The bodies flagged recent deliberations reportedly held in October 2025 and January 2026 on reintroducing an inspector-driven system

Forecasters point to the possible development of a ‘Super El Niño,’ comparable to strong events in 1982, 1997 and 2015. But 1997 had delivered a normal monsoon, indicating a tenuous one-to-one correlation

Skymet says the monsoon will be 94% of the long-period average

The decision comes in the wake of risks to inflation and growth from rising crude oil prices and supply chain disruptions due to the West Asia war.

ISBs provide financial security equivalent to Bank Guarantees, while significantly reducing the credit exposure and liquidity constraint

Examining feasibility of a total ban if norms are violated

Govt hopes for ‘unimpeded’ freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Priority in this allocation will be given to industrial units that consume LPG for specialised purposes which cannot be substituted by natural gas

The cargo on the ‌Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya ‌was ⁠purchased by state-run Indian Oil ⁠Corp.NS and is heading to India

Wilson to continue in the role till successor takes charge

Both organisations will help the Government build a skilled workforce capable of conveying the message to farmers across the State

FIEO President said while this should help normalise logistics in the short term, exporters will remain cautious given the temporary nature of the truce

Iran says it has agreed to two weeks of safe passage in coordination with its armed forces and within “technical limitations”, while Trump announced a “COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING”. It is also unclear if the two have settled on transit payments, or when the truce takes effect

It offers a payload capacity of 1,750 kg with a certified range of 211 km on its 28.2 kWh battery

The move reflects deeper strategic concerns over data security and surveillance risks, aligning with similar actions by countries like the US and UK.

Willie Walsh, ‌director general of IATA, told ‌reporters ⁠in Singapore that while he expected crude oil prices ⁠to fall, jet fuel costs were likely to remain slightly elevated due to the impact on refineries.

Demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel is expected to surge with the growth of electric vehicles, battery storage and clean technologies

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor discussed a commercial roadmap with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, including a proposed AI partnership and increased Indian pharma investment in the US.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stresses on total self-reliance on food

Move follows Ministry of Civil Aviation’s directive to mitigate impact of West Asia crisis for a three-month period