsource some MRO facilities to industry for the first time

About 80 cases of outsourcing certain MRO facilities are at various stages of approvals




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Kandla Port plans new container terminal and multipurpose berth with ₹27,000 crore investment

Positioned strategically between Tuna Tekra and the entry point of Kandla, the proposed site could help vessels avoid an 11-kilometer trek through the creek, providing cost advantages




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Release Viability Gap Funding to Vizhinjam port as grant, not loan, Kerala Chief Minister requests Centre 

Letter to Union Finance Minister requests treatment on a par with Outer Harbour project of VO Chidambaranar Port




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Government moots ₹2,000 crore funding for Pawan Hans to revive operations, enhance capacity

Proposed fund infusion to help Pawan Hans provide consultation services for heliport construction, introduce seaplane services as well as add new choppers to its fleet




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Kerala plans hub for maritime education in Kollam

Maritime education centre at Neendakara to modernise training programmes in step with evolving technologies, global shipping regulations




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IRCTC Q2 net profit up 4.5%, interim dividend announced

Revenue from operations during the period under review stood at Rs ₹1064 crore, up 7.3 per cent y-o-y




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Centre to OTAs: Correct air ticket pricing mechanism, fix software glitches

‘Ministry has advised OTAs to modify the websites’ algorithm so that the search results are not based on cache memory data’




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Pipavav Port’s Q2 net profit declines 18%

The company logged consolidated net profits of ₹92.3 crore in the year-ago period




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Cyient DLM signs pact with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

Cyient DLM The company signs a 16-year programme forecast to develop liquid cooling loops that will be used in select applications of Micro VCS




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Chennai now directly connected by air with Brunei

Brunei’s national airline will fly3three times a week between Brunei and Chennai on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays




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RITES reports 25% decline in Q2 net profit, sees stable order book

RITES has declared a second interim dividend of ₹1.75 per equity share.




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Air India sets up war room for a smooth merger with Vistara

Vistara chief commercial officer Deepak Rajawat named AI Express CFO in a management rejig, Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan will continue to hold the role of chief integration officer




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Armed forces move to scrap mobility contract, Uber says “ready to discuss our data-security practices”

Concerns about data security practices prompt the move




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India could benefit from re-orientation of global supply chain away from China after Trump's victory: Report

The report highlighted the Trump’s plans include imposing a 60 per cent tariff on imports from China, as well as additional tariffs ranging from 10 per cent to 20 per cent on imports from other countries




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Kandla to become 390 MTPA capacity-port by 2030: Deendayal Port Authority chairman

Kandla port is looking to offer three oil jetties and a couple of cargo jetties to private players under the PPP mode




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Kerala set to start its seaplane service from Kochi, looks forward to boost in tourism

Kerala Tourism Minister Mohamed Riyas will flag off the trial run on Monday




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Faced with revenue headwinds, airlines go extra mile to win customers

These initiatives come amid increased capacity and intensified competition in the Indian skies




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KCCI unveils gallery showcasing Mangaluru’s rich maritime trade history 

The Jewesh trader of the 12th Century Abraham Bin Yiju called Mangaluru his home for 17 years, trading with various communities in the port




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Vistara bids adieu with last flight to Singapore; integrated Air India takes to the skies

UK115 flight from Delhi to Singapore was the last flight of Vistara with the code 'UK' while UK986 from Mumbai to Delhi was the carrier's last domestic flight




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Zoho building 250-bed hospital in Kattankulathur near Chennai

₹70-crore facility to use a variety of tech tools for modern healthcare provision




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Alembic Pharma Q1 profit more than doubles to ₹301.46 crore

Robust sales in international markets drive profits




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Wipro inks $700-million takeover deal with Metro AG




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AWS launches Amazon Digital Suite to enable digital transformation for Indian SMBs

Provides a broad selection of business software for B2C and B2B customers