India’s kharif crop sowing was 6.04% lower than last year as of 17 July 2026, mainly due to delayed and uneven monsoon rainfall. The sharpest decline was recorded in pulses and coarse cereals, while rice sowing remained almost stable. BulletsIn Overall kharif crop sowing was 6.04% lower than the previous year as of 17 July
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India’s kharif crop sowing was 6.04% lower than last year as of 17 July 2026, mainly due to delayed and uneven monsoon rainfall. The sharpest decline was recorded in pulses and coarse cereals, while rice sowing remained almost stable. BulletsIn Overall kharif crop sowing was 6.04% lower than the previous year as of 17 July
Heavy rainfall has affected Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, prompting authorities to issue safety advisories amid rising risks of flash floods, landslides, waterlogging, and overflowing rivers. BulletsIn Heavy rainfall has continued across Rajouri district, prompting the district administration and police to issue public advisories urging residents to remain alert and prioritize safety. Authorities have advised
Heavy rainfall has affected Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, prompting authorities to issue safety advisories amid rising risks of flash floods, landslides, waterlogging, and overflowing rivers. BulletsIn Heavy rainfall has continued across Rajouri district, prompting the district administration and police to issue public advisories urging residents to remain alert and prioritize safety. Authorities have advised
India’s ports sector is expected to record steady growth through FY28, with container traffic leading cargo expansion amid rising trade, infrastructure development, and logistics modernization, BulletsIn A Motilal Oswal report projects container traffic at Indian ports to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7-9% between FY26 and FY28, outperforming all major cargo segments.
India’s ports sector is expected to record steady growth through FY28, with container traffic leading cargo expansion amid rising trade, infrastructure development, and logistics modernization, BulletsIn A Motilal Oswal report projects container traffic at Indian ports to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7-9% between FY26 and FY28, outperforming all major cargo segments.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card initiative to simplify approvals, strengthen foreign fund monitoring, and enhance services for Overseas Citizen of India cardholders. BulletsIn Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card initiative to modernize digital governance and improve citizen-centric services across
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card initiative to simplify approvals, strengthen foreign fund monitoring, and enhance services for Overseas Citizen of India cardholders. BulletsIn Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card initiative to modernize digital governance and improve citizen-centric services across
India and Spain have agreed to advance technical discussions on linking the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Spain’s Bizum platform, strengthening digital payments, trade, investment, and technology cooperation. BulletsIn India and Spain agreed to advance technical discussions on interoperability between India’s Unified Payments Interface and Spain’s Bizum digital payment platform to facilitate seamless cross-border digital
India and Spain have agreed to advance technical discussions on linking the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Spain’s Bizum platform, strengthening digital payments, trade, investment, and technology cooperation. BulletsIn India and Spain agreed to advance technical discussions on interoperability between India’s Unified Payments Interface and Spain’s Bizum digital payment platform to facilitate seamless cross-border digital
Scientists have identified a helium-rich atmosphere around rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b, offering valuable insights into atmospheric evolution, planetary habitability, and space research. BulletsIn LHS 1140b is a rocky super-Earth located nearly 49 light-years away in the Cetus constellation, with approximately 5.6 Earth masses and 1.73 Earth radii. The exoplanet orbits within the habitable zone of
Scientists have identified a helium-rich atmosphere around rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b, offering valuable insights into atmospheric evolution, planetary habitability, and space research. BulletsIn LHS 1140b is a rocky super-Earth located nearly 49 light-years away in the Cetus constellation, with approximately 5.6 Earth masses and 1.73 Earth radii. The exoplanet orbits within the habitable zone of
The Indian Navy will host the multinational maritime exercise Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in Kochi from July 20 to 23, bringing together partner navies to strengthen maritime security, operational readiness, and international naval cooperation. BulletsIn The Indian Navy will conduct Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi from July 20 to
The Indian Navy will host the multinational maritime exercise Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in Kochi from July 20 to 23, bringing together partner navies to strengthen maritime security, operational readiness, and international naval cooperation. BulletsIn The Indian Navy will conduct Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi from July 20 to
Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez will undertake an official visit to India from July 19 to 23 to strengthen bilateral cooperation across trade, maritime affairs, and strategic relations. BulletsIn Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez will visit India from July 19 to 23 at the invitation of the Ministry of External Affairs
Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez will undertake an official visit to India from July 19 to 23 to strengthen bilateral cooperation across trade, maritime affairs, and strategic relations. BulletsIn Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez will visit India from July 19 to 23 at the invitation of the Ministry of External Affairs
India and Finland strengthened bilateral trade and investment ties by signing two industry MoUs, expanding cooperation in innovation, digital technologies, manufacturing, and sustainable economic growth. BulletsIn Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal led a high-level Indian delegation to Finland to enhance bilateral trade, investment, industrial collaboration, and long-term economic engagement with Europe. The visit
India and Finland strengthened bilateral trade and investment ties by signing two industry MoUs, expanding cooperation in innovation, digital technologies, manufacturing, and sustainable economic growth. BulletsIn Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal led a high-level Indian delegation to Finland to enhance bilateral trade, investment, industrial collaboration, and long-term economic engagement with Europe. The visit
The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 15 states, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, and intense monsoon activity across several regions. BulletsIn The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall across 15 states, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds expected as monsoon activity intensifies across northern and eastern India. Heavy
The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 15 states, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, and intense monsoon activity across several regions. BulletsIn The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall across 15 states, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds expected as monsoon activity intensifies across northern and eastern India. Heavy
