"The rice sector faces ecological stress (notably groundwater depletion in major paddy belts), high fiscal costs of procurement and storage, and market/compliance volatility. Union Budget 2026 can strengthen competitiveness while improving sustainability and farmer outcomes through target
Earlier in the day, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told ANI that the apex cricket body had instructed the Kolkata-based franchise to remove Mustafizur from their roster "due to the recent developments." Saikia added that the board would permit KKR to name a replacement player in accordance
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday confirmed that it has excluded Bangladeshi player Muztafizur Rahman from its IPL 2026 squad after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's directive.
Capital flows could also turn more favourable. Potential inclusion of Indian government bonds in global bond indices, stabilisation in corporate earnings, and the likelihood of renewed FPI equity inflows may ease pressure on the rupee.
New Delhi [India], January 3: Bharat Steel, an international conference-cum-exhibition, being organised by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, is scheduled to be held from 16-17 April 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Envisioned as a premier global platform, Bharat Steel will bring
India's leading rally-raid rider Harith Noah is set for his 7th Dakar Rally campaign as he once again represents India at the world's toughest motorsport challenge, the 48th Dakar Rally 2026 here from January 3 to 17, according to a press release.
In Ayodhya, pilgrims gathered in huge numbers at the banks of the Sarayu River from early morning to perform the sacred bath, chanting hymns and offering prayers.
India's power sector faces a critical juncture as demand is set to recover in 2026 to reverse a period of underperformance driven by weak consumption trends. According to a recent report by Jefferies, the sector saw subdued activity throughout 2025, with power demand remaining flat year-on-y
According to the letter dated January 2, 2026, the Congress alleged that during the nomination process in Mumbai's Colaba Assembly constituency, specifically in wards 225, 226 and 227, opposition candidates were threatened and obstructed from filing their nominations. The MPCC claimed tha